Archive for March, 2009

 

What’s the best way to make a camping experience in below-freezing weather comfortable?

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
Skywind asked:


I’d like to go camping next weekend but the weather in New Hampshire looks to be in the mid-20’s F. I have a pretty warm sleeping bag. What other measures should I take to enjoy the camping, rather than freezing my **** off and not having a good time?

Jacob

 

Where can I find a good online camping gear store?

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
fullmetalglove asked:


Hi everyone.

I am planning to have a bike tour from Chicago to NY this summer. So I need to find few camping light-weight camping gears. Basically I need.

1 pot
1 gasoline stove
1 tent (3 season for 1 person)
1 sleeping bag
all of those around $ 120~160

I figured I can shop them in one spot and save some shipping cost.
I do not care whether they are used or new but I want to keep them cheap yet reliable. Is there any store that offers a reliable bargain?

Lucy

 

Importance of Coed Camps

Sunday, March 15th, 2009
Mari milian asked:


Summer is here. What better way to enjoy the summer than go on a camp. Students of all ages, from seven to eighteen or nineteen, love going to camps.  They learn to live away from their families, staying with their people of their age group. They also learn to be independent. This in turn helps in developing their personality. There separate camps for boys and girls, and also coed camps. In a real life situation, a person has to interact with men and women. So, it is a good exposure to send children to coed camps.

Camps have to be chosen according to individual tastes. Some might like academic camps, while some may be interested in fine arts. Still others might be interested in sports. Different camps cater to individual needs according to their age and interests.  When it is a coed camp, some points must be taken into consideration. First, the policies formed by the camp. The type of projects that would they would take up and whether they would work in groups in the various projects. The living quarters should be clean. The amount of interaction between the boys and girls and the length of stay should be taken into account. Care should be given to the security arrangements and the supervision that they get. The number of counselors in ratio to the number of students, hours of curfew and the number of visits allowed by outside persons, should also be known. The safety factor should be given importance. There should trained people knowing first aid and CPR. There should also be hospital nearby.

After all these factors are considered, the type of camp according to individual interest should be chosen. Camp life makes a person more mature and helps them learn to handle difficult situations. 

There are different kinds of camps to choose from. There are Academic camps which lay emphasis on educational development. One such camp is Seacamp Association, Inc. Florida.  Sports camps are also popular. One such is ‘Trapeze School New York – Bean Town’, Massachusetts. The participants can learn juggling, fly on the trapeze and other tricks from the circus that comes to town. There are also sports camps giving them coaching in soccer and basketball. There is also one at Pennsylvania, “Sixers”. There is traditional vamp at California called, ‘Camp Ocean Pines’. There is camp for Performing and Fine Arts located at ‘Long Lake Camp for Arts, New York. There is another camp for Performing and Fine Arts at Berkley.

There are also tours for teens with travel such as the iD Tech camps, where there is study abroad program with film making in Spain. This involves staying with a host family. They are exposed to the Spanish language and culture. There are also adventure camps; one such is Sea Trek BVI, British Virgin Islands. There are also cyber camps, where they are taught about computers, computer gaming, web Page Designing. They are located in California, Illinois, Oregon, and Washington.

Some of the camps are Camp Walt Whitman for boys and girls. This is a coed camp in New Hampshire. There is ‘Camp Friendship’ in Central Virginia. They have coed traditional camps and also adventure camps. They have more than fifty activities.

Coed camps are healthy and prepare on to handle real life situations, in addition to enjoyment and socializing. Children and teenagers should be ready to go to camps, especially coed camps. So, why don’t you start now and join a camp today.



James

 

Camping in Himalayas

Sunday, March 8th, 2009
dev seo asked:


 

Himalayas, as we hear the name, our mind flashes with great mountains, lush blue sky belt, panoramic scenes, tranquilizing ambiences, to put in “A Living Paradise on the Earth”. The best way to experience and explore the heaven is to camp in Himalayas. Camping in the hearts of Himalayas means a moment where there’s no hustle bustle of city life, no tension, no pollution; just surrendering our souls to the Mother Nature and unveil its hidden dimensions.

 

What makes Camping in Himalayas so special?

People come to camp in Himalayas for different purposes; some for a break, some for comprehending nature, and some for adventure and so on. Everyone finds here something to gain for themselves! Meditation, intrapersonal communication, adventures, exploring and much more, genre of activity may be different; but the destination is common- camp in Himalayas. Feel the eternal vicinity to the lonely rocks, spine-shivering glaciers, dense forests, unseen wildlife, mountain people and their culture and tradition; everything via camping in Himalayas.

 

Routes to Camp in Himalayas: Himachal, Garhwal and more……..

Himachal is the best pass to Himalayas that offers all the required and modern infrastructures for camping! In addition, you get here the best view to Himalayan range as well and no wonder is the first choice for camping! Garhwal is yet another wonderful route to Himalayas, imbeds some of the exquisite camping sites! Nainital, Munshiyari, Dharchula and many more, Uttaranchal gives you plentiful options to camp. The local authorities whether are from Himachal, Uttaranchal or any other; everyone heartily welcomes campers!

 

Camp in Himalayas: Few Handy Tips

Several tour packages and offers have made your camping in the Himalayas pretty simpler! Offers and tour packages like corporate camping, student summer camps and more have made easy to categorize and customize your camp needs and shapes! Even you can opt for seasonal camps like summer camps and many more! However, Himalayas is quite different from other camping sites; few below tips can help you out while camping:

 

Plan and Manage your camping trip; make some back up plans for any emergency. Best is to transfer your trip to a reliable tour operator!

 

Get the full camping kit that has all the small to big tools. Thoroughly check the quality of the kit, stress on the modern kits. Things like oxygen masks, first aid box, and communication tools must not be missed out.

