Get help, advice and information on all your Recreation and Sports issues. http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/camping.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:37:25 GMT en Camping can be a great way to give the whole family a really great vacation as long as you remember a few camping necessities and tips. Not only is it a lot cheaper than most other types of holidays, but you also have the great outdoors for you and the children to play around in, making it healthy as well as loads of fun. When going on a camping trip with children it is important to get a few things right. Things like getting to your chosen campsite in plenty of time to set up camp and get everything organised. The last thing you want to do is have the kids hanging around getting cold and bored, while youre trying to pitch a tent in the dark. This way you wont be starting your campout by getting stressed. http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/81529_Camping_Necessities_-_Tips_On_Camping_Necessities_For_Top_Family_Vacations_With_The_Kids.html Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:56:27 GMT If you have never been camping before then your first task is to get yourself some essential camping gear. Buying new gear can be a costly exercise and if you do not have very deep pockets, or if you are on a tight budget, you might want to consider used camping gear instead. Just as with anything that you buy in used condition, you need to be sure that your used camping gear meets the basic requirements or still functions properly. Buying used gear is also simpler that buying new gear, as you are more inclined not to let the price tag affect your judgment. However just like buying any used gear, choose the wrong one and you more often than not have to kiss your money good-bye. So it is fair to say that buying used camping gear has both its advantages and disadvantages. http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/80961_Camping_Gear_-_Is_It_Money_Well_Spent.html Sun, 09 Mar 2008 03:46:17 GMT There is nothing like the fresh air and exercise that you get on a hiking or camping trip, to work up a really big appetite. But you dont want to spend ages preparing and cooking complicated meals, which turns it into a chore. The whole experience should be fun, so if you can plan out a few simple camping dishes, it can make it a lot more enjoyable. Well with some traditional campfire cooking recipes, this can be a lot easier than you think. http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/79539_Campfire_Cooking_Recipes_-_4_Great_Camping_Dishes_Using_Traditional_Campfire_Cooking_Recipes.html Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:54:46 GMT Winter camping is exciting and adventurous. Camping in the cold elements can be a lot of fun, as long as you are prepared for your trip. It is important that you plan ahead for your winter camping to be sure that your trip will be both safe and enjoyable. Before you head out, be sure to have an itinerary and share it with a friend or family member, in case there is an emergency. Make a plan to check in so that in the event something does happen to you, your family will know to send help to you and where to send it, should you not check in by your agreed time. There is some equipment that you will need for your camping trip in the winter. Be sure that you get recommended winter camping equipment that is made for the season and temperatures. http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/78786_Led_Flashlights_And_Other_Equipment_For_Fun_Winter_Camping.html Sun, 09 Mar 2008 03:49:37 GMT From dense redwood forests to coastal buffs; high waves for surfing to calmer waters for fishing; jagged granite peaks to placid Alpine lakes, Californias diverse terrain offers a wealth of outdoor activities. Theres plenty of opportunities for camping and you can choose from coastal camping, country camping, mountain camping, desert camping or city camping. Here are the top 5 camping spots in California: http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/77587_Top_5_California_Camping_Spots.html Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:35:08 GMT Camping can be a great way to spend a weekend, or a few weeks. The feel of the wind in your hair, the sense of nature all around you, and the beautiful scenery everywhere you look. While spending a few days communing with nature can be a great experience, finding yourself lost in the woods might not be the great experience you were looking for. If you do find yourself lost while on a camping trip, there are a few things you can do. The first thing to do if you find yourself lost on a camping trip is to remain as calm as possible. It might seem difficult, but you need to stay calm. Take a few deep breaths, and sit down wherever you are until you regain your composure. If you continue to feel panicky, that panic can slowly begin to take you over. This can prevent you from making clear and rational decisions, and also prevent you from focusing on your surroundings. In a panicky state you may just miss that landmark that will get you back on the right trail. http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/76148_What_To_Do_If_You_Get_Lost_On_A_Camping_Trip.html Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:06:48 GMT If youre planning to head out camping in the great outdoors but youre not exactly a seasoned camper you may want to take a few moments and think about the kinds of things youll need while spending time outside. If possible, grab a seasoned camper and take him or her along with you theyll be able to tell you what to do in just about any situation but if that isnt an option, think