What makes a good family tent?Today's tents are not shapeless beige flapping canvas you drape over poles. Eureka Tents, for example, have a line of tents that are colorful, a snap to set up and a beauty to behold. The video above lists 5 factors to look for before you b...
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March 18, 2010
The other night I was watching TV and saw a commercial for Bisquicks new Shake and Pour pancake batter. I thought to myself, "Wow, now that's something a camper can appreciate!"
When I go camping the thing I hate the most is cleaning up after making pancakes. With this new item you can just add water, shake, and pour out the pancake batter. No more mess from stirring too fast. When the bottle is empty, you throw it it in the trash, or recycle bin if you are watching your carbon footprint.
Not only does
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Punxsutawney Phil says there are still six weeks of winter. If you are into winter sports this may be great news for you. For those of you who want the warm weather, now is a great time to start getting ready for your first spring campout.Spring camping often brings with it wet weather and mud. Here are a few tips to think about as you prepare for an enjoyable spring campout:...
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A popular spot for those who enjoy the outdoors, Caney Creek is
located on the shores of Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Completed in 1966, this
recreation area provides visitors with rustic charm surrounded by the
pristine beauty of nature.Whether in a recreation vehicle or
tent camping, visitors have 123 sites to choose from, and each site has
a level pad, picnic table, and campfire ring which ca...
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How to choose a sleeping bag:You spend 1/3 of your camping trip cocooned inside a sleeping bag. As the above video shows, you want to base your choice on these 5 criteria: 1. Temperature or comfort rating. Will it keep you warm? 2. Insulation type. A down sleeping bag is warm & luxurious , compacts better and lasts longer. But is it worth paying $300- $500? ...
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Camping is a fun time for the whole family. It is a time to leave all of your troubles behind and reconnect with family and friends. Campfires, roasting marshmallows and sing-a-longs are the memories youâll cherish for the rest of your life. Thats why it is essential to make your campsite a safe place for everyone.The campsite you choose is your home away from home. It should be a...
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I decided to make a portable charcoal (of wood coal from a fire) camp
water heater. It is made from an old plastic five gallon bucket and
some plumbing fittings. The heater coil is made from soft copper water
pipe that I wound around small log and the enclosed in an old coffee
can. The bottom of the can is cut out and replaced with wire mesh to
let air in and ashes out. because we always have...
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One of our favorite thing to do at a beach campground
is to build sand castles. For hours. Anyone can pile a mound of sand,
but to build a castle worthy of your dreams, make sure you dont make
these..
5 common sandcastles building mista...
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Choosing Your Tent
Here are a few hints when choosing the tent just right for you or your family.Tents that are advertised as one person are rarely big enough for one person.
Two person tents are usually comfortable for just one person, a three person tent is comfortable for two people and so on.If you do not pick something large...
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Want to avoid a bee-sting? Easy, don't try to be a flower. What does that mean? Avoid fragrances. That includes hair spray, scented soaps or lotions. Don't wear brightly colored clothing, especially floral patterns or you'll look like a flower patch. Are you too sweet for your own good? Opened soda cans, kids juice
boxes, something as small as a forgotten raspberry jam stain on...
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SO, YOU ARE READY
for a real tent. Not a club store seventy dollar special, but an honest to goodness your life may depend on it collection
of ripstop and no see ...
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Here are a few camping tips: 1.When using a public campground, a tuba placed on your picnic table will keep the campsites on either side vacant. 2.Get even with a bear who raided your food bag by kicking his favorite stump apart and eating all the ants. 3. Old socks can be made into high fiber beef jerky b...
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