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A Review of the Coleman Camping Coffeemaker

July 15, 2009

I hate instant coffee! If there is one thing I don’t like about camping, it’s the fact that brewing a quality cup of coffee can be challenging at best. I never realized how much I took my cheap $20 coffee pot for granted until I tried making coffee without electricity!
After another failed attempt to brew [...]

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25 Inexpensive Camping Equipment Tips

July 9, 2009

While camping still remains one of the most inexpensive forms of vacationing,  the initial cost of purchasing basic camping supplies can be cost prohibitive to some families.  To help ease this burden, I have assembled the following list of 25 tips and tricks to keeping your equipment costs down.
Buy used gear!  Craigslist and eBay are excellent [...]

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Should You Buy a Personal Locator Beacon?

July 6, 2009

If you love camping as much as I do, you’ve likely found yourself in precarious situations over the years where help would have been virtually impossible to contact if needed.
Cell phone technology has closed this gap a little, but with the vast majority of the North American wilderness not covered by cell phone service, you [...]

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TEK2.5® vs Gore-Tex®: A Review of LL Bean’s Exclusive New Waterproof Fabric

June 28, 2009

Last month I found myself in LL Bean’s flagship store in Freeport, ME purchasing supplies for an extended fishing trip I had planned that weekend on Moosehead Lake.

The forecast called for heavy rain, but my buddies and I were just stubborn enough to go ahead with our trip anyway! I had a good quality Gore-Tex® rain jacket that had proven itself countless times, but I knew if I wanted to maximize my comfort I would need to purchase a pair of new rain pants as well.

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Camping Lanterns: Electric vs. Propane

June 27, 2009

Although they have been around for more than 30 years, battery operated camping lanterns are finally able to compete with their more established propane fueled rival.
Unlike traditional propane lanterns which require periodic maintenance (new mantles, regulator switches, lenses, etc.), battery operated fluorescent and LED lanterns are more durable, last longer, and are much less dangerous to operate. 
Experienced campers argue [...]

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Tips for Packing Your Cooler

June 24, 2009
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Make the ice in your cooler last on your next camping trip with these helpful tips!

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