Oct
04
2011
Tents Camping Gear
Camping Gear You May Want to Bring With You on Your Next Camping Adventure
Are you planning to take a camping adventure? If you are, have you ever been camping before? If this is yours first time taking an extended camping vacation, you may be unsure as to what you should bring along. If that is the case, you are definitely not alone. Although a camping vacation can be fun and exciting, it can sometimes be stressful to plan. If you would like assistance with planning your next camping vacation, you will want to continue reading on.
When it comes to camping, you will find that you need to bring multiple items with you. These items often include items that are referred to as Camping Supplies and then items that are referred to as camping gear. In most cases, you will find that camping gear is used to describe pieces of equipment, whereas camping supplies are often used to describe food, health and beauty products, and so forth.
When it comes to camping supplies, like clothing and food, there are many individuals who automatically know what they need to bring. On the other hand, when it comes to camping gear or camping equipment, there are many individuals who are unsure as to what they really need to bring with them. Just a few of the many pieces of camping gear or camping equipment that you may want to bring with you on your next camping adventure are outlined below.
One of the most common pieces of camping gear that you will need to bring with you on your next camping vacation is a tent. Depending on who you are going camping with, you may even need to bring multiple camping tents with you. If you have yet to purchase a camping tent, you will want try and make sure that you purchase a tent or tents that are strong, sturdy, dependable, and waterproof. Even if you are planning on camping in a motor home, you may want to think about bringing a tent, just in case. Many motor home campers prefer spending at least one night in the open wilderness and you may too.
A sleeping bagis another piece of camping gear that you will want to make sure that you bring along with you. If you are camping with your family or your romantic partner, you will want to make sure that you have enough sleeping bags to go around. Although you may assume that a light sleeping bag is good in the summertime, you may still want to think about bringing along a heavy style sleeping bag. These types of sleeping bags are good in case the weather suddenly turns cold.
In addition to brining a traditional sleeping bag with you, you may also want to think about bringing along a sleeping pad or an air mattress. If you will be camping in a traditional tent, you may find it somewhat uncomfortable. While many campsites have level ground, not all do. If you are concerned with how you will be able to sleep on your next camping adventure, you may want to buy a sleeping pad or an air mattress along with you, just to be on the safe side. With these items being relatively affordable, you really have nothing to lose by doing so.
The above mentioned camping gear pieces are just a few of the many camping gearpieces that you may want to think about bringing along with you on your next camping adventure. For a full list click here.
Remember for all your travel needs visit us at myroadtotravel.com
About the Author
myroadtotravel was created in late 2007 as way for my wife and I to do what we love most…Travel. We love to share our experiences with others and have recently created our first blog myroadtotravelblog.com to help us do just that. Through this blog, we offer travel tips, our own personal experiences/adventures and photos from our vacations. Please stop by and give us your feedback and remember, for all your travel booking needs please visit us at myroadtotravel.com
Mountain Hardwear Drifter 2 Tent – Camping Gear TV Episode 63
|
|
Tent Pole Bags Or Flag Pole Bags for Camp Gear Bag 11″ W x 90″ L $0.00 |
|
|
NEW Coleman Tent Repair Kit Sealed in Package Camping Gear $0.00 |
|
|
Sewing Awl Stitch Camping Tent Repair Emergency Gear $0.00 |
