Chinook Long Star 6 Person Tent
With the variety of tent choices and manufactures out in the market place, Chinook Camping Tents standout as one designed with high quality materials and the campers comfort in mind.
The Chinook Long Star 6 will sleep 6, with extra large front vestibule for additional gear storage, waterproof and very durable PE bathtub style floor with high sidewalls keeping the water out and providing more interior height (6’3”). Ideal family tent or large group tent, the Long Star has floor area 10’ x 10’. One D style door with No-see-um mesh window and a two-pole square tent configuration with clip-sleeve pole system for easy set up. Take a look see if it offers everything you want in a camping tent.
Browning Camping – Sequoia 5 Tent
Browning is very well know in the shooting and hunting sports industry, with firearms, archery, shooting accessories, outdoor clothing and gun safes. Did you know they now offer camping tents?
The Sequoia 5 fiberglass pole- Grey/Gold is a free standing 3 pole design that gives more framework to combat Mother Nature when she send you a little stronger storm than normal. This is a 3 season rated tent that sleeps 5 persons, with a center height of 5’ 2”, 70 square feet of tent area with 2 vestibule areas for gear storage and extra weather protection. If you are looking for a new tent, check out Browning Camping for your next purchase.
Checklist: Camping With Your Pets
The addition of your pet on a camping trip will add to your fond camping memories but you will need to plan and be preparing for including them. In addition of the camping gear for yourself and family, your four legged friend will need special items. The following is a short check list of items to consider when Fido or Fife is included.
Pet first-aid kit should include items like antiseptic cream, tweezers, eye drops, tape, gauge and assorted bandages.
Travel tag on your pet’s collar, information where you are staying, addresses, phone numbers; include your cell phone, in case you get separated from your pet. Also notify the park ranger of your pet.
Portable kennel provides a comfortable place for your pet during sleep time or unsupervised times when you are away. Remember the Bedding!
Bring along familiar items like a favorite pet toys, food, treats, travel bowls.
Be sure your pet vaccinations and license is up-to-date and current. Ask your vet about the area where you plan to camp if there are any risk of taking your pet into those areas.
Carry an additional collar and leash, make sure the collar and buckle on your pet is in good condition and will not break. You will want a tether when the animal has to be restraint within your campsite.
Think Green When Planning Your Camping Trip
When you plan a camping trip, besides all the camping gear and supplies, we want you to think green; plan on leaving nothing behind, not even garbage, also think compact; make a list of camping gear you think you will need, then see what you can cross off that list.
Green and compact are methods to plan and prepare actively seeking to reduce the impact of recreational use of the outdoors helping towards protecting the places we cherish. Repackaging food will eliminate the excess package material, reducing bulk, weight and garbage. Thinking green advocates an understanding of the environmental impact of recreational use on the outdoors and how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly.
Visit Mammoth Cave National Park
The world’s longest known cave system, more than 367 miles to explore, is the Mammoth Cave National Park in south central Kentucky. Your trip can include cave tours, surface hikes, canoeing on the Green River, picnicking, horseback riding, bicycling, camping and more.
Due to the early May 2010 floods, Houchin Ferry Campground is closed until further notice. Do bring your camping tent and camping gear as the park offers camping at Mammoth Cave campground and Maple Springs Group campground. The park has 70 miles of backcountry trails through forested Kentucky hills for hiking. Backcountry camping is offered with twelve peaceful and scenic campsites that offer solitude and an opportunity to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the park’s rugged hills and majestic woodlands.
For more information call the staff at Mammoth Cave National Park; telephone (270) 758-2180
Camping With Your Dog
You know or should know your dog better than anyone else. If your dog is not friendly around strangers or other animals, now is the time to reconsider camping with your pet.
Well behaved pets make the best campsite companions and are less likely to cause problems with other campers. Some dogs are well trained and better suited for outdoor sports, such as camping and hiking. A dog that can obey commands, stay within the vicinity and will come to you when called is better suited for camping than an unruly dog. Before you pack your camping gear and take your dog camping enroll your dog in dog school. The cost is minimal and it will make you a better, more responsive dog owner, as well as a better camper with a dog.
Thwart Mosquitoes the Natural Way
Many common mosquito repellents contain a chemical called DEET. DEET is a harmful substance that can cause serious health problems. Studies have shown that DEET can have damaging effects on brain cells, even causing brain cell death. Humans that have frequently been exposed to products containing DEET may experience memory loss, headaches, weakness, fatigue, and muscle and joint pain.
But DEET is not necessary in repelling pesky mosquitoes. Natural products, like citronella candles, offer the same result. Mosquitoes thrive at night and by the water, so if you are planning on being out there, consider setting up a screen house. This will effectively keep the mosquitoes away and eliminate the need for any chemicals or other products entirely.
Camping With Your Pets
I am visiting a friend who has a large dog, a young 14 month puppy who is still curious, rough playing, wanting attention and very fast as she loves to run. My friend said why don’t you write about camping with a dog. Since we have never camped with pets before I wanted to see what people had to say about this subject.
There is so much on what to do with a pet to get them ready for a camping trip, so before you pack the camping tent, remember not all campgrounds and national parks allow pets. If pets are permitted, it’s a privilege and you’ll probably find a strict set of rules. Chances are you’ll have to keep your pet restrained at all times. The restrain will protect you as well as other campers; will keep your pet from getting lost. If your dog is a barker, especially at night, this will be a nuisance to others, so be prepared to stay up with your dog to keep him quiet so other campers can sleep. You brought your dog and others should not have to suffer from an unruly canine. If you and your pet can get pass this first hurdle then we can talk about hurdle two in a later posting.
Backpacking – Food/Cooking
Another topic on the checklist for near minimum items for a safe and comfortable backpacking outing is food and cooking. On the checklist; camping stove/stove fuel, cook kit/drinking cup, eating/cooking utensils, matches in a waterproof container, spices/seasonings, powdered milk/sugar, coffee/tea/drink mixes, cooking oil, dehydrated food, trail snacks and plastic bags for food storage and to pack out trash.
Remember when getting your camping gear ready, eliminate and recycle as much of the excess food packaging at home before you load your pack. Most backpacking foods, drink mixes, and snacks are packaged in aluminum foil. Aluminum foil does not burn and is not degradable. If you pack it in, please pack it out!
Backpacking – Shelter
I ‘m not a solo type camping person, but in my various research I’ve come across several items dealing with backpacking and checklist offering as near minimum items for a safe and comfortable backpacking outing. One checklist offers 9 topics of basic minimum items to include on your trip.
Under shelter are 4 items, camping tent with floor saver and optional vestibule, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and lightweight tarp for a ground cloth or as an emergency shelter. It is your choice, but you could include a b ivy bag, which acts as shelter and sleeping bag eliminating the tent. Chinook Summit B ivy Bag comes with DAC featherlite aluminum poles to create a self-supporting canopy around the facial area that allows better movement without added exposure to the elements. Waterproof, breathable fabric top, contoured hood and comfortable roomy foot box.