Archive for the ‘camping’ Category

Organizing your next camping trip.

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Camping is such a great family activity. If you take kids with you, it will leave them with some lifelong memories. People who went camping as a youngster can vouch for that. No matter what you actually do during the trip, it is always a great adventure when you are a kid.

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6 Fundamentals to Cutting Backpack Weight

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Your plans for that great adventure are set. A remote destination is awaiting. You’ve invited your best friends and the food has all been purchased.

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Fly Fishing Reels - Know Your Facts

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Most fly fishermen will tell you that their reels are the most important piece of equipment in their arsenal. As there are different rods for certain situations so is the same for fly fishing reels. It is not required for you to drop a bunch of money on a new fly fishing reel, although you could if you want. Generally a basic fly reel is all that you will need, and work for most situations. If you make the correct choice you might not have to replace it for years to come.

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Are down sleeping bags are warmer?

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

Insulation should be the first thing on your mind when you’re shopping for a sleeping bag. Most of the sleeping bags currently on the market use synthetic or down fill. Each has its own set of pros and cons; but generally, a sleeping bag made with down is the best investment. When it comes to insulation, there’s nothing that can compete with goose down, plain and simple.

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The many benefits of choosing a trailer tent for outdoor camping.

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

There are many advantages associated with choosing trailer tents for outdoor camping. If you enjoy the freedom and luxury of being able to camp in the great outdoors, choosing an appropriate camping tent is a necessity. Trailer tents are products that implement the use of walls that unfold in a natural manner from the body of the trailer that is used to haul camping supplies and then attached to the ground once the ideal camping location has been spotted. In this consumer camping product guide, you will learn why choosing this type of tent among other types of camping tents is the best possible choice that you can make.

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Badlands

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

If you are in search for the perfect pack, Badlands might just have the answer. Badlands has been a leader in hunting pack technology for 10 years, and it continues to bring its customers the best in hunting packs and gear. The company started out as a manufacturer of mountaineering packs of superlative quality, and it is still one of the most cutting edge in the market.

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Six of the Least Crowded National Parks Worthy of Your Time.

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

You remember the beauty of the last national park you visited, and you’d like to share the experience. Unfortunately, you also remember the crowds outnumbered the wildlife. Fear not. These 6 lesser-known destinations let you have the best of both worlds:

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Lake George New York, A Great Place to Ride

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

As a Biker I love to take long Rides on my 2007 Harley Davidson, Nightrain. Some times a trip to Connecticut where one has the freedom of choice to decided if they want to wear a Helmet or not is a great place to go. Often I head up to the NY Catskill Mountains, Where a Burger and a Beer at Nicks Waterfall House in West Conesville can be the perfect end to a day of Cruising threw the Mountains.

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