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Friday, November 28, 2008
Camping with kids who have never slept out can be kind of tricky once the sunsets and it becomes dark outside. Many smaller children are afraid of those little noises in the night that they are not used to hearing especially when there is only a thin tent wall between them and the outside. But you can ease their camping fears by providing them with an easy to use camping lantern that they can turn on to ward off those things that bump in the night. There are easy to use battery operated Coleman lanterns for kids that are perfect for making camping fun for the little ones you take outdoors.
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Thursday, November 27, 2008
Camping can be a lot of fun but for some campers their time outdoors becomes busier than spending the weekend at home. To simplify their time outdoors to create more time to relax many campers plan simple one pot meals that do not need their constant attention. By having simple meals you can spend more time relaxing and less time cooking, but with careful planning you can still eat well by doing this. Camp Chef has some great cookbooks available to help you plan and make wonderful meals outdoors for your family while still having the time to relax and enjoy your time outdoors.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Getting a campfire going can sometimes be tough especially if the wood you are using has gotten wet and is not at its driest. Too many times I see campers poor gasoline or camping stove fuel onto their fire in order to get it to light easily. This is extremely dangerous and could result in severe burns to anyone in the vicinity. Luckily there is a very economical way to light a campfire with ease and that is Coleman fire starters. To use these handy sticks simply light one and place it into the kindling and wood you want to get started. These sticks will light even when wet and will continue to burn so that you can get some kindling going and be on your way to a warm cozy camp fire.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Many first time campers are confused about camping stoves and the options that are available for fueling them at your camp. Some campers will tell you that propane stoves are better while others will lean toward those that use white gas. Those that prefer propane prefer the fact it is more like cooking on a gas stove at home and that the propane bottles are easy to handle. While those that prefer gas camping stoves love that they create more heat and no odor, which they feel, makes their camp food so much better. Either camp stove you end up choosing will be a excellent choice as both types can handle the average camp cooking needs.
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Monday, November 24, 2008
Sleeping bags can be expensive and if you camp in the cooler temperatures your summer bag may just not be warm enough for you for comfortable sleeping. But you do not have to buy a whole new sleeping bag for those cooler temps just so you can sleep warm enough. There are sleeping bag liners, which will add warmth but will not mean buying another piece of camping gear. These liners are used as a second sleeping bag inside of your bag and will increase the temperature rating by several degrees so you can sleep warmer when it is colder outside.
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
Many people buy a camping tent based on how many people the model claims it will sleep and then they are disappointed when there is barely just enough room for those people to place their sleeping bags. When many camping tents are rated for how many people it will sleep it is based on the maximum number of people it will sleep with no gear inside with them. For a backpacker who wants minimal weight in their packs this is usually an accurate way to shop for your tent. But for others it is better to base your tent size on the square footage available and figure for each camper twice the size of their sleeping bag for their needs.
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
As we travel to our Thanksgiving dinners that we will be sharing with our friends and family we usually bring along a dish or two that we made to add to the festivities. Of course the safest way to carry this food whether you are traveling five minutes or five hours away is by using a Coleman cooler. This will not only keep your food the right temperature it will also protect your vehicle from potential spills that may occur on the road. Plus Coleman coolers come in so many sizes it is easy to find just the right size to get your food and drinks there safely and easily.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Thanksgiving is next week and for many this means it is time to get together to enjoy the season. For many this means finding a place in your home to put everyone as well as all the food that gets served up to celebrate. One great solution if the weather in your area permits is to use a Coleman gazebo or canopy to host your guests outside. These Coleman tents are easy to set up and make a great place to host a gathering so that everyone does not have to cram him or herself into a living room that may not be big enough to adequately hold the group.
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Ask any outdoorsman what the absolute worst thing that can happen on a camping trip and most of them will say having a wet sleeping bag. Even synthetic sleeping bags, which are known for drying out quickly, are miserable to sleep in when they get wet. One way to keep your bag dry so you can have a great nights sleep no matter what the weather is by packing your sleeping bag in a dry gear bag. Dry bags are absolutely essential when you are on the water but for the average camper just in the outdoors these bags are also a great way to keep the gear that needs to stay dry that way for a comfortable trip.
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Monday, November 17, 2008
Taking a camp stove to and from the campgrounds can be a little messy if you have a car and do not always get your grill clean after each use. Face it we are all human and I never get my camp stove as clean as it was when it was new and I do not want this to end up in the back of my car. Luckily Camp Chef makes some durable carry bags for their great Camp Chef stoves and grills. These covers will not only keep my car safe from anything that may be on the grill but also will protect the grill which will help it last longer despite lots of transports to the camp site.
