Articles related to "Camping Equipment"

A sound-off of important yet easy-to-forget elements in a first-time camper's preparations, including details of terrain, party/kit assembly, and equipment must-haves

Here's my list of basic items needed to insure a safe and enjoyable tent camping experience.

Taking small children on camping holidays may be stressful. But planning and forethought can make the challenge of tenting with toddlers a fun and liberating experience.

Knowing how to get through the paperwork, packing the gear, and being able to say good-bye can help take the stress out of preparing for summer camp.

REI is a great place to rent outdoor camping equipment in the US. They have everything from family tent rentals and camp stoves to mountain climbing gear.

The best way to see Southern Africa is to get a cheap flight, hire a reliable car and set off on safari but make sure all the necessary camping gear is packed.

Beautiful Torres del Paine is a trekkers mecca. However its popularity has resulted in crowded trails and high prices that bite deep into a backpackers budget.

Whether in the wild for the experience or the companionship of a family outing, there is no reason to be uncomfortable camping out.

Camping is a lot of fun for the whole family. If you are venturing on a camping trip for the first time, here are some handy tips to keep in mind.

Outdoor cookware doesn't have to be fancy to make a great meal. Just combine combine a little creativity, some outdoor cooking equipment, a hiker's appetite and a view.

A backpacking trip doesn't require a lot of gear; it requires the right gear. A basic backpacking checklist of essential hiking equipment ensures nothing is forgotten.

Going camping for the first time, even short term in a campground, can present challenges. Be prepared before one leaves the comforts of home to have a great trip!

Camping is an inexpensive, affordable way to go on an enjoyable Summer holiday. It can be incredible fun sleeping under the stars.

Jesse WhiteCrow is a burgeoning writer who, after three years of walking across North America, completed his transient mission and has begun the next part: the book.

Jesse WhiteCrow is an extreme traveler and writer who, after three years of walking across America, completed his transient mission and has begun the next part: the book.

The third part of an interview series with Jesse WhiteCrow as he reacquaints himself with a "civilized" existence and writes a book recounting his time on the trail.

You can vacation in the luxury town of Santa Barbara, California, and stay within your travel budget. Here are some inexpensive SB hotels that save you money.

Argentina's balnearios are often used only during the day, while the countryside and national parks offer private campsites, or are suitable for bush camping.

A tarp or fly is a lightweight and cheap option for a backcountry camp shelter.

The T.S.A. restricts how outdoor equipment such as trekking poles, ice axes, fuel canisters, bear repellents, stoves, and climbing gear can be carried on U.S. airplanes.

Eadweard Muybridge gained fame for his action photos of racehorses and other animals. But he did not photograph exclusively in rather settled environments.

RVwest Magazine has published their third annual Reader's Choice Awards. Here is a rundown on the top RV dealers in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.

Etiquette guide and gift ideas for those planning to give a wedding gift to a couple who are getting married for the second time.

When it comes to surviving in the wilderness, preparing a campfire is one of the most fundamental skills.

Sea kayaks have several important features of interest to paddlers. Here is a description of the basic components found in a sea kayak.

Backpacking solo or group travel - whether to travel solo or travel with a friend. Helping backpackers decide whether to backpack solo or go backpacking with friends.

Over 8 million people visit Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia, each year but few visit the Pender Islands, which offer cyclists a scenic escape from city life.

Camping meals do not mean mere survival food. With some prior organization and taking the right spices and sauces with, camp food can be a delightful treat.

Tired of purchasing ties for the father in your life? Have more than one dad to buy for? Try something different this year when honoring the men in the family.

It snows on the equator! A trek on Mt. Kenya requires three-season hiking gear, including warm clothes, rain gear, and sturdy trekking shoes or hiking boots.

Organize the home by setting realistic de-cluttering goals, putting items in permanent spots, using small storage units and avoiding buying new items.

Despite their apparent simplicity, not all compasses are equal. This article explains the different types and features available.

Various tour operators offer a catered, self-driven off-road tour into the Namib Desert in Namibia, Africa, which lasts six days and five-nights.

Looking for paradise? The remote north shore valley of Na Pali State Park is as close to paradise as anyone will ever get.

You're getting married, and you really don't need five more toasters! Here are some tips on how to write a useful and appropriate wedding gift registry.

With amusingly detailed drawings, Roland Harvey picture books offer hours of fun while children read about a family on holidays in the city, at the beach and camping.

Essential oils are powerful natural insecticides, killing and repelling fleas, mosquitoes, ants and other bugs in your home and garden without toxic chemicals.

Tired of expensive resort vacations that are stressful and exhausting? Take a vacation on the slow lane -- visit a farm!

The West Highland Way is Scotland's best known walk. From Milngavie on Glasgow's outskirts to Fort William and Ben Nevis it winds northwards for 152km (92miles).

Hikers seeking to improve their summit times on Vancouver, B.C.'s Grouse Grind should consider weight, fitness and a strategy.

Neckties make great Father's Day gifts but why not kick your gift giving up a notch and give dad an extraordinary gift he'll love and he'll remember.

Australia is a huge island continent 7,692,024 square kilometers in area. Pick out the best areas to cycle tour and forget the rest.

As a young forest ranger and timber appraiser for the New Zealand Forest Service, Ken Seymour spent three years camping rough in the bush and at work sites and sawmills.

Choose the right gift for Father's Day without straining a budget. Consider what Dad really wants in a gift and select traditional or unique Father's Day presents.

Taman Negara in Malaysia is the world's oldest rainforest. Here's how to survive grueling hikes and leeches while exploring some stunning flora and fauna

Mount Rainier and the San Juans are two of the best places for Washington State camping. Online reservations can be made for family vacations at these campgrounds.