The Difference Between Canoeing and Kayaking ? The Very Basics

Canoeing and kayaking are two outdoor activities enjoyed by many outdoor enthusiasts but while there are many similarities between the two activities they can also be worlds apart and plenty of preparation is required before doing either. The equipment needed and what type paddling are the first considerations. Recreational purposes are what canoes are used for [...]

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The Best Big, Tall Tent Ever!

   Imagine this ? 5 friends, a Durango and 9500 miles! A 37-day road trip! These five college kids are challenging themselves with this adventure in order to encourage people to ?Live Out Loud?. Find out more about their journey at www.thedurangodrifters.yolasite.com.

Reading about this project made me wonder what kind of tent I would get if it were up to me. I do believe I discovered the ideal one. It?s the absolutely incredible Normal 0 1 Axis & 3 Zulu 13 person combo family camping tent. This cool modular tent system is made up of a center section and 3 attachable pod tents. The middle tent is a free standing screen house that provides a huge living area. It is an amazing 24 feet long, 10 feet wide and ? get ready for it ? 9 feet tall. I love tall tents! This space is so big that you could even play Twister in it. Each of the three pods is a separate free standing 3 person tent that can be attached to the main tent or not depending on your needs. I think that, even though these kids are best friends, the importance of the sense of privacy that the pods offer will be paramount as the trip progresses. Picture this ? it?s been a long day on the road, you?ve just pull into the perfect spot at the Park, you assemble the tent(s), fire up the camp stove, have a great dinner and, as dusk approaches and the mosquitoes emerge, you can all pile in to the bug free zone of the screen house and relax, laughing, telling stories and sharing hopes and dreams of the future. Then imagine snuggling into your sleeping bag and drifting off to sleep while nature sings you a soft lullaby. Heaven ? it sure doesn?t get any better than this! Oh, I think I just talked myself into getting a Normal 0 1 Axis & 3 Zulu 13 person combo family camping tent for myself! Can you picture yourself in one? Come and see the details here.

Source: http://www.campingandequipment.com/index/the-best-big-tall-tent-ever-

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Giant Dust Storm Hits Phoenix

“A very large and historic dust storm moved through a large swatch of Arizona during the late afternoon and evening hours of July 5, 2011. Widespread reports of near zero visibility and winds gusting over 50 mph were received by the NWS Phoenix office.” National Weather Service Report at 11:00 PM July 5th AZCentral.com has [...]

Click here to continue reading Giant Dust Storm Hits Phoenix. This article is from: DesertUSA

Source: http://www.desertusa.com/dusablog/news/arizona-news/gian-dust-storm-hits-phoenix/

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Offroad Atvs For Sale : Cectek 500 Efi Gladiator

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Offroad atvs for sale like this 2011 Cectek 500 Efi Gladiator will get you going 0-60 MPH in 6.15 seconds thanks to a fuel Injection 500 cc liquid cooled engine and a lot of balls. These Cectek 500 Efi Gladiato offroad atvs for sale are part of Cecteks four model line up including the Gladiator500EFI and Kingcobra500EFI for off-road riding, and the Quadrift500EFI and Estoc for on-road riding. The Gladiator also comes with cool features like an integrated gearbox inside the engine with Park, Neuter, Hi-Lo dual range and Reverse, 2WD/4WD Switch Gears, gear-driven crankshaft balancer and specifically-designed engine mounts to reduce vibration, a speedometer that boasts a multifunction LCD display, and much more.

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Here?s What You Must Know About Outdoor Clothing

When spending time in the great outdoors, it is vital to choose the correct outdoor clothing. Why? Bad choices in clothing can lead to extreme discomfort and can ruin any outdoor activity. There are a variety of variables that must be considered in order to properly dress for any outdoor activity.  You can find a [...]

Source: http://www.ndparks.com/outdoor-gear/outdoor-clothing.php

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In-House Camping ? Sometimes You?ve Just Gotta Go For It!

                                      
Okay, Mother Nature. We admit defeat. Torrential rains and gale force winds have put a damper on our much anticipated two-week camping trip. Oh well, we?ll just have to improvise! This is the first time we?ve given in to the weather but ? all is not lost. Sometimes you?ve just gotta go for it!

After a great deal of discussion, my husband and I decided to set up camp in our dining room. We moved the dining room furniture into the living room (in front of the TV so we wouldn?t be tempted to watch anything during our ?holiday?) and pitched the tent. We had to use one of our smaller tents because of the tight fit but it was perfect nonetheless. While listening to a ?waves-crashing-on-the-shore-and-birds-twittering? CD on the portable radio, we set our camp chairs up in front of the fireplace and started our ?camp fire? with store-bought wood. I know, I know, it?s against true camping rules to buy wood but this was an emergency situation! We did our breakfast toast over the fire but decided to cook our meals on the barbecue out back. (We live in a townhouse and I think that the strata council frowns on cooking meat in the fireplace.)
                                      

My husband and I both found this whole experience a little challenging at first. Unplugging the TV and the computers, ignoring the phone and not picking up the mail felt weird. After a couple of days, though, it felt just fine. And I have to admit, a big plus to camping in-house is that, if you have to get up in the night, the bathroom is just down the hall! Actually, we really enjoyed being unplugged for a few days. It was good to catch up with our reading and reconnect with each other. For us, it was almost as good as if we were really outdoors camping. For our dog, because we don?t have a lake for her to swim in or chipmunks for her to case in our house ? not so much! Anyway, when all was said and done, I figure that this in-house camping was the next best thing to the real deal.

However, I have to confess that we have now put a camper on the top of our wish list! One day?

     

Source: http://www.campingandequipment.com/index/in-house-camping-sometimes-you-ve-just-gotta-go-for-it-

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Infantino All about Tummy Time, Mat & Bolster Set Boy Vintage, 1 ea Review

My baby and I love this product. MadaLynn’s Mommy from Sandusky, Ohio on Jul.112011 4out of 5 I absolutely love this mat. My daughter burps best when she is on her tummy so this serves an even greater purpose than just head and neck control. Plus, when it’s hot, she naps on it because the [...]

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What Should I Know About Camping Stoves Before I Buy?

Camping is a fantastic way to spend time with family and friends in appreciation of the great outdoors. Further, through camping you will be able to get away from the stresses and pressures of day-to-day life.  This laid back recreation can provide time to kick back and relax, talk, read, hike and generally enjoy all [...]

Source: http://www.ndparks.com/outdoor-gear/camping-stoves-buy.php

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Wilderness Survival Quiz

Looking to test your wilderness survival knowledge?  Try these quizzes on Wilderness and Winter Survival.

Wilderness Survival Skills for Safe Wilderness Travel covers the gamut on survival skills including basic rules for survival,basic concepts,preparing for your trip,gear,a survival kit,survival knife,building shelter,building a fire,finding getting water,survival food,signaling for help,navigation,first aid and predicting  weather.  They culminate in [...]

Source: http://www.wintercampers.com/2011/07/18/wilderness-survival-quiz/

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