Archive for September, 2008

It’s better to vacation at the beach because it’s more relaxing than the mountain.

The beach is lovely to look at and calming to the mind and spirit.

You can get more involved at the beach than in the mountain.

At the beach you can swim, take pictures, lay out for a tan, play volleyball and have a picnic whereas in the mountain you are more limited to camping, climbing and not much more.

The beach is less hazardous whereas the mountain can be a little hazardous with wild snakes and not a lot of people around.

The beach is a better vacation spot for a lot of reasons. There are people that enjoy the mountain more though.

The mountain is great once in awhile but it can get boring whereas the beach has many attractions, making it harder for you to be bore.

At the beach you can be more involved personally. You can dive in the water and swim, surf, snorkel, exercise, play volleyball, picnic, and bonfire, fly kites and swim with your dog on beach dog. The lists to the activities that you can do at the beach are endless.

Are you planning a family camping vacation? Are you planning to take the best camping equipment along with you when vacationing in the outdoors?

Here are the 10 latest and most innovative camping equipments and gadgets.

1. The Bikamper:

A revolutionary idea for mountain bikers who want to cut the stress of weekend missions in the wilds, Topeak’s Bikamper is a cyclist’s take on the caravan. Made of light waterproof nylon, the tent uses the bike frame and front wheel as tent pegs, which makes for lighter work.

With two ventilation windows that double as a skylight for staring at the stars at night and a waterproof fly, the design is both functional and aesthetic. A solo traveler’s dream, despite the question which no-one has answered. What happens to the tent when you want to go for a cycle?
[ via: Topeak ]

2. SELK’BAG:

The astronauts were onto something when they invented puffy suits to keep the extra-terrestrial elements at bay. While Selk’bag doesn’t come with oxygen and technological bleepers, it does provide all-in-one comfort and a warm solution to braving the elements when Nature calls at night.

Are you planning for summer camping? New England has some of the best campgrounds which range from riverside, oceanside, wooded or camping lake front. If you like traditional camping, then you can prefer Bowdish Lake with large wooded sites.

There is more to do at Bowdish Lake than just hanging out such as hiking, swimming, fishing and whitewater paddling.

Situated near Bowdish Lake camping site, Bowdish Reservoir Dam has perfect water scenery.

Campground situated in Glocester, Rhode Island on 300 acre Bowdish Lake, also contains 3500 acre George Washington state park in Blackstone River Valley on the border. You can find hiking trails and bike paths to enjoy the nature. Bass fishing is one of the activities you can enjoy at Bowdish Lake.

Near Bowdish Lake, you discover the Munyan Trail which is a splendid hiking trail. Wilbur pond, 30 acre quiet pond, suitable for row boats and canoeing, is another place to relax. You can always go whitewater paddling on Natchaug River near Bowdish Lake.

Another magnificent whitewater spot near by Bowdish Lake is Quinebaug River. When you are at Bowdish Lake, you should never miss skiing at Yawgoo valley.

Bowdish Lake provides relaxation from your busy life and offers a chance to enjoy together with your family.

1. Bowdish Lake:

The Buck Knives X-Tract LED Pocket Tool helps you in many ways while gearing up for an outdoor adventure.

This is a rugged all-in-one tool which lets you to cut, fix, tinker with easy one-hand access and lock for safety. It is One-handed, convenient and multi-purpose.

The various tools included in this LED pocket tool are Full size, partially serrated knife blade, Spring-loaded needle nose pliers, Wire cutter (12-gauge), Flathead screwdriver (3/16″), Phillips screwdriver (NUM2 size), Bottle/Can opener. The added 5mm LED flashlight has an auto shut-off after three minutes.

For price details, visit:

http://www.buckknives.com/

Have you decided to camp in the outdoors for your weekend? With so many camping spots, Virginia offers a relaxing and entertaining weekend.

Campsites in Virginia are nearby and you can experience golfing, hiking, skiing, fishing, swimming and many more in your camping.

1. The Shenandoah Valley features beautiful scenery along country roads and the popular Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway. If you are interested in the great outdoors, you will love hiking trails, paddle sports and horseback riding in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether your tour is action packed or more relaxed, every moment in the Shenandoah Valley is a breath of fresh air.

2. Located atop the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Nelson County, Montebello is a family campground where you can relax and enjoy the fresh mountain air and fishing in the lake. There is no need for a fishing license as long as you are on their grounds.

3. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park is one of the camping sites of Virginia. You and your family can enjoy camping and RV resort that offers all the adventure of the outdoors with all the comforts like swimming pools, playgrounds, game rooms and more.

The Board Room is one of the largest and finest group shelters ever made. The technology and materials used in the manufacturing of this tent are of the most advanced ones which make it not only big, but also versatile, durable and strong.

The optional, modular Footprint can be utilized to create a floor over just the areas you want, providing floorless, porch-like coverage, as well as full coverage “inside” spaces. No-see-um mesh of this camping tent keeps the bugs at bay without sacrificing ventilation.

To know more details on this product, visit:

http://www.msrgear.com/

Europe camping is not a rustic and isolated experience that many people imagine. You can find many campgrounds located near cities in Europe and these grounds are seldom full except those directly on popular beaches in the middle of summer.

European campgrounds can range from functional to a vacation extravaganza, with discos, restaurants and mini water parks. Most campgrounds provide hot water, place to wash dishes, electricity and a central bar. You can also find tennis courts, restaurants, swimming pools and playing fields in some campgrounds.

There are many amazing places to camp in Europe. Some of the campgrounds are: Les Castels campgrounds in France; L’Orée du Bois in northern France; Val de Cantobre site in Burgundy, France; and on the banks of the Rhine River in Germany.

1. Les Castels, France:

This Wenger Marbach Three-Season Outfitter Tent is specially designed for campground and it will be great for camping in the summer, spring and fall. The weight of this camping tent is 6 oz, so it will be lightweight enough for backpacking.

The Marbach has a fully-sealed, bath-tub style floor, which keeps rain and other moisture out of the tent. It also features the weather resistant graphics and fully sealed and taped rainfly with 4000mm coating.

In addition, windows are constructed from No-See-Um mesh, which provides superior visibility and airflow while keeping pesky bugs out.

For more details, visit:

http://www.wengerna.com/

Camping can be an excellent way to reconnect with nature. With little planning, you can have cheap and fun family camping.

Even a first time camper can enjoy if prepared in a proper way for an outdoor trip. Here are few tips to consider before starting your campout.

5 tips to get more fun out of your camping:

1. Before deciding the camping spot, choose what you want from the campsite. List out the activities that you and your family want to participate: hiking, swimming, fishing or riding on a bike trail. Then find out which camping spots are offering these activities.
2. Decide whether you want a near campsite or a far campsite. Many prefer near campsites that offer water, trash cans and fire pits. It can be more fun if you travel longer distance and enjoy activities in outdoor environment.
3. Decide the type of food you want to include in your camping. If you plan the food before, you can get the necessary things from grocery store. Better prefer easy cooking recipes and recipes that do not involve cooking on fire.

The blastmatch fire starter is designed for all-weather use. This fire-starting system performs superbly in the most extreme marine, arctic, desert, and jungle environments.

It generates a stream of sparks three times the heat of a standard match and easily will light any material (wood, paper, bark, cloth, or man-made fire starting tinders) that a match will ignite.

BlastMatch measures four inches in length and the weight of it is just 2.7 oz, so it’s easy to pack or carry along with you on your treks.

To know more about this product, visit:

http://www.ultimatesurvival.com/