The Camping Outfitter

Shower Heads Aren’t Just For Your Home

admin — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:37:30 +0000

When most people think of shower heads and toilets they instantly think of their bathrooms or restrooms. However, as any regular adventurer of the outdoors knows, there are also portable shower heads great for camping. This article will get you started.

Facts about Shake-To-Charge Flashlights

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:29:18 +0000

A shake-to-charge flashlight can be an invaluable tool in many situations. Because these flashlights rely on an internal electromagnetic mechanism to provide the charge, no batteries are necessary. Shaking the flashlight for a few minutes allows an internal capacitor to store enough electricity for extended use. Although you need to keep shaking the flashlight at regular intervals to provide long-term light, it will not wear out. Most models provide steady moderately bright light for a short distance. The frequency of shaking required and the quality and duration or light depends on the quality of flashlight you buy.

Although some marketing claims are overblown, the utility of a flashlight that will never have dead batteries is undeniable. Keep in mind that it can easily be broken if dropped, but it is relatively waterproof and maintenance free. Since it works on the principle of electromagnetism and contains a magnet it should not be stored or used around sensitive electronics such as computers. The more powerful models can also affect the operation of pacemakers. Shake-to-charge flashlight can be a valuable tool in an emergency situation or for quick repair jobs. The fact that they require no batteries is not only good for the environment, but means that you will always have a functioning light when you need it.

What to Include in a First Aid Kit

admin — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:10:43 +0000

Every household should have a standard first aid kits with emergency supplies to take care of minor medical problems. A first aid kit should include the standard bandages, alcohol wipes, tape, gauze pads, aspirin and acetaminophen, antibiotic cream, tweezers, gloves, ipecac syrup, and cold packs. In addition to these basic supplies there are a few essentials to any first aid kit that many people don’t think about.

You should also include a card with the poison control number and the emergency number to call if the 911 emergency system is not available. You should also include a card with family doctor names, any allergies suffered by family members and any essential medication information for family members. You should have notes in the first aid kit if someone is an insulin dependent diabetic, has a pacemaker, or is a transplant patient. These are the basics of any house household first aid kit to keep your family safe in an emergency.

Family Camping Trips Create Fond Memories w/ Trailer Tents

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:09:07 +0000

Some of my fondest memories from childhood involve the time my family spent camping together. Once a year or so, we could sneak away to the woods and make believe we were the only people in the world. It was just us, a tent, and the great outdoors. We had the freedom to go wherever we wanted; we could splash in rivers or just lie on our backs and look up at the magnificent night sky stretched out above us like a handful of glitter thrown onto a piece of velvet, taking a trailer tent.
If I ever have children of my own, I intend to take them camping. I would teach them the same lessons of self-sufficiency that my parents taught me years ago. Perhaps one day I will be the one dunking little feet in the river or gently slipping a frog into chubby little hands. And then, hopefully, my child will feel the same sense of wonder about camping that I do.

How To Choose the Perfect Camping Tent

admin — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:07:58 +0000

Few would argue that a person is going camping, one of the most important pieces of equipment he or she will need is a tent. Using the wrong tent can severely decrease your enjoyment of your camping experience. But choosing a tent does not have to be a difficult or stressful process.
One thing to keep in mind when shopping for a tent is that there is no one-size-fits-all model that will work in every situation. You must first decide how many people will be using this tent at a time. Will you be camping alone, or will you be sharing a tent with your entire family? Obviously the latter will require a much bigger camping tents than the first option.
Next, determine in what climate you will typically be using your tent. Cold-weather tents can have insulation to protect campers from the low temperatures, whereas warm-weather varieties can be more open and breezy. Finally, evaluate the quality of any potential purchase. A well-constructed tent should bring you and your family years of joy.

