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By David Sweet, About.com Guide to Camping since 1997

Get Knotted

Thursday November 30, 2006
Whether you're guying your tent, suspending gear in a tree, or erecting a clothes line, knowing which knot to use and how to tie it will come in handy. For ... Read More

RotoGlo - Self-Powered Flashlight

Wednesday November 29, 2006
Holiday Gift Idea - The RotoGlo is a great little flashlight that belongs on every camper's checklist. My father-in-law gave me one of these for Christmas. I immediately thought how ... Read More

Play & Freeze Ice Cream Maker

Tuesday November 28, 2006
Product Review - Here's a great gift for camping, picnics and cookouts. Have a ball with this ice cream maker. Load ice and rock salt in one end, and ice ... Read More

Kielbasa Recipes

Monday November 27, 2006
Camping Recipe(s) of the WeekHere are a couple of recipes for Kielbasa. One is cooked in a Dutch oven, and the other is prepared over a camp stove. Polish Trainwreck - ... Read More

Camping Advice and Tips

Saturday November 25, 2006
Keeping Warm - During the wet and cold season be sure to keep your feet dry and your head covered. If your feet get wet, change your socks (and possibly ... Read More

Update: Ziploc Omelets may be Toxic

Tuesday November 21, 2006
Yesterday I received a letter from Megan O. Maginnis, Consumer Specialist for S.C. Johnson & Son, makers of Ziploc baggies. Megan was replying to my inquiry about boiling with baggies. "Thank ... Read More

Side Dishes

Monday November 20, 2006
Camping Recipe(s) of the WeekHere are a couple of recipes for potato lovers. One is cooked at the campfire, and the other is cooked on the grill. Potatoes Thrown in Coals ... Read More

Ziploc Omelets may be Toxic

Tuesday November 14, 2006
This morning I was watching the Rachel Ray show, and she had a guest who demonstrated how to make omelets in a bag, which are simply eggs and other ingredients ... Read More

Egg Slop

Monday November 13, 2006
Camping Recipe of the WeekThis recipe feeds 15, but it can easily be adjusted to feed fewer campers. Egg Slop - a recipe from Tim. "This one is a must have ... Read More

MKG Travel Pillow

Thursday November 9, 2006
Product Review - Rest your head in comfort wherever you go. MKG Company, LLC makes a convenient pillow to use on all your trips. Great for bus, car and plane ... Read More

After The Leaves Are Gone

Tuesday November 7, 2006
Late fall is a great time to go camping. The leaves may have dropped, but the carpet they make in the woods and the sound of them rustling under your ... Read More

Hot Potato Salad

Monday November 6, 2006
Camping Recipe of the WeekThis dish goes well with hamburgers or hotdogs. Hot Potato Salad - a recipe from Jean Lasher. More camping recipesOver 300 campground-tested recipes from fellow campers. Submit your ... Read More

Camping Gadgets

Thursday November 2, 2006
Every camping checklist should include rope. Some common uses are guy lines and clothes lines. Coghlan's packages several clothes lines. The one I like best is shown in the picture. ... Read More
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