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I once was offered a cruise to Alaska. There were 2 packages to choose from, 1 is the winter package to experience the cold Alaska and the other 1 is the summer package. The cruise has a stopover of 4 days in the Alaska port and the tourists are given the privilege of land tour. Based on the...

Especially when there is a river, the bag made of nylon mesh is very useful. It can be used to catch fish. I had used that before by tying the bag into a long pole and used it to catch fish. There was a time that we had brought drinks, the bag can be used as a receptacle to hold the beer...

In the olden days when I was very active in camping and hunting, the digital technology was still unheard of. It would have been great if we had taken photos of those camping trips. Regarding the newbie feeling, i always feel that way too whenever I would go to a new campsite that is new to me...

These root crops are nice to eat when you are in a campsite and had run out of food. Make a fire using firewood and place between big stones that will serve as the place to put the sweet potato or cassava. Watch for the texture. When it looks soft, it is ready to eat. If you want to be sure, use...

This is the first time that I've heard of anti-blister socks. I guess that is good for hiking especially if there are ascents in the trek that you will exert effort from your foothold. I had experienced blisters on my toes not really in hiking but when we toured Hongkong. When we went back to...

This reminds me of our family camping trip when my parents were still alive. My siblings and their families were there too. What made the overnight trip more exciting was that we would sleep in tents. Before dusk, we pitched the tents. After dinner, we had activities. It was all fun until we...

At home, we broil fish using tinfoil. When I was young, my mother would broil milkfish using a banana leaf. But I noticed that the juice of the fish would trickle and the cooked fish is dry. When I had my own family, I started using tinfoil when broiling fish. The tinfoil not only preserves the...

My niece has acquired a 4-hectare land and is in the process of acquiring the 7-hectare land beside it. Her plan is to make it a unique campsite with a farm. Right now it is forested with trees and wild vines with no pathways so it is difficult to enter. She said that they will be planting more...

Your pictures made me long for the good old days when my friends and I went camping by the side of the dam. It was one of the most wonderful camping trip that I had because it was real wilderness where we saw monkeys on the trees and different species of big birds. However, we were not prepared...

You remind me of my wife when we go to an overnight trip in a camping resort. It was like bringing along our bedroom. Her sister would tease her that we should buy a home in the forest so when we go camping, it will be complete with all the amenities. Just the pillow is already an issue because...

When going to the river or lake for fishing or swimming, I remember in one lifeguard training session the advice to check the water for safety especially in the river or lake. First is the harmful animals and insects like crocodile or mosquitoes. Crocodiles are dangerous particularly in the...

I guess the list above is almost complete. But I would suggest that you bring a long rope just in case you will need to tie something. When we go camping, I always have that thin nylon rope of about 10 yards, it's very handy with the tent or even for other purposes. And it's not a bother to...

One problem in camping is the presence of insects particularly those that are harmful like mosquitoes that can give you malaria or dengue. That's why bringing along insect repellent is a necessity especially when the camp site is inside a forest. Better to be safe than sorry.

I have a friend who is a member of a group that goes camping on their scooters. He had invited me once but I couldn't join because I have no motorbike. I know it's lots of fun to be riding for hours then pitch camp before dusk in any available camp site. Barbecue at night is their main fare and...

What is the material of that Tilley hat? If it is designed to be soaked 8n hot or cold water then I guess it's a pretty good one to wear while camping. I don't wear hats because it only interferes with my movement. But in cold weather, I usually wear a bonnet. And I think that Tilley hat would...

I think that was the suggestion of my cousin when we went to South Korea the other week. My cousin said that the mountains are unique especially at this time of autumn to winter. My impression is Gangwando is a winter resort. However, our destination was the capital Seoul which is far from the...

My specialty in camping dishes is in using spices and condiments. My father had taught us that being in a camp is not a reason to eat bland food. It is nice to eat good food when in a camping trip. My kitchen needs, that includes cooking oil, vinegar and soy sauce are packed in small plastic...

I have heard and read of accidents of campers in the water particularly in the river. Is is mostly caused by their ignorance of the water. An actual accident 2 years ago in a river resulted in the death of 7 college students who didn't know that the river water would surge once in a while. In...

Pardon me if this sounds unethical. When I was a boy scout, one of our ritual when arriving in the campsite is to roam for resources. More often than not, there would be a farm or an orchard nearby that has no caretaker. And if that happens, you can guess that we would have a good supply of root...

As you said that so long as you're not terrified of lying out.... surely that's me. I am an adventurer but I wouldn't trust a raft like that which is disguised as a floating tent. Maybe that is nice to use in the open forest because of the space between you and the ground, that 6 inches of air...