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Camping can be very stressfull

By Brian on Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 | No Comments

By Benedict Smythe

Camping can be very stressful. Don’t let the stress get in the way of having fun and spending quality time with your family. Here are some stress-free camping tips that you can do to avoid any trouble.

Before going to a camping trip, check the rules and regulations of the camp site you are going to. Some forests and camp sites do not allow camping stoves to be used during fire danger periods. It’s better to check before your trip if the camp site allows camp fires and barbeques.

To avoid any kind of accident, keep your fire levels moderate. You do not need a raging fire to cook your food or keep you warm. Never leave a campfire or a stove unattended and avoid using cooking stoves when it is really windy. Keep your cooking area clean from flammable materials like matches, propane and papers. If you have children with you on the trip, remind them to not get too close to the fire and impose a three feet fire zone for them. Always have pot holders ready whenever you’re cooking. Keep water in hand to extinguish the fire or if you have one, bring a portable fire extinguisher. Do not set up your tent near the camp fire. Make sure your tent is flame retardant.

Do not over pack; over packing takes up a lot of tent space. If you’re going on a four day trip then bring clothes set for two days. Remember to bring a light jacket, warm sweater, shorts, shirts, pants and extra underwear. If you want to go hiking, bring hiking boots. Plan a camping menu so you know what food to bring and what to prepare during the time of day. Bring non-perishable food like bread and nuts. Store your perishables in a cooler filled with ice. Keep your meals simple and at the same time add your kids’ favorite meals. If you want to choose an easy way out, drive to the nearest fast food or burger joint and have your meals there.

Bring board games and sports equipment like Frisbee, soccer ball and baseball equipment. Also bring toys and books for the kids. Create a little play area near your camp site. Bring a fishing pole and teach your kids how to catch fish.

Spray your tent with rain resistant solution and bring an additional tarp to provide cover and shade. Make sure the tent is large enough to accommodate everyone going to the trip and have enough space for the equipment. Assign tasks to the children. Include them in the planning process. Have them help you in setting up the tent, cooking food and cleaning utensils. This way they can be part of the camping process and at the same time learn how to do different things. By doing this, they feel that they are important. As an adult, remember to supervise small children at all times to avoid any accidents. Do everything as a family. Bring swim suits and swimming gear if there’s a lake or ocean nearby. Take a nature hike.

Remember to have fun and enjoy the goodness of nature and also teach your kids about the importance of taking care of nature.

About the Author: This article was written by Benedict Yossarian. Benedict recommends Springfield of Burton for camping and military equipment

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Tips on Hiking With Your Dog

By Brian on Sunday, October 9th, 2011 | No Comments

By Kelly Marshall

If you love hiking, there is nothing better than hiking with your dog. However, dogs do not know how to hike with you, they have to be taught, which is why it is important to begin training your dog at an early age. It is best to begin taking your new puppy everywhere with you to get him or her use to the car, and socialized around other people and dogs. Take your dog with you when you go on short outings in the country or away from other people, but keep them on a leash, especially if their recall is not consistent.

Once you have worked with your dog for period, you will then want to head to a very short hiking trail that is easy on you and where you can keep the dog on a leash. The leash should be long enough to allow him to explore, but not so long that your dog could become tangled if they head out too far. The point of the first short hike with the leash is you want to make sure your dog’s recall is good and he or she consistently comes when called. This way when you are ready to let him or her off the leash when hiking, you will have confidence that they will return when you call their name.

You will also need to keep in mind that some breeds are better at hiking than others are. Very tiny dogs with delicate legs and feet do not do as well as larger breeds that have more agility, so keep this in mind if you are adopting a puppy with hopes of hiking in the future. Typically, medium to large dogs do much better in hiking situations than miniature or toy sized dogs.

The more you take your dog hiking, the better his or her instincts become in the open trails or even mountainous trails, depending where you plan to hike. Make sure ahead of time before arriving at the hiking trails that dogs are allowed, because some of the trails will not allow dogs on their trails, so make sure if you are heading out for some hiking that you know where the trails are that do allow dogs. Moreover, make sure you pack a small portable drinking bowl and water for your dog to drink while on the hike, especially if it is in the summer months, you and your dog will need to stay hydrated.

When you enjoy hiking, you can also have your dog enjoy the hiking with you by getting them in the correct conditioning them to hiking. Make sure you do not decide to hike in very hot weather because this is not good for your dog or for you because both can easily become overheated. Therefore, choose your time to hike wisely and work with your dog to slowly build up their endurance and soon you will have the best hiking partner to take with you on any of your hiking trips.

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Backpacking List For Children

By Brian on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 | No Comments

By Sarah J Holt

Do you enjoy backpacking and want your children to experience it with you? Here is a backpacking list for children that can make this an easy and fun adventure for all.

First Aid Kit: Sunscreen, Bug Spray, Light Hat or Bandana – This is to help protect the head from the sun.

Mist Spray Bottle – If it is hot outside you can put a small spray bottle in a pocket on the outside of a pack so a hot child can spray themselves with water to cool off.

Water Bottle – They make small water bottles specific for children, but I prefer a regular sized one since children can drink as much water as an adult often times, and this will help prevent dehydration. I also bring along a water filter that is used to pump water from a stream, which the kids think is great fun, and allows me to keep their water bottles filled up.

