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Camping Tip for Family Safety and Comfort

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

If you want a simple solution to bringing your family closer together, plan a camping trip with them. Whether you are a first time family camper or your family has gone on many camping trips, you need to understand the types of camping gear to bring. This is why it is important to know a few good family camping tips in order to plan a good
family camping trip.

Essential Items

One very important family camping tip is to begin with the basic pieces of equipment, and let yourself become familiar with them. When you are comfortable using the basic equipment, you can start to use more and more complex camping equipment. It does not require advanced knowledge to know, for example, that you should take a tent with you on the trip.

However, a family camping tip guides you the best choice of tent that meets the needs of your family. After that, you can do online research to learn all about the different  types and brands of sleeping bags and mattresses. These items will make sleeping at night a much more comfortable experience. You will also want to know all about the proper tools to bring. It is very important to know how to put up a tent properly with stakes and a hammer.

Another useful family camping tip is to create and maintain a checklist containing all the essential camping gear items that you want to take along with you. By keeping a list, you are less likely to forget the camping equipment you need in order to make the trip an enjoyable experience for everyone. Of course, you will need to match the camping gear to suit the purpose of your family’s vacation.  This means that you will need to bring different types of equipment for an RV camping trip compared to those you would bring for a hiking camping trip.

A family camping tip that is handy in an emergency is to have a portable light source. One important item that you should always carry with you is a lantern, and perhaps a flashlight or two. They will prove very handy in an emergency. In addition, include a first aid kit, a hatchet, simple-to-carry furniture, a kitchen kit, and trash bags in your family camping gear.

Finally, remember to bring enough food, and water filters to make your water clean and safe to drink. You can find portable water filters in the stores or online.

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RV Camping - Mini Guide

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Camping should be an enjoyable and relaxing time for everyone involved. Camping serves to bring the family closer together in many ways. Many folks love to camp without modern conveniences, and don’t want to use things like cell phones or video games, use any electricity or watch television, nor use toilets, showers, or even sleep on mattresses. Others prefer to take some amenities of home with them on a camping trip. If you are one of those people who prefer some modern conveniences while camping, an RV might be right for you.

What Is RV Camping?

RV camping is camping using a recreational vehicle instead of a tent. Recreational vehicles can range in size from very small to the size of a commercial bus.  The smaller RVs will have one sleeping area, an efficiency kitchen, and a commode. AT the other end of the spectrum are the million dollar RVs.  This type of RV is usually custom made to the buyer’s specifications.

When you travel by RV instead of going on a traditional camping trip, you can have nearly all the comforts of home. Some RVs have full-size bathrooms, with bathtubs and shower stalls. Larger RVs have living room areas with plenty of seating. Almost all RVs have a kitchen area, which usually includes a small stove, a refrigerator, a sink, and some counter space. If you can afford an RV bus, there is even the option to have a small dishwasher!

In addition, you will also be able to have a television in your RV. Instead of everyone freezing to death around a campfire in the winter, an evening in an RV can include watching a movie on the television together as a family.

Why Choose RV Camping

Many people prefer traveling in an RV, who otherwise would not be able to go on a traditional camping trip.  RV camping is ideal for people who have back problems, and for those who suffer from medical issues that makes sleeping on the ground in  a tent an impossibility. When you camp in an RV, you have the ability to enjoy the great outdoors while staying safe and comfortable. You can spend the day hiking in the mountains, and then roast marshmallows over a campfire in the evening. When the day is done, you can relax in a bubble bath, and fall asleep in a comfortable bed.

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Three Things to Look for in a New Camp Stove

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Buying a camp stove is not a complex activity like buying a car or a house. When you are looking at a car or house, you spend a lot of time reviewing all the options and amenities before making a decision. Similarly, you would not go to the store and grab the first camp stove that you see. You also don’t need to spend a week or a month comparing this stove over that stove. To help you buy the right camp stove as quickly as possible, the following tips should be helpful to you.

The stove’s size and its weight are the two major considerations that you need to think about before you purchase your camp stove. If you plan any part of your camping trip on foot, please remember that you will have to carry all of this equipment with you. In this case, you will be very glad that you brought a lightweight camp stove with you on the trip. Even the smallest amount of weight on your back can end up feeling like a ton when you are hiking uphill. To avoid the unpleasant strain on your back, use some common sense and pack as light as you can.

The ideal weight ratio for a backpack is not more than 10 percent of a person’s body weight. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, your backpack should not weigh more than 15 pounds. The lesson here is to learn about the most essential and lightweight equipment, and include those on your camping list. To make your life less stressful on the hiking path, purchase a camp stove that has a weight of approximately 15 ounces. The total camp stove weight should include the propane fuel that is required to light the stove.  You can find Lightweight Coleman camp stoves in malls, sports stores, and camping equipment retailers.

Consider the Camp Stove Size

The size of the camp stove is as important as its weight. Even if a bulky piece of equipment is lightweight, it can still be burdensome on a long-distance hike. Large pieces of equipment strapped to your back make narrow trails difficult to navigate. A general rule thumb is to match the size of your backpack and all the added equipment to fit the contours of your body. You can put your folding camp stove inside a backpack, along with other compact pieces of camping gear.

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