Camping Tips For Families
Being prepared for your camping trip will make all the difference to everyone’s enjoyment levels. Create a comprehensive list that you can reuse each year and you will never get caught out without the right equipment.
Invest in comfortable mattresses. If you are in a tent you will appreciate one of the excellent camping mattresses that [...]
Camping Hammocks Are Fun And Functional
Camping hammocks are sweet! The first time I used one was a few years ago up in the Bitterroot Mountains about 2 hours outside of Lewiston, Idaho. I was along with my son’s Boy Scout troop for a 3 day adventure. We hiked about 8 miles the first day, but didn’t make it to our [...]
Camping Gear For The People Who Love The Outdoors
The North Face has mastered the great outdoors, so it is no wonder why so many people look to them when they need their outdoor sporting goods. If you are looking for the right gear that will last a lifetime with a name that you can trust, you may find that The North Face [...]
Do You Make A Camping Checklist?
Do you make a camping checklist before you start packing for your trip? Have you ever found yourself out there ready to settle into your camping spot only to have it dawn on you that you have forgotten something, if not many things you need? Maybe you left behind the essential tools to prepare meals [...]
Do You Have a Camping Vacation Plan?
If you’ve got a date circled on your calendar, then you have already begun your camping vacation plan. Planning ahead of time for all the things you want to do, and remember to bring, does take a little time, but it time very well spent. Just ask anyone who gets to the camping [...]
My Checklist for Camping
When it comes to planning a camping trip, one of the first things you should do is pull out your handy-dandy my checklist for camping notes. If you don’t have such a checklist, then take the time to make one. All too often many campers will find out, after they arrive at their [...]
Camp Poncho
How To Make It:
1. Make the poncho from a blanket or fabric such as polar fleece.
2. For the main body, you need a three-foot square (this will require cutting off a strip at one end).
3. Cut a neck opening slit in the center of your poncho. Be careful not to cut it too big (should [...]
Tips for Sleeping Warm at Camp
Tips for Sleeping Warm at Camp
• A sleeping bag will not create heat. It does, however, help prevent heat loss and retains the heat that you naturally create
• If it’s still cold out when you camp, the cold from the ground will seep into your sleeping bag unless you create a barrier. Dry, still air [...]
Cooking With Propane
The information below has been taken from Alberta Labour, Technical and Safety Services. If you are using propane stoves please ensure that you comply with the following regulations and guidelines.
• Camping or portable propane fuelled cooking appliances are approved for OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Do not use stoves in tents and camping screen houses.
• Propane cylinders, [...]