Snacks in Plastic Bags – It is a good idea to carry a bunch of little baggies with snacks in an easily accessible part of your pack. Children often do not give warning of when they are getting hungry, and by the time they announce they are it is nice to have a quick stash of food for them to munch on.

Shoes – Make sure these are good quality and broken in before the trip. Bring along a blister care kit just in case.

Children Sized Backpack – If your children are 6 or 7 years old they can start to carry some of their own stuff. They make children sized backpacks with internal or external frames, and most of them adjust to fit kids up until they are into the small adult sizes. If you child is old enough and you opt to have them use their own pack, make sure that they do not carry too much, since this can injure them as well as guarantee that they will complain and not enjoy the trip.

Extra Clothes – Kids are more likely to get dirty and wet when backpacking, so it is a good idea to throw in a couple of extra shirts and socks. Make sure their clothes is a good quality. If you would not wear cotton, then do not buy cotton for your kids to hike in. It may seem like a lot of money to spend on fancy clothes, but it does not need to cost a lot. Your kids will outgrow these items, often times before they are worn out, but so will other kids. This means that it is easy to find secondhand backpacking clothing for kids by going online or looking in stores that sell gently used clothing.

Extra Food – Bring more food that the children would eat at home. They are getting a lot of exercise, burning more calories, and this often equates to a much larger appetite.

Sleeping Bag – There are many sleeping bags on the market designed for kids that have all of the wonderful features of adult sized bags. This is a great way to go, but can be costly if they need a new bag every year. Another option is to buy an adult bag and stuff the bottom with extra dry clothing. This way the child can grow into the bag and a new one does not need to be purchased every year.

Hat and Gloves – Even if it isn’t the time of year where you would bring a hat and gloves for yourself, it may be a good idea to bring them along for the kiddos. This is especially useful if they are sleeping in an adult bag and need the extra warmth at night.

Long Johns – Long johns are great since they can be worn under pants, shorts, or by themselves for sleeping in. They are compact, not taking up much space.

Walking Stick – While this is in no way a necessity, many kids will find having their own walking stick a fun addition.

Binoculars – Another fun addition that can entertain kids for quite awhile.

Flashlight- It is a good idea to provide each child with their own flashlight and backup batteries. They have fun with them at night and if they wake up scared they have easy access to light.

Using this backpacking list for children, along with consulting other books and resources, will insure that you have a successful time backpacking with children.

About the Author: Sarah Holt writes for The Ultralight Backpacking Site. To get the e-book “Ultralight Backpacking Secrets (And Wilderness Survival Tips)” for FREE, as well as photos, gear recommendations, and a new wilderness survival section, visit: http://www.The-Ultralight-Site.com

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Backpacking – Situations a Compass Can Help Avoid

By Brian on Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 | No Comments

By Ivor Trumpet

Backpacking can be fun. But the excitement and joy of the adventure might get marred due to some untoward happenings. A backpacker needs to be equipped with some basic essentials that can save them from certain unpleasant situations. A compass qualifies as one of those.

First and foremost, a compass can help a backpacker find their way through unknown territory. Especially, when poor weather conditions deteriorate visibility and the backpacker can see none of the landmarks, there is no friend like a compass.

No backpacker ever strays from the trail intentionally. But, a brief moment of oblivion and distraction can take one down a wrong fork in the trail. Then, as they turn around, they do not find the correct trail. They immediately become disoriented and feel completely lost. If they had been carrying a compass and knew how to read it, they have a great chance of finding their way back. They could also find their way with the help of a map, but a compass makes it easier and quicker. No matter how alert and attentive a backpacker be, long days of backpacking is bound to make one distracted at times. Anybody can lose the trail at such a moment. A compass helps you avoid wasting hours, roaming in the wilderness, trying to find your way back.

While your map helps you become accustomed to the trail, your compass helps you in following the right trail. Whenever your mind is at a crossroads about which way to take, you should work out your present position from the map, and then take a reading on the compass to be absolutely sure about the trail you should follow. Every trail might not be clearly defined. Hence, a backpacker should always use a compass and a map to ascertain the direction of their travel.

A compass can help a backpacker avoid the worst. Losing the trail amidst heavy fog, rain or snow can literally be fatal for a backpacker. The wilderness is not all about fun and adventure. It is also about danger. A sudden cliff or waterfall can endanger one’s life at any moment. Losing the way more and more into a deep forest is also quite risky. A compass comes to one’s help immensely in such a situation. Carrying a compass – and knowing how to read it – are the two best favors that a backpacker can do for himself while venturing out in the wilderness.

When a backpacker has lost the trail, the worst thing that they can do is panic. Panic and fear will only add to the bewilderment. After sounding the emergency whistle, the backpacker needs to get to the closest highest point and use their basic compass knowledge to narrow down their location. The knowledge that they are carrying a compass and that they know how to read it is going to prevent their confidence from flaggin.

Thus, a compass helps a lost backpacker immensely in finding their way back, and staying on the trail. A backpacker can avoid innumerable untoward incidents and dangerous outcomes during their trip, with the assistance of the ever-reliable compass.

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