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If you are using a Swiss knife then you probably would be surprised with the fan knife. It is actually just a simple knife that if foldable. Compared to the Swiss knife, it is not as utile. However, the fan knife is very handy when it comes to cutting wood. The blade is sturdy and sharp that...

Last year, we celebrated my niece’s 18th birthday in a camp ground. Aside from the family, there were 18 guests, all contemporaries of my niece. We had parlor games in the afternoon and then the bonfire in the evening with barbecue and marshmallows on sticks. There was also singing until...

Campers here are rare and costly too. Even if I have the money, I probably would not buy a used camper because of the maintenance costs. It is just like a car but requires more attention since it is loaded with facilities. Besides, I don't think campers are allowed in the camping sites that we...

One aspect of a camping trip is in saving the memory. I always capture anything to record whatever it is that looks interesting when I am on a camping trip. Sometimes it’s just the vegetation with some unique plants, sometimes the insects like the giant grasshopper. But seeing wild animals like...

I’m speechless with the revelation of the moose. They are big animals and I know they are wild. It’s fortunate that you were able to capture them with your camera. When I was younger, we went to a campsite by the water dam where there were plenty of wild monkeys hopping from tree to tree.They...

In one mountain resort that we visited, it has implements like an obstacle course and some other playground setup. The attendant said that their resort is frequented by company excursions for team building. They also provide staff to conduct team building activities if you need. And when I...

When I was younger, sleeping bags are unheard of. We use pup tents that are made of sturdy canvas that has no flooring. Our usual flooring is the empty sack of rice made of jute (like cloth, not nylon). And our bed is a soft blanket. When the weather is cold, it gets really cold although we have...

This is to warn campers in taking a dip or swimming in a river that you are not familiar with. A group of college students went to a mountain area and dared to take a dip in the river not knowing of the strong undercurrent. Sadly, 7 of them drowned. The safety measure in those cases is to be...

In the olden days, scouting was fun and challenging when it comes to starting fire. The boys would be divided into troops for a sort of competition. I remember using the egg tray although the usual winner was the group that used old newspaper. Crumpled into the shape of a long cylinder, the top...

This camping trip was a long time ago. There were 13 of us, all boys and men, in that trip to the mountain beside the water dam. We brought along food and implements. Upon arriving on the site, the boys hastily took a dip in the dam’s river. Cool clear waters, so nice to the tired body after...

That slotdog tool looks great for the output especially when you go on camping with the kids. Surely, your hotdogs will be a great hit. It looks like a waffle cooker where you place the hot dog so it will create the design. On the other hand, one downside is the need for electricity. Although...

I agree with the invigoration of the mind. Truly, when you go camping, you are in another world that the real world seemed unreal. And when you go back home, you feel refreshed and there is that peculiar feeling that is positive and encouraging, maybe no more stress. By the way, we have a...

Carrying water is the sad part when hiking with the kids. It's not good if you don't bring water but if there are several of you and only 1 is bringing water then the load is a burden. Gone are the days when hikers have their own canteen that is attached to the belt. Now, it's the water bottle...

We always cook our food because our family camping is also a kind of vacation that should be enjoyed. We usually bring cooked food and raw ingredients often meat for barbecue. The cooked food can stay in the cooler so we cook the raw ingredients first. You can imagine the glee of the kids when...

What can you say on the issue of bringing a gun when camping? Guns are used for protecting ourselves but are we comfortable in knowing that some of the campers in the area have their guns too? What happens when there is a quarrel between 2 groups whose members are all armed with guns? Maybe that...

This is my menu in the wilderness camping of yore. As they say, it’s a man’s world so we have to be prepared to go hungry. Rice is the most essential for us being a staple food. For a 3-day camping trip, 1 kilo is enough for a person. Other food items I bring – canned sardines, pork and beans...

Whenever I would see pictures of camping here, I can’t help but be green with envy. I used to camp a lot when I was a teenager and even when I was already working, I go to the wilderness with the gang once in a while. The last time was a long time ago, there were 13 of us and we slept in just 1...

I have seen some campers, particularly the young campers, who are very irresponsible. They would throw soda cans just like that. Even the leftover food is tossed in the grassy area. Worse, the plastic glass and plastic bags are all there, strewn in the camp area when they leave. In the entrance...

It's fun to have an impromptu camp out but I still go for preparation. We had tried that once, going to a mountain resort that is 3 hours away. We made the plan during bedtime and early the next morning, we packed what we thought we needed and hied our dogs and housemaid. Our food was barbecue...

Wow, I am speechless with the photos. However, I am wanting for some details on your hike. It looked like an overnight camping trek but I'm confused with the water, is that the only thing you brought along, the bottles of drinking water? Anyway, I wish we have those kind of woods here that...