Archive for October, 2007

Gear for a Stress-Free Camping Trip

With all the hustle and bustle of school and work, a camping trip is a fantastic way for families to bond. The fond memories of spending time around the campfire, exchanging stories, sharing laughter and joyfully singing.

But planning any trip can be filled with stress. The concern of having to budget might come up while planning the trip. Who should be included, use a camper or a tent or an RV, the size and type of tent to be used, to buy or not to buy and the list goes on!

Choosing the right camping gear is the best way to avoid ruining the whole trip.

An average sized adult will be comfortable with a 30 square foott area. This would mean that the ideal size for two…

Camping – Which RV is Best for You?

Recreational vehicles (RVs) come in a range of sizes. Some are no larger than the camper shells of the 1950s, others are the size of a large bus. The majority of RVs today are either Class A, B or C. Oddly enough, class C is larger than B.
Class A is the largest type, the oversized [...]

Camping Checklist: What should I bring?

A great summer getaway with the family is spending days at a campsite, enjoying Mother Nature: the scenery, the flowers and the wildlife. While being excited for the whole trip, it is most important to prepare for the best, and the worst, things that nature can give us.

The ultimate camper’s check list should be categorized into the following items: Personals, Camping Essentials, First Aid Kit, Clothing, Children and Baby Supplies, Sleeping, Kitchen Utensils and Equipments, Camping Fire and Before-Leaving-Home List.

1. Personals would include grooming and hygiene kit such as shampoo, soap, insect repellant (which one cannot do without!), toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, deodorant, towels, toilet paper, lip balm, sun block, sun glasses and a trusty sewing kit, etc.

2. Camping Essentials would include driver’s license, money…