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New Camping Tent

New Camping Tent

There was not anything wrong with my old tent except for it’s cumbersome size and weight. I had to put my seat down in my car to transport it. My old tent was a “cabin” style tent with heavy poles. It probably weighed 40-50 pounds. Probably would sleep 10-12 people although we never tried it. [...]

Turn Your Old Waterbottle Into a Solar Lantern

Turn Your Old Waterbottle Into a Solar Lantern

DON’T THROW AWAY YOUR OLD POLYCARBONATE WATER BOTTLE – TURN IT INTO A SOLAR LANTERN! The last thing this planet needs is any more plastic in the landfills. But what do you do with your old polycarbonate water bottle (Nalgene or similar) that you don’t want to use any more? Don’t throw it away! With [...]

Check Out These Camp Cooking Tips

Check Out These Camp Cooking Tips

Here is a sample: Measure ingredients for each meal ahead of time and pack in ziplock bags. Label each bag accordingly. Prepare soups, stews or chili etc ahead of time. Freeze and keep in cooler. Reheat for a quick meal. Don’t forget the heavy duty aluminum foil. There are many uses for it at camp. [...]

Great Camping Idea For Lighting Lanterns

Great Camping Idea For Lighting Lanterns

One of my earlier posts, Things to Take Camping, focuses on what families might need to pack up for a camping trip. I was reading the latest issue of Field and Stream magazine and found an interesting tip: use old radio antennas to hold a match to light your lantern. I always have trouble when [...]

Camp Cookery: Starting a campfire

Camp Cookery: Starting a campfire

I just finished reading this post about campfire building and I am definitely going to order the book Camp Cookery by Horace Kephart! I am the same type where I throw more wood on! Just a little more is all it needs to get going! I knew there had to be a better way than [...]

Camp Out! The Ultimate Kids Guide

Camp Out! The Ultimate Kids Guide

Check out this book entitled Camp Out! I first heard about it when the local news was doing a story on the author, Lynn Brunelle. She is in town doing a book signing and this story caught my eye. The book shows parents what they can do with their young kids on a camp out [...]

Brunton Flex Foldable Camping Stove

Brunton Flex Foldable Camping Stove

Check out this little camping stove. Made of lightweight aluminum it can get water boiling in around three minutes. This lightweight camping stove is perfect for backpackers weighing in at a mere 3.4 ounces. The camp stove also features a simmer setting so your food will not burn. Click here for more information about the [...]

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