10 Kids Camping Gear

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I take my kids camping so they'll know the Big Dipper really exists. I take them camping so they can hear real birds sing, not just cuckoos. But once I get out there, I realize I am no professional entertainer, I need these camping "toys" to help me. All of them fit into a kid's backpack.

Kids Camping Gear

10 Kids Camping Gear

1. Camping Lantern
Kids just love toting lanterns. For walking to the bathroom, finding the perfect marshmallow stick [Read more...]

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Sleeping Pad – Defense of the Minimalist Foam Pad

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In my post on How to Choose a Sleeping Pad , it was not too subtle that I prefer the plush, velvety aerobed air mattress for camping. The video below, however, makes a good case for the minimalist foam pad. [Read more...]

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Sleeping Pads – 3 Types of Pads to Choose From

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A good night's sleep is essential to an enjoyable camping experience. Do youself a favor and use a sleeping pad between your sleeping bag and the tent floor. Sleeping pads perform 2 important functions — first, they keep you [Read more...]

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Camping Cooler – How to Choose

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One of the major cause of camp food troubles is not keeping cold foods cold. Your camping cooler is one of the most critical component of your [tag]camp kitchen[/tag]. The basic coleman cooler has grown up. Outdoor coolers now come in many options, as shown in the video above.

Where to buy camping coolers

You may be buying this cooler for camping but people buy outdoor coolers for the beach, deck parties, tailgating, etc.. so don't limit yourself to camping equipment stores.

Local bargain stores – If you are looking for a basic coleman cooler, [Read more...]

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Coleman Rechargeable Lantern

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One of our camping tradition is to play Monopoly in our tent on one of the camping evenings. We need a good strong camp lantern like a family-size Coleman lantern to make sure I don’t get cheated out of my proper rent for Park Place or Trafalgar Square.

We also own two smaller GE battery-operated camping lanterns [Read more...]

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Cast-Iron Dutch Oven Camping No-Nos!

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The first time I saw a Dutch-oven was in Martha Stewart’s show. So when another camping family told me the #1 most essential cookware was their Dutch-oven, I was surprised. Until I met the hardier cast-iron cousin to Martha Stewart’s bright fashion-colored variety.

The cast-iron Dutch-oven is, indeed, an indestructible kitchen ironman (unless you commit those 5 no-nos below) . You can bake pineapple upside down cake, make mountain man breakfasts, [Read more...]

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Camping Recipes: 2-Step Camp Cooking

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For camp cooking, sometimes, even 3 steps is one too many. After a day of hiking, fishing or even just relaxing by the creek, you want a quick meal, not play Julia Child. The 2-step meal suggestions in the video may be the ticket.

The secret to shortcut camp cooking is careful preparation at home.

Camping Recipes Shortcuts & Tips

The cooler is your best friend.

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Camping Stove – 4 Selection Criteria to Consider

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4 Camp Stove Selection Criteria

Criteria #1. Is it easy to transport?
Most [tag]camping stove[/tag] or [tag]camping grill[/tag] varies between 20 to 50 lbs. If it needs more than one person to carry, it's too heavy for me. Does it pack easily for the car or van? If it comes with a carrying case, that helps too.

Criteria #2. Is it easy to use?
Two ease-of-use factors: cooking and fuelling. Matches are so yesterday. [Read more...]

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Campfire Joke – Stars in the sky

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Two guys, Joe & Bill went camping. After they got their tent all set up, they fell sound asleep.

Some hours later, Joe wakes his faithful friend and says, "Bill, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." [Read more...]

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Should camping and electric scooter go together?

12:59 am By 3 Comments

My 10-year old son wants to bring his Razor electric scooter to our next camping trip. Now before you picture a rumbling, roaring motorcycle, let me explain. The Razor E200S Scooter is – like it says – electric, so there’s no gas emissions to pollute the fresh [tag]campground[/tag] air. It runs around 8-10 miles per hour and generates as much noise as a hair-dryer.

I consulted other camping families and opinion is mixed, as you would expect. One parent loves that her kid with electric wheels now happily offers to run errands to the camp mini-mart, asks to go on long nature trails, and actually starts noticing [Read more...]

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