The Camping Outfitter

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.

With so many incredible types of durable camping equipment and supplies to choose from, how do you begin to choose? Well, our newest article, If You Love The Outdoors, Here’s What Camping Equipment You Need, will help get you started.

Yes, you can take that awesome camping tent of yours and have a blast when you go out on your next outdoor trip.  It’s not just for hunting or hiking excursions.  Check out this new article to get you going:

When Did Camping Tents Become Toys For Kids?

Especially if you live in the north, you realize what a frigid winter this has been and will continue to be.  However, that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the outdoors.  Read our new article to find out some tips on picking out the right camping gear for the winter months:

Choosing The Right Camping Gear For Winter

Many backpackers who are hiking in good weather conditions decide to forgo carrying an outdoor tent and instead just pick a lightweight tarp or pad.  But it is always a good idea to carry an emergency tent in case weather conditions turn bad or ill health strikes.  Fortunately, there are many extremely light weight emergency tents on the market that make a great choice for a backpacker.

Lightweight emergency tents add only a few ounces to the backpacker’s load and can be set up in mere moments with no equipment.  Most fit a single person, but some can be found that will fit two.  Many hikers have been saved by having had the foresight to carry an emergency tent.  Carrying a tarp is not a good alternative, because it can take a long time to set up the tarp adequately to protect you from the weather.  In the case of a sudden storm, you won’t have any time to spare.  You certainly don’t want to be caught out in the storm shivering while struggling to anchor a tarp that keeps threatening to blow away.

It’s not just a matter of grabbing a few pieces of camping equipment and gear, and off you go to the great outdoors.  If you want to make your hiking trip efficient, then you have to do some serious pre-planning.  Read our latest article, Do’s and Don’ts When Packing Camping Equipment, to help you out.

There are a ton of camping - outdoor tents to select from, ranging from floor tents to truck tents.  And each one has a different peculiarity about it that will suit different needs of yours.  Read our latest article to help you in your search:

Selecting The Perfect Camping Tent

Finding time to spend with your family can be a difficult task, but very important.  One of the best choices for bringing the family together is camping and hiking.  Read our latest article to find out more:

The Lost Vacation: Family Hiking In The Woods

Taking your kids camping is a great way to get some family bonding time. While there are lots of places to hike and play during the day, you’ll likely want to keep the kids close at hand when night falls.  For this reason, it’s a good idea to have a few night time activities for the kids.

One fun idea is to make shadow puppets.  These are made by forming different shapes with your hands and flashing a flashlight over them to make different shapes on the wall of the tent. There are countless different shapes you can make.  You can even have them make animal shapes and make up a story for the animals as they go along.

Another fun idea is to play an I Spy game.  This is done by one person picking something they can see within their line of vision. The other kids, and adults, then ask questions of the person who did the picking to try and figure out exactly what they picked.  This is a great way to get the kids thinking creatively and using their logic skills.

With what is my favorite of the four seasons, fall, aka autumn, peeking its head around the corner, after reading our latest article, you’ll quickly realize that the beautiful changing of the leaves, the perfect temperature, and other autumn-exclusive treats, make this one of the ideal times of the year to go camping.

Autumn Tent Camping Is Great Family Fun!