My Checklist

Even about three weeks before I go camping, I already make my camping checklist. This checklist lists all the things I want and need to bring to the campsite. It also lists things I want to do, or places near the site which I want to explore. I rely on this list to make sure [...]

A Good Sized Tent for Four

There is a reason why this camping tent is the leader in its market. Sportz Truck Tent offers features that campers look for. It offers convenience and flexibility. It is durable and comes with a full rain fly to keep the occupants dry in wet weather. There is optimum ventilation from side vents and large [...]

Camping

We went to a family camp site for summer. The necessity for me was to bring a Eureka screen house. I’m not a fan of insects while I am sleeping. My husband Jack’s necessity was bags and bags of marshmallows. He has been very fond of roasting these, enjoying himself with our two grandsons. Of [...]

What Makes an Enjoyable Family Camping Trip?

When camping with the family you would choose your tent the same way you would choose a tent when you go with just a friend. The difference is that you have to choose one with a large capacity. Aside from capacity, there are other features that you will want to find in family tents. This [...]

Portable Home

Tents are often very simple structures that are used as shelter, made of some sort of frame with a type of material covering it. In most cases, tents are designed to be easily set up and taken down, making them ideal for travel. Among the different types of tents available, dome tents are one of [...]

Outdoor Comfort

There are different types of tents designed for different uses. One of the most popular tents being used today are known as dome tents. These tents are available in a variety of configurations, but the most common is one in which two jointed poles are crossed over one another to form a large, bent “X”. [...]

Camping 101 Part III

Since I had insisted on bringing an inflatable mattress for my sleeping accommodations, we needed a huge tent. We have several tents so each one of us bought our own. We brought Coleman tents, family tents, single tents. My husband and I shared the family tent, while our 3 sons, 2 nephews and 2 nieces [...]

Backyard Sleepovers

When we set up backyard sleepovers in our neighborhood for young children’s summer activities, some parents find it so much fun and join in as well. In these instances we have to set up bigger tents – like a few 6 person tents and family tents. For this summer, I’m not sure if any parents [...]

Accommodation for Big Events

For big events where a big number of people are expected to attend, it is usual to look for a place in hotels and restaurants. It is a convenient arrangement since the institution can already take care of food and drinks. An alternative is to set up large tents on an open tract of land. [...]

Second Home

For people who love to go camping outdoors, the search for the perfect shelter is never ending. I am always on the lookout for the best type of shelter that I can find. There are a wide variety of Chinook tents that you can choose from to suit your particular needs. Their tents can accommodate [...]

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