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Geodesic Tents 2008-10-31 02:29:00 Geodesic Tents Tent designs underwent a revolutionary transformation around seven decades ago in the name of geodesic dome tent, which was the creation of late Buckminster Fuller. He basically introduced the principle of geodesic dome to buildings, but the design gradually became more popular in tents. Geodesic Dome Tents can be best described as a concept, which is one step further to the
Camping in Comfort 2008-10-14 00:53:00 Feeling like your annual camping trip could use a few amenities? Thanks to new products designed to help make your vacation under the stars a little more civilized, a trip to the great outdoors can have the same luxuries as an indoor hotel stay. Whether you're looking to create a safari-style sensation or simply bring a few of the comforts of home with you, here are some ideas to add some comfort Read more:Camping
Why Camping Air Beds Are For You 2008-10-14 00:38:00 Camping air beds easily solve one of the most common worries I hear from new campers, which is, "I can't go camping, I can't sleep on the floor!" Well, with a comfortable camping air bed mattress the answer is easy..you don't have to!!! From the first time I went camping I have always used a camping mattress and now we actually own at least four...everyone in our family sleeps on an air Read more:Camping
Choosing a Camping Tent 2008-10-14 00:11:00 Family camping tents come in all shapes and sizes. The right one for you will not necessarily be the right one for someone else. Hence, the wide variety being sold in stores and catalogs.
Size
Tents are advertised as two man, four man, six man and so on. However, at best this is the maximum number of persons you can cram into the tent for sleeping in close company with no personal gear. This Read more:Camping
Camping Air Mattress - What You Must Know Before You Buy 2008-10-14 00:03:00 The camping air mattress is more than just a nice addition to a camping trip. It is the single most important tool in determining whether you get a good night's sleep. Since failing to get a good night's sleep can ruin an otherwise great camping trip, we realize a good camping air mattress is mission critical. For this reason, we have put together a list of tips to help you find a top level air Read more:Camping
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Camping Tips and Preparation Guide 2008-10-09 23:41:00 Summer camping is somewhat different than winter camping. They are both equally fun in activities and being outside but they are also equally dangerous if not taken serious enough.
Whether you're camping in the middle of January or spending a weekend camping in July you will have to be properly prepared for the possibility that anything and everything can and just might happen.
Here are a few Read more:Camping
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Camping with kids 2008-10-09 23:29:00 It's Not Easy... But So Rewarding!
When you take your kids camping, suddenly you are seeing the world through his eyes. Children are fascinated with even a tiny bug or thrilled with wildlife. They delight in things that adults often pass right by without noticing. Sharing the camping adventure with kids is a wonderful way to enliven your own experience.
So, just because you have children Read more:Camping
10 Beginner Camping Mistakes 2008-10-08 00:50:00 If even seasoned boy scouts do dumb things, do beginner campers have a chance?
Every campground has their share of first time campers. And it’s hard not to feel sympathy for them. Here are 10 common beginner camping mistakes:
They arrive near sunset after hours of driving. They fumble around to put up their camping tent in the dark and can’t find the parts.They arrive in broad daylight and ar Read more:Beginner
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Ten Common Sense Camping Tips for Beginners 2008-10-08 00:46:00 Camping is all about using your noggin. If you can't be prepared and if you ignore common sense, you can easily be hurt while camping and you probably won't have any fun. You have to remember where you are and the dangers of coexisting with wildlife. Not only that, but camping means learning important survival skills and slowly immersing yourself into the habit of choosing good locations and Read more:Camping
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Camping Safety 2008-10-08 00:25:00 Use your common sense when participating in outdoor activities. Always be prepared for the unexpected. Do not take unnecessary chances. Do not be careless. Think before you act.Be prepared to administer basic first aid and CPR.
Take a First Aid class and a CPR class -- keep current on this informationKeep supplies in a well marked, durable, waterproof containerKeep the contents organizedKnow how Read more:Camping
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Cooking Tips When you Are Camping 2008-10-08 00:11:00 There is something very special about camp cooking. Everything just seems to taste so very good at camp! But camp cooking requires a different set of rules and equipment then those that we use at home. Camp cooking can be an activity in itself. Take some time to plan your meals and decide how you wish to prepare them. Outdoor cooking involves quite a bit of skill and innovation but with a little Read more:Camping
Purifying Your Drinking Water 2008-10-07 23:59:00 Having a water purifier is essential if you will be spending any amount of time outdoors. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, ninety percent of the earth's water is contaminated. Even that clean, clear-looking mountain stream may harbor nasty bacteria and viruses that will make you very sick; or worse. So, what are the best ways to purify water while you are in the great outdoors? Read more:Drinking
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A Camping Packing List 2008-10-07 23:44:00 Packing for your first family camping trip can be a bit overwhelming. Here, I’ll provide the list we use when our family of six goes camping. You can use it as a jumping off point for your own list, just save it to your computer, customize it, and print it out.
Shelter
TentStakes, poles, mallet for pounding stakesSand stakes (if you’re camping near the water)Doormat: For wiping off muddy feet Read more:Camping
Leatherman versus Swiss Army Knife 2008-10-07 23:25:00 Leatherman-type or Swiss
Army Knife
-type multitool? Would a cheap knockoff work just as well? Here's how to decide.
Classic Swiss Army Knife (SAK) pocketknife multitools still make good, compact do-everything multitools.
When asked by Matt Buchanan at the 2008 Maker Faire whether a modern-day MacGyver would still use a SAK today, MacGyver TV series creator Lee Zlotoff
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First Aid Checklist for Campers 2008-10-07 08:51:00 What to take to remedy camping mishaps.
You've arrived at the campground and sent the kids off to the playground while you set up camp. It's during these early moments at the campground that we tend to get excited and somewhat prone to those little mishaps, like scrapes and minor cuts, while moving all the gear and setting up equipment. So be prepared for camping accidents with a well-stocked Read more:Checklist
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Camping checklist: What kind of camper are you? 2008-10-07 08:44:00 Before you head out to that campsite, consider making a camping checklist that you can use every time you’re getting ready for your next adventure. A little advanced planning will make your camping trip safer, more comfortable and more enjoyable. You can use the list over and over, so you’ll never forget to take important camping supplies.
But how much and exactly what should you include? Tha Read more:Camping
Choosing a tent that’s right for you 2008-10-07 05:23:00 To fully experience the best of an outdoor excursion, you will need a tent you can rely on, time after time. Choosing a tent is an important decision that you should consider carefully. All it takes is one miserable, cold and rainy night in a too-small tent with too many people to convince you that it’s time to invest in a new shelter. In this article, we’ll discuss some important tent feature
Dedicated To Camping Gear 2008-10-07 05:20:00 This site is dedicated to the camper and their camping gear.
Are you new to camping?
This is my personal opinion but I don’t think there is any better way of enjoying life than sitting under a tall tree seeing the sun light dance on the surface of a flowing stream. The trickling sounds like a lullaby as it flows over the rocks and the smell of nature cannot be duplicated.
Not much else can Read more:Camping
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Tent Repairs :: How To Fix A Torn Tent 2008-12-07 22:41:00 The "Just In Time" approach to repairing a nylon tent won't get you very far. You are either going to get very wet or have a gale blowing through your tent. Tents are subject to heavy stresses from rough ground, high winds and just normal use. Take a deliberate approach and you won't be sorry. A standard sewing machine should easily handle the work, but if you don't have experience with Read more:Repairs
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