Once you discover camping and experience the sheer wonder of sleeping under the stars, you'll be hooked. I first went camping with friends as a teenager and I loved it.
Of course it rained the whole time but that didn't dampen our enthusiasm. We were free! No parents to kill our fun or sense of adventure, no adults to tell us what to do. Just a small tent to protect us from the elements.
From then I spread my wings and have toured the USA, Europe and Asia by motorcycle in search of that same feeling of wonder I felt as a boy.
Over the next few pages I want to pass on some of the lessons I learned during my mini camping adventures in the hope that you will enjoy your own personal experiences as I did. Enjoy!
RVs, or Recreation Vehicles, are the latest must-have item for people who want to get away from it all when they want, without the trouble of reserving a hotel room. But the high price of a new RV can be a restriction for some people. Which is why more and more used recreation vehicles are [...]
Rectangular sleeping bags are ideal for Summer camping weekends that don’t involve climbing mountains or visiting the Arctic Circle.
A lot of fuss is made of the amazing thermal properties of mummy bags by hardened campers. You know the type, they make Navy Seals look soft!
But I’ll kill off that myth right here: Not everyone NEEDS [...]
When it comes to camping food and cooking I have a little confession: I usually eat out in restaurants!
Not because I don’t like to cook for myself but simply because I treat eating out as a major part of my evenings entertainment. I have met a great many new friends while sampling local restaurants.
However, it [...]
Family tents bring back memories of happy camping trips for millions of families around the World.
For many people their first taste of camping is as a child on family weekends away. It was a group effort to put the family tent up, pushing dads leadership skills to the limit!
Family tents are not really designed for [...]
Tent Care Tips
Look after your tent and it will repay you with many years of faithful service. Most tent care tips cost you little or nothing except your time and will greatly prolong the life of your tent.
Make sure your tent is completely dry before you pack it away. If you need to pack up [...]