When you are getting ready for a camping trip it is easy to worry.  Have you remembered everything?  Are you taking too much?  Do you really need this weight of sleeping bag, or would a lighter one do?  When you visit the local camping store you may start to feel overwhelmed by choices, and it is hard to resist the urge to just take one of everything, even though you know that all that extra weight would just get in the way.

That is why a camping checklist is so useful – it helps you focus your mind and decide exactly what you need, and what to leave at home.  You check items off as you pack them, and then you can leave home confident in the knowledge that you haven't forgotten anything. Read more

In todays times of work, after-school clubs, busy schedules, and technology, it is often hard to find the time to talk to people.  Many families are choosing camping holidays as a way to spend quality time together – away from the television, games consoles, iPods, and other distractions.  Camping can be a lot of fun – especially if it is planned carefully.

Where To Take Your Camping Trip

There are lots of camp sites all over the country – the kind you choose is up to you – some people like to go out into the wilderness and have the authentic 'roughing it' experience.  Some like to visit national forests, others camp sites that have slightly better amenities.  Before you go, discuss it with the rest of your family and make sure that they all have the same expectations from the trip.  Being caught in the middle of nowhere with unhappy people does not make for a fun experience. Read more

Summer vacations are a favorite activity with many families – a time to get away from the stresses of work and school, and spend some time together having fun.  Beach camping is one of the more popular ways for families to bond together.

There are many beaches all over the world where you could enjoy the sun, sand, sea, and atmosphere, however before you go beach camping you should take some time to learn some basic safety rules that will ensure that you have a good time, and stay safe during your holiday. Read more

Do you know how to use a compass?  If you love to camp and head out in the great outdoors you should also learn how+to+use+a+compasshow to use a compass . Here is why.

Title: Using a Compass Could Save Your Life

Author: Steve Dolan

Compasses

There's nothing quite like disappearing off into the backcountry
on your own. It's a rare opportunity to experience nature at its
most peaceful, and is also a great challenge for a hiking
enthusiast. It's also easy to get lost if you don't know how to
navigate properly. You can navigate using a map, a compass or a
GPS unit, or even combine them together. The key is making sure
you know how to navigate successfully. Read more

Anyone can make a mistake.  The important thing is to learn from it.  Here are some camping mistakes others made that may be of benefit to you.

Title: The 10 most stupid camping mistakes in the world.

Author: Steve Henry

What a great thing it is to be man, master of all we survey.

With the new camping season upon us today is just taking some time to reflect on some of the stupidest camping mistakes wehave made and which we have heard about. If you would like to share some of your stories for our next book please email us from the web link below. Read more

To be safe and healthy during your camping trips, a portable water purifier is an absolute must.  This article explains why.

Title: What Is In Your Camping Water?
Author: Tommy Thompson

If you are a camper, you may already know that the water is probably unsafe to drink. Generally, campgrounds get their water from a well in the ground and you can bet, it's not filtered. But that doesn't mean you can't have safe water for cooking and drinking while enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Read more

While camping is still a cost-effective way to spend a vacation, the rising price of fuel and the rising costs of campgrounds, may require that you look for ways and means to keep your camping costs down.

One way to reduce camping costs may be to make a switch from state campgrounds to federal ones. After all, why stay in a state park for US$25.00 with few frills, when you can stay in a park with a pool and other attractive features for another $5. Read more

There are many benefits of camping with kids.  As life continues to get more complicated and stressful, camping with your kids can teach them the benefits of going back to the basics.  

Title: How to Enjoy Camping with Children.

Author: Steve at SwagsAustralia.com

Many of us have fond memories of our parents taking us camping as children and would like to pass on this experience to our children but are a little  daunted by what we see as the unknown, particularly if it has been a while since we last went camping.  Read more

Just because the weather is cold, doesn't mean you cannot enjoy the fun of camping.  However, you should take extra precautions.  Here are some camping tips for cold weather campers.

Title: Cold Weather Camping Tips

Author: Tim Dales

A number of my friends take their kids to the desert in December to go dirt biking and they complain about the cold camping.Well, here are a number of tips that I've used when cold weather camping that will make your campout more enjoyable. Read more

As if vacationing RV-style is not cost-effective enough, consider these tips to make RV-travel even more economical.

Title: Frugal RV Traveling Tips: Keeping an Eye on the Road - and Your
