CAMPING FREAKS

Here are a few ideas to help you have an enjoyable camping trip with children in tow. This isn't an all-inclusive list, but will help relieve the strain. Two tents: One for playtime and one for sleeping. It is advisable to put a bucket of easily washable toys with a few board books in the tent. It keeps children from sitting in the dirt and playing (although dirt inevitably gets tracked in, just make sure to sweep it out when cleaning out). Kids think it's so cool they get their own chilling spot. It is a real life saver when preparing meals as you know where they are and they aren't getting into trouble. The sleeping tent was only for changing clothes in and sleeping. It's unexplainable how good it feels sleeping without sand in your face. Bug Spray & Sunscreen:  Make sure not to leave it behind. It seems obvious, but its crucial to protect your little ones. Toasted Sandwich Maker: You know the cast iron kind? Yep, grab some of those and you can make s...

If you are staying at a campground there are normally lots of different activities to fill your day. Whether it is sightseeing, photography, exploring the wilderness or games such as petanque or croquet or even just playing catch.You can normally find something to do without getting bored. However, when the sun goes down it is not so easy to fill in your time with activities so the following section is all about activities to do when its dark. The Classic Campfire:  There is nothing more fun during a camping trip than sitting around a campfire with family and friends at night under the bright shining stars and toasting marshmallows or smores. Building a campfire is actually quite easy but it's absolutely vital to do so responsibly so as not to damage the natural environment or endanger other people. Location: It is especially important to find an area that is suitable for building a campfire. If camping in the great outdoors it can be a bit more difficult to find a sui...

The Camping Diet Foods  for camping tend to vary depending on the type of camping you will be doing. If you are headed to a camping ground with shops in the area, you will more than likely have a wider variety of foods available to you to choose from as opposed to camping out in the wilderness where you will need to pack enough food and be able to carry it with you to keep you going for the duration of your trip. It's generally a good idea to carry light on a camping trip unless you're utilizing a caravan, however if you are doing a lot of hiking while camping then keeping pots and pans in your backpack isn't really a good idea. You will need to decide before you go whether or not you will be bringing fresh meats and poultry or bringing frozen foods and canned foods. Another thing to consider is trying to bring only the necessary foods as opposed to processed foods. It's helpful to have a bit of knowledge of the quality foods the body requires to function at its b...

One of the most important camping equipment is a backpack or as sometimes called a rucksack. A good backpack can free your hands and make you travel light by removing the load onto your shoulders and back, which is an effective way to keep your body comfortable under burden. Therefore, the following detail will give you some basic guidelines on how to choose a good backpack for your trip. This is probably not the most comprehensive guide but suitable for a beginner to start learning about how to choose them properly. Firstly, identify your needs. Please also bear in mind that each individual has their own preference. Some people are minimalists, which means they usually only take something that is necessary for the trip, they don't like to take everything, especially the stuff that is not going to be used. On the other hand some people may love to carry a lot of stuff for their trip, especially ones who love hiking and go for 2-5 day excursions for example. So it necessary ...

Buying a camping tent is really not as easy as you may think. You cant just pick one up at the local sporting goods store, without knowing exactly what you are buying and the major use of it. When you get out in the field with your tent and you end up freezing or overheating you'll then realize that you should have spent more time reviewing the options when purchasing your camping tent. Camping tents are rated for use in various seasons and some tents can keep you drier than others. If you are planning a trip to a snowy region in winter,It certainly wouldn't be recommend you drag out your 3-season tent you used for summer camping at the lake. This article is a camping tent guide for helping you choose the right tent for the right conditions. These considerations will help you decide what kind of tent will be the best for your next adventure. Tents come in a whole variety of different sizes and styles that can accommodate anywhere from a single person to a dozen peopl...

Camping is a year round, all-season adventure so there is no right or wrong time of year to go out into the wilderness and experience nature. More and more people are actually starting to book a spot in camping grounds during these transitional seasons because of the fact that campsites are rarely packed out and not overbooked as they commonly are in the summer season. The weather is also very mild neither too hot nor cold and the autumn season makes for splendid scenery with the changing of the color and falling of the leaves. Going camping in the spring season also has its benefits as the weather tends to normally stay calm and the blooming of flowers makes for a delightful view. Also during these transitional months there are loads of activities to participate in that make your camping experience even better. Whatever you choose to do just make sure to be prepared for whatever may come your way and remember to have fun. What also is appealing to many campers in the springtime ...