about what youll need to start with: shelter, warmth, and food. Most beginning campers start out as tent campers, simply because its the easier thing to learn and the best way to ease oneself into the thrill of camping without too many variables. Also, this is a good way to see the great outdoors without giving in to your desire for the comforts of home stay away from that RV and pack up the car instead! When youre purchasing a tent, make sure it has adequate weather protection and durable mosquito netting and do the same with sleeping bags, ensuring that theyre well insulated for ultimate warmth. http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/71691_Camping_Essentials_101.html Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:28:07 GMT For some campers, camp cooking is one of the most exciting activities in a camping vacation. The thrill of putting up a menu of different sumptuous meals, of putting together ingredients, of smelling the sweet aroma of meat, seasonings and vegetables, and of seeing the satisfied look on your family after feasting on the dinner you prepare can really ignite your excitement. No matter how exciting, it is important to stress that camp cooking is more complicated than regular home cooking. Aside from the fact that you cant bring your entire kitchen with you to the camp and that if you forgot a type of ingredient, there is no convenience store you can easily buy a rosemary or thyme, it also entails a lot more effort and hard work to ensure that you have a successful camp cooking experience. http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/70384_Top_15_Amazing_Camping_Cooking_Tips.html Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:05:33 GMT For some campers who are stressed out by packing because they cannot distinguish whats essential and whats not, those that are tempted to bring the whole house just to make sure they have not forgotten anything, or are apprehensive about the thought that they missed putting something important on their checklist, heres a helpful checklist that is divided into categories to ensure that youre not forgetting anything and to make packing easier. Camping gear http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/70137_Your_Essential_Camping_Checklist.html Mon, 03 Dec 2007 03:37:09 GMT The vast selection of camping stoves tagged with technical terms a layman wouldnt understand, may be scary for some who are not that experienced when it comes to camping and buying camping stoves. However, purchasing the right camping stove is not as hard as it may seem. Here are some considerations you should take into account when buying a camping stove. With these information and simple tips, selection and purchase would be much easier http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/70068_Buying_Tips_For_Camping_Stoves.html Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:08:56 GMT When you go camping, its not only your family and the persons youre with, you are responsible of. When you go camping, its not only your personal items you should take care of. When you go camping, its not only your tent or your RV or your sleeping cot that you have to look after. What most people dont realize is that when they go camping, they are also responsible in taking care of the environment and making sure they do not do anything that is harmful to nature. http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/70061_Environmental_Care_During_A_Camping_Trip.html Sat, 01 Dec 2007 16:50:43 GMT If you are still using a hand held torch for your lighting needs after dark, then you are missing out on a wonderful tool that could help you immensely in any after-dark task. No matter what great quality hand held flashlight you have, it cannot compare to the comfort and convenience of an LED headlamp. Even LED flashlights, while they are comparable in power and quality, are less convenient than the hands-free and hassle-free LED headlamps. There is no task too big or too small for an LED head lamp to tackle, from working underneath your car or underneath your house to exploring caves, camping, and even performing rescue work at night when you certainly want both hands to be as free as possible. These lights leave your hands free for other important tasks, and the fact that you are not carrying them makes them almost drop-proof. http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/69806_Led_Headlamps_Make_Hiking_And_Camping_Easier.html Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:34:00 GMT While we all know that camping is fun, great and so on, we also know that it entails careful planning to make it a memorable and fun experience. But the thing is, you dont need to be a seasoned camper to enjoy camping. You dont have to be a camper for 10 years or more to experience what an amazing camping trip is. With these useful tips, you will know the secrets to having a wonderful camping trip. http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/69373_Have_The_Best_Camping_Trip_Ever_With_These_Amazing_Camping_Tips.html Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:44:30 GMT Camping is fun. There is no doubt about that. But as harmless as camping may seem compared to extreme sports and activities like bungee jumping or rock climbing, you still need to always be cautious about your safety during a camping trip. Below are some safety guidelines to ensure that you have an enjoyable and safe camping experience. http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/69361_Six_Safety_Guidelines_During_Camping.html Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:40:13 GMT Camping during the summer season means relaxing under the warmth of the