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Winter camping in Ontario is not the easiest way to get a dinner....
State Proposes Closing 55 Parks and Historic Sites
The parks department is refunding camping reservation fees for 12 recreation areas on the list....
Retirees Trade Work for Rent at Cash-Poor Parks
An itinerant army of retirees is realizing dreams of life on the road in a way that benefits struggling state and national parks....
A Celebrated Scout Camp on Staten Island Is in Jeopardy
Financial woes may force the sale of Camp Pouch, 140 acres where generations have learned to rough it....
An Alaskan couple have turned a yurt into a home in the wild for them and their 11-month-old son....
Caribbean Resort Option: A Tent on St. John
The island boasts an expansive national park and a few pockets of uninterrupted coastline, where one can set up camp....
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Jetboil’s Personal Cooking System, now called the Flash Cooking System, includes a compact stove, windscreen, bowl and pot. When combined with a 100-gram fuel canister, the components create a small cooking system for one person. Jetboil designed the stove and fuel canister to perfectly nest into the pot. This creates...
Quick Emergency Fix for a Broken Zipper
The most common failure of a zipper in the outdoors is when the zipper parts after closed. If your zipper is a coil zipper–most zippers used for outdoor gear are–then the problem probably lies with the zipper pull. Often the zipper pull becomes deformed and that deformity prevents the coils...
A guest post by Amy Funk of Campgirlz.com To talk about why I canoe, I have to first address my passion for the natural world. Sometimes tragedy can push you to find comfort. The year I turned six, my brother was killed in a car accident in July. ...
Over at Kayakquixotica.com, Derrik asks, “I know there are lots of very experienced paddlers out there. Help me out and share how you got into paddling in the first place…” Taking up his challenge, I posted a comment on his blog. Many more comments followed mine, and I found...
The View from the Canoe Project
A guest post by Scott Schuldt of canoepost.blogspot.com. Tuesday, September 22, 2009 – You Can Tell I woke up early this morning. It was dark and I was in bed, but I was already in my canoe. Fall is here. It will be unusually warm today, maybe 15 or 20 degrees...
I was walking through an REI store, and I noticed that they offer a plethora of different camping cups. They caught my eye, because when I’m traveling lightweight, I tend to just carry along lightweight platypus bottles, but I like to drink a cup of hot chocolate spiked with a...
Wend Blog
Humbling Encounters With the Animal Kingdom
Human evolution and technology has led many to believe that we are the dominating species on planet Earth. While our shelters are lavish, our cars are enormous and our weapons are strong, these advancements have, in a way, made us oblivious to the power of the fellow species among us....
Yesterday morning, an awesome new feature was added to Google Maps. That’s right, folks, you can now map your bicycle route. Not only does the sweet new addition show streets that are known to be bike-friendly, but it also factors in car traffic and hills. So, a word to our two-wheeled...
Wipeout Wednesday – I Like to Ride (Crash) My Bicycle
Freddy Mercury loves to ride his bicycle; he loves to ride his bike. So does Wend. And we also love watching people crash and burn. So crank up the Queen and enjoy our devout Wipeout Wednesday aficionados. Bicycle crashes they’re coming your way So forget all your duties oh yeah. Fat-bottomed girls they’ll be falling...
Hood to Coast the Movie Brings Epic Adventure to Silver Screen
The largest relay race in the world, otherwise known as “The Mother of All Relays,” is a runner’s haven and a non-runner’s hell. So, why do so many different types of people (runners and non-runners alike) participate in it? This is the question that Hood to Coast the movie sets...
Kilted Skiers Set World Record
The Scottish certainly know how to celebrate in style. In honor of the best ski season in Scotland since 2001, over 200 skiers and snowboarders headed over to CairnGorm Mountain for a record-breaking run. What, you might ask, made this run so memorable? All 235 intermediate-to-advanced skiers and snowboarders were dressed...
Wend Spring Issue is Almost Here
This weekend’s weather proved that spring is well on its way, as is the spring issue of Wend! Here is a shot from our Survival Kit photo shoot, which included gear from: GoLite, Columbia, Terramar, Keen, Saucony, Kuru, Exoficcio and Smartwool, among others. More photos will appear in the magazine...
