Have you ever gone camping, sat down to eat and the bugs are swarming around you. They are swarming so much it's nearly unbearable to be at the table. So then you start a fire and hope the smoke gets rid of them but at the same time now your eyes are watering from the smoke. You've gone from swatting at bugs to not being able to see. Not much of an improvement if you ask me. That's why, this year, when we go camping I'll be bringing the RORAIMA bug proof room with me. It's an instant ...
Camping
The Most Important Part of Camping
Camping is a great way to take the whole family on a fun holiday. It’s a chance to relax, make the most of the great outdoors and get to know one another without all the distractions you have at home. If you are planning your family camping trip, as well as trying to remember everything you need to take with you (here’s a handy checklist you can use), you should also think about what you are going to eat while you are away. In between walks and games and relaxation, you will have to plan ...
Carry Everything in One Trip
Peyton and I went camping a few weekends ago and I wish we would've had the Grillinator utility tote and firewood log carrier. We were at a carry in campsite. Which means you carry EVERYTHING in with you, including the firewood. In the past, when I've purchased firewood from the parks it's always been in a bundle. But at Glendalough State Park the firewood is kept in a huge shed and you portion it out on your own. They have a little contraption to help measure the amount of wood you are taking ...
Keep Your Hands Free
If you are a camper or outdoor enthusiast, keep reading. So last month when Peyton and I went camping we had a carry in site. For those not familiar with that, it's when you have to carry everything into your campsite. There is no way to drive your car to the site. Sometimes where you park the car may be a couple hundred feet from camp. But this time, it was about a 10 minutes walk through the woods. Typically, I don't mind making several trips to the car. I usually have a second adult with ...
Rise from the Ashes with Smokey The Bear!
We just returned home from a camping trip in northwestern Minnesota. We stayed in a heavily wooded state park where we had to haul our gear in. While we camped I used a camp stove to cook as well as a campfire. Campfires are an essential to camping for us but with having a campfire also comes responsibility. Keep reading to find out how you can prevent wildfires while camping. A campfire can be one of the best parts of camping, or provide necessary warmth to hunters and other outdoor ...
National Get Outdoors Day
Did you know National Get Outdoors Day is coming up? Peyton and I love to spend time outside. I'm actually planning out our camping trips for the summer now. But if spending a weekend, outside, in a tent sounds a little much keep reading for ways to get your family outdoors. As kids it was easy for us to spend time outdoors – to go barefoot in the grass, play in the mud, explore the wilderness. As we get older we find ourselves struggling to find the time to do the things we once loved. As ...