Weatherproofing Your Tent Has Many Advantages
Written by Admin on August 10, 2008 – 2:34 pm -A free article on Outdoors By: Warren Smith Think your tent is weatherproof? Many campers do, only to find themselves waking up drenched in the middle of the night. If you prefer a dry sleeping bag, make sure your camping tent really is weather-ready. When you purchase a new tent, read the label carefully. This means to also read between the lines. Understanding some common terms can help you decide just how waterproof it really is. Many people mistakenly believe that if a tent is water- or weather-resistant it will not leak. In reality, the material will resist leaks in a light or short rainfall. Weather- or water-resistant tents usually have not had any additional weatherproofing treatment. Instead, the word resistant refers to the inherent... more
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Essential Camping Gear Makes Living in the Great Outdoors Easy and Fun
Written by Admin on August 10, 2008 – 2:20 pm -A free article on Outdoors By: There’s nothing like a camping trip with the family to create some unforgettable memories and bonding time. Getting away from the daily grind to explore the great outdoors can be both relaxing and energizing. But before you go, make sure you have made the necessary preparations with this essential camping gear list: 1. Food Part of the fun of camping is having the opportunity to prepare and eat your meals outdoors - the fresh smell of coffee and eggs - wafting through the air. One easy breakfast recipe, Hillbilly Trash Breakfast, uses aluminum foil to cook hash browns, eggs, sausage or ham, and cheese together for a delicious start to the day with easy clean-up. And of course, no camping trip is complete... more
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Staycations: Cost-Saving Camping This Summer
Written by Admin on August 10, 2008 – 2:18 pm -A free article on Outdoors By: Ben Anton A staycation is a vacation that you take without really going anywhere. You can stay close to home, like your neighborhood park, the campsite on the outskirts of your hometown, or even your backyard. A staycation emphasizes what is most important about vacations – time with your family and friends. You don’t need to go anywhere special to enjoy each other’s company. Why Now? For the most part, staycations are growing because of the ever-rising fuel prices and the general economic downturn. A bigger percentage of a household’s income is going toward paying for the higher priced gas people need to get back and forth to work and school. Additionally, increasing food prices mean more income... more
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Choosing A Camping Tent For Your Family
Written by Admin on August 10, 2008 – 2:17 pm -A free article on Outdoors By: Warren Smith Camping is one of the best ways to foster a sense of family harmony. Even the youngest of preschoolers can benefit from the camping experience. Every part of the trip provides an opportunity for teaching teamwork and instilling an appreciation for nature. Even pitching the family tent offers good teaching tools for children. To make your family campout a success, begin with a good tent. Fortunately, there is a wide array of options when it comes to camping tents. Picking the best one will require assessing your family’s own particular needs. Some of the most important considerations you’ll need to make are: * The number of people in your family. Tents are typically labeled according to... more
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