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Friday, November 14, 2008
As the Holidays approach finding the perfect gift for the outdoor lover in your life can be as simple as a gift card from Summit Camping Gear. This gift card will allow them to shop anytime after the Holiday season to get the camping gear they may need to make their next trip outdoors a huge success. Whether they need a camping tool or even a new sleeping bag or even a Coleman Road Trip Grill they can get whatever they need for their camping gear. Make the Holidays simple for everyone with these convenient gift cards for top of the line camping gear.
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Thursday, November 13, 2008
Some people just sleep colder than others while some campers are willing to spend the night out in colder temperatures. For these individuals there are very affordable Coleman sleeping bags that will keep everyone warm no matter how cold it is outside. These Exponent sleeping bags are specially designed from Coleman to keep campers warm in temps from 15 degrees and colder depending on the model selected. These bags are available in down as well as synthetic fill so campers can get the fill they prefer and works best in their camping environments. These camping sleeping bags are so warm they make camping in colder climates very easy and comfortable.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
If you are looking for a great gift this Holiday season for some who loves to cook outdoors than a Coleman Road Trip Grill could be just what you are looking for. These grills are extremely easy to use and take with you to just about anywhere you can think of. Whether you are tailgating at the game, going on a camping trip, or just live in a small apartment and need a convenient grill that you can use on the patio the Road Trip Grill fits your needs. For the college student this could be the perfect gift since the grill is so easy to use and takes up such little space they will love being able to cook delicious meals on their patio and they clean up is a snap so they have plenty of time to study.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
If you own a Camp Chef stove that you take camping with you there are some great accessories that you can use to make your camp stove make some of your favorite specialty dishes. For the Camp Chef grill one of these accessories is a easy to use griddle that is perfect for making pancakes or even eggs. These polished steel griddles come in various sizes and will work on most of the Camp Chef camping stoves. Simply place your griddle on the burners of your stove and start cooking. Plus these griddles will clean up easily once you are done making it easy to serve up some of the best food you have ever eaten in the outdoors.
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Monday, November 10, 2008
When you usually think of Coleman stoves you think of those green boxes, which contain the classic Coleman two burner propane powered stoves. These camping stoves may be some of the best around for camping near your car, but for the backpacker this is way too much to carry. Luckily Coleman now has a stove for backpackers that is lightweight and just as easy to use and efficient as their classic Coleman camp stoves. These small units come in several varieties so you can get just the stove you need for your backcountry trip whether it is for a couple of days or a couple of weeks.
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Friday, November 7, 2008
The Coleman Road Trip Grill is a small easy to use stove for camping and cooking out, but there may be times when even it is too big for your cookout needs. For really small apartments or romantic dinners for two outside a Coleman Road Trip Party Grill may be the better cook stove for your needs. This small propane powered stove is perfect for cooking just a little bit of food quickly and easily and with the some of easiest clean up ever. This grill is so convenient it comes in a easy to carry bag so you can take your party anywhere you go with ease.
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Thursday, November 6, 2008
Camping when the temperatures get cooler is something that any family can still do together despite those cooler temps and heading back to school. The key is to have the right equipment and there are many companies out there making kids camping gear that is made for these times and work great. The Backside and Black Pine Sports both have sleeping bags that rate at zero degrees to keep your kids warm even when the temperature reaches single digits. The camping season does not have to end when the sun starts to set sooner, it can just begin for a great time of year when animals are easier to see and many campgrounds are empty so you can have them to yourself.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
If you have been thinking about getting a camping air mattress to make your trips much more comfortable now is a great time to go ahead and make that purchase. Despite the fact many people are not camping during this time of year, you will find other uses for your new air mattress right now. With the Holidays quickly approaching this air mattress becomes a easy to set up bed that you may need in order to make room for everyone who comes to stay the night. So you can use a new air mattress now around the home and then this spring when you go camping to make your next trip so much more comfortable.
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Backpackers have a very limited amount of space to pack the things they will need on their trip in their bag. For many their sleeping bag is the bulkiest thing in their pack and takes up more space that could be used for more food or rain gear they may need on the way. One way to alleviate this is to pack your sleeping bags and other soft goods into compression sacks. These sacks are designed to help pack down things like sleeping bags and down jackets so they are at their smallest and take up the least amount of space possible making room for the other things you may need on your hike.
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Monday, November 3, 2008
In many parts of the country the bears are making their large final push to get enough calories before winter to ensure they will have the body fat needed to stay in hibernation. For the camper this means they are a little more bold and pushy especially if the area suffered from a summer drought of something that reduced the fuel supply for them. If you are camping in an area that has bears make sure you do not eat in your camping tent or sleeping bags as the odor of food will attract them and you do not want to attract them to your sleeping area. Also make sure you do not have food lying around your camp and you either hang your food or use a bear container.
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