Camping Accessories
Camping Accessory Information
Have you ever thought about a Christmas gift that keeps on giving? The person on your list seems to have everything but yet there must be something you are missing and you want to give something different. Inflatable boats can be the answer. Inflatable boats come with an inflation pump and contain a PVC bottom for reinforcement. Why does an inflatable boat keep on giving?
In our society getting enough exercise is always an issue. One of the reasons is for most people exercise isn’t fun. Inflatable boats are one way to enjoy exercise and we all know getting enough exercise helps lower our blood pressure along with other health benefits. Just remember to wear your life jackets. One nice part of an inflatable boat is you don’t need a SUV to carry it to a lake.
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Last spring I twisted my back doing lawn work and was trying to do exercises to strengthen the weak back muscles. My wife and I decided to kayak down the river for a couple of hours. It was tough getting into the kayak but the paddling motion was great for my back. That is one of the reasons I think many people would benefit from inflatable kayaks.
Inflatable kayaks are made with super tough vinyl construction with skegs for direction control. I suggest a double so you can kayak with your partner and have something else in common. This was a great year for kayaking and the scenic beauty made the trips worthwhile with the exercise just a bonus. However, always wear life jackets. The life you save just might be yours.
-The Tradewinds Guide camping tent features two extra large private rooms — one room with a front and rear door, the other has one main door. The extremely large, front vestibule with additional mesh doors is more than big enough to fit your picnic table when the mosquitoes drive you inside. There are two large doors on the fly, the main door doubles as a sun and rain awning. The extra large doors with “no-see-um” screen windows and the extra long tent fly with delta panels to help keep rain far away from the tent floor and body are features any camper will appreciate. The tent is also designed for a quick and easy set-up so you can enjoy the great outdoors faster.
Specifications:
- Capacity: 6 person +
- Fiberglass poles tent weight: 31 lbs 8 oz (14.3 kg)
- Poles: 3 + ridgepole + vestibule
- Doors: 3 doors
- Height: 6’9″ (206 cm)
- Floor: 9’2″ x 12’2″ (280 x 371 cm)
There are so many features in camping sleeping bags that it can be challenging to determine which ones you need. The most important thing to consider is the type of camping you do. If you enjoy camping early in the spring or later in the fall when there aren’t as many other people around and its not hot or buggy during the day a sleeping bag with a cold weather rating is important.
Many sleeping bags feature the newer light weight but warm filling. This keeps you warm without weighing you down. Also important if you camp in damp weather is a top and bottom that are water repellent. Many of our sleeping bags are rated to keep you warm at 15 to 0 degrees.
There are many camping tent accessories that help protect your tent like the Paha Que ScreenRoom Floor. This custom-sized floor offers additional protection from bugs and dirt. It protects you and your tent. The size is 11.9′ x 11.9′ It is made of 6.5 oz. 210D Oxford Nylon, with heavy duty waterproof coating. Also featured are corner webbing and brass grommets to ensure custom fit and 4 aluminum ground stakes to anchor your floor. Another excellent accessory is a set of heavy duty 10″ steel tent pegs. These large nail style tent pegs made of heavy-duty steel with a plastic stop shield at the top help anchor your tent, awning and other camping gear so the wind doesn’t blow everything away.
The Tradewinds Guide 6 camping tent features No-See-Um mesh doors on the extra-large vestibule, for superb ventilation and comfort on humid, buggy evenings. The main tent body uses a special 3-pole configuration making this a very stable tent in windy conditions.
They have also incorporated an extremely large free-standing, ridged vestibule which uses Chinook’s unique VestaRidge™ system and a heavy duty, oxford nylon floor for extra protection against wear and tear. All of this gives you a lot of space, 192 square feet total, for an excellent price. This tent fits 5 – 6 people comfortably with space to relax inside out of the bugs or rain.
There are many camping sleeping bags that will keep your kids warm without breaking the budget. For example the forest green Scout rectangular bag has a soft nylon outer shell with a resilient poly-cotton lining and, 3 lbs. of “Poly-Therm” insulation. The finished size is 75″ x 30″.
Another great choice is the Wenzel kids sleeping bag. This scaled-down version of a grown-up bag has many of the same great features, including Insufil 1 insulation, ergonomic head gasket and foot box, draft tubes, neck collar and a hood with built-in pillow. The bags come in purple or blue. All three of these sleeping bags give you a quality product at an affordable price.
The Cheval Sport Dome camping tent is the perfect fit for two people and their gear! It features easy set-up with the pin and ring system, a lightweight factory taped polyester taffeta floor for keeping water and dampness outside, the patented hoop fly frame and mesh roof vents and windows.
Factory taped fly seams will keep water from dripping in and the gear loft and organizer pockets are great for storing stuff where you can find it. A shockcorded fiberglass frame makes for easy setup. One unique feature is the E-port for electrical cord access. No trying to run an extension cord in through the door only to let bugs in! The total tent area is 49 sq. ft.with a height of 49″. The carry weight of 8 lbs. makes for an easily portable tent.
The ChinookRest Self-Inflating Air Mattress is an all-purpose, self-inflating mattress ideal for any backpacking excursion or family camping trip. Features include a top fabric that is lightweight and durable, made of TPU-coated diamond ripstop nylon fabric which is great because it keeps small snags from spreading into big ones. The anti-slip surface helps reduce sleeping bag slippage.
The bottom fabric is heavy-duty, TPU-coated nylon also with a non-slip surface. The top quality, super strong brass valve makes inflation and deflation quick and easy. It will not break in sub-zero weather. Inside the air mattress is superior open-cell foam which also helps create rapid inflation and deflation, excellent insulation and extra comfort on rough or uneven surfaces. For further protection and a longer life the air mattress comes with its own stuffsack and includes a repair kit. The air mattress has an R value of 3.8 when fully inflated.
Dual technology microfilter adjusts to your water conditions
Monday, August 30, 2010
posted by Joyce 8:50 PM
The Katadyn Vario Dual Technology Microfilter is the only water filter adjustable for different conditions. This filter combines the two best technologies – ceramic and pleated microfiltration. It features ultra fast flow (2 liters/minute) and replaceable carbon so water always tastes fresh.
The microfiltration method has cleanable ceramic disc which lengthens the life of the primary microfilter. A 0.3 Micron high surface area pleated glassfiber microfilter removes waterborne bacteria and cysts. The replaceable carbon core reduces chemicals, pesticides and bad taste in water. One cartridge filters up to 500 gallons (1875 liters), depending on water quality. With a weight of 15 ounces and height of 6.5” this water filter is easy to carry to any camping site! The kit includes a prefilter, deluxe carrying bag and a cleaning pad