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Indispensable Accessories for Your Camper

the rucksack — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:40:38 +0000

Because of the love of traveling, a lot of people are buying motorhomes, autocampers and caravans. These are a great way to enjoy traveling across the United States yet still have some of the comforts of their own homes. Traveling by autocampers is also a great way to bond with your families or friends. You can just park your autocampers at national parks (provided they allow autocampers to park there), set up your tent and enjoy the rest of your weekend getaway. What more can you ask for? A comfortable place to sleep in, a little kitchen to cook your food in, a little bathroom – and they are all mobile! Many people are enjoying autocampers that ...

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Indispensable Accessories for Your Camper

Choosing the Right Camping Equipment and RuckSack

the rucksack — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:57:32 +0000

Choosing the right backpack is essential to an enjoyable trip. Depending on which one you pick it will be your worst enemy or friend depending on which one you pick. Lots of websites announce that we are retailing rucksacks from Lichfield, one of the countries best camping manufacturers. We have a variety of bags available in different sizes. Before choosing a rucksak have some tpye of idea as to what is going into your bag. Think about what has to go in but don’t think too big or too small. Lichfield backpacks can help you with everything you need for camping. The shoulder straps are wide and padded. This keeps the rucksack central and well balanced. Some ...

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Choosing the Right Camping Equipment and RuckSack

What to Pack For a Short Hike

the rucksack — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:25:27 +0000

Many people spend their entire lives in the city. They never experience the great outdoors. Taking a shot hike is a good way to get out and experience nature. You do need to be prepared, though, even for a short hike. Taking a few simple steps to ensure your own safety and comfort will make your excursion much more enjoyable. You should always bring a map of the area where you will be hiking and make sure that your read the map before you get going. It is important that you are familiar with the area and any potentially dangerous terrain. You will also need to bring water to drink and a survival knife is also ...

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What to Pack For a Short Hike

Tips on choosing the correct tent for you

the rucksack — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:58:48 +0000

Your choice of tent is critical, so we came up with a few ideas that you should consider when buying. Happy tent hunting! How much to spend? This is a tough question. Our advice – if you are on a ‘proper’ camping trip then buy a brand. Someone like Vango, Coleman or Outwell will give you peace of mind. If you are just camping at a festival then get a cheap tent and consider it a throwaway. How big a tent should I get? The old advice remains solid. Buy one ‘man’ size bigger than you need. A two-man tent will generally be very tight if you try and fit two men in it! A larger tent ...

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Tips on choosing the correct tent for you

Emergency Supplies Kit: Outdoors Must-Have

the rucksack — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:05:58 +0000

Most emergency survival kits you see in stores are designed for outdoor trips. While they would certainly do as well, they would nevertheless cost more than it should. Here are a few tips to make your own budget-friendly emergency home kit. One Kit Per Person To ensure that every person’s need is covered, it’s best to have one emergency kit per person. For maximum safety and protection, consider basing your emergency home kit on a 72-hour period prior to receiving help. Lastly, every emergency home kit must be capable of meeting any type of disaster or emergency, whether it’s natural or man-made. Food and Water Medication can only go so far. To stay alive in any emergency, you’ll need sustenance. ...

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Emergency Supplies Kit: Outdoors Must-Have