Around The Camp Fire

Preparation is necessary for any outdoor activity. Having the required supplies and equipment can make a difference in your overall satisfaction and experience. A great tool that helps you get organized is preparing checklists. Your camping list will vary according to the time of year and the duration of your excursion, the type of camping [...]

Like with most camping equipment purchase decisions, the choice of the tent boils down to your requirements in terms of size and camping location. These days, tents come in a variety of size options ranging from a couple option right up to accommodating 8 people or more. You also need to decide whether you need [...]

Most often, in the enthusiasm of preparing for a camping outing, we forget some of the absolutely essential stuff that must always go in the bag. Let’s take a quick review of what these are. Firstly, in goes the First Aid box. Always make sure to include the basic stuff like aspirin, anti-itch ointment, diarrhea [...]

Do you have a taste for the wilderness? There’s something majestic and sovereign about being in the woods with no one around. You almost feel like an explorer seeing something few others have ever seen before. I like all sorts of activities when I go camping but it doesn’t always have to be just you [...]

If you are planning for a camping for the first time then first of all get the camping gear with all essential items ready before you go ahead. People who are familiar with camping activities have a better idea of what kind of equipment should be bought at what cost. Basically most of the equipment [...]

People who go camping plan well in advance to ensure a great trip and a relaxed and joyful time on the trip. Those who are regular campers know what to pack and carry with them on their trip. But if you are planning a trip for the first time, you need to make a list [...]

That’s a question that many outdoorsmen will ask themselves.  From which tent, flashlight, knife….all the way to any watercraft, such as kayaks, catamarans, and canoes.  Where do you start??  Our article Camping Gear For The Perfect Trip will help you sort it all out.  Check it out!

As a Boy Scout  of ten years, I have considerable experience with water filters. When you go on a camping trip, I recommend taking extra parts for your filter. Always sterilize these parts at home before you go. Look at the directions for your particular filter before doing so. If you have extra spare parts, [...]

As an Eagle Scout, I went on many hiking expeditions with the other members of my troop. I have hiked all around Alabama and the neighboring states. I have also gone hiking in New Mexico at the Philmont Scout Reservation. One thing I have learned from my years of experience is that a water filter [...]