If you are planning to take the family camping this summer, the first decision you will have to make is what to bring with you. Just Googleâ„¢ camping list and you will get in excess of 50 million different opinions on exactly what it is that you should be taking and, while most of this advice is probably okay, a lot of it (even at some big-name outdoor companies) is written by freelance writers who may, or may not, have any actual camping or backpacking experience.
Author Archives: Roy Scribner
OutsideSD giving away water bottles
Peter over at the Outside San Diego blog is giving away six of the new Stanley® stainless steel water bottles. Just sign up for email subscription (free) to enter – drawings are on June 11th.
Family Camping: Test the waters in your own backyard
If you are planning your first family camping trip this summer, there is no better way to test your gear (and your family) by having a camp night right in your own backyard. Backyard camping is a low-risk way to get the kids used to sleeping bags and no TV, while still being secure in the fact that a surprise spring shower won’t ruin your weekend.
5 More Useless Camping Products
Last year I scoured the Internet in search of the top five useless camping products. Having just received a summer catalog from one of the big outdoor gear chains, I thought it would be a good time to pick five new items that don’t quite make the cut, when it comes to outdoor utility.
Reduce your Camping Impact on the Environment
You don’t have to be an environmentalist or even that interested in green issues, to realize the importance of limiting your impact on the environment in the backcountry and preserving what we have left, for future generations to enjoy.