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  1. ashley0323

    What are your Top 5 things you always do when you go camping?

    I have noticed that many people do the same routine things them they go camping. What are the top 5 things you do everytime you go camping? For us, we always: Go Fishing Go swimming Make a campfire Cook on the campfire Make Smores with the kids
  2. ashley0323

    Online stores that have "swimming shoes"?

    With it being the end of the summer season, I have not been able to find a single pair of swimming shoes!! I am looking to buy about 5 pairs and figured I would check online. Do you know of any websites that have them? Thanks!
  3. ashley0323

    Best brand of fishing poles?

    We are going camping soon, and plan to go fishing a couple times. Now, i'm realizing that we need fishing poles. What brand would you suggest? I am wanting something that is good quality and not over priced.
  4. ashley0323

    Cook food or eat cold meals?

    While camping, do you cook on a campfire? Or do you eat cold meals? For us, sometimes we cook easy things on the fire, such as hotdogs, eggs, bacon, etc.. Though, for some meals, we eat cold, like sandwiches and stuff. What do you normally do for meals?
  5. ashley0323

    Wearing shorts or pants?

    Which one would you opt to choose. Normal weather conditions are 80 degrees and runny. I am thinking shorts because of the temperature. Though, I am prone to getting eaten up by mosquitos and chiggers... What would you choose?
  6. ashley0323

    Keeping food cold while camping?

    We used to have a mini fridge in the camper, but it has since, stopped working. Now, we use a cooler with a bag or two of ice and it works better than the mini fridge did! What do you do to keep food cold?
  7. ashley0323

    Would you buy a kayak, canoe or a boat?

    We are having to make this decision, unfortunately, we can only pick one! Would you choose to purchase a canoe,kayak or a boat of some kind? Why?
  8. ashley0323

    How to make coffee without a coffee pot?

    I dont go camping too much anymore. We have an upcoming camping trip planned in two weeks. I tend to survive on coffee most mornings and want to be prepared. I obviously cant bring my coffee pot. Does anyone know how to make coffee without a coffee pot? Thanks!
  9. ashley0323

    Do Citronella candles work? Whats the best brand?

    I am wanting to buy some insect repellent supplies before our big trip. I need to find something that will repel mosquitos, so we dont get bitten all up. I found some citronella candles that you leave outside while lit, and it is suppose to work. Anyone try these? Do they work well? Is any brand...
  10. ashley0323

    How Can I be sure a life jacket is on properly?

    I am going camping within the next month, at a camping site that has a lake that allows swimming. I am wanting to take the kids swimming, but I need to buy life jackets beforehand. How can I be sure a lifejacket is on properly? Are they suppose to fit tightly, or somewhat loose?
  11. ashley0323

    Best way to keep food cold?

    I will be taking a road trip with family within the next month. I will have my young kids with me. I need to be prepared to bring food items and milk. Whats the best way to do this while camping? I will be driving an RV.
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