Everything For The Outdoors!

I grew up in a big city, so camping always seemed like a foreign adventure to me.  My idea of camping was going to a motel and opening up the window!  But after I graduated college, my boyfriend, was the outdoorsy type, invited me for a weekend of camping in the Catskill Mountains of New York.  Of course, I said “yes,” but I was a bit apprehensive.

I packed a small bag and just as we were leaving, my brother tossed a pair of binoculars at me and said, “These may come in handy.”  I took them, but I had no idea why I would need binoculars.  The only thing I knew they were good for was when I had balcony seats at a concert.

Well, was I wrong!  About both the camping and the binoculars!  The trip was great!  We had a wonderful time at our campsite, which was by the side of a peaceful stream.  We cooked our meals over a little camp stove.  But most amazing, was watching the deer that shared our outdoor campsite.  The binoculars brought those graceful creatures so close, you could almost touch them.  I now have a new appreciation for camping and for binoculars!  In fact, as soon as I got home, I bought a pair of my own – for my next camping trip!

A few months ago my friend and I were going on a camping trip and we packed everything we thought that we would need. We had our tent, food, water, sleeping bags, everything that one would normally bring on a camping trip. We happen to have accidently left our binoculars on the table as we were leaving the house.

It turned out that where we were camping was below a mountain ridge and we saw some stuff moving on the ridge in the evening and in the morning but we couldn’t make out what it was. We found out from a neighboring camping group the later that there was a family of mountain lions on the ridge with cubs and everything. They had spent all last night and the next morning watching them. We, without our binoculars, were crushed. So now, we always remember to bring them.

If you are planning to travel around the world then carrying a good binoculars helps a lot to make that trip memorable. Because you will always needs a good binocular while travelling to see the things which are at distant places. For example if you are going to a hill station then it will not be possible for you to see everything clearly at the top of hills. You can use binoculars at that time and you can enjoy the beauty of nature easily.  There are many binoculars available in the market and you can choose a good binocular by comparing one binocular from other.

You should review the binocular available in the market before buying one.  A good binocular really helps in any trip that you plan to start. You should always carry a compact and good quality of binocular ready.  Most of the times you will travel to place like beaches, at beach you cannot see much with your eyes but with the help of a good binocular you can enjoy viewing beach from closed angles.

I doubt anyone plans a camping trip thinking something bad will happen, but being unprepared for the unforeseen can be even worse.  There are a variety of simple things you can do to keep yourself safe when enjoying outdoor camping, that may insure your survival in the event that something goes not as planned.

Before you leave for your trip, make sure to tell a relative, friend, or neighbor, exactly where you plan to be and the length of your anticipated stay. Carry a well-charged cell phone with you, and a GPS location device if you have it. It’s also a good idea to carry a whistle. You may have the need to alert someone in the area if you run into trouble, human or otherwise.  Make sure you have emergency water and a food supply (power or protein bars are compact and easy to store), and that you carry them with you if you leave your base camp area.

A family camping vacation can be a great way to reconnect with family members in the great outdoors and can be the source of cherished memories for years to come, but if you are not prepared for the mishaps or accidents that happen from time to time, your vacation or outing can be quickly ruined.

When preparing for a family camping outing, you should make sure to pack a first aid kit that includes: various sized Band-Aids, an elastic or ACE bandage for wrapping ankles and sprains, tweezers, Benadryl or other antihistamine tablets, Tylenol and aspirin, antibacterial hand gel, latex gloves, burn ointment, sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, antiseptic cream, medical tape, a roll of gauze, a snake bite kit, nasal saline spray, an eye wash kit, needle and thread, and any personal medications your family may require, including asthma inhalers or other medications used to treat crisis symptoms.

Oh yeah.  Luke warm water or frozen “hot” chocolate that doesn’t maintain the desired temperature is about as thirst quency or satisfying as a warm beer.  No one likes it!  Well, as explained in our article Why Canteens Make Excellent Pieces Of Camping Equipment, don’t look down upon this very important hiking and camping companion.

Good weather and sunny atmosphere are two pre-requisites for a picnic. It is natural that people wish to go on a picnic when the sun is shining bright in the sky and when the weather is conducive for such a trip. Before embarking on your trip, pack along all the necessary items along with you. Make a check list of items to be carried, so that you do not forget anything and do not get stranded far away from civilization. One item which is very useful during a picnic is a picnic chair.

There are various kinds of picnic chairs available in the market from the simple to the elaborate. If you wish to have a simple, fuss free and easy to use chair, you can try the metro chair which comes with a shoulder strap for carrying it with ease. For those interested in luxurious chairs, there are many available with sunshade, insulated cooler section, bottle holder, utility clip and extra pockets for storage. There is usually a folding desk-style table which comes in handy at mealtime. This chair can be folded and made compact and carried anywhere without any problem.

When most people think of camping it is in two very different ways.  The first is at a campground complete with communal showers and toilets.  At the exact opposite spectrum is the pioneer camper who sets out into the woods with only the supplies they can carry in their packs.

Outdoor showers, much like outdoor toilets, run the gamut from the flashy to the basic.  The most basic involves a bag with a hose attachment.  These are obviously the most portable, least expensive, and most practical for pioneer camping.  Variations on the basic bag set up are those that heat the water via exposure to the sun and those with a pump.

One can also add a propane or battery powered water heater in lieu of the solar-warmed bag set up.  Furthermore, you can buy shower shelters ranging from shower curtain-like tarps to tent-like structures that are free-standing.  You can also add the shelving units for toiletries and sinks for ease of use.

Obviously, what type of portable shower you choose is on what type of camping you enjoy.  For pioneer camping, the solar bag set up is going to be the most practical as it is light-weight and collapsible to save room in your pack.  Camping in a campground is going to require the more private setting of a shower shelter.