 

Look out for the season, you will not wish to spoil your whole camp trip sitting inside your cabs or just camps.



Choose the best package that means you can enjoy to the max when you choose right kind of package, for example, office people can enjoy camping maximum if they go on corporate tours.

 

Camping in Himalayas is once-in-a-life-moment, and you must experience the exquisiteness of the great Himalayas. So what makes you waiting, pack your bags, stretch your nerves, Himalayas is calling you!

 

 

Peak Adventure Tours, India leading Adventure Tour Company offers all outdoor and adventure tours like trekking in Himalayas, camping tours, expedition, snow trekking, glacier, family trekking, mountain biking, jeep safari and more.

Visit PeakAdventureTour.com for exploring tour itineraries, fixed departure tour date and more.

 



Roy

 

Summer Camp Supplies-Everything Your Child Will Need

Sunday, March 8th, 2009
Elaine Shay asked:


As school break approaches, everybody is preparing for the children’s summer camp. It is the time when kids spend some time out of the house to learn about independence and gain cultural experience in an alternative setting. It could be a day camp where campers could go home after spending a day in the camp, or it could be a sleepaway camp for overnighters.

There are different kinds of camps available for the children and also for teenagers. It all depends upon the preference of your child. There are camps dedicated for the art and sports enthusiasts, music lovers, environmentalists, religion-centered, etc. They could also be part of the school requirements so some of them could have courses related to their school subjects and academic in nature. The possibilities are endless.

Traditionally, camps are held in the forest, mountains, or beaches, commonly called camp sites. Usually, campers set up tents, huts, and camp fires and they arrange themselves in groups or units. This kind of camp, especially adventure camps, also does not have much facility so they would have to be resourceful in finding ways to cook and seek shelter. Because of this, summer camp supplies are an essential in the preparation before going out to a camp.

If your child is going to the camp for the first time, it is normal that you are not familiar with what to prepare. However, you need not worry too much because getting your summer camp supplies ready is not that much of a tedious task. Here, we would enumerate the essential things that you need when going to a summer camp.

•    Toiletries

This is the most significant of the summer camp supplies because it might not be provided for by the camp coordinators or it might not be available in the area. It is best that your child prepare his/her own soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, and towel for proper hygiene.

•    Clothes

Of course, bringing extra or enough clothes is a must especially if the camp would last overnight or for days. Children have the tendency to get dirty and sweaty because they always keep moving. Also, pack some Ziplock bags where they could place their dirty clothes to keep them from mixing up with the unused ones. Moreover, do not forget to pack appropriate footwear for your child, especially if they would go trekking.

•    First Aid Kit

Do not forget to let your child bring a first aid kit containing the medicines that he/she might need in case of emergency allergic or asthma attacks, or pain relievers. Also, it is important that the first aid kit contains bandages, band-aids, and antiseptics.

•    Camp Gears and Equipments

There are lots of camp gears that could be brought to the camp. It depends upon the type of camp that your child would attend. Of course, the most important is the backpack where the child would put all his things. Choose the right size and type for your child’s height and body build. Next, if the camp coordinators would not provide for it, it is also important to bring your own sheets, blankets, and sleeping bags. Sunglasses, goggles, binoculars, and other optics should also be prepared.  Lastly, always keep your child ready by making him/her bring flashlights, lighters, portable fans, and other equipments that he/she could use in case of emergency.

Now, you won’t be at a loss as to what summer camp supplies your kid should bring so that he/she won’t be unprepared for anything.



Linda

 

What food is easy to take out on a camping trip?

Saturday, March 7th, 2009
J03 asked:


Just doing a little preparation for a camping trip me and a few friends are going on over new years… We have a small gas cooker, could you please give any suggestions on what food is easy to arrange when camping?

Veronica

 

Saturday, March 7th, 2009
Abhishek Agarwal asked:


Camping supplies are things that should never be forgotten when going on a camping trip or adventure. If going on a camping trip making a list of the things to bring is the first thing to do before anything else. Having a checklist is a good way not to forget about anything when going on a camping trip to avoid hassles. The camping checklist can come in handy when packing for the perfect camping holiday. It can make your life easier and can lessen the prone of forgetting something important and essential. This camping supplies list can now be the point of reference when deciding to go on a trip again. It can come in handy. After every trip, you can either add or delete some of the things that might be needed or not needed.

If you have a long list, remember that camping supplies can be classified depending on the use of the item. You can also divide it in a way that is easier for you. It can also help you organize your things when you are packing for the trip. One way of classifying your things is based on the purpose of the item. Example group together camping gears like tent and sleeping bags. Another thing are clothes like hiking boots, thermal jackets and more. Camping supplies include first aid kit, cooking supplies and equipment.

For camping supplies it is important to consider the type of camping activity you will join liking hunting, fishing or indoor. Different camping adventures calls for different camping supplies like a fishing camping supplies is different from hiking camping supplies. An example of a scenario is cooking fish in the grill that you brought for the camp. This will not be useful if you want the fish to be cooked on fire. Fishing camping supply may need knives and other things.

For safety a first aid kit should not be forgotten. It can come handy and essential because sometimes accidents can happen without warning. It is considered a very important camping supply. Before heading towards the outdoors look into the first aid kit and make sure that has the proper materials and enough stocked. Some of the things that should be inside the kit are gauze, antiseptic, scissors, wipes, hydrogen peroxide, knife, medicines, small knife, saline solutions among others.

Aside form first aid kits another camping needs that is essential are the cooking supplies. It includes a portable stoves, burner, pots and others. An aluminum foil is one of the alternative when you are traveling light. Remember a simple meal can take you a long way on your trip. Camping supplies are really factor in any camping trip.



Frederick
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