When you are packing your backpack for a camping trip, you have to be efficient. There is no sense in packing things in a way that limits the amount of space you have to use or increases the weight of the pack for no particular reason. It's also important to pack things in a way so that the things that you will need more frequently or earlier in the trip are more easily accessible.
You may not agree, but I start with the outside. For me, starting with the things I need on the outside makes it easier to keep the
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Protecting Your Campsite
by Bea April 5th, 2011 | Camping
Protecting yourself and your belongings is really hard to do when you are camping in a tent. As you probably already know, a cloth tent is hardly a barrier to those who are out on a mission. My friend was once camping in Hungary at a festival and someone looked through the top of the tent and saw her purse laying next to her head. She thought that it was safer to keep it right next to her because then she would hear the robber, but what they did was cut a slit in the tent exactly where the
Spring Camping
by Bea March 9th, 2011 | Camping
Most people camp during the summertime because it is nice and warm. A lot of times people camp by a lake or an ocean so that they can enjoy the summer waters. However, spring camping can also be a really fun experience; you just have to make sure that you are properly prepared. The biggest concern that most people have with spring camping is that it is way too cold, but that is certainly a challenge that can be easily accepted.
One solution is to skip the tent and take the easy route. You could take an RV or rent
One solution is to skip the tent and take the easy route. You could take an RV or rent
Choosing a Campground on an Overnight Hike
by Louise February 23rd, 2011 | Camping, Hiking
Planning an overnight hiking trip? Do you know where you will be spending the night?
One time I was on an overnight hiking trip, and my group and I thought we knew exactly where we would be staying that night; it was marked clearly with an X on the map as a campground. Half an hour before sundown, we had walked two extra miles (going too far, then retracing our steps), and were still unable to find it. Luckily, we found our spot (a flat pine grove near the top of the mountain) with just enough time to set up
One time I was on an overnight hiking trip, and my group and I thought we knew exactly where we would be staying that night; it was marked clearly with an X on the map as a campground. Half an hour before sundown, we had walked two extra miles (going too far, then retracing our steps), and were still unable to find it. Luckily, we found our spot (a flat pine grove near the top of the mountain) with just enough time to set up
Choosing a Camping Tent
by Bea February 9th, 2011 | Camping
When buying a tent, the first thing that you are going to have to do is determine what you are looking for. If you go camping just for the fun and recreation, then you may not need a tent that includes all the whistles, bells, and luxury at a high price. Here are a few questions to ask yourself:
How many seasons will you use the tent? A summer tent is going to be a lot lighter and designed for hot and humid weather; it is not going to be engineered to protect you from the cold or blistering winds.
How many seasons will you use the tent? A summer tent is going to be a lot lighter and designed for hot and humid weather; it is not going to be engineered to protect you from the cold or blistering winds.
