Camping Tips
Camping with Baby (Video)
Camping with baby is an adventure indeed. But with a few easy preperations you can making camping with baby enjoyable for the whole family. A friend of mine recently went backpacking in Colorado with his infant daughter (he’s a brave guy). The were able to film the adventure and it is posted on REI (very [...]
Camping Tips
Grizzly Bear Attack, how to avoid.
A Grizzly Bear attack is rare but very dangerous. But there are few animals in this world (especially in the U.S.) with such beauty and raw power as the Grizzly Bear. And with Bear encounters becoming more and more frequent each year, it’s important to know how to react. It could save your life in [...]
Camping Tips
Mountain Biking at Whistler!! (Video)
Who’s ready to do this? Better bring your helmet. See Video below.
Camping Tips
Freeze Dried Food, does it go bad?
Freeze Dried Food that is often used for camping, backpacking, and survival foods, is much tastier these days and can last a really long time. However they can still go stale which could really ruin your backpacking trip. There is nothing like going to sleep hungry or having to hike back in the middle of [...]
Camping Tips
How to Bear Bag above the tree line. Bear Canisters.
Some people think it is safe to not use a bear bag or bear canister for food storage since they are above the tree line. At this altitude there are no bears right? Wrong! Bears often frequent very high peaks way above the tree line. Black bears will come up sometimes for certain types of [...]
Sleeping Bag Reviews
Coleman Richland Cool-Weather Scoop Sleeping Bag
Posted on 19 May 2012
The Coleman Richland Scoop Sleeping Bag is great for cool-weather camping. It measures 33-Inch wide by 78-Inch long, and fits most people up to 5-Inch11-Inch. The unique scoop shape makes a comfortable headrest, keeping your head and pillow off the ground. The Richland Sleeping Bag is durably constructed of a soft brushed-polyester cover and liner, with 3 pounds of ColeTherm insulation to keep you comfortable down to 50°-30Degree Fahrenheit. The Richland features the QuickCord storage system for easy storage -- no tying required. Coleman-Inchs ComfortSmart technology means your sleeping bag is packed with features to keep you warm and comfortable: ZipPlow plows fabric away from the zipper to prevent snags; Comfort Cuff surrounds your face with softness; FiberLock prevents insulation from shifting keeping you warm and increasing durability; ThermoLock reduces heat loss through the zipper, keeping you warmer; Zipper Glide tailoring allows smooth zipper operation around corners; and Roll Control locks the bag in place for easier rolling. Continue Reading
Sleeping Bag Reviews
Mountain Trails Cascade 40 degrees Adult Rectangular Sleeping Bag (Blue)
Posted on 17 May 2012
Mountain Trails brand; Cascade Adult sleeping bag has 2.5 lbs of InsulTherm polyester fill, that will keep you warm in 40 + degree conditions. With 29 inch width and 72 inch length, your should be covered from head to toe in quilted construction of polyester outer and liner materials. This versatile bag has a self repairing coil zipper so two like bags are able to mate together to form a double sleeper. Machine washable and ready for camp outs, sleep overs and more. Continue Reading
Sleeping Bag Reviews
Coleman Clear Lake Warm-Weather Sleeping Bag
Posted on 17 May 2012
The Coleman Clear Lake Sleeping Bag is great for warm-weather camping. It measures 33-Inch wide by 75-Inch long, and fits most people up to 5-feet, 11-inches. The Clear Lake Sleeping Bag is durably constructed of a polyester cover with a cozy cotton-flannel liner, with 3 pounds of ThermoTech insulation to keep you comfortable down to 40°-60Degree Fahrenheit. The Clear Lake features the QuickCord storage system for easy storage -- no tying required. Coleman-Inchs ComfortSmart technology means your sleeping bag is packed with features to keep you warm and comfortable: ZipPlow plows fabric away from the zipper to prevent snags; Comfort Cuff surrounds your face with softness; FiberLock prevents insulation from shifting keeping you warm and increasing durability; ThermoLock reduces heat loss through the zipper, keeping you warmer; Zipper Glide tailoring allows smooth zipper operation around corners; and Roll Control locks the bag in place for easier rolling. Continue Reading
Sleeping Bag Reviews
Slumberjack SlumberWick¿ Mummy Sleeping Bag Liner
Posted on 17 May 2012
Add some warmth to your sleeping bag while keeping it clean with the Slumberwick Mummy Liner. Using a wicking polyester that pulls moisture and sweat away from your body while also added some warmth, you will stay comfortable while using the Slumberwick liner. The two way, 57" zipper will make getting in and out of the liner easy while the trapezoidal foot box provides space so feet remain in a natural position for more comfort. Continue Reading
Sleeping Bag Reviews
Wood’s 45 Degree Microlite Sleeping Bag
Posted on 14 May 2012
The ``Wood's Microlite`` compact bag features a tightly woven electric blue outer shell. This sleeping bag features the embroidered Woods logo, and very nice compression stuff sack. Continue Reading
Sleeping Bag Reviews
Mountain Trails Lindenwood 40-Degree Adult Rectangular Sleeping Bag
Posted on 02 May 2012
Mountain Trails brand; Lindenwood Adult sleeping bag has 3 lbs of InsulTherm polyester fill, that will keep you warm in 40 + degree conditions. With 33 inch width and 75 inch length, your should be covered from head to toe in quilted construction of polyester outer and liner materials. This versatile bag has a self repairing coil zipper so two like bags are able to mate together to form a double sleeper. Machine washable and ready for camp outs, sleep overs and more. Continue Reading
View Featured Products
-
CATEGORIES
- Camping Tips (7)
- Helmet Camera Reviews (23)
- Product Reviews (25)
- Sleeping Bag Reviews (48)
- Tent Reviews (86)
-
ARCHIVES
- May 2012 (8)
- April 2012 (9)
- March 2012 (15)
- February 2012 (102)
- December 2011 (32)
Copyright © Backpacking and Camping Tips.Original News Theme by 
.