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The Garmin Edge 205 Cycling GPS Is An Amazing Device!

Posted by Vicki on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, In : RockCreek 
          Since revolutionary bikes was the last item on my Have To Have list, this little Garmin Edge 205 Cycling GPS unit is the perfect companion to be attached to one of them. A little device like this is very useful for many different reasons, which you will see in a moment. Here is a little rundown of its advantages: The Edge 205 attaches easily on your handlebars or seat stem with its bike mount. The only thing you have to do next is to acquire a satellite signal and go! It is both lig...
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A Great Dog Pack To Pack Dog Food

Posted by Vicki on Saturday, April 11, 2009, In : RockCreek 

        Here we go again, sorting through our camping equipment and hiking gear for our first real outdoor hiking trip of the season. Yey!! Back to camping in wild places! Because our dog Aero loves all kinds of physical challenges (and eats like a horse), to pack dog food around, we decided to get her a new dog pack to share the load. We’ve been looking at various types of dog packs so she can get her much needed workout and at the same time carry her own water and food dishes, leash, coll...


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Another Tall Tent To Add To Our Camping Equipment

Posted by Vicki on Monday, March 16, 2009, In : RockCreek 
                              Have you ever thought of bring your best buddies along for a camping trip? Or, maybe even have a family reunion camping trip?? OK..I withdraw that last suggestion. Bad idea. But if you ever had such an plan for outdoors fun in mind, here’s the perfect camping tent for you.  It’s the Marmot Lair Tent – a tent with these dimensions: 396 x 396 x 243 cm and vestibule dimensions: 40/3.7 sq/m and has a total weight of 11.7kg’s. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able ...
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Making It Easy To Get To The Outdoors Fun

Posted by Vicki on Sunday, March 1, 2009, In : RockCreek 

          OK. Here we go. All ready for a fabulous weeklong family outdoor camping hiking trip. Now, the puzzle of how to get that big pile of very necessary outdoor equipment gear into (or onto) our vehicle. Luckily, I do believe I’ve found a solution to the problem. It’s a terrific roof rack system that makes it easy even if you have to load 4 bikes, 4 kayaks or 4 big backpacks. There is even a special tire-mounting bracket for if you want to temporarily relocate the spare tire to free ...


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Find New Hiking Trails And Outdoor Camping Areas To Explore

Posted by Vicki on Thursday, February 26, 2009, In : 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 â€...
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A Welcome Addition To Our Hiking Gear And Camping Equipment

Posted by Vicki on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, In : 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, ...
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