Outdoor.com
Natural Poison Ivy Remedies For the Outdoors-person
Deer season is over and the winter is beginning to recede. With springtime some of the most outdoor fun, but also some of the outdoor issues.Among the problems we see in the spring and summertime are the weeds, mosquitos and other things that can make us itch and be uncomfortable....
Although some folks are against feeding any wildlife, the fact is when you have ice on top of snow a turkey can sometimes not break through to get to any thing to eat. Supplemental feeding can be the only thing thing that keeps them going through these tough times. It...
Hiking the Red Rock Canyon in January
The Red Rock Canyon, near Las Vegas is one of the few places in the world where you can enjoy an outstanding hiking experience within just a few miles of one of the most entertaining cities on earth. This past week the Red Rock was the scene of some wonderful weather....
There are many different ways to hunt bear from baiting,spot and stalk, with hounds or just picking a good looking spot and waiting or even driving them out. No matter how you choose to do it I think it is exiting. I shot one once that weighed 280 pounds dressed out...
If you like the screaming bugle of bull elk and watching these amazing animals now is prime time most any where they exist in the U.S. Of course you need to consider that hunting season may be open and take precautions. I know a lot of areas exist where there are no open...
If you like the screaming bugle of bull elk and watching these amazing animals now is prime time. That is going to hold truemost any where they exist in the U.S. Of course you need to consider that hunting season may be open and take precautions. I know a lot of...
Camping News
Cops begin enforcing no-camping ordinance with a soft touch
There was no high drama Thursday as the Colorado Springs Police Department's Homeless Outreach Team began enforcing the city's new no-camping ordinance....
Weekend Watch List: Troops! Trump! Tyrannoshark
Welcome to Watch List, where we identify five things on TV this weekend that may be worth putting off that camping trip for....
Bush, Obama no difference on wars, says Sheehan who plans tent-city protest
Cindy Sheehan was a long-time thorn in the side of former president George W. Bush, famously camping out in front of his Texas ranch to protest the war that claimed the life of her son in 2004 as he served in Iraq....
Thieves steal trailer containing Mesquite Boy Scouts' camping gear 10:10 Am CT
A Mesquite Boy Scout troop may be taking a break from the great outdoors after a trailer containing all of their camping equipment was stolen from a church parking lot....
Five Tips for Camping that Can Help You Avoid Disaster
When I remember the camping trips my family went on when I was a child, one thing that sticks out to me is just how easily a trip that started out fun could turn into a disaster....
Be wary of some camping, RV Web sites
A warning as you plan that camping trip for this spring or summer - be wary that some Web sites offering you information on camping and RV reservations may not have the goods....
the Snappy Camper
Cape Cod Camp Resort, you're cool beans!
I recently took an early 'off-season' trip to Cape Cod Camp Resort and boy did I return a happy camper! At the off-season rate of $39 a night (including water & electric) I have to say this was the bargain of the year. I pitched my tent in site 'A',...
Hammonasset, you are as constant as the Northern Star
The snappy campers recently journeyed to that old favorite, Hammonasset State Park. This time around we stayed in the Mohawk area on site 19 (among others). As a corner site bordering the road, number 19 provides the benefit of privacy on 3 of the 4 sides. There was just the...
Old Orchard Beach, you're just not that snappy
I recently ventured to Old Orchard Beach for the first time and must say that I was much less than impressed with what I found. Although the campground had it's quaint charms, the beach itself was the stuff that bad dreams are made of. At the outskirts of the madness...
This weekend I ventured up to the northern New England resort town of Old Orchard Beach and set up camp at Ne're Beach Family Campground. I just have to say-there's a lot going on in a little bit of space. Ne're Beach is just that: near the beach....
The creativity juices are really flowing at theSnappyCamper.com this month! Last weekend, my baby boy celebrated his EIGHTEENTH birthday and I marked the occasion by creating yet another "one for the road" that I aptly named the 'Happy Birthday' (for the over 21 set, of course):...
The Snappy Camper Signature Drink
The Snappy Campers recently spent a glorious weekend in Brewster. An impromptu visit to the Satucket Farm Stand left us with more fresh fruits and veggies than we knew what to do with. After dabbling in the camping kitchen for a few minutes, it became very clear that...
