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- 2). 30 Top Camping Tips For Beginners By : Karin Manning
Copyright 2006 Karin Manning
Seasoned novices and beginners alike all over the world every weekend enjoy the simplicity of camping.
The idea of camping to some of you conjures up images that may make you cringe, especially those of you who have never camped as a child or have heard horror stories from friends and relatives, and have unfairly decided never to give it a fair go.
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- 3). 4 Season Tents For Gentle Summer Camping By : Bill Johnson
There is no need to get 4 season tents for gentle summer camping. Even if there is a heavy downpour, the use of sleeping pads combined with adequate planning should keep everything fairly dry. The important thing is to not camp at the bottom of a hill, to make sure the rain fly is secure, and to take advantage of natural cover.
But, a four season tent can be a nice thing to have for extreme conditions, and if you have the money to spend on one, it is a luxury that can really improve your camping experience.
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- 6). 5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your BackCountry Gear By : The Outdoor Guy
Time out of doors is a precious commodity to the outdoor enthusiast - but are we getting the most out of this time. One way to ensure maximum backcountry enjoyment is to get the most possible value from the gear you acquire and use. Here are 5 ways to get the most out of your backcountry gear – and your backcountry experience.
- Purchase the best gear you can possibly afford.
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- 7). A Backpack With Wheels? By : Steve Gillman
I wouldn't have thought a backpack with wheels would actually work for backpacking, but when I saw the web site for the "Wheelpacker"(TM), I was impressed. You wear a frame that attaches you to a wheeled pack. It can even go over logs and rocks. It started me thinking about what other backpacking innovations are just waiting to be marketed. Here are a few of the things I came up with.
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- 11). A Few Words In Praise of Birds By : Barbara Freedman-De Vito
Why do birds appeal to us ? Most people enjoy the sight of birds, even people who have never been active birdwatchers. Although birds are less like us in appearance and habits than our fellow mammals, birds undeniably hold a special place in our hearts.
One reason that birds capture our imaginations is that they can fly, while we remain trapped here on earth.
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- 14). A Guide To Hot Tub Supplies By : Morgan Hamilton
What method of relaxation you prefer after putting in a long work day? I think it's safe to say that a great many Americans had the couch or easy chair. The more active and motivated amongst us may head out to the gym for a little physical activity. While there are many ways to relieve that tension after a hard day at the office, one of the more soothing ways is in a nice bubbly hot tub.
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- 15). A Guide To Outdoor Cooking By : Cindy Heller
The initial thing that comes to mind when considering outdoor cooking would for sure be barbeques. Though, there is another side to the story and that is camp cooking which is something that involves cooking on portable propane stoves and perhaps the odd Dutch oven.
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- 16). A Guide To Resorts In The Alps By : Peter Wilson
The alps are a popular winter travel destination. Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and other winter activities abound throughout the mountainous area. The Alps are shared among many countries, including Austria, France, German, Italy and Switzerland. Whether you are looking for a family vacation or are more adventurous and enjoy mountaineering and extreme skiing, you will find something for every one in this area.
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- 17). A Hiking Guide to Easter Island By : David Stanley
Ask me which Pacific island has the most to offer hikers and I'll probably answer Easter Island. Here on an island 11 km wide and 23 km long you'll find nearly a thousand ancient Polynesian statues strewn along a powerfully beautiful coastline or littering the slopes of an extinct volcano.
The legends of Easter Island have been recounted many times.
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- 20). A Mental Wilderness Survival Kit By : Steve Gillman
A survival kit should be carried by anyone who goes deep into the wilderness. What should be in it? Matches, a blade of some sort, and first aid supplies are among the usual recommendations. When you read the true stories of survival, though, you start to see that it is what's in a persons head that often determines if they survive or not. What, then, should be in this mental survival kit?
A Survival Kit In Your Mind
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- 24). Adventure Travel Tours: A Day on the Trail By : Kevin Riley
An adventure travel vacation is a great way to explore your world. Join a group of fun people who share your interests as we go on a day hike in the Alps. Enjoy a little taste of Switzerland.
Up, Up, and Away
After consuming a hearty breakfast, we depart for the trailhead. It's close to our conveniently located inn, so we take a leisurely stroll - greeting friendly locals and shopkeepers along the way.
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- 25). African Safari Preparation By : Michael Russell
If you are planning on going on an African safari, the last thing you would want to do is spoil the trip right out of the chute by forgetting some essential things. Make yourself a list of things to do and check everything off as you go along. There are some important things to consider before you head to Africa.
You will want to wear comfortable, but protective clothing on your safari.
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