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This reminds me of the camping boots that my father brought home from the US (he was an American citizen residing in California). I was proud of that shoes that looked like imitation leather. That pair of boots was for my camping trips although I used it first when we went on vacation in the...

In my sojourn with the boy scouts I have learned so many kinds of unusual food from frogs to insects. I chanced upon this small reptile in our backyard. We used to hunt this when we run out of food in our camping trip. The meat is not really delicious but not bad either. It's good if you need...

It is actually not a campsite but a camping resort with facilities for camping and tutorials. Located in Batangas province in Philippines, Laiya resort also has a swimming pool aside from the beach. On our first visit to the location, we stayed overnight in the tree house. It has a small terrace...

This Dutch oven type of cooking is interesting because of the stones that were placed on the lid. Perhaps it will add to the heat inside the pot? I have posted in another thread a similar cooking style but it's an improvised oven. Anyway, with the mention of cast iron that gave me the idea how...

I had read stories about grizzly bears and I couldn't forget the true story that was published in Readers Digest a long time ago. It was a close call with the grizzly bear that the woman was able to survive after being mauled and was almost killed by the bear. Since then, the impression of a...

This is a style of cooking that our scout master made a demo. I hope I remember it correctly. The meat was wrapped in banana leaves and placed on a flat stone which was surrounded by rocks all around. Small branches of wood and twigs were made into a roof. The sides were filled with combustible...

I bought an airbed that I intended for camping purposes. That will give me a more comfortable sleep during family camping. Besides, the thickness of the airbed when filled with air will prevent water to seep in to the bed sheet. We experienced getting wet from down under when the rain was...

I guess this dessert is good for family camping because it will be a hit with the kids. It is so easy to make although there are many ingredients that you have to buy. But for the adult camping that I have in mind, it is not appropriate to bring fancy food. It is more enjoyable to discover food...

In my scouting days, the rope is a part of the boy scout's uniform. And even if I don't remember using much the rope, I still believe that the rope is an essential item for campers. When we go family camping I still being the big rope and the thin rope because it is always needed when pitching...

I think I am safe on this one because I live in a tropical country. However I also want to know how campers would deal with such a condition and situation because who knows if I would someday experience a holiday camping in a cold country. At least I had seen snow when we went to the Great Wall...

I like the first photo above because it is a symbol of traditional camping. I have noticed the modern campers now who have those gadgets. I'm not talking about the phones and tablets. The gadgets are portable electric fan, emergency lamp, cooler, and some even bring a cot for their comfort...

This is an interesting topic for discussion because we can relate to the list. Item #2 caught my attention. I agree that you will forget something when you are a boy scout. But in my adult years as a camper, I have a list of the essential things that I should bring and the list kept on growing...

Your post reminds me of my short vacation in Santa Rosa, California. I was invited to a mountain cabin for 2 nights stay. Every morning, I would wake up early to roam the place. There were sugar plums, the small ones that were so sweet. Aside from the wild apples that were sour, I also found a...

I call it rechargeable lamp but the store attendant said it is called Emergency Lamp. Anyway, I bought one that costs a little over $10 and tested it when I came home. It said the charge is good for 20 hours so I left it working overnight. Lo and behold it was still working on the next morning...

That's a classy seat for a canoe. I didn't know that there is a special seat that you can buy because over here the seat is just the plank of wood and nothing fancy. But I guess you have those special seats for comfort which is expensive. How I would like to ride in that canoe just to take my...

I am amused by your kind who goes camping alone. To be honest, I get a bit scared when I am in an alien place because I don't know what's in store for me. For me, camping is partly bonding with companions so I don't think I could what you are doing because I will not enjoy. You have that...

Is this for real? One friend who is in the movie industry is looking for a portable air conditioner that they can use when they are shooting in a remote location with no electricity and facilities. They use a tent where the actors can stay and it should be a little comfortable when the weather...

That looks like a delicious meal during a camping trip. But I don't think that is applicable in tropical places like here because the food will easily spoil. The best way to have cheeseburger is to bring a small cooler with ice that will somehow preserve the burger. But you have to reheat it...

Gee, isn't that scary to see a black intruder that is uneducated and with no manners? I remember the monkeys in the mountain resort that we had fun in feeding them. While I was busy throwing pieces of bread, there came the big boss which is the largest monkey in the group. I saw it as it grabbed...

To be honest, I am not comfortable in taking the canoe to the river because it is shaky and has the tendency to fall. The local canoe that fishermen use here have the bamboo pole as brace for the sides which makes the canoe steady. However, I don't think that it is still a canoe. In the river, I...