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Outdoor Camping Equipment For Your Fun Activities
The correct outdoor camping equipment will make your camping vacation more fun. I love the outdoors and used to do a lot of camping when I was a kid which I really enjoyed. One of the reasons was that I could go barefoot all the time :) Camping doesn't mean you have to be uncomfortable.
I still go camping today although not as often as when I was little. Yes, I also still love going barefoot. That's something I'll never outgrow :)
Outdoor camping equipment may have improved over the years but the basics remain the same. So what's the essential outdoor camping equipment?
Table of Contents
- Camping equipment that should be on your list
- Outdoor Camping Equipment and Supplies at Bargain Prices
- Winter Camping
- Great Tents for Your Camping Adventure
- Camping Stoves
- Great Deal on Camping Stoves
- More on camping and camping equipment
- Great Camping Equipment and Books
- Camping Related News
- Outdoor Camping Equipment and Related Resources
- Your comments about camping
Camping equipment that should be on your list
Another thing to decide on is the size and whether a basic tent will do or if you need something to withstand bad weather conditions. Look at marquees, gazebos and awnings. You also need to make sure the tent has a good groundsheet and adequate tent pegs and poles. You'll need a mallet to knock the pegs in.
Some outdoor camping equipment stores sell tent food larders and storage pouches for clothes. The larders help to protect the food from wasps and bugs, which is especially important when you camp in the summer. While you're at it, check out some picnic hampers, cool boxes, and camp fridges as well.
Next, you'll need sleeping bags or bivy bags. The more expensive ones will be good for winter camping (read more about it below). Some people like to rig up a hammock and a windbreaker, which is a good idea. If you want a good night's sleep, there's a range of mattresses and airbeds available with built-in pillows. Don't forget an important piece of outdoor camping equipment, the pump to blow your airbed up! If you have babies, they can sleep snugly in a travel cot.
Toilet tents may not be glamorous outdoor camping equipment but they can come in handy especially in remote areas.
Cooking gear and crockery etc. are very sophisticated these days. There are various cookers and grills to buy. Apart from the usual plates, bowls and pans, you can get outdoor camping equipment like wok sets and paella sets. It's also possible to buy a campsite barbecue. What could be better than eating food cooked over charcoal when you're outdoors? You may want to bring some BBQ sauce to go along with it!
I also recommend bringing beef jerky which is a great snack for camping and backpacking. It's delicious, nutritious, and easy to carry around. In addition, it stays fresh for a long time.
To me there's nothing like eating my meal sitting cross-legged on the ground, but I know not everybody is like me :) So if you prefer tables and chairs, be sure to add them to your list.
Other outdoor camping equipment to consider is torches, lanterns, heaters, map measurers, first aid kits and midge and mosquito repellent. If hiking is on the agenda, you should bring along a jerry can and rucksacks. A pedometer is a piece of outdoor camping equipment which will tell you how far you've walked Bring a pair of binoculars if you plan on bird watching.
Kids need to be entertained and you can take some fun water toys such as inflatable dinghies, squirt guns, and sea scooters. The weather may not always be good, so some board or electronic games are a good idea for when you need to stay in your tent for a long period.
Outdoor Camping Equipment and Supplies at Bargain Prices
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Winter Camping
Have you ever gone winter camping? Many people enjoy camping in the summer or whenever it's warm. However, winter camping has its advantageous. First of all, you don't have to worry about the heat and humidity, especially if you sweat easily like me. Second of all, there are no bugs to... well, bug you! :) No blood thirsty mosquitoes or ticks, and no ants and flies that also crave the food you have.The air in winter also tends to be more crisp and cleaner and hence, more refreshing. Don't worry about the cold too much. Just get the right winter camping gear and a good sleeping bag, and you will hardly notice that you're camping out in winter :)
Read more about winter camping.
Great Tents for Your Camping Adventure
Eureka Freedom Tent 2-Person 3-Season
Price: $319.96
In the Eureka's 3-Season, 2-Person Freedom Tent, universal design and assistive technology has provided people with disabilities a camping tent they c... more »
Mountain Hardwear EV 2 Tent 2-Person 4-Season
Price: $624.95
The EV 2 tent is Mountain Hardwear's strongest, lightest high altitude mountaineering shelter.