Off Grid Survival - Wilderness & Urban Survival Skills
How to build an igloo – 1922 Eskimos
I stumbled upon this old video from a 1922 documentary of an Eskimo family. Check it out........
Disaster hit's your away from home.... Could you survive with what you carry on you on a daily basis?...
Urban Survival is all about being prepared. Check out this cheap little piece of gear that you probably haven't event considered adding to your preps...
Tsunami Watches Across Entire Pacific regiom
An 8.8 Earthquake hit Chile early this morning setting off a Tsunami which could effect the entire west coast including, Hawaii, Alaska and California....
Simple cheap solar homesteading
An introduction on simple solar homesteading. From information on how to find cheap land, building a cheap home, and using solar power to cut your monthly utility bills....
Government simualtes cyber attack
Could a Cyber Attack cripple America? Government officials met in Washington to take part in a simulated cyber attack....
The OutPost
We can't cover it all here at the Outpost. So we lean on our friends around the industry to make sure you have all the juicy details on the latest in adventure news. Machu Picchu Reopens April 1st - The world heritage site closed a few months ago due to landslides...
For the last few years Merrell has been making a serious bid for a slice of the outdoor active wear market. Their 2010 apparel line-up follows up on this trend with more breathable, technical, and generally tough clothing. Some of the 2010 Merrell clothing caters to a different activity however,...
The Primus Camping Lantern Pocket version has nine LEDs that easily lights up a campsite area. The light can be hung with the top hanger and the batteries last 12-50 hours depending on the brightness setting used. Weighing in at 3 ounces it won't hurt your overall pack weight and...
It takes less than 6 minutes for the average person to eat an apple or brush their teeth. You can do great things for your body in less than 6 minutes. This short film takes us on the journey of a man who can't walk as he prepares for and goes...
We've all wondered what it would be like to have so much money you didn't know what to do with it? Well when that day comes my friends we all need to be ready. To help with your preparation here is the knife you'll buy when you hit the Powerball. Source:...
The coolest gear is ready for your next adventure. See what's new and hot right now, what's coming, and what's happening in the world of outdoor gear. Kelty Donates over 300 Tents to Haiti Relief Effort Origo Granite Peak Field Sleek Bezel Watch Gear Junkie's Best Gear of 2009 Trailspace Reviews CamelBack Flow Meter Immersion...
Backpacking Light Magazine
(M) Ultralight Three-Season Down Mummy-Style Sleeping Bags: State of the Market Report 2010
Mummy bags win hands down as the most thermally efficient bag design. An ultralight down mummy combined with an ultralight down jacket and pants creates a remarkably warm and versatile sleeping system for colder conditions. Join Will as he rounds up and rates the lightest three-season down mummy bags. by...
(M) Stoves, Tents and Carbon Monoxide - Deadly or not? <br>Supplement 6: Primus Eta PackLite System
We cover yet another Primus heat-exchanger stove system in this Review: the Primus Eta PackLite. This is basically modelled on the Eta Power system, but smaller and lighter. by Roger Caffin | 2010-03-09The Primus Eta PackLite could be called the Primus Eta Power on weight-reduction. The Eta PackLite stove is...
(M) Eddie Bauer First Ascent Downlight Sweater Review
This jacket really rocks - an excellent balance of light weight, basic features, warmth, wind and water resistance, and cost. by Will Rietveld | 2010-03-02Eddie Bauer was not on my radar screen to find lightweight performance outdoor clothing. That changed with the introduction of their First Ascent line, in concert...
(M) Adventures in Laminating Silicone-Impregnated Fabrics
Silnylon and spinnaker fabric have long been mainstays in making ultralight gear, but they require careful construction to avoid failures at seams or damage from abrasion. Laminating the fabric offers a solution to those problems. by Jim Colten | 2010-03-02I have a talent for mistaken first impressions, and questioning those...
(M) Sierra Designs Nitro 30 Sleeping Bag Review
Remarkably lofty and warm for a 30 F (-1 C) rated bag â this is the first sleeping bag I have tested thatâs warmer than its claimed temperature rating! by Will Rietveld | 2010-02-23My preference for an ultralight sleeping system that will handle occasional unexpectedly cold nights is a 30...