|
|
Large Duffle Duffel Bag for Golf Clubs Sleeping Tent Camping Sports Gear Balls $0.00 |
|
|
2 Bottles Nikwax Tent & Gear Proof Waterproof Spray Camping Hiking Water Proof $0.00 |
|
|
NEW Coleman Liquid Seam Sealer for Waterproofing Tents Backpacks Camping Gear $0.00 |
|
|
Coleman WeatherMaster 10 Person Tent Grey Outdoor Camping Sleeping Gear $0.00 |
|
|
Emergency Disaster Camping Crank Radio SM Light Camping Tent Hiking Gear Must $0.00 |
|
|
COLEMAN MONTANA 6 PERSON TENT COLEMAN CAMPING GEAR $0.00 |
|
|
Complete Calico Critters Camping set-Tent-camping gear-sleeping bag-More 20 pcs $0.00 |
|
|
Mrs Grossman Stickers Camping Gear Tent Canoe $0.00 |
|
|
Coleman Hooligan 4 Person Camping Tent Outdoor Hiking Four Man Gear $0.00 |
|
|
NEW Coleman 3″ Universal Seam Tape Repair Tents Canopies Backpacks Camping Gear $0.00 |
|
|
McNett Gear Aid Camper Field Repair Kit Camping / Tent $0.00 |
|
|
McNett Gear Aid Tent Field Repair Kit Camping / Hiking $0.00 |
|
|
McNett Gear Aid Sewing Field Repair Kit Camping / Tent $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 59″ Black $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 36×9.5″ Black $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 48″x11.5″ Black $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 48×8″ Black $0.00 |
|
|
Tent Pole Bags for Camp Gear Bag 8″ D x 50″ L $0.00 |
|
|
NEW Coleman Tent Repair Kit Sealed in Package Camping Gear $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Camp Backpacking Kit Tools Gear Tent Woodcraft Bonfire Trails Lot 30 bk $0.00 |
|
|
Vargo Titanium Tent Stake Peg Spike 0.3 oz. 6″ Nail Camping Lightweight Gear $0.00 |
|
|
1 SURVIVAL NEW 2 MAN LIGHT DOME CAMPING TENT ANTI-UV BACKPACK GEAR SEALED BOTTOM $0.00 |
|
|
NEW SWISS GEAR FALERA 11 x 9 FAMILY DOME CAMPING 5 PERSON TENT WENGER SG33136 $0.00 |
|
|
Cot Camping Hiking Texsport Deluxe Folding Camp Tent Bed Sleeping Gear New Fast $0.00 |
|
|
Cot Camping Hiking Texsport Steel Collapsible Tent Bed Sleeping Gear New Fast $0.00 |
|
|
Vintage Camping Gear -2 Person A Frame Tent -Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)-70’s $0.00 |
|
|
2 PERSON MAN DOME CAMPING NYLON TENT GEAR SEALED BOTTOM WINDOW Camping Hiking $0.00 |
|
|
Cot Camping Hiking Kamp-Rite Tent Gear Storage Bag Black Bed Sleeping $0.00 |
|
|
Cot Camping Hiking Regalo My Chair Portable Royal Tent Bed Sleeping Gear New $0.00 |
|
|
Cot Camping Hiking Texsport Steel Collapsible Tent Bed Sleeping Gear New $0.00 |
|
|
Cot Camping Hiking Kamp-Rite Insect Protection System Tent Bed Sleeping Gear $0.00 |
|
|
Cot Camping Hiking Kamp-Rite Kid s Fun Hot Pink Tent Bed Sleeping Gear New $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Equipment Hiking Supplies Tent Accessories Gear $0.00 |
|
|
NEW 2 PERSON DOME CAMPING ANTI-UV TENT GEAR SEALED BOTTOM+WINDOW BIKE BACKPACK@@ $0.00 |
|
|
NEW 2 MAN DOME BACKPACK CAMPING ANTI-UV TENT GEAR SEALED BOTTOM+WINDOW BIKE HIKE $0.00 |
|
|
NEW 2 MAN LIGHT DOME CAMPING TENT ANTI-UV BACKPACK GEAR SEALED BOTTOM+WINDOW 1.3 $0.00 |
|
|
Cot Camping Hiking Texsport Steel Collapsible Tent Bed Sleeping Gear New Fast $0.00 |
|
|
MARLBORO GEAR COLEMAN 3 MAN 7X7 SUNDOME TENT NEW NRFB READY FOR CAMP ADVENTURES $0.00 |
|
|
Outdoor Camping Tent Gazebo ‘Go-Zebo’ by ABO Gear NEW $0.00 |
|
|
OR OUTDOOR RESEARCH ULTREX WATERPROOFED CINCH BAG PACKING SACK-Camping Tent Gear $0.00 |
|
|
Hunting_Camo Tarp_Camp Safety Shelter_Tent_Hunt Gear $0.00 |
|
|
New LALALOOPSY Mini SUNNY SIDE UP Camping with Sunny Tent Set w Outdoor Gear $0.00 |
|
|
Sticko Summer Family Camping Trip Gear Tents Stickers $0.00 |
|
|
NEW Gear Aid Tent Repair Kit for Outdoors & Camping Fix Rips Leaks Poles Zippers $0.00 |
|
|
McNett Gear Aid Tent Repair Kit Backpacking / Camping $0.00 |
|
|
NEW TENT & GEAR SOLARPROOF – 500ML CAMPING BUSHCRAFT h $0.00 |
|
|
NEW 2 PERSON MAN DOME CAMPING NYLON TENT GEAR SEALED BOTTOM + WINDOW $0.00 |
|
|
NEW 2 PERSON MAN DOME CAMPING OUTDOORS NYLON TENT GEAR SEALED BOTTOM + WINDOW $0.00 |
|
|
St Alban Swiss Gear 14′x11′ Large Family Dome Camping Tent $0.00 |
