Archive for March, 2008

After planning an outdoor activity, if it rains, no one likes it. Rain is the unwanted guest for the campers. It restricts the campers to stay inside the camp.

You have inquired the weather forecast and planned the trip. But, it rained as you cannot control the weather and rain will be always the unwanted guest.

If you plan before, you can overcome the rain and make most of it. Rain is not at all a problem in the camping. You can enjoy the camping in rain also. But, it requires few changes in your camping list and camping arrangements.

Things to add in your camping list if it rains:

• Trash bags to carry your sleeping bag and the other bag works as an emergency rain gear.
• Resalable plastic bags to carry match box, first aid kit, t-shirts, socks and maps.
• Dry clothing will help you to stay dry and keeps you unaffected by dampness.
• Waterproofing spray, when sprayed on your gear, jacket, hat and tent drips away water and make it water proof. If your gears are already water proof, additional use of the spray gives them even more better water-shedding capacity

Camping is always interesting and outdoor camping is even more interesting. But outdoor camping is dangerous when compared with other camping.

By adding some additional accessories to your camping kit, you can enjoy a wonderful outdoor camping in woods.

Woods camping list:

• Map of the area- Give a map to every camper, this helps them to find the area and sources that help them if they are lost in the camera. Tick some important place in the map, such as the camping area, near by lake, river or water source, police control room etc.
• Compass-This helps the camper if he gets lost in the woods and wants to find an area out of the lost place.
• Communication devices- It can be a cell phone or any other device used for communication. If you are using the cell phone, check for the signal in the woods. Hand held radios, laser range finders and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are very useful communication devices in the forest.
• Whistle- Give a whistle to each camper and set a code to whistle if they are in danger. The head of the camp will understand the code and recognize someone is in danger and have to help them right.

Many campers love to camp in winter season, but fear because of the winter air and coldness.

By making some adjustments in your camping checklist, you can enjoy the fall camping.

October and November are preferred months for fall camping as these months are near to the winter environment.

In the other months, snowing starts and these are not preferred for camping. The camper camping in these months feel, as if they are camping in winter season. The period of time in which the leaves start changing colors is the optimum time for Fall camping.

The fall season is not exactly winter or summer; it is an intermediate of both the seasons. The days are not too hot and the nights are not too cold. In this intermediate time, everyone loves outing.

Things to remember while fall camping:

Pack clothes: Pack layered clothes. This season can be fickle, sometimes it may be cold and sometimes it may sweat. So, make clothing arrangements for both the seasons. Pack some t-shirts and light jackets or clothes.

T-shirts add comfort for the camper and make him feel cool if the atmosphere is hot. The jackets provide warmth if the atmosphere is cold.

Every one likes camping in snow and cold weather, as winter is enjoyable. But, it is equally dangerous.

Camping in cold weather is a challenge and even more challenging is staying warm and healthy.

If you follow some methods, you can make your winter camping warm to enjoy the coolness of the winter.

The basic checklist of camping will not be changed drastically, but few additions in the checklist will help to have warm campout.

Different ways in making the winter camping warm:

Campfire: Many campers are using campfire to overcome the coldness in the winter. Campfire creates pleasant experience and mood in the campsite.

If safety measures are followed, the campfire creates the original environment of camping. If you want to start campfire in the camping area, see that no one is in the radius of 10 feet.

Remove all the wooden debris and leaves in the 10 feet area around the camp fire. You can also prepare a fire pit. Dig small pit of deep 3-inches and cover the pit with different campfire ingredients.

The first layer in the campfire should be filled with coal or dry wood. After this, place the wooden debris or dried leaves or the ingredients needed for lighting a campfire.

Avid campers must have experienced the pros and cons of camping in woods.

The main disadvantage of camping in woods is that campers often experience the Lyme disease.

The campers camping in woods are usually prone to Lyme disease than any other camper.

The disease is caused by an insect known as Ticks found in woods.

Ticks are very small bugs found in bushes, tall grass and woods.

These insects carry Lyme disease. If left untreated, these insect bites can be threatening. They do not fly and stick to your skin, but will latch on your skin and byte if you rub touching them.

You cannot avoid the ticks in the woods, but can take some precautions from tick bites. Common types of ticks are dog ticks and deer ticks. The deer ticks carry Lyme disease.

Controlling the ticks bite:

Here are few easy and important steps to make your self safe from ticks bite.

• Always wear light colors when outing in woods: Wearing light clothes help you to recognize the ticks which are on your body to remove them easily. When you are playing an outdoor game, there is a large chance of getting attacked by a tick. So, the light color clothes help you to recognize the ticks on your body to remove them.