In 2008 and 2009, I got better acquainted with the lovely ladies that make up the Three Sisters in the Cascade Range. by Jerry Adams | 2010-02-23From 2003 through 2007, I hiked around Mount Hood each summer, which is a great hike that I recommend. However, in 2008 there was...
Family Camping
Small Sleeping Bag, Smaller Price
It’s always been my contention that when it comes to camping gear, you have to pay a premium for the lightweight backpacking variety. That logic got stood on its head when Eureka!® sent me one of their Kotey 35-degree bags, which weighs just a shade over two pounds and retails...
Family Camping is the Mother of Invention for Steve Cheslock
Every year, Steve Cheslock takes his family camping at East Harbor State Park, on Lake Erie in Ohio. Like most of us who camp, Steve had seen his share of people struggle with tent stake removal over the years, but last year he got to experience it for himself when...
New Toy: 40 Year-Old Coleman Stove
This is what camping geeks look for on the Internet: vintage stoves! Call it a sickness, call it a midlife crisis, but when I saw this early 60’s Coleman® 425C for sale I just couldn’t pass it up. The “C” model of the 425 series was made in 1961, 1963...
5 Marshmallow Sticks for Family Camping
If you are planning a family camping trip this summer, one of the activities that you are probably looking forward to is roasting marshmallows over the campfire. We consider campfire time one of our favorite family camping experiences and while we don’t always roast marshmallows, it is a great family...
Winter Weather Jeopardizes Spring Family Camping in Virginia
Next week marks the traditional launch of the spring camping season for many across the country, but Nancy Heltman, with Virginia State Parks, is reporting that several of their parks are still snowed-in or flooded from recent rains. While the park staff have done what they can to plow the roads...
The Everything About RVing RVers Blog
Are surge protectors safe? I would like to install one in my Motorhome rather than hang a $500.00 unit on the utility post. I saw a letter once where...
We Have A New Comment On What Can We Do To Keep Our RVs Black Water Holding Tank From Clogging Up?
We Have A New Comment On What Can We Do To Keep Our RVs Black Water Holding Tank From Clogging Up?...
We Have A New Comment On We Are New To RVing What Do We Need To Know?
We Have A New Comment On We Are New To RVing What Do We Need To Know?...
Where Can I Get An Electric Lift Ramp For My Toy Hauler"
I was wondering if anyone had any information on installing an electric rear ramp lift for toy haulers, There was 1 called the Door Razzor but you cant...
The AC Unit On My RV Only Works Intermittently
I have a 97 Terry Travel Trailer when I turn on the thermostat to Auto Cool 90 of the time it will not work however if I turn it on On Cool 90 of the...
You Could Be The First RVer To Share Your RVing Tip Or Trick With Everything-About-RVing.com
We just added this page so you can share the tips and tricks you use to make your RV Camping Trips better. This is your opportunity to show other RVers how ingenious you are....
Modern Hiker
I’m a little sorry to keep harping on Anza-Borrego here, but I really want to let LA hikers know about this little gem to our southeast. Also, the wildflowers are probably going to be pretty amazing this year, and it’s worth a trip to see them. Here’s a PBS video...
I’ve started to notice a few other hiking blogs pop up here in Southern California, which is a great sign that people are out there enjoying our trails. Hopefully, it won’t get crowded enough that people will have to start putting up signs like this in our forests: Via Wicked...
Anza-Borrego Expects “Riot of Colorful Blossoms”
Yeah. RIOT OF COLORFUL BLOSSOMS. That’s the phrase used by the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Wildflower Report (PDF) for this week. And worry not, fellow procrastinators – because of the recent cooler temperatures, they now expect peak bloom to be the second or third week of March – so...
The Best Summer Internship Ever
Internships are often a foot-in-the-door for future employment. While most of them consist of making coffee, filing papers, and generally performing the duties of an indentured servant, the Sierra Club is offering one lucky young person the chance to have what they are calling “The Best Summer Internship Ever”...
Yosemite Nature Notes Explains the Snow Line
We’re due for another minor weekend storm, which means depending on your elevation, you might be near the snow line over the next few days. In case you were wondering what the snow line actually is, Steve Bumgardner from Yosemite Nature Notes does an excellent job of explaining the weather phenomenon’s...
