By Su Reid-St. John I love sleeping out under the stars. Although I’ve fallen out of practice during my adult life (something I’m hoping to remedy soon), I spent many girlhood summer nights in tents at various sleepaway camps. My husband, Eric, is no stranger to backpacking and camping, and we want our daughter Zoe to share our love for the Great Outdoors. Thus, testing the new Sierra Designs Lightning XT three-person, three-season tent was a delightful prospect. When I first picked up t
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So, you want to get into hiking and you're not sure what to do first. Well, your feet play a big part in moving you down the trail and if you take care of them, they will take care of you. I would suggest finding a pair of supportive trail shoes or boots that will do just that.
Kayaking is an extremely enjoyable activity that allows enthusiasts to revel in the great outdoors Thus, like hiking, backpacking and trekking, kayak camping too has become extremely popular, especially among the youth
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Jeff Rose. Mr. Rose is an Illinois Certified Financial Planner and co-founder of Alliance Investment Planning Group. He is also the author of Good Financial Cents , a financial planning and investment blog. You can also learn more about Jeff at his website Jeff Rose Financial . We last heard from Mr. Rose when he was filling us in on how to be financially studly . He was also kind enough to give us a glimpse into the life of a financial pl
In the summer months, several nature lovers head out to the outdoors] to go camping, canoeing or backpacking. As the old imperative when preparing for one of these adventures into the often times dangerous wilderness. This article will describe all of the things that are needed to a safe and comfortable backpacking experience ranging from what to include in a first aid kit or first aid kits to what kind of clothing you should pack for various temperatures . Once you have chosen
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