Staying Hydrated In The Outdoors

One of the biggest aspects of spending time in the outdoors is staying adequately hydrated. It makes little difference what sort of outdoor activity were involved in, hydration is key.

Features of a Backpack

The backpack has become a common feature throughout the world today whether it is used by students to carry their school equipment in or whether it is used by mountain climbers or hikers. Certainly since the first one was introduced these lightweight but versatile packs have become a way of life. In this article we will be taking a closer look at some of the various features of the backpack.

Mosquito and Insect Protection - Best Essential Oils to Use & Methods of Application

A synergistic blend of essential oils can be more effective for getting the results you desire than any single essential oil. Learn the pure essential oils I recommend you use in a blend for natural mosquito and insect protection. This NATURAL insect repellent is highly recommended for protection against mosquitoes, fleas, horseflies, chiggers, ants and other insects. Be safe and healthy this summer with this NATURAL insect repellent that does not contain any DEET (which is known to have toxic side effects).

Planning Your Camping Trip

Camping should be spontaneous, fun and relaxing. But in order to relax and enjoy that spontaneity, advance planning is a must.

The Ultimate Camping Supply Checklist Guide - 5 Tips in Choosing a Good Sleeping Bag

Whip out your camping supply checklist now and determine if you would rather sleep in tents or out in sleeping bags. If you decide to on the latter then you need to look for quality camping products that are well known. Essentially, good sleeping bags will provide you with a comfortable sleeping surface and less backaches in the morning.

The Ultimate Camping Supply Checklist Guide - Mum, Do We Need Camping Tables?

One of the things in your camping supply checklist that some people may forget to include is that of a camping table, especially a foldable one. Most first time campers are too eager to simply get on with the camping trip that they did not picture themselves eating comfortably on the camping ground.

Camping Destinations Around the World

There are literally hundreds of camping sites across the U.S. and Canada, and all over Australia, Europe and countless more places around the globe.

Tips On Organising Your Camping Trip

Camping ought to be a fun, relaxing, and a spontaneous adventure. But in order to achieve and benefit from that spontaneity, advanced planning is necessary.

Attention Campers - Checklist Please

You want to have a great camping experience – what camping enthusiast does not? Therefore, you do not want to leave anything important behind. Sometimes the smallest things can be very important for you to remember – so prepare a checklist before you go on your camping trip. Do not let the lack of essentials and other camping accessories get in the way of your outdoor fun!

A Summer Holiday in Cordova, Alaska

Now that summer is nearly here again, I long to return to Cordova, Alaska and its water, forests, ice, and mountains. Seeing fresh, wild, Copper River salmon on sale at my local supermarket makes the longing to go there again even stronger.

Dig Your Own Garnets at The Garnet Hill Recreation Area

Near Ely, Nevada is a special area the Government has set aside for rock hounds to hunt garnets. The area is locally referred to as Garnet Hill and this nationally known rock hounding area is famous for its very dark colored garnets found in a flow banded rhyolitic volcanic rock. Two square miles of public land was designated as a public recreation area in 1970 to ensure continued public access to the site because of its recreational and scientific study values.

Hiking the Swiss Alps - An Unconventional Honeymoon

Hiking the Swiss Alps was not the tropical vacation I had always pictured, but it turned out to be the experience of a lifetime.

Dakota Watches -- More Than Timepieces, Survival Tools

The Dakota Watch Company opened its doors in 1945 and since then, gained a reputation for high-quality precision and durable products. The company was founded by Albert Cooper under the name Cooper's Fixery in Cincinnati, Ohio and at that time, their products consisted mainly of a large variety of services, from scissor sharpening to watch repair.

Italy Bicycle Trips with a Rental Bike, Good Idea or Endurance Test?

Taking a tour in Italy? Bicycle Trips are a once in a life time vacation and you want it to be all about fun and life experiences and certainly NOT an endurance test. But without the right bike, traveling for 6 or 8 hours a day could become just that! So what can you do to make sure the bike you end up with is as great as the scenery around you?