March 19, 2009
 To cook your meals while hiking and camping requires camping cookware that is sturdy and allows for producing robust meals for protein hungry outdoorsmen (and women). The extremely durable MSR Alpine Guide Cook Set is that ultimate stainless steel cookware set! It suits novice to expert hikers with great functionality and takes up very little space when nested. This set is not for frying crepes or making glace au four’s’, however, it is a great choice when cooking hardy protein-rich meals for many people. The MSR Alpine Guide Cook Set comes with 3 pots (1, 2 and 3 liters) with a lid that doubles as a frying pan. Because of the stepped bottoms, this stainless steel cookware set will not warp over hot flames and it has rounded corners for even heat distribution. These pots will also not dent easily. If you happen to scorch them, just use sand to scrub them clean. This won’t damage them, unlike aluminum pots. This set is ideal in size and priced just right for a family of 3 or 4 but, if you decide to hike solo, you can just bring along half the set. The fact that it’s made of stainless steel makes it tougher and easier to clean and can take many years of abuse. All things considered, this camping cookware could be part of your camp kitchen for many years to come! Let’s eat!
Posted by Vicki. Posted In : Appalachian Outdoors
March 16, 2009
 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 ... Continue reading...
Posted by Vicki. Posted In : RockCreek
March 12, 2009
 Are you nervous being dependant on ground water for a drinking water supply during long camping and hiking trips? It’s a concern, isn’t it? It means that you have to purify the water before drinking it or using it in cooking. There used to be a time when you either had to boil the water for a long time to be able to use it or dissolve chemicals tablets in it but neither of these methods is very safe unless you know exactly what you are doing. Well, consider that worry ... Continue reading...
Posted by Vicki. Posted In : Appalachian Outdoors
March 8, 2009
 Even if you are still on diaper duty, it’s not to early to begin the wonderful process of passing your enthusiasm for outdoor fun activities on to your little ones. To make your life easier, acquiring a diaper bag waist pack is a great idea. I have found that the Molehill Diaper Waist Pack is just the thing. This pack has a fold out changing pad (for super convenience if your baby needs changing while on the trail) and a removable, washable “dirty duds” bag that keeps th... Continue reading...
Posted by Vicki. Posted In : Altrec Outlet
March 4, 2009
  Aren’t we lucky that we have so many quality products to choose from in our lives? Today I’ve been looking at sleeping pads to add to our camping equipment and I’ve found two that really caught my eye. First was the Exped Downmat 7 made with UV- and abrasion-resistant polyester fabric. This mat has 700-fill power goose down inside to insulate you from the cold ground and the baffle chambers prevent cold spots. It's warm and very comfortable to sleep on and takes up less room than the o... Continue reading...
Posted by Vicki. Posted In : REI
March 1, 2009
 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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Posted by Vicki. Posted In : RockCreek
February 26, 2009
  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. Posted In : RockCreek
February 24, 2009
Posted by Vicki. Posted In : REI
February 21, 2009
 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. Posted In : Altrec Outlet
February 18, 2009
 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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