|
|
Cot Camping Hiking Kamp-Rite Tent Original Size Rainfly Green Bed Sleeping Gear $0.00 |
|
|
1969 Hettrick Mfg Co. Tent Hunting Clothes Camping Gear Catalog Vintage Playtime $0.00 |
|
|
Winnebago Camping Gear Equipment tent 1984 print Ad $0.00 |
|
|
Winnebago Camping Gear canoe lantern tent 1984 print Ad $0.00 |
|
|
ABO Gear Junior Tripod Portable Collapsable Beach Camping Shelter Canopy Tent $0.00 |
|
|
Tent Nightstand Checkers Cooler Trashbin Camping Gear $0.00 |
|
|
Cot Camping Hiking Kamp-Rite Double Kwik Tent Bed Sleeping Gear New $0.00 |
|
|
Nite Ize Gear Tie™ Black 18″ Reusable Rubber Twist Tie™ for Backpacks/Tent/Camp $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 36×8″ Black $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 36×8″ Blue $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 36×9.5″ Black $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 36×9.5″ Blue $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 48″x11.5″ Black $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 48″x11.5″ Blue $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 48×8″ Black $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 48×8″ Blue $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 59″ Black $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 59″ Blue $0.00 |
|
|
Tent Pole Bags for Camp Gear Bag 8″ D x 50″ L $0.00 |
|
|
ABO Gear BAMBINO CABANA Beach Shelter Canopy Shade KIDS Boys Girls Tent Camping $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Camp Backpacking Kit Tools Gear Tent Woodcraft Bonfire Trails Lot 25 bk $0.00 |
|
|
Keepsake Vacation Camping Gear Camp Fire Tent Stickers $0.00 |
|
|
Keepsake Vacation Camping Gear Camp Fire Tent Stickers $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Equipment Gear Tent RV Designed eBay Template & Banner $0.00 |
|
|
Gigakid Play Tent Sleeping Bag & Chair 3 Pc Camping Gear Set ~ CT 043 ~ NEW $0.00 |
|
|
1.3kg 2 PERSON DOME CAMPING ANTI-UV TENT GEAR SEALED BOTTOM+WINDOW BIKE BACKPACK $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 36×8″ Red $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 36×9.5″ Red $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 48″x11.5″ Red $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 48×8″ Red $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Tent Bag for Tents Camp Gear Bags 59″ Red $0.00 |
|
|
ULTRALIGHT WATERPROOF KIT Bivy Bag Tent Tarp Emergency Survival Camping Gear $0.00 |
|
|
Portable Outdoor Beach Camping Gear Tripod Sun Shade Rain Shelter Canopy Tent $0.00 |
|
|
ULTRALIGHT WATERPROOF KIT Bivy Bag Tent Tarp Hiking Travel Camping Fishing Gear $0.00 |
|
|
Cot Camping Hiking Texsport Folding Jumbo Camp Tent Bed Sleeping Gear New Fast $0.00 |
|
|
Cot Camping Hiking Texsport Deluxe Folding Camp Tent Bed Sleeping Gear New Fast $0.00 |
|
|
Cot Camping Hiking Kamp-Rite Kid s Fun Hot Pink Tent Bed Sleeping Gear New Fast $0.00 |
|
|
Cot Camping Hiking Kamp-Rite Kwik Tent Bed Sleeping Gear New Fast Shipping $0.00 |
|
|
Cot Camping Hiking Kamp-Rite Oversize Kwik Tent Bed Sleeping Gear New Fast Ship $0.00 |
|
|
2 MAN PERSON TENT 2 SLEEPING BAGS BLUE CAMPING HIKING BACKPACKING OUTDOOR GEAR $0.00 |
|
|
NEW Ultra Lightweight WATERPROOF Kit Bivy Tent Tarp Fishing Hunting Camping Gear $0.00 |
|
|
100% Waterproof Bivy Bag Tent Tarp Kit Mountain Tour Bike Camping Fishing Gear $0.00 |
|
|
Caribee 2man Tent & Sleeping Bag Combo Camping Hiking Lightweight Gear Australia $0.00 |
|
|
Swiss Gear Kanderstag Camping Tent 4 Person New $0.00 |
|
|
Camping Camp Backpacking Kit Tools Gear Tent Woodcraft Bonfire Trails Lot 25 bk $0.00 |
|
|
COLEMAN Seam Tape Repair Tents Backpacks Camping Gear $0.00 |
|
|
Case Lot 12 Cans Coleman Cooler Tent Sleeping Bag Camping Hiking Gear Deodorizer $0.00 |
|
|
Cot Camping Hiking Kamp-Rite Tent Original Size Rainfly Green Bed Sleeping Gear $0.00 |
|
|
