Archive for November, 2009

Slumberjack sleeping bags

Friday, November 20th, 2009

More and more people are heading to their local outdoors shop to get camping gear. Camping and fishing are experiencing a resurgence. It might be because more people are more mindful about their environment. Sales of tents and sleeping bags are on the rise. The best bags are Slumberjack sleeping bags.

Slumberjack sleeping bags are quite affordable. It is the best money for value sleeping bag. It will keep you comfortable even in freezing conditions. In hot weather, the Slumberjack has a screen window at your feet. This will prevent sweaty feet and legs. They also come in beautiful colors.

Inflatable kayaks

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Take a kayak anywhere in the world without needing any roof rack or paying for exorbitant transportation fees. Inflatable kayaks have now made it possible for just about anyone to bring along a water vehicle wherever they want to.

Here are qualities to look for in a good inflatable kayak:

~Weigh less than 30 pounds but can hold up to 500 pounds
~Must come equipped with a self-bailing valve
~Should have two molded skegs for easy gliding on the water surface
~Known for both speed and stability

clear kayak

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Relax and take it easy on cool weekends. Enjoy the serenity of a calm lake by taking out a clear kayak for a spin. This unique boat is an all-transparent, two-passenger water vehicle made out of the same durable polycarbonate material used for making bulletproof and fighter jet canopies. It comes with an anodized aluminum internal frame system and two paddles.

The clear kayak further has dual floatation bladders, two handy removable seats, and a handy three-quart water bailer. It has a semi flat bottom that will let you see the water underneath your feet. Experience the excitement of paddling off in this one-of-a-kind kayak that has passed impact resistancy tests.

Old Timer pocket knives

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

When planning a camping trip you will have to decide on a few important things. One of that is what kind of camping knife to take with you. There as so many quality brands in the market today; choosing the one that will work best for you can be difficult. Some brands of pocket knives that you might want to check out are Victorinox Swiss Army One-Hand Trekker, Old Timer pocket knives, and the Leatherman New Wave. These are just a few; you will surely come across other good knives.

Your choice of knife should focus on the things that it can do. It should fit the kind of adventure that you are planning to do. In a simple camping trip a knife will be used mostly in cooking or maybe a little bit of whittling when you are setting up a tent. In a fishing trip, you will need it to clean up your catch. But when you are faced with a dangerous situation, your knife can be your savior. Needless to say, the kind of knife that you want is something that can do the job that you expect it to do. Whatever it is, you will need a knife that is sharp, with a locking mechanism both when closed or when in use.

car tents

Monday, November 9th, 2009

The idea of sleeping out in nature appeals to most people. Sleeping under the stars and telling stories by a fire is fun. What’s not fun is sleeping and be woken up by crawling bugs or snakes. To solve this problem car tents are made. In essence, you sleep above ground.

Car tents have lots of advantages. The best one is sleeping above ground. No crawling insects. If you have an open bed pickup, you can even put an inflatable mattress to maximize sleeping comfort. Two, you don’t have to log around camping gear to the camping site because your campsite is your car. Lastly, you and your car will be safe. Finding your car stolen or vandalized after a camping trip is traumatic.

portable dishwasher

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Moving to the city from the suburbs is not that easy. There are things you might have to give up like your car, your washing machine, your dryer and other bulky appliances. You might also have to give up your entire sofa set and get a couch instead. You can opt to get smaller appliances for your new home. You can get a portable dishwasher instead of a conventional one.

A portable dishwasher is very practical. It can be placed on top of your kitchen counter. You can use it after a dinner party when you need to wash a lot of dishes. You can also store it a closet when you’re just washing your own plate. You can also bring it with you if you decide to go with a group of friends or with a bunch of kids out of town for a few days.

Paha Que tents

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

One of the premier tent manufacturers started out with three guys sitting around the campfire and talking about how to build a better tent. In time, Paha Que tents were born. For years, this company kept coming up with top quality camping tents, screen houses and other outdoor shelters for outdoor enthusiasts.

Paha Que tents are backed by a lifetime warranty. They are made from high quality fabrics such as coated taffeta for walls, no see em mesh screens, and bathtub style flooring made from sturdy oxford. Average set up time for Paha Que tents is around 10 minutes between two people. It is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with set up in your yard or the park before going on your camping trip.

camping grill Brunton

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

More and more people are getting into camping. The reason I think is camping has gotten easier. GPS technology will make sure you don’t get loss. Portable chargers will make sure you can have all your favorite gadgets in your campsite. Improvement in camping cooking gear will provide you any meal you want. One of the best of these gears is the camping grill Brunton.

A camping grill Brunton is very stable. One model is the Grill Range Combo. What does that mean? You can cook your favorite steak with your favorite pasta dish. Now, if you can do that wouldn’t you camp more often?

inflatable kayaks

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

More and more people are spending time outdoors. Some of the best activities to do is fishing, camping and kayaking. All three activities are fun but only one will get your heart pumping with adrenalin, Kayaking. Try it and be convinced. Unfortunately, owning a kayak is unrealistic to most. They are big and cumbersome. Even transporting is hard. To solve this problem, manufacturers made inflatable kayaks.

There are many advantages of inflatable kayaks. The biggest advantage is the price. Hard shell kayaks will cost you thousands of dollars while good inflatable ones will just be a shade over a hundred bucks. It is also portable. You can bring it in any car and still have lots of room for other goods.