Here is a big list of all the basic camping equipment you could bring.. depending on what kind of camp out you are planning. You may find that some of the equipment in this Camping Checklist of things to bring may not be needed, And you might not even be able to fit it all into your transport. So using this Camping Checklist as a template, narrow down your choices on what you need, not want. For ex sample basic equipment first like, tent, food, clothing etc…

I found this Camping Checklist of things to bring on Downundercamping.com.

Image by Susanica Continue Reading

Hiking in the Utah mountains

Now then boys and girls, apart from all the amazing benefits of hiking, there is just one great reason as to why you should… its Extremely fun! Even if you walk the same route most days, your sure to notice that your route will be different every time you visit, just keep your senses alive, listen to the birds singing, take a deep breath of the fresh air, touch the strange surroundings, smell the earths atmosphere and see the wild animals and amazing views that’s right in front of your eyes!!

So how about hiking in the Utah mountains?

This article  I found on www.utah.com has information about where to hike in the Utah mountains. hope you enjoy it. Continue Reading

Share and Enjoy

When we go camping or hiking, generally we take a camping stove using petrochemical fuels. A new camping stove that has come on the market uses solid fuels, which basically means that you don’t have to carry fuels with you. This will lighten the load and be far safer and if you are concerned about the environment, a lot greener too as you are using renewable energy and reducing your carbon foot print. Not only that but the Biolite Stove also has a USB port and acts as a charger, so if you are one of those that can’t leave home without your phone or laptop then this would be ideal. If you are carrying a GPS device it could also charge this if necessary.

The Biolite stove is small and compact just like a normal camping stove, but how does it work? Continue Reading

Think you are fit enough for this? Your Hiking Fitness training program should be aimed at making sure you are.

If you are like most of us and enjoy hiking, camping ,backpacking and outdoor activities in general then you will sure know how important it is to be fit.

Hiking fitness is easier to achieve if you have some training programs to follow and generally it is best if you train outside in an environment as close to the one you will be in when you start your hike, camping trip or whatever you maybe doing.
Of course training outside is best but its not always possible. Luckily for us  iFit(R) has just come out with an outside App that tracks your outside workout and then allows you to duplicate that workout indoors on the relevant piece of equipment. Continue Reading

When we go camping we have a tendency to either eat dried food or stick to the staples of hot dogs and hamburgers. Well we have found some gourmet camping recipes, which are will not only taste good but also be easy to prepare and cook with some simple tips and tricks.

We loved this article from Chris Mautner at Pennlive.com, it really got our taste buds going! Who would have thought, that camping and gourmet dining alfresco would go together.  There are some tips below that will make your camping culinary experience a pleasurable and most of all an easy one : Continue Reading

With a beautiful coastline and magnificent scenery, Hawaii is a wonderful place for which to camp. Camping in Hawaii is popular with surfers, however Hawaii offers something for everyone. If you prefer to have lots of facilities available to you there are some excellent spots which offer rest rooms, picnic tables and even play areas if you are taking the children. If you prefer something a little more isolated like we do then there are also some places that are more remote, although some are difficult to get to and you have to backpack to get there, the results are definitely worth it:)

Killeen Gonzalez from the contributor network at Yahoo explains in detail some of the popular places to camp in Hawaii. Continue Reading

Camping out in the wild and extreme adventures is what gets our adrenalin pumping and we have found the top 10 ultimate experiences that you could enjoy!

Whilst they don’t all include camping there are some, and I am sure you will find one or two to put on your bucket list:)

If camping with emperor penguins in Antartica doesn’t appeal to you then maybe shark diving in South Australia will.

With so many exciting adventures, its hard to pick which one we want to do first! See what news.com have detailed below Continue Reading

Historically backpacking was always seen as a past time that adults participated in, however more recently their has been an increase in numbers of people backpacking with kids.  Taking your children backpacking is a wonderful way to introduce them to nature and help to impart a love of the outdoors.

Obviously if you are taking children backpacking, particulary very young children or babies, it does add a lot of added pressure logistically. Obviously you cannot expect a baby to carry its own gear, although there are some cute backpacks out there! You will need to think about a baby carrier and of course food, fluids and all the other stuff that comes with a baby, and from what I remember it was always twice as much as what you thought you would need Continue Reading

How more patriotic can you get!

Fourth Of July Camping

What have you got planned for the Fourth Of July? Why not make it a long weekend and get away camping, of course plenty of other people will be doing the same thing but that doesn’t mean you cannot still find a great get away and better yet as Craig Hill and Jefferey P. Mayor explain you can make it a extremely patriotic place and really get into the swing of things.

This article in the News Tribune lists five great Fourth Of July escapes and if you can’t find something to look forward to here then you might be struggling to find anything to stimulate your wild camping genes Continue Reading

If you are here, you must love wilderness camping as much as we do. However your safety is important and even some of the most experienced campers can get into trouble when camping in the wild. We want you to have an adventurous camping trip but we also want you to have a safe one. Camping Survival is the most important aspect of any camping trip, it doesn’t matter if you are camping alone or with friends or family.

Have you considered what would happen if your GPS failed?

What if you encounter a bear?

Are you able to administer first aid if necessary?

We have found this article from nationalpost.com that will help you make sure you take the necessary precautions and ensure your camping adventure is a safe one. Continue Reading