Coghlans Gi Can Opener $2.39 That delicious can of soup is useless on the trail if you forget your can opener at home. Attach the Coghlan’s GI Can Opener to your dog tag, key chain or backpack and never be let down â whether it’s sardines or coffee you’re craving â while camping again. Features: Folds to fit in your pocket Nickel-plated, so it won’t rust Foldable fang-shaped blade stays sharp Made in Canada Item Spe… |
|
|
Emergency Sleeping Bag, Survival Bag, Emergency Zone Brand, Reflective Blanket $2.79 Emergency Zone Brand. The Emergency Sleeping Bag is made of the same Mylar material as our emergency blanket but is formed into a sleeping bag to prevent heat loss even more efficiently. The bag retains 80 percent of body heat and is wind and waterproof. The bag measures 36 x 84 inches…. |
|
|
8′ X 10′ Blue Multi-Purpose 6-mil Waterproof Poly Tarp Cover 8×10 Tent Shelter Camping Tarpaulin by Grizzly Tarps $9.95 The superior grade tarps by Grizzly Tarps are made from a tight 8×8 sq inch polyethylene weave which provides durability. This method of manufacture gives you a long lasting cover that is lightweight and easy to handle. Grizzly Tarps further enforce their tarps with border piping to insure stronger ends to avoid tears during stressful application. Supplied with built-in grommets every 34″ allow fo… |
|
|
Quake Kare Emergency Thermal Blankets (4 Pack) $2.89 This compact blanket provides warmth (retains and reflects up to 90 of body heat), a waterproof and windproof shelter barrier, and a covering to help reduce shock when someone is injured. Emergency thermal blanket to be used as emergency shelter. Also great for camping, hiking, and surviving the cold outdoors. Excellent as liner of sleeping bag…. |
|
|
The Kayak Roll $22.00 Winner of the Best Instructional Video award at the National Paddling Film Festival, The Kayak Roll 2-part DVD by VAS Entertainment presents a step-by-step learning progression that teaches both whitewater and sea kayakers a smooth and effortless roll from scratch. Designed for every skill level, from beginner to teacher, The Kayak Roll includes crystal-clear underwater footage, animation, and cle… |
|
|
Performance Sea Kayaking $16.95 This exciting and entertaining video explores the basics of kayak touring. Everything from rescues to hot paddling techniques and basic seamanship skills are demonstrated and explained thoroughly. Features: Great locales featured include big surf, the Apostle Islands, Channel Islands, inland lakes and some of the top instructors in the business. Famed teachers explain all the elements of trip prep… |
|
|
In the Surf DVD $19.94 This exciting and entertaining video explores the basics of kayak touring. Everything from rescues to hot paddling techniques and basic seamanship skills are demonstrated and explained thoroughly. Features: Great locales featured include big surf, the Apostle Islands, Channel Islands, inland lakes and some of the top instructors in the business. Famed teachers explain all the elements of trip prep… |
|
|
Squeeze Tubes $4.50 Reusable plastic squeeze tubes packed two to a poly bag with header card complete with end clips. Size: 2″ x 6 1/2″. 159204 , COGHLANS SQUEEZE TUBES , container , camping , cookware , storage containers , toothpaste tubes… |
|
|
Alpine Aire Forever Young Mac And Cheese $14.24 The Alpine Aire pouch outdoor foods are naturally good, anytime, anywhere. Designed to provide a quick and easy meal for the outdoor adventurer, they offer a long shelf life, a generous serving size and include an oxygen absorber to maintain freshness. Taste one of life’s simple pleasures wherever you may be with Forever Young Mac and Cheese, a return-for-more recipe with cheesy pasta and healthy … |
|
|
OtterBox WaterProof Universal Case – Black $30.95 The Otter OtterBox 3500 is a cleverly constructed dry box designed to withstand submersions up to 100 feet. Waterproof, crushproof and airtight, this case provides protection for your GPS, PDA, small video or digital camera and more. It’s also perfect for keeping your ammo dry during hunting season. Features: Waterproof tested to 100 feet Crushproof and airtight Item Specifications: Exterior Dimen… |
|
|
