Archives for September 2011

Archive for September, 2011

How To Choose A Light Weight Sleeping Bag

By coolfeet on Friday, September 30th, 2011 | No Comments

When looking for a light weight sleeping bag for camping, beware of all the marketing hype. When you read some of the ads and descriptions, you almost believe that you would never need to purchase a tent or any shelter because the bag will do everything for you. Stand in front of a mirror and [...]

How To Use A Caste Iron Griddle For Easy Camping Meals

By coolfeet on Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 | No Comments

Did you know that a cast iron griddle can be your secret weapon for creating easy camping meals? This should be included in your camp kitchen. I don’t mean literally as a weapon of defense although cast iron griddles surely could be used as a personal defense weapon. What I want to convey is that [...]

How To Put Together A Camp Kitchen

By coolfeet on Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 | 2 Comments

When I think of the great times that I have had camping, cooking in the camp kitchen with my family seems to be one of the most memorable. I have 2 young boys that really get excited about what we eat while camping. I have even come up with names such as “honest to God [...]

How To Create Your Own Camping Check Off List

By coolfeet on Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 | No Comments

Have you produced your car camping check-list for your next family camping getaway? I have used a camping checklist for years so I do not forget basic items such as camp sleeping pads and sleeping bags. The nice thing about car camping is that if you forget something you can always purchase it on the [...]

Rechargeable LED Flashights To Light Up Your Camping World

By coolfeet on Thursday, September 15th, 2011 | No Comments

It’s no coincidence that technology has made our life so much easier when it comes to camping. Consider the common flashlight. Just 15 years ago, I was struggling to conserve the batteries on my incandescent flashlight. With my rechargeable battery operated LED lights, I hardly give it a second thought when I leave a flashlight [...]

Family Camping Tips To Make Your Trip More Enjoyable

By coolfeet on Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 | 2 Comments

Our family of four recently returned from a 3 week camping trip in Northern California and Central Oregon. We have been going on an annual camping trip for the past 7 years and each year we learn something new that helps us for the following year. My wife keeps an accurate journal of our trip [...]

Family Camping Stove Reviews

By coolfeet on Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 | Comments Off

Do you recall those funky green Coleman camping stoves that people used in the 60′s? I sort of regret selling my old Coleman that I bought for $5 on Craigslist because I love the retro look of it. If you can pick up a used one for cheap, then grab it. The old ones were [...]

Budget Family Camping Road Trip Ideas

By coolfeet on Monday, September 5th, 2011 | Comments Off

Our family recently returned from a 3 week 2400 mile camping trip. We traveled through northern California and Oregon. It was our best ever family camping trip as it was well planned with enough wiggle room for spontaneity. We spent the first 4 days in a remote cabin in the Shasta Trinity National Forest. We [...]

The Key To Finding A Sleeping Bag That Keeps You Warm

By coolfeet on Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 | Comments Off

I want to be point blank with you and tell you that in order to get a good night’s rest while camping you need a high quality sleeping bag, outstanding sleeping pad or air mattress, and a shelter that keeps the elements of nature locked outside. In my 40 plus years of camping I have [...]