1. Three Tasty And Easy Camping Recipes
December 30, 2007


When you are camping out you do not have to put up with snacks and dehydrated dinners. Nor do you have to make cooking seem like a chore. Using a few easy camping recipes you can eat as well as you do at home. Part of the fun of camping is experimenting with different ways and types of cooking. Below are three tasty recipes for you to try. CAMP STEW. Ingredients. One and a half pound of ground beef. Two medium sized carrots. One medium sized onion. Five medium sized potatoes. One large tin of peas. One packet of onion soup mix. Instructions. Cook the meat in a large pan until... (read more)

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2. Backpacking Supplies, The Importance Of Taking The Right Backpacking Supplies
December 23, 2007


One of the most important things when going on any type of hiking or camping trip, is knowing what sort of food and essentials to take with you. Carrying the right Backpacking Supplies can make all the difference to your trip. Get it right and you will have a safe, fun trip. Get it wrong and you could be hungry and thirsty, making the whole experience a nightmare. Firstly plan your backpacking trip very carefully, so you know exactly how long you will be gone for, especially if you are going to be out of range of anywhere to re-stock your supplies. This way you can break your supplies dow... (read more)

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3. Backpacking Food Ideas,Top Tips For Backpacking Food
December 22, 2007


If you are considering going on any lengthy backpacking trip, then you will have to think about the food that you will require for your trip.Your food and water are a vital part of your kit, and should be one of your top priorities.Having a few backpacking food ideas will help you to plan a good menu that will keep you fit and happy on the trail. TIPS FOR SAFE WATER Making sure that your water is safe to drink is most important, but it does not have to be a difficult or complicated procedure. All water should be first filtered and have some kind of water purification treatment added to ... (read more)

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4. Ultralight Backpacking Tips For Lightweight Campers
December 22, 2007


When it comes to packing all your gear ready for a backpacking trip it can be very easy to over pack. Over packing leads to a heavy load that could mean the difference between a good enjoyable trip, and one that you remember for all the wrong reasons. So learning a few ultralight backpacking tips to help you pack light can be very useful. The first thing of course is to ditch anything that is not really essential. Try to think if you can do without an item and if so leave it behind. Next try to consider items that can be used for more than one task. This can be quite easy if you give it s... (read more)

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5. Backpacking Tips, First Aid Know How
December 19, 2007


Most major injuries can be avoided, but sometimes no matter how careful you are an injury will occur. Even if it’s a minor one it still needs attention. Every backpacker should have an understanding of basic first aid. If there is a major accident then help could be a long way away, so having basic first aid knowledge can be vital. Even if you do not suffer a major accident, there are still some simple things you can do to prevent problems while backpacking. The first thing you need is a good first aid kit. This is an important piece of equipment. You will need to have some basic item... (read more)

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6. Backpacking For Beginners. Choosing The Right Backpack
December 16, 2007


Backpacking is a great way of getting fit, while enjoying what nature has to offer in the Great Outdoors. It is becoming an increasingly more popular leisure pastime. But Backpacking For Beginners can be a little bit daunting when it comes to choosing the right type of gear, and even uncomfortable if you do not buy the right backpack for you. Buy the best backpack that you can afford, and try to buy it from a store that specialises in outdoor activities. Ask the advice of the shop staff, especially if they are hikers or backpackers themselves. Some stores will actually pack a backpack for... (read more)

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7. Campfire Cooking Recipes/4 Great Camping Dishes Using Traditional Campfire Cooking Recipes
December 13, 2007


There is nothing like the fresh air and exercise that you get on a hiking or camping trip, to work up a really big appetite. But you don’t want to spend ages preparing and cooking complicated meals, which turns it into a chore. The whole experience should be fun, so if you can plan out a few simple camping dishes, it can make it a lot more enjoyable. Well with some traditional campfire cooking recipes, this can be a lot easier than you think. Try out a couple or even all of the easy recipes below and see how much more exciting and interesting you can make your camping meals. B... (read more)

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8. Backpacking gear list / How to make a backpacking gear list that's right for you.
December 08, 2007


When making a backpacking gear list, try to break it down into individual sections. I.e. section 1 would be SHELTER and SLEEP, which would include your tent, sleeping bag, kip mat, etc. This way each section can be made personal to you. Every backpacking trip you take will be different from the previous one and will depend a lot on, where you are going, what type of terrain you will be travelling over, what time of year you will be going, and of course the weather you are likely to expect. Whatever type of backpacking you intend to do, there will always be certain items of kit that w... (read more)

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9. Camping necessities/ A few tips on camping necessities for top family vacations with the kids.
December 08, 2007


Camping can be a great way to give the whole family a really great vacation as long as you remember a few camping necessities and tips. Not only is it a lot cheaper than most other types of holidays, but you also have the great outdoors for you and the children to play around in, making it healthy as well as loads of fun. When going on a camping trip with children it is important to get a few things right. Things like getting to your chosen campsite in plenty of time to set up camp and get everything organised. The last thing you want to do is have the kids hanging around getting cold and... (read more)

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10. How To Pack A Backpack,A Few Simple Tips
December 08, 2007


Yes believe it or not there is a right way and a wrong way of how to pack a backpack. Get it wrong and you will find that your backpack will soon get very very uncomfortable. This will then affect your whole trip, making it a miserable experience rather than one of enjoyment and pleasure. There are slightly different ways on how to pack a backpack depending on the kind of backpacking or hiking you intend to do. For instance if you are hill walking or hiking on steep rough ground most of the time where balance is the most important aspect, then the heavy non-bulky items should be packed lo... (read more)

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11. Camp fire cooking/ some do`s and don'ts of camp fire cooking
December 06, 2007


I can think of nothing better about a camping or hiking trip, but sitting by a well tended camp fire at the end of the day. Watching the warming flames dancing, while I unwind from the days toils. And if you can turn your hand to a bit of camp fire cooking it’s just about perfect. However it is not always possible or practical to have a camp fire, so there are certain Do`s and Don`ts that you should follow. For instance if you are on a managed camp site or camp ground, you should always ask permission before lighting any type of fire. Always choose a safe site for your fire, well awa... (read more)

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12. Solo backpacking - Tips on choosing a solo backpacking tent.
December 03, 2007


When choosing a tent for solo backpacking there are several factors to take into consideration but I think that a couple of the main ones are size and weight. Ok so you want the lightest tent you can find simply because you have to carry it around with you all day long, so the lighter the better. But don't forget that you also have to sleep in it, often in conditions that are far from ideal e.g. wind, rain, snow, and anything else that the weather can throw at you. There's no point in buying the smallest lightest tent possible only to find that there is no room to put all your gear, so it... (read more)

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