Finding a Campground that’s Right for You

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:05:32 +0000

If you are interested in going camping, you must first decide what campground would be best for you. A good way to start this process is to decide what balance of rustic life and modern amenities appeals most to you. Do you want to be out in the middle of the woods with no signs of civilization for miles around, or are you a camping tent who prefers an outdoor experience that includes all the amenities like traditional showers and a stove on which to cook breakfast? The first sort of person would be most suited to wilderness camping, while the second would be more likely to enjoy pitching their tent at a full-service campground with a lodge and restroom facilities.
Another important concern is cost. What is the nightly fee for camping at the location you are considering? If you are planning a long trip, it makes sense to consider whether the location offers discounted rates for extended stays. An equally important issue is availability. Some campgrounds may fill up weeks or months in advance, leaving spur-of-the-moment campers out in the cold. With a balance of planning, legwork, and self-awareness, however, you should have no problem finding the perfect campground for you.

Camping Gear is a necessity

admin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:38:09 +0000

You may be a very quiet and withdrawn kind of person, who is used to a typical office job and relaxing at home in the evenings. You may not be the kind who loves going out very often and you family members too may not be making any demands of that kind.

The thought of buying a Camping Gear may not have crossed your mind at all at any point of time. But there may be some occasion in life when you may have to go out with some friends or family members, owing to compulsion. In such a situation, procuring a Camping Gear at the nth hour may not be a discreet idea. It I always advisable to have every kind of item at home for you do not know when you would require a certain thing. Today you may not be a keen outgoing person, but a situation might arise when you would have all the time in the world to explore new places and then this kit will prove to be extremely handy.

How these men love their Camping Equipment

admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:55:48 +0000

Man may be fond of living in big cities, in beautiful houses with every sophisticated item readily available at home. He might revel in luxury for most part of the year but if he is a truly adventurous man, he would love to take off to a quiet place at least once a year.

This one single adventure is enough for him to reenergize and rejuvenate himself to face the rigorous social and official demands for the rest of the year. Just imagine, no amount of free evenings he gets is not sufficient to fill him with the exuberance and anticipation that he receives in a few days spent in an outdoor camp. That is the reason you might have noticed many busy people and industrialists flocking to a countryside which is totally removed from the hubbubs of a city. They take off with their Camping Gear and keep off every kind of communication too to enjoy the solitude of a distant place which is suited to their taste and allows them the freedom they look for.

Outdoor adventure is on fun without Camping Gear

admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 11:54:57 +0000

I still remember it was the month of summer. It was sweltering hot everywhere and the temperature was soaring daily. The worst period to visit any Indian city would the months of May and June, when it would be unbearably hot in any city other than a in a hill station.

A number of my friends and me decided to go to a hill station during this time. All of us agreed in unison that we would not stay in any lodge or hotel but would encamp in a beautiful place in the hill station. The very thought was exciting and we set about on our journey. We took a bus which was specially meant to cover hill track. The climb up the hill was an incredible experience, with hills on the one side and deep gorge on the other side. Any lapse on the part of the driver would, well, the very thought was scary! Suffice to say that we camped in a beautiful locale with our Camping Gear and the experience was truly worth it.

What Camping Gear Do You Need With Kids

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:55:51 +0000

If you are choosing to go camping with kids, you need to spend a little more time planning than if you were going with yourself or just other adults. It is harder to wing it with kids because complaining voices are not going to make your trip enjoyable. Simple things can make a big difference.

For example, make sure you have layers for sleeping, bug spray for the nighttime and first aid equipment even for the most basic camping trip. It may take longer to prepare but you should bring bikes or other fun outdoor equipment that the kids can play with while you are setting up and/or just trying to relax.

If you have small children with you, you will just need one big tent, don’t try to put little kids in a separate tent or you will regret it in the middle of the night. Kids don’t generally need a soft space to sleep so feel free to leave them on the ground while you take air mattresses or mats. You will need clothesline for hanging all the kids wet gear and flashlights for everyone. And, you definitely need a camp stove instead of relying on your campfire for cooking.