October 4, 2008 at 5:21 pm
· Filed under Stoves, Campout Ideas, Tents
You’ve seen them…they’re lined up outside in long lines waiting for the new iPhone, or Xbox or even concert tickers. They show up days in advance so they can be first in line. The last time I saw that I said to myself, “what nuts!” they’re in lawn chairs and sleeping bags. If you gonna […]
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January 26, 2008 at 7:04 pm
· Filed under Camping Equipment, Camping Gadgets
Camping in the cold weather provides a unique challenge….staying warm! Here’s a couple of ways to beat the cold and have a warm and fun campout.
The Traditional Campfire
This age old tradition, when done safely, is a great experience and creates mood and atmosphere for your campsite. Start your campfire right by raking and removing […]
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November 6, 2007 at 10:56 pm
· Filed under Camping Equipment, First-time Camping
To me, the most comfortable time of year is absolutely Autumn. It’s that time when the air goes through so many changes and does so much for us. It dances with leaves, contributes to beautiful sunsets and begins cooling things off for us in the States. All these memorable things are what makes fall an […]
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October 29, 2007 at 9:55 pm
· Filed under Camping Gadgets, First-time Camping
With Thanksgiving right around the corner and the holidays in sight, we know that cooler weather is creeping in. There are still some warm camping spots to enjoy this time of year, mainly on the west coast, but soon Father Winter will move in and change the atmosphere of camping for a season, with […]
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January 16, 2007 at 11:37 pm
· Filed under First-time Camping
As I was sitting watching my son’s lacrosse game in 48° F weather, which is very cold for Southern California, I noticed all the parents standing around freezing their butts off to cheer on their boys. What spirit! What foolishness. With a couple of helpful tips they could be warm and cozy […]
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December 9, 2006 at 8:00 pm
· Filed under First-time Camping
A number of my friends take their kids to the desert in December to go dirt biking and they complain about the cold camping. Well, here are a number of tips that I’ve used when cold weather camping that will make your campout more enjoyable.
The obvious first tip is to bring warm clothes. […]
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