Posts Tagged ‘ camping ’

Tent Camping Checklist

January 30, 2012
Tent Camping Checklist

Here is our family’s checklist for tent camping.  I thought it might be helpful for someone just starting out.  We use this list for weekend tent camping at sites with electricity and water available.  I like to keep the list broken down into logical groups to make it a little more manageable.   Bedroom...

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Build a Swedish Fire Torch

January 23, 2012
Build a Swedish Fire Torch

This type of campfire is super neat and clean burning.  Thanks to Reggie’s Bushcraft for uploading!

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How to Pack Clothes for Camping

October 11, 2011
How to Pack Clothes for Camping

One key to staying comfortable when camping is to be as organized as possible.  We’ve got four boys, so disorder comes pretty easily.  I’ve found that if we can build order in when we pack, it really helps things go smoothly by the time we are in the woods.  Here is how we pack...

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A Great Bunk Bed for Camping

June 3, 2011
A Great Bunk Bed for Camping

Here is an update on the Cam-O-Cot bunk beds:  We bought three of them from Cabela’s.  They fit perfectly in our new Eureka Copper Canyon 1512.  They are heavy duty, and SO comfortable.  There is no bar underneath you, and there is plenty of room on either bunk.  If you consider how much air...

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Campfire Bacon and Eggs

May 24, 2011
Campfire Bacon and Eggs

The Professor demonstrates frying bacon and eggs using coals from the campfire and the small cast iron skillet from his Common Man’s Cook Kit inspired by David Wendell of BushcraftOnFire.

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Jetboil Backpacking Stove – 1.5 Liter!

January 20, 2011
Jetboil Backpacking Stove – 1.5 Liter!

Expand your dining options with Jetboil’s chow-friendly 1.5 liter system. Jetboil’s Group Cooking System (GCS) brings versatility to fast, efficient outdoor cooking. Throw in a can of fuel, snap on the lid, and you have everything you need for backcountry cuisine in one convenient, light-weight package. The pot heats quickly and evenly, so you...

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Camping for Boys – 1913 (Free book)

January 11, 2011
Camping for Boys – 1913 (Free book)

Published in 1913, this book is available for free from Project Gutenberg.  While I wouldn’t quite trust the first-aid suggestions, it is great to see some of the ideas from the early days of scouting movement.

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