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Last Minute Labor Day Camping Items

September 1, 2010

Labor Day is upon us and if you have family camping plans, then I am sure that you are looking forward to relaxing at the campsite on the last long weekend of the traditional camping season. Before you go, here are some last-minute items that will help your family have a great experience. Stay updated [...]

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Great New Outdoor Gear for Fall

August 23, 2010
New outdoor gear for fall family camping

There is still a lot of great camping left this year, but with the days getting shorter it is time to take-stock of your outdoor packing list and evaluate what needs to be added, in order to account for the changing season. Here are a few items I ran across, last week, that add a [...]

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A Midsummer Night’s Camping Gear Review

July 28, 2010
Bargain basement polypropylene dinnerwear works great for camping

It’s hard to believe that July is nearing an end and Labor Day is just around the corner, but this is a great time to take a look at how your existing gear is performing – and think about what you might want to pick up, for this fall’s camping trips. Stay updated on new [...]

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All Cargo Shorts are Not Created Equal

June 12, 2010
I am a big fan of cargo shorts, but there are differences to look for

I am a big fan of cargo shorts, whether I’m hiking in the mountains or picking up some groceries at the store. One of the best features of cargo shorts is, of course, the cargo pockets. I usually have my camera in one of the pockets and a Leatherman® multitool in the other, and maybe [...]

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2010 Family RV Trends

May 17, 2010
Family RV trends for 2010

This weekend I packed-up the family and headed to the 22nd Annual Spring RV Show, in Pleasanton, California. We have friends with truck campers, pop-up tent trailers and camping trailers, but this is the first time we have ever gone to an RV show, in order to get an idea of what is out there [...]

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Decent Family Camping Tent for $100

May 13, 2010
$25 off the Coleman Montana tent at Costco

I was browsing through the Costco® coupon booklet, this weekend, when I stumbled across this little jewel on the last page. $100 for a 16-foot by 7-foot tent sounds almost too good to be true, but the Coleman® Montana™ is a useable family tent, if price is a major consideration. Stay updated on new posts [...]

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2010 Ice Chest Survey

May 5, 2010
Ice chest survey for family campers

The ice chest is one of the core pieces of camping gear, at least if you are car camping, and they are really useful for other family functions, too, which makes them a good buy even if you don’t camp a lot. Ice chest are also really durable. Ours has weathered over ten years of [...]

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5 Non-Essentials to Consider this Summer

April 26, 2010
Weather radios add safety for camping

If you got a few family camping trips under your belt last summer, then you probably have a good start on some core camping gear and are ready to hit the backcountry. Some camping gear cannot really be classified as “essential” but it sure makes your life a lot easier, or safer, around the campsite. [...]

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Camping Products You Need (to avoid)

April 23, 2010
Even name brand outdoor products can be junk

They tempt you with pictures of happy campers, laughing and enjoying their new camping gadget that promises comfort and performance at an unbelievable price. It would be easy to blame a naive consumer for squandering their hard-earned money on this junk, but unfortunately a lot of it comes from name-brand companies. Stay updated on new [...]

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