David's Camping Blog April 2006 Archive

Cheap Family Vacations
A camping vacation is an economical choice for families on limited budgets. Figure $600 for a one-time cost to buy new gear, $200 or less for campground fees for a ... Read More

Friday April 28, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Camping Gadgets
What are these? - These personal care products hold a bar of soap and your toothbrush. They're great for backpacking, camping, or travel in general. These gadgets, and hundreds more ... Read More

Tuesday April 25, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Advice for Beginners
Lots of folks have probably offered you suggestions or told you where to camp. You've gone shopping for gear and heard the sales pitches, read the brochures, and probably even ... Read More

Saturday April 22, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Camping Gadgets
What are these? - If you've ever tried to use a table cloth outdoors on a breezy day, you probably know that these are table cloth clamps. These little gadgets ... Read More

Tuesday April 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Bear Safety Tips
Although encounters with bears are rare, we should always be aware of their possible presence. When camping or hiking in bear country, take necessary precautions to avoid meeting them. Check ... Read More

Friday April 14, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Kirkham Oversize Covered Foam Pad
Product Review - The Kirkham Oversize Covered Foam Pad is big, thick and cozy. These sleeping pads are very comfortable. I bought two of these for use with my Slumberjack ... Read More

Tuesday April 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Camping in Space
As a test of reducing the time it takes to avoid decompression sickness after space walks, astronauts Bill McArthur and Jeff Williams will be camping out for the night before ... Read More

Sunday April 2, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)