Blog information for your camping pleasure

Blog information update:

I have said on this site that I would try to keep you up on new and different items for your outdoor experience. Well here is my first report. I will also use this blog for you to exchange view and ideas with fellow campers. Just email me with your thoughts.

Now the comforts of home can come along to the great outdoors. The first electric tent with no see-um wires. The wires are built in and hidden under the fabric. It is powered with a 12 volt DC battery that can be charged from your car.Use lamps, or whatever you can use with a 12 volt DC battery adapter. The tent has 3 sockets and is put out by Eureka Approx. price.....$300

We now have a stove that won't blow out in highwinds. It mixes air and fuel plus doesn't require air at the burner. The fuel canister empties and a regulator maintains consistent gas pressure. Put out by MSR Approx. price.....$140

You knew this was coming!

Rugged ipod speakers. they are enclosed in vinyle and foam, the speakers can survive splashes and falls . Put out by Kensington Approx. price....$50

Are you a weather Geek?

This handy item tells which way the wind is blowing and tells you the gust speed. It also has a digital compass showing the direction of the gust. This handy little gadget stores up to 2000 measurements. Such things as humidity, temperature and pressure. If you like, you can upload the information to your PC. offered by Kestrel price......Approx $400

For you camera and picture buffs!

This camera is impact and crush resistant, works underwater up to 33 feet deep. It also tags the pictures with the depth and pressure at which they were taken. Water will not stick to the lens Made by Olympus price......Approx.$380

Give your joints a break

This pack helps save joints by adjusting the frame. It depends on how much you are carrying. The heavier the weight, the more the weight is shifted to Z crisscrossed flexible steel rods on the back. This helps allow more support and a better weight distribution.Offered by Gregory Price.......Approx.$120

Wading boots

These boots come with interchangable soles providing the best grip. Rubber lugs for waterside hikes, felt for slippery boulders. Just snap one of the six soles onto tongue and groove locks on the boots underside. A locking system.allows for a snug fit. Comes with 2 soles included. Price.....Approx.$160

GPS

This unit provides doppler radar feeds from xms satellite radio. Also xms's music and sports. The display also layers trail routes on top of aeriel photo, satellite maps, and topographic maps. Offered by Bushnell price....Approx. $500

Well there you have it, until next time keep camping!