Camping trip is always interesting and rejuvenating for many persons. By adding some extra comforts to the camping, you can make your camping trip a memorable trip.

As the technology evolved, the camping also changed. Today’s camping added some camping furniture to make your camping trip comfortable.

When you think of carrying furniture, you cannot carry a big sofa or a dining table along with you.

They can be comfortable for you at home, but carrying this huge furniture can make your camping trip overloaded and messy. You have some limitations in carrying the furniture.

Let’s know about the furniture that accompany your camping trip and make the trip comfortable without the question of extra luggage.

The camping furniture that can be carried to camping spots are:

• Chairs
• Cots
• Mattresses

Camping chairs: Chairs are necessary if you are camping in woods. By sitting on a level above to ground, you can avoid the fear of getting bitten by reptiles or earth bugs. It makes the movement easier.

If you sit on the floor and want something in the tent, its very hard to getup and get the item you needed. You will not be strained by regular sit and stand and movement will be easier if you sit in chairs.

Here are the top campgrounds in Netherlands.

Camping in Hindeloopen:

This is a four-star child-friendly campsite on the Ijsselmeer. This is a big lake situated at the north of the Netherlands.

Laying on a desk you will enjoy the amazing view across the Ijsselmeer with the town of Stavoren, the scenery and the beach life in the distance.

The campsite is divided from the sea only by a wall and so lies within the bank. The lake is very small and this makes it safe. You can also meet many surfers and swimmers on the campsite.

This campsite organizes activities like tennis. This site offers children’s zoo, and all facilities for camper vans.

Camping in Zeeburg:

This campsite is situated on a unique location. This site is a meeting place for all kinds of families, travelers and groups. This is a great place for an enjoyable stay.

You will find everything in the campsite. If you don’t want to stay in a tent, this campsite offers you cabins which are a cheap alternative for a hotel or hostel.

This site is located on the easy side of the Amsterdam. You can easily find this place from wherever you come.

Planning for a weekend trip is a great way to enjoy with your family. Planning for camping is a great way for breathing fresh air and eating outdoors, bounded by beautiful surroundings.

By including right camping supplies and equipment makes the experience more memorable and enjoyable.

First and the most basic camping supplies include tent. You can find tents in varying prizes and sizes. It is better to buy a tent which fits for all your family members.

Coleman 3-Room 17 ft. x 9 ft. Weathermaster Tent

It is 3 rooms big camping tent which is perfectly suitable for your family. You can easily navigate from one room to another. It is almost similar to your home.

You can easily access the outside world of the wilds with the cool air port. This is very helpful to flow the air during a humid and hot summer camping trip. Also this tent has an extra layer on the outside of the tent and this layer protects your family from the outside elements.

Benefits of the Coleman camping tent:

• This camping tent can be suitable for 8 people to sleep comfortably.

Finally your camping trip comes to an end. It is the time to come back your home. I think you have had a great time but you are not prepared yet.

Recalling what you need to make when you pack up the gear can make sure you as a considerate camper who will be welcomed again at this campsite.

Packing up your entire gear can make sure that you will have the whole things what you require when you plan for another camping trip. Here are few suggestions in packing up the things.

• Pack your gear dry. If you can’t, just you set it out as soon as you reach home.
• When you pack your gear, ensure that use a whip broom or a rib to dab it out first.
• Keep dirty clothes in a separate bag and away from clean ones so that no need to separate after you reach the home.
• Try to check the cooler. Dispose all the food that you were not saving, take out any excess water and refill the ice for your trip to the home.
• Inform the assistant of campsite about when you are leaving so that he can arrange the site for some others.

Here are the most beautiful camping destinations for those who want to enjoy the outdoors of United States.

Bend Area, Oregon

This region offers a beautiful dessert experience on the banks of the Snake River’s Brownlee Reservoir.

The National Oregon Trail Interpretive Centre is less than an hour away. You can also fish, water ski and boat or simply can enjoy the beautiful scenery.

The camp grounds at this area include North Twin, Gull Point, Hot springs, Sheep Bridge, West South Twin, Big River, La Pine State Recreation Area, Tumalo State Park, China Hat, and Rock Creek.

Black Mountain, North Carolina

In the shadows of the Black Mountain, this older and well-cared campsite is famous for its quite and relaxed forest atmosphere. It offers few services and is a best place for hiking and bicycling. This is well known to fishermen for its Toe River trout.

Malibu Creek State Park, California

This park is very near to Loss Angeles. This park is 7000 acre wide and it is a great place to camp with your tent all year round. This is protected by mountain range and is in between two major highways.