Camping Digest $5.02 Used – Getting back to nature just became easier with this new camping reference designed to outfit campers with everything they need for an enjoyable outdoors experience. This premier edition includes comprehensive listings of camping gear, manufacturers, national and state parks, leading campgrounds, and U.S. travel organizations. Campers can find listings for tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, cooking and heating stoves, grills, generators, flashlights, spotlights, global positioning systems, s |
|
|
Camping Digest $0.99 Used – Getting back to nature just became easier with this new camping reference designed to outfit campers with everything they need for an enjoyable outdoors experience. This premier edition includes comprehensive listings of camping gear, manufacturers, national and state parks, leading campgrounds, and U.S. travel organizations. Campers can find listings for tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, cooking and heating stoves, grills, generators, flashlights, spotlights, global positioning systems, s |
|
|
Camping Digest $1.6 New – Getting back to nature just became easier with this new camping reference designed to outfit campers with everything they need for an enjoyable outdoors experience. This premier edition includes comprehensive listings of camping gear, manufacturers, national and state parks, leading campgrounds, and U.S. travel organizations. Campers can find listings for tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, cooking and heating stoves, grills, generators, flashlights, spotlights, global positioning systems, su |
|
|
Camping Digest $5.48 New – Getting back to nature just became easier with this new camping reference designed to outfit campers with everything they need for an enjoyable outdoors experience. This premier edition includes comprehensive listings of camping gear, manufacturers, national and state parks, leading campgrounds, and U.S. travel organizations. Campers can find listings for tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, cooking and heating stoves, grills, generators, flashlights, spotlights, global positioning systems, su |
|
|
Camping Magazine $0 4+~~Tri Active Media Ltd~~Tri Active Media Ltd~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/camping-magazine/id458639112?uo=5~~Tri Active Media 2011~~4.1.8~~7521013~~11736206~~http://www.pocketmags.com/~~http://www.pocketmags.com/information/Default.aspx |
|
|
Camping in Comfort $16.95 Roughing it doesn’t have to be uncomfortable…or expensive!Camping in Comfort is the complete guide to help you enjoy the latest advances in outdoor gearwithout wasting money on expensive, unnecessary paraphernalia.Packed with information on tents, sleeping gear, clothing,footwear, and camp kitchens, it also offers detailed informationon state parks, private campgrounds, luxury camping resorts,backpacking and bicycle camping, kayak camping, RV camping, andmuch more.Lynn Haney is an award-winning author of 10 bookswith combined sales of more than 100,000 copies. |
|
|
Camping in Comfort $1.99 Roughing it doesn’t have to be uncomfortable…or expensive!Camping in Comfort is the complete guide to help you enjoy the latest advances in outdoor gearwithout wasting money on expensive, unnecessary paraphernalia.Packed with information on tents, sleeping gear, clothing,footwear, and camp kitchens, it also offers detailed informationon state parks, private campgrounds, luxury camping resorts,backpacking and bicycle camping, kayak camping, RV camping, andmuch more.Lynn Haney is an award-winning author of 10 bookswith combined sales of more than 100,000 copies. |
|
|
Camping in Comfort $1.99 Used – Roughing it doesn’t have to be uncomfortable…or expensive!”Camping in Comfort” is the complete guide to help you enjoy the latest advances in outdoor gear without wasting money on expensive, unnecessary paraphernalia. Packed with information on tents, sleeping gear, clothing, footwear, and camp kitchens, it also offers detailed information on state parks, private campgrounds, luxury camping resorts, backpacking and bicycle camping, kayak camping, RV camping, and much more. |