sun, enjoying the scent of summer air and getting pleasurable and refreshing dips in the lake. Its no wonder there a lot of people who prefer camping during this season. However, those who couldnt wait for summer, those who are up for more adventure in the cold or those who just couldnt get enough of camping go to camping trips even during cold weather or the winter season. And although summer camping may seem the better choice for some people, it doesnt mean that camping in cold weather cannot be as enjoyable. http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/69219_Five_Tricks_To_Have_A_Fun_Winter_Camping_Time.html Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:44:35 GMT If its your familys first outdoor adventure and you want to have a great time without experiencing the complications of tent camping then it is a good idea to go for an RV camping trip. To make sure that your family gets to have a great time during your RV camping trip, here are a few tips you can follow. http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/69213_Tips_On_How_To_Have_A_Great_Rv_Camping_Experience.html Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:44:41 GMT A camping trip is definitely a great way to relax, to keep your mind off work and to escape from the chaotic reality of the city. Not only does it bring you closer to nature which can surely rejuvenate you and remove your stress, it is also an inexpensive way to have a vacation. However, if its your first time to go camping one thing you should know is that it entails proper planning of the things to do and the things to bring. http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/69069_Top_Five_Tips_In_Packing_Light_For_A_Camping_Trip.html Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:02:18 GMT For those interested in an exciting outdoor adventure in the cooler weather, winter camping may be the choice for you. Winter camping brings an entirely new element to the activity of camping. Not only do you see the great outdoors in a totally different light, it also offers different challenges from summer camping. Winter Camping Supplies http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/68543_Winter_Camping_Ideas.html Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:45:28 GMT So you, like me, are an avid camper. My family and I try and go on at least camping 4 trips during the year. Here in New Jersey, at least for me anyway, the best times to go are March through the end of May, and September through middle of October. <br> For me the summer months in New Jersey can get too humid, bringing out a plethora of bugs and mosquitoes, which quite frankly I do not find too pleasant of an atmosphere. I try to limit my time during the cooler months for that reason and for comfort. There is nothing more enjoyable about camping then sitting around the camp fire on a crisp cool evening. Something that I dont feel you can enjoy during the dog days of summer. <br> Now that is not to say that camping isnt enjoyable here in New Jersey during the summer months. It is, as you will find many, if not all of the campgrounds, private and public are booked solid. The main reasons being, kids are out of school and the days are longer. > <br> New Jersey provides a wonderful selection of campgrounds throughout the state. You can hit the mountains in Northern New Jersey, the Jersey shore campgrounds down in Cape May. Whichever you choose, be prepared for the terrain. <br> If you go camping in Northern New Jersey, expect very rocky ground. If you are tent camping, which is something that I absolutely love to do, bring a good hammer with you to bang those tent stakes in. In fact, you probably should bring some heavy duty tent stakes with you. If you just use the ones that come with your tent, chances are they will bend on you. <br> A hammer is not needed central to south Jersey for camping as the soil is more soft without much rock to break through. <br> If you are a novice to camping I would recommend not so much "roughing" it on your first try. What I mean by that is, look for a campground that has water hooku http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/67723_Proper_Planning_Will_Lead_To_An_Enjoyable_Camping_Trip.html Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:56:21 GMT Leave No Trace There are many organizations that use camping as a center of their group activates. But of those many, one of the most well known is the Boy Scouts of America. The Boy Scouts see camping as an outstanding event for boys to have healthy fun, get plenty of exercise, be together in a wholesome way and learn about nature as they go. If you have ever been involved with the Boy Scouts, you know that civic responsibility and education is the heart of the organization. Boys who stay in scouting in their teen years learn survival skills, how to manage a camp out, how to live well out of doors and how to treat nature with respect. http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/67351_How_To_Leave_No_Trace_While_Camping.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:10:51 GMT Staying Clean in the Wild Going camping and cleanliness seems to be almost opposite goals. After all, the very act of camping means going out into nature, living with the animals, subjecting yourself to the elements and cooking, eating and sleeping on the ground. Nonetheless, cleanliness throughout your campout experience is crucial both to the day in, day out life in camp and to your health and mental serenity throughout the time you are roughing it. http://advice-and.info/Recreation-and-Sports/67341_Staying_Clean_While_Camping.html Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:24:04 GMT