Apparently this skeletonized version of an Oscar statue is hanging out near the summit of Runyon Canyon right now. Chances are, it probably won’t stay up long – so if you want to pretend you just won the world’s biggest Oscar, now’s your chance! via Losanjealous....
Practical Backpacking™ Podcast
This episode is all about hammocks. I've asked Brandon Waddy of Warbonnet Outdoors to help answer some basic, introductory questions regarding camping hammocks and hammock accessories. Brandon and I discuss the types, benefits, and features of hammocks. And offer some practical tips for the use of hammocks in the backcountry. Whether...
This episode features my conversation with John d'Arbeloff - the President and Founder of RailRiders. Our talk focuses primarily on the company's popular VersaTac pants and Eco-Mesh shirt. However, there's a generous overview of several other RailRiders products. John tells us about the fabric, features, and function of his tough and...
PBP Episode 43 - Blue Mountain Heritage Trail
In this episode I talk with Dick Hentze. Dick is the Chairman of the Board for the Blue Mountain Heritage Trail Association [501(c)(3)]. Dick amd others are working hard to establish a new, long trail for backpackers and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy year-round. The Blue Mountain Heritage Trail (BMHT)...
PBP Episode 42 - Walking the Amazon
This episode features my interview with former British Army Captain Ed Stafford. Ed is in the midst of an expedition of a lifetime - backpacking the entire length of the Amazon River. Driving himself through constant obstacles and denying fear's hold on him, Ed's spending over 2 years trekking thousands...
PBP Episode 41 - Backpacking Couple
In this episode Lawton Grinter (Disco) and Felicia Hermosillo (P.O.D.) share what it was like to backpack as a couple for over 5,000 miles. In recent years, the couple hiked both the Continental Divide Trail (see Walkumentary) and the Pacific Crest Trail, living on love, patience, trial and error, and whatever...
PBP Episode 40 - Backpacks 101
This episode is all about backpacks! Those with questions such as "Which pack should I get?" or "Is this pack big enough?" will be provided a wealth of information to help them with their decision making process. Brian Frankle of Ultralight Adventure Equipment ( ULA) in on board with me...
Campist
Snow Peak’s Hozuki LED Lantern
Add a little ambiance to you next camping adventure with Snow Peak’s Hozuki LED Lantern add to the ambiance of a fun-filled camping adventure. With the option to be hung, carried or set on the table top, the Hozuki......
GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System
Fully integrated and self-contained, the GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System has everything you and a fellow camper need to cook up a storm. With nonstick coating and BPA-free plastic lids, the Pinnacle Dualist comes complete with 2 insulated mugs......
Pacific Outdoor Equipment Mega Mat Sleeping Pad
Enjoy a comfortable night for two on the Pacific Outdoor Equipment Mega Mat Sleeping Pad. Offering 2.5 inches of cross cored foam covered in a plush 75D textured polyester top and a 150D ripstop bottom, the Mega Mat takes......
Crocs Men’s Quicktrail Low Shoes
Feet never get soggy in the Crocs Men’s Quicktrail Low Shoes. Ideal for boating and other water activities, the Quicktrail Low fit securely on your feet, thanks to its stretch mesh collar, while its side drainage ports let water......
Space and comfort are yours in the MSR Mo Room 2 Camping Tent. Boasting Bow Frame geometry, the Mo Room 2 gives you and a camping buddy lots of rooms, thanks to it hoop design that creates steep sidewalls......
Mountain Hardwear Extralamina 20° Sleeping Bag
When you’re catching some Zs in the cold, damp outdoors, cuddle up in the Mountain Hardwear Extralamina 20° Sleeping Bag. Packed with Thermic Micro insulation, the Extralamina 20° eliminates cold spots and also offers high loft, durability, softness and......
Hiking in Finland
A few weeks ago I met my Finnish friend Matti, and discussing over a beer we decided to go for a weekend trip together soon, a one-nighter close by Tampere. Fast forward to Saturday, 6th of March at the bus stop, where we meet again. Matti with his 260 cm...
Book Corner: Lighten Up by Don Ladigin
The next installment of the book corner, this time with one of the most amusing books on lightweight and ultralight backpacking: Lighten Up! by Don Ladigin and with illustrations by Mike Clelland.The latter makes this such a great book to read, because his illustrations are interesting, humours and informative. This...
