Category: Camping

Tarps are a remarkably inexpensive way to cover anything and everything you want to cover from the elements like rain and snow, pollutants, pollen, dust, or over spray. They are flexible, cheap, and effective for a wide variety of uses in and outside of the home, farm, or business. They also have many uses related…

A Suitable Dining Area It’s no fun at all eating a delicious meal outdoors if you have to stare at a concrete wall or mountain of overgrown vegetation infested with spiders, snakes, and other nasties. For most Australians, the solution is to build a stylish patio area. How you design your patio is a personal…

There’s nothing more relaxing than spending time around the campfire with family or friends. And when the kids are in bed, it’s time to bring out the adult drinks! Cold beer and wine are classic campfire drinks, but if you’re looking for something new and something more unique, try some delicious cocktails! These easy campfire…

If you will be using your caravan during the holidays it’s always recommended that you insure it in order to protect yourself from any danger that might come your way. Types of caravan insurance covers There are three types of caravan insurance covers you can go for: touring, static, and trailer tent cover. Caravan insurance…

Before the frost and school begins, plan a fun kid camping activity right in your backyard. Invite some friends and neighbors to the backyard campout. A small group of kids, 6 to 8 school-age children, is recommended. Borrow several tents, at least one per 2-3 children (unless you have a large family size tent!), or…

I love the night sky. There is something comforting, mysterious and hopeful about standing under a canopy of swirling stars. Each summer I go camping alone in Canada’s beautiful northland to satisfy a hunger for solitude, wilderness and the night sky. Away from city lights there is nothing more awe inspiring than a star studded…

Does the Eureka N!ergy 1310 family tent lives up to its promises? You’ve probably been disappointed with some of the tents that you’ve bought in the past. Or maybe you’re looking to purchase the first tent for your family. Your situation doesn’t really matter because after reading this you’re going to learn if this tent…

Every time I share my analogy of tenure to the TV show Survivor(TM) faculty colleagues start laughing, nodding and poking each other like school children. Why do they react this way? Because the comparison strikes home so squarely and exposes the extreme pressure, high costs and yes, some, absurd, but necessary, strategies to successfully navigate…