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PLANNING CAMP STARTS NOW There are times that just "going with the spirit" is fun and I've done that often. But to have a really enjoyable experience planning for the same is essential. Have you noticed the number of camp, fishing, and RV shows popping up now? It's because the camping season...

Three nights out in bitter cold. In spite of that, the *terrain was inviting and the experience invigorating. The only thing heard at night was the crackling of the stove in my Alaknak and cracking tree limbs in the frigid moonlight. Across the bridge... Over the creek... Past a...

I like to think that I'm a bit of a green horn when it comes to camping because there are always new experiences and opportunities to embrace outdoor life in all its many features. It seems to me every day brings new gizmos and gadgets and possibilities; new challenges and quests that capture...

:peeking:This is an instructional Post We make mistakes and if we are lucky we can laugh and learn from the situation. Surprising I can remember details of the first time that I fall through the ice and the aftermath. I was lucky, because all the safety procedures were in place and I was...

It's always a joy to see a young experienced guy who knows and practices excellent camping skills. ***************************** If you are hankering for good stuff tune into Reggie Johnson DayUntoDay on Youtube and enjoy his many videos on a variety of camp experiences. His videos are as...

"Ya know somethin?" an older gentleman said to me. "I shore do miss campin the old way." "The old way?" I inquired. "Yep," he said. "Ya know - canvass tents, Dutch ovens, kerosene lanterns, cast iron frying pans and smokin a sea-gar around the campfire?' As he painted the scene for me I said...

Six inches of air sits between you and the lake’s surface. A third air tube blows up to erect the tent frame. And the whole enchilada inflates with an included foot pump. You can use the raft portion of the product alone and float around on the lake. But really, it comes into its own unique...

It is the first time in my camping life that I experienced four seasons in one week. On Tuesday afternoon we were swimming in Canisbay Lake enjoying the warmth of the day. By Saturday the temperatures had fallen to minus three - hot stove weather. What I looked like in the dark - lots of...

The first part of Autumn Camp, even though the temperature one day was at 31 [87.8 American]. So...it was over the swing bridge, through the enchanted forest, past the spooky Adirondacks, left of tombstone rock, tip toe through the stream and pitch a tent on a quiet knoll. ...and...

I can appreciate the fact that at the time of this posting temperatures are soaring. BUT...I still need to be prepared for winter camping now the sales are on. So what did I purchase? A new, in tent wood stove for winter camping. The one I have is older, bigger and a lot heavier. I selected...

I'm sort of interested in learning what kinds of equipment you may have purchased recently. For me it was a canoe tripping tent, new sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and a new down filled winter camping coat - all on sale of course. :) Speaking of sales there sure are a lot of them these days...

Is this ridiculous or not? It’s 3:00 P.M. the workday is dragging on, and then you feel it: The midday crash. Good news, pitch these office-friendly tents and take a nap at work. Nap Tent Too modest to lie down and sleep on the floor in a black abyss-pod? Privacy Pop offers a more subtle...

:peeking:THIS IS A CAMP SKILLS INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE A QUESTION WAS ASKED OF ME THE OTHER DAY. "DO YOU EVER EVALUATE YOUR SELF/CAMP AT THE END OF A TRIP?" I'm pleased to say that I do. Why? Because it makes me a skilled camping guy AND it contributes to my knowledge and more especially my...

Camp Wendake is a week-long residential camp held near the beautiful shores of Lake Huron. People gather because of a common health concern, but find freedom from focusing on the disease for a brief time and find an opportunity to celebrate life. The camping experience occurs in a community...

WHY NOT? Why should children and youth have all the fun? For those of us who experience organized camps when we were young and miss the antics of the day. Take hope --> there are new opportunities to recover the same. Yep, if you got the gumption, the cash and the time your counsellor is...

TO BRING A PILLOW OR NOT TO BRING A PILLOW? Again it all boils down to choice but if I might here are a few suggestions. Like everything else you can do what you want. For most of us a pillow - especially a comfortable one, it is an integral part of our sleep package. When I'm tripping I just...

I know this sounds like an April Fool’s Day joke. But rest assured, the Crotch Pot is real and ready to cook your next hiking meal. Dangle this sack down your trousers and heat your next meal. That’s the (gross?) concept behind the Crotch Pot a product so odd we had to ask the company multiple...

Rare white moose captured on film in Sweden - BBC News www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe.../rare-white-moose-captured-on-film-in-swede...22 hours ago - It's one of just 100 in Sweden. I was so enthralled watching this very majestic creature leisurely making its way out of the water up onto the...

Two vehicles from two different directions charted their way through the off and on rain to rendezvous at Kennisis Lake Dam. The clouds looked threatening as we packed the canoes but by the time the task was completed the sun burst out assuring us the next three nights and four days would be a...