Gear Talk: Integral Designs PLQ Jacket and Pants Review
Just this morning I read that Integral Designs was bought by the parent company of Rab (hat tip to Roger who tweeted about it). So while Integral Designs will continue to exist, it looks like production will be moved from Calgary, Canada, by mid 2011. I am not going to...
Interview: George Andrews of AntiGravityGear
If you like warm food, George from AntiGravityGear is probably someone you are familiar with. One could say that he is the inventor of the pot cozy, that useful bit of kit which keeps your food warm on any day. AntiGravityGear has more to offer than pot cozies, though, and...
Optimus Crux Lite Solo Cook System - Passaround
Yesterday I went to the post to pick up a small package from Optimus, in it the tiny new Optimus Crux Lite Solo Cook System. This set is completely new for 2010 and will be my first dabbling in gas stoves. No, I will not leave my beloved wood burning...
What defines lightweight, ultralight and superultralight? These questions pop up time and again on forums and on blogs, so I thought it might be interesting to delve a bit deeper into this subject. Its going to be highly subjective, full of crazy weight calculations and definitions, so if you could...
Keith Brownrigg
A date with the Cranes, Samson & Goliath
I've been planning to spend the day around the dockside taking photo's for quite a bit and finally got round to it on Friday. I say I spent time around the docks but in truth it was spent photographing the cranes of Harland and Wolff.If you've spent any time in...
This blog continues to move further into one more focused on photography than the outdoors (who likes to stay in their box anyways?), but I haven't forgotten my roots and there is potential for a couple days away either this week or the next which will hopefully materialise into something....
Top tip for when out taking long exposures - don't hit the tripod and then forget to check the resulting picture, you might end up with a useless shot like this!Harland & Wolff, Samson ...
The Digital Economy Bill , what's yours is ours
So you're walking down the street minding your own, while blanking out the majority of the advertisements which cover any free flat surface, when out of the corner you see an image that looks very familiar. You do a double take, then stop and realise that the image being used...
Irrelevant of faith I hope everyone got to enjoy a yummy pancake or five today! ...
I will knot - tying knots made easy
Knot tying getting you frayed? Looking to tighten up on your knotting? Running out of knot puns? Well, check out I Will Knot a very simple website which breaks down numerous knots into simple instructions with video and text side by side for easy assimilation. ...
Muchmor Magazine
Canadians and Americans differ on what constitutes Olympic success
Following the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, a new two-country survey conducted by Angus Reid Public Opinion shows that Americans continue to be particularly demanding of their athletes, while Canadians have a different definition for success on the playing field. The online survey of representative national samples in Canada and the...
Surprising new evidence on the impact of Canadian Dollar volatility
Manufacturing industries, along with the mining and oil and gas extraction industries, are—contrary to the conventional view—most likely to weather a volatile Canadian dollar because they have more ways to hedge against currency fluctuations. Service industries may be more exposed to currency volatility, since they have fewer means to hedge...
Canadian provinces eye public services vs. religious garb debate
In the struggle to integrate newcomers to Canada, Quebec has distanced itself from other provinces with its hardline stand against religious face coverings, which is likely to earn it a reputation as either a far-sighted pioneer or intolerant loner. Provincial governments in the rest of the country appear leery about setting...
Wildlife collisions are a real worry for Canadian drivers
From St. John’s to Victoria, Canada is certainly known for its unique and picturesque landscapes. We are one of a handful of countries where people and wild animals live side by side, usually quite peacefully. However, when those people are behind the wheel of a car, that relationship gets a...
Canada creates 21,000 jobs in February: StatsCan
FIND YOUR IDEAL JOB ON CANADA'S LARGEST JOBS DATABASE Canada’s recovering economy continued to churn out new jobs last month, adding 60,000 full-time positions — mostly in the public sector and many filled by men aged 55 or more. It’s the February unemployment rate of 8.2 per cent was...
Canadian consumer confidence may be turning the corner
The latest results from TNS Canadian Facts’ Consumer Confidence Index suggest that Canadians are becoming ever-so-slightly more confident in the Canadian economy. They are not only feeling a bit better about the current economic situation but concern about the future may also be abating. Overall, the index continued to edge...