Browsing Archive: February, 2009
Posted by Vicki on Thursday, February 26, 2009,
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RockCreek
  All dressed up and nowhere to go? Isn’t it a drag, after you have invested in brand new hiking and camping gear for the summer, that you find yourself looking at the same old tattered, ripped and coffee-stained maps? With that shiny new gear, wouldn’t it be grand to march forward in exploration with the right maps in hand? We all know that things change all the time and this is especially true when it comes to roads, land accessibility and hiking trails. A great source for ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Vicki on Tuesday, February 24, 2009,
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REI
Posted by Vicki on Saturday, February 21, 2009,
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Altrec Outlet
 Finally, Grandpa Winter is loosening his grip and Spring is rushing in to grab the baton. This is the perfect time to start planning a daytime outdoor activity. It’s time to do some serious communing with nature. What better way than to paddle down a rushing river in an inflatable kayak? Wait - I know what you're thinking but it’s not as dangerous as it sounds as long as you have the right equipment. There are many different types of inflatable river kayaks to choose from. An excellent... Continue reading ...
Posted by Vicki on Wednesday, February 18, 2009,
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REI
 Oh, no! I just saw my first mosquito of the season! Here it comes again – the time for that annoying whining to fill the air. The bane of our hiking and camping trips! What’s a die-hard outdoors person to do? Well, let me tell you what we’re going to do. We’re going to get us a big old (new, really) bug tent. The tent we have in mind will be great for camping or hiking. For all of our overnight trips, this REI Bug Hut 2 Tent offers great night relief from flying insects, even th...
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Posted by Vicki on Sunday, February 15, 2009,
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UpsideOver
 Instilling an appreciation and respect for the great outdoors is one of the most valuable gifts we can give to the children in our lives. Having their own hydration pack, especially made for kids, gives them control and responsibility of their hiking and camping needs because they can carry their own water, snacks and hiking gear. This particular kids’ hydration pack has all the necessary elements they could want even though it’s nice and light, weighing around 20 ounces. It’s built...
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 Whether you’re planning a week long hike in the mountains, a simple day hike or anything in-between, these men’s hiking boots are a great choice. They’re waterproof, light weight, comfortable and extremely durable. Having a reinforced rubber heel and toe box makes for good traction while the DuoAsoflex midsole, being a mix of a shock-absorbing soft layer and a stiffer shank, makes for unbeatable torsion control. They are high cut and are great for light hiking. You could possibly find... Continue reading ...
Posted by Vicki on Wednesday, February 11, 2009,
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RockCreek
 I must say having a gadget like this on your wrist would be a comforting accessory for any outdoor hiking adventurer. The Granddaddy of all watches, the Suunto Vector watch has been the favorite for outdoor enthusiasts from all genre of sports and recreation activities from it's inception in 1998. Changing the face of sport watches, it made it's mark as the first watch to make it to the summit of Mt. Everest. Now that’s a hike! Included in it's many functions are an altimeter, barometer, ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Vicki on Monday, February 9, 2009,
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REI
 As our crazy weather patterns are stabilizing and avalanche risks are on the decline, backcountry snowshoe trips in the friendlier weather are again becoming more attractive. However, before heading out once more on your old torn and worn snowshoes, you might want to take a few minutes to check out these fantastic new snowshoes! They are a one-piece snow-repellent Profax polypropylene snowshoe and they provide good flotation. As you can see, these are the not the traditional frame-and-deck... Continue reading ...
Posted by Vicki on Thursday, February 5, 2009,
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Altrec Outlet
 For all of you out there who have been designated the “camp cook”, I’m sure you’ll appreciate this terrific camp kitchen. You know how frustrating it is when you’re in the middle of preparing one of your favourite camping meals and you can’t find the salt (or oregano or what ever). Well, this camp kitchen will make such scenarios a thing of the past. This amazing kitchen folds down to 8” x 32” and weighs only 8 kg. It has a zippered pantry area that you can put your dishes and... Continue reading ...
 Actually, while this fantastic camping chair is ideal for hunting, ice fishing or camping, it would also be great for soccer moms and dads. This special camping chair has an integrated sleeping bag to keep you toasty warm on those cold, blustery days while you are dutifully watching your kids out on the pitch. In fact, it would be great to use for any outdoor, cold weather sports watching. It has a removable hood and a rubberized foot area. It’s called the Therma-One Ultimate Outdoor Fo...
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 When you first see this compact little bundle, only 5”X 32”, it’s hard to imagine how it can be transformed into a 32” square, 28” tall, sturdy camping table that can support up to 175 pounds. But it does, and quite easily, too. This little camping table is just the thing for truck or car camping because it takes up so little space. It would also be perfect as part of your canoe accessories. It might not, however, be a great choice for a hiking camping trip because it weighs aro... Continue reading ...
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