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  • 5 Things You Need to Know About Canoe Camping

    ...hat type of body of water you are canoe camping. If you plan on paddling lazily or fast on straight water, then choose a long canoe. If you are using your canoe for faster white water, then choo...

  • Suggested Foods for Hiking and Camping

    ...ng along the right foods on a hiking or camping trip will assure a successful and pleasant trip. When hiking and searching for a campsite, the weight of the pack should be kept as minimal as pos...

  • 3 Ways to Use a Camping Heater

    ... heater is light enough to take on your camping trip. Most propane heaters are not designed for this purpose. They have an open flame and are dangerous inside your tent. Leave clearance around a...

  • 5 Things You Need to Know About Winter Camping

    Camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Getting back to nature allows the worries and stress of the everyday world to melt away. That is, until you've worn yourself out swatting bugs or watch...

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Canoeing - general (pleasure)

...ng outdoor survival skills; the goal of camping for pleasure is to just have fun on the water!

Canoeing - on camping trip

Canoeing as part of a camping trip is also known as canoe camping, canoe tripping and canoe touring. This activity i...

Camping

Camping is a recreational activity that can take place in several outdoor settings. Camping can be combined with bac...

Backpacking

... in some countries) combines hiking and camping in a single trip. A backpacker hikes into the backcountry to spend...

Hiking - climbing hills, over 42 lb load

...weights may take the form of backpacks, camping gear or even young children.

Conversations On Camping

  • WooooHooo!!! Going camping this weekend!


    • Posted On August 8, 2008 09:20:49 AM

      ...ndiana/Michigan border for a weekend of Camping, Geocaching, and Playing Music! AND....I'm down 4 lbs from last Friday's weigh in!! WHOOOOOHOOOOOO! Read More

    • Posted On August 8, 2008 09:25:00 AM

      ...t! I hope you have lots and lots of fun camping. I'm in Michigan but waaaaaaaay North of the border, so if you put your toesies in the mitten at all, just yell a "Hello Glo" and I'll g... Read More

  • Healthy camping?


    • Posted On June 12, 2008 07:07:09 AM

      OK, in two weeks I'll be going camping (in a tent) for four days. Any ideas on how I can keep the calories/fat content low? I plan on doing some hiking with my sister, my dog and our kids so exer... Read More

    • Posted On June 12, 2008 10:37:30 AM

      ... weekend we are on our boat (kinda like camping, but, not roughing it by any means) I always bring chicken breasts marinaded in olive oil, liquid smoke and teryaki sauce. Misc. veggies like red ... Read More

  • camping - ideas...


    • Posted On August 13, 2008 12:20:08 PM

      So I'm going to be going camping for a week and don't want my diet to go way off track. My hubby bought oatmeal pacekts but I'd rather have normal oatmeal. The problem is that always microwave my o... Read More

    • Posted On August 13, 2008 02:52:38 PM

      ... You can just heat up some water on the camp fire then poor a little into your bowl of oatmeal Read More

  • yikes camping trip! what shall i eat?


    • Posted On July 16, 2008 05:11:10 AM

      ...res" kick that always goes on when camping... take some boca burgers and grill them... nuts to snack on, sunflower seeds... in the shell peanuts would be good. lowfat pretzels... just t... Read More

    • Posted On July 16, 2008 06:35:30 AM

      ... relax and enjoy yourself...that's what camping is all about!! But, pretty much you can pack a cooler of foods for you, make a big fruit salad, and pack like the above poster said some lower ca... Read More

  • Primitive Camping for a week...what do I eat?


    • Posted On March 30, 2008 10:09:48 AM

      ... Cabelas or a place that specializes in camping, hiking and such... I bet you they'd have a bunch of stuff like that. Cuz even if you do have a cooler, even a super duper keeps things cold forev... Read More

    • Posted On March 30, 2008 10:14:04 AM

      ...e one I posted. Google "dehydrated food camping" and have a look. Quite a variety and while it may seem expensive, you're paying for the convenience and the ability to rehydrate in the rough and... Read More

  • If you like to camp....check out this site!


    • Posted On January 7, 2009 10:39:50 AM

      ...like this site Holly found! http://www.campster.com Read More

    • Posted On January 7, 2009 10:41:27 AM

      Ooh that's rad. Thanks. I LOVE camping! Read More

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Camping Blogs

Video - AREEP’s 2009 Trail Running Camp

This video was shown on the last night of the ARE EP Trail Running Camp. It shows many of the different activities offered at camp, including trail running, yoga, dancing, and more! This post talks about AREEP Trail Running Camp, training camp Related...

Camping

Burgers, granola bars, eggs and bacon...the food of camping. I am off for a camping trip this weekend in Northern Arizona near Christopher Creek - be back next week with more recipes and cooking adventures! (these are pictures from our camping trip last...

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offasdyke4ms: Trying to work out what sized rucsac I need for 14 day hike with camping kit. 65 litres?

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