|
|
Camping in Comfort $5.72 Used – Roughing it doesn’t have to be uncomfortable…or expensive!”Camping in Comfort” is the complete guide to help you enjoy the latest advances in outdoor gear without wasting money on expensive, unnecessary paraphernalia. Packed with information on tents, sleeping gear, clothing, footwear, and camp kitchens, it also offers detailed information on state parks, private campgrounds, luxury camping resorts, backpacking and bicycle camping, kayak camping, RV camping, and much more. |
|
|
Past Tents: The Way We Camped $0.89 Cultural Writing. American History. From the award-winning author of Bear in Mind: The California Grizzly comes this lighter look at Americans’ infatuation with the great outdoors. Mining once again the vast archives at the Bancroft Library, Susan Snyder has mapped out this cheeky yet accurate history of camping in the West. Full of photographs and descriptions of family outings in the first years of the automobile, of campgrounds and campfires against the familiar backdrop of the Sierra Nevada, of the remarkable gear and “helpful” hints that accompanied outings to our newly minted state and national parks and forests, PAST TENTS is a humorous romp through one of our favorite pastimes. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, it’s the perfect gift for anyone who’s ever been in the thrall of redwoods, s’mores, and Smokey the Bear. |
|
|
Simply Hike $0 4+~~The Simply Group~~Simply Scuba~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/simply-hike/id333178510?uo=5~~2009 The Simply Group~~3.2~~5668578~~3563945~~http://www.simplyhike.co.uk~~http://www.simplyhike.co.uk/docs/AboutUs.aspx |
|
|
The Complete Walker IV $25.95 For the first time since 1984, we have a new edition of the classic book that Field & Stream called “the Hiker’s Bible.” For this version, the celebrated writer and hiker Colin Fletcher has taken on a coauthor, Chip Rawlins, himself an avid outdoorsman and a poet from Wyoming. Together, they have made this fourth edition of The Complete Walker the most informative, entertaining, and thorough version yet.The eighteen years since the publication of The Complete Walker III have seen revolutionary changes in hiking and camping equipment: developments in waterproofing technology, smaller and more durable stoves, lighter boots, more manageable tents, and a wider array of food options. The equipment recommendations are therefore not merely revised and tweaked, but completely revamped. During these two decades we have also seen a deepening of environmental consciousness. Not only has backpacking become more popular, but a whole ethic of responsible outdoorsmanship has emerged. In this book the authors confidently lead us through these technological, ethical, and spiritual changes.Fletcher and Rawlins’s thorough appraisal and recommendation of equipment begins with a “Ground Plan,” a discussion of general hiking preparedness. How much to bring? What are the ideal clothes, food, boots, and tents for your trip? They evaluate each of these variables in detail—including open, honest critiques and endorsements of brand-name equipment. Their equipment searches are exhaustive; they talk in detail about everything from socks to freeze-dried trail curries. They end as they began, with a philosophical and literary disquisition on the reasons to walk, capped off with a delightful collection of quotes about walking and the outdoor life. After a thoughtful and painstaking analysis of hiking gear from hats to boots, from longjohns to tent flaps, they remind us that ultimately hiking is about the experience of |
|
|
TravelVideo: Backpacking $2.99 4+~~Interave Media LLC~~Interave Media, LLC~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/travelvideo-backpacking/id338618073?uo=5~~Interave Media LLC~~1.0.8~~2091025~~806910~~http://www.metaplayer.net/support.php?channel=travelback~~http://www.metaplayer.net/support.php?channel=travelback |
