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Camping Trip On A Budget

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:28:07 +0000

No, you don’t need to have a bank full of money to be able to have a great time in the outdoors with your friends and family. If you know how to go about it, you can all of the necessary camping equipment and gear you’ll need for your hiking or hunting trip. Find out more in our latest article:

Making Your Camping Trip Fun For Cheap

Flashlight Tips when Camping

admin — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:24:36 +0000

Camping is a great outdoor activity that is enjoyed by all. Old and young alike can have great adventures in the outdoors. With all that fun comes responsibility as well. Safety is of the upmost importance to ensure everyone has a nice time without getting injured, lost or left behind. Consider some of these tips to maximize your camping experience.

It is a given that the flashlight will become your best friend when camping. Flashlights are a must have whenever you find yourself in a dark area. They assist you in walking, hiking and exploring so that you can watch your step and avoid dangerous drop offs, holes and uneven ground. A flashlight is a great tool for putting a child’s fear at ease in the dark of night. It is a good idea to give your little ones their own flashlight for security.

To get the most out of your flashlight, replace the batteries if they are more than a year old and always pack extras, just in case. If you have to shake the flashlight to get it to work or if the light appears dim, replace the batteries, as well.

Camping Fun with Flashlights

admin — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:06:35 +0000

Set the mood for a spectacular night of camping with some flashlight fun. Your kids will be entertained all night long with nothing but their imagination and a couple of flashlights. Wait for night to fall and let the magic begin with these simple games that are fun for all ages.

Flashlight tag is a great twist to this time-honored traditional game. Have each player grab a partner and create a secret signal (one short flash followed by two short flashes, ect.) After each pair has made up a code, everyone is given time to scatter about within a designated area. Once the allotted time is up, each pair must tru to find each other using their special signal. The first pair to reunite is the winner.

Fireflies are fun to spot and catch. A flashlight can be used to attract these beautiful creatures. If you are camping in an area with fireflies, have your camper hold a flashlight near the ground and switch it on for one second at a time. Fireflies will draw near and give you a spectacular show.