Mountain Hardwear Trango 2 Tent 2-Person 4-Season
Price: $449.95
The Trango 2 tent is Mountain Hardwear's most spacious 2-person mountaineering shelter. Multiple entries in the tent body and vestibule make this four... more »
GoLite Hex 3 Nest Inner Tent 3-Person
Price: $99.95
Are the bugs getting to be a little too much inside your floorless Hex 3 shelter? Put it over this GoLite Hex 3 Nest Inner Tent and keep yourself bite... more »
MSR Tent Maintenance Kit
Price: $29.95
The MSR Tent Maintenance Kit is a life saver should some unforeseen complication occur miles from civilization.
MSR Fury Tent 2-Person 4-Season
Price: $399.95
The MSR Fury is one of the strongest and lightest in the market's 4-season tent class. You save weight with a 3-pole construction that is honestly str... more »
Camping Stoves
You should never count on a campfire to make your dinner even though the idea of cooking a meal over a campfire might sound exotic or romantic. Firstly, cooking anything other than hot dogs over a campfire is harder than it looks. Secondly, you can't always count on the availability of useable wood. In addition, many state parks outlaw campfires altogether because of their inherent danger.
The kind of camping stove you buy should depend on your needs. If you are "car camping" and aren't planning on hiking with your equipment, you can buy whatever stove you want. Nevertheless, you'll want something that's easy to set up and take apart, easy to light, as well as easy to clean. So I would recommend that you get one that has two or more burners, so you can cook more than one thing simultaneously.
Most camping stoves today work with white gas. Some alternatives use propane, though I recommend using white gas if possible since propane comes in throw away canisters, whereas white gas containers you can refill and save on waste.
If you are planning on hiking with your equipment, the highest priority for your camping stove should be weight. If you are going for an especially long hike, or extended backpacking trip, you should consider getting a very small, single burner stove. Just remember that you can only cook one thing at a time when you're trying to decide what food to bring. Some single burner stoves are really small, even smaller than the gas canisters that connect to them. These are ideal for 25+ mile trips.
Keep in mind however, that a more expensive camping stove doesn't always mean it's a better one. If you're going on a long backpacking trip, a cheap lightweight stove will be much better than an expensive heavy one.
Great Deal on Camping Stoves
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Camping is an outdoor recreational activity.
The participants, known as campers, get away from urban areas, their home region or civilization in general and enjoy nature while spending one or more nights, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, a primitive structure, or no shelter at all.
Camping as a recreational activity became popular in the early 20th century. Campers frequent national parks, other publicly owned natural areas, and privately owned campgrounds.
Great Camping Equipment and Books
Camp America's Parks (DVD)
Price: $19.99
Take a tour of 13 of the nation's most beautiful parks. Be introduced to the best camping, breathtaking landscapes, indigenous wildlife, and natural a... more »
Outdoor Rechargeable 3 Million Halogen Spotlight
Price: $49.99
With the equivalent of up to 3,000,000 candle light power, this halogen spotlight is great for outdoors. Whether you are camping or having car proble... more »
Emerson Basic LED Lantern
Price: $26.99
Great for camping or for the patio, the Emerson LED lantern incorporates 12 super powerful LED bulbs to create a remarkable glowing white light.Cast b... more »
Camping's Top Secrets
Price: $14.95
Discover the best-kept secrets of expert campers, which are divulged in this book by Cliff Jacobson, a seasoned veteran of the sport. SHHHHHH! Don't l... more »
Camping Cookbook
Price: $10.95
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Camping With Kids
Price: $16.95
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NOLS Winter Camping
Price: $14.95
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Camping and Wilderness Survival
Price: $24.95
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NEBO Sports Behemoth +5 King Size Sleeping Bag
Price: $229.99
The Behemoth +5 F is a super, king size family sleeping bag, measuring a whopping 100 x 100 inches. Enjoy incredible stretching room for yourself or i... more »
Motorcycle Camping Made Easy
Price: $19.95
Description not available. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
Camping Related News
- A camping we will go
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- Camping out for a chance to buy a house? Seriously?
- The glut of properties offered elsewhere at fire-sale prices has not deterred more than 50 people fr...
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- And since Father's Day is only a month away, it means dropping hints so that you can weigh your...
- Native police prepare to combat illegal camping
- Native conservation and forestry officers say there will be zero tolerance for overnight parking or...
Outdoor Camping Equipment and Related Resources
Sigg Lifestyle Loop Top Water Bottle (0.6-Liters)
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
WearEver Deluxe Aluminum Hi-Back Backpack Chair
Amazon Price: $39.95 (as of 05/17/2008)
Olympus Floating Camera Strap - Orange (for 850SW and 1030SW Models)
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 05/17/2008)
Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus
Amazon Price: $27.80 (as of 05/17/2008)
Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker (The Ice Cream Ball)
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
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