Camping allows you to get away from the daily grind and get back in touch with nature.  But just because you're sleeping outside doesn't mean you have to freeze during ...
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Camping is a great way to enjoy Mother Nature and all her beauty.  While you want to experience the outdoors, you don't need to spend your nights in the freezing ...
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Do you love to camp, hike and otherwise spend time outdoors?  While the peaceful serenity of nature is undeniable, there are also risks you'll want to be aware of.  If ...
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Building a survival kit can mean something different to different people and there is certainly no shortage of opinions on what should be included in a kit. But before you ...
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We recently went on a family camping trip and my pregnant wife didn’t have that good of time sleeping in the tent. Partly my fault, obviously I do not understand ...
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Sleeping bag liners are a useful but not 100% necessary piece of gear to add to your sleep system setup.  They are fairly inexpensive and are recommended in certain situations ...
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Here in northwest PA I have encountered ticks in January, but that's rare.  It seems that spring and fall have the highest tick numbers and we know that some ticks ...
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R value measures the thermal value, better known as the prevention of heat loss.  Essentially the higher the R value the greater the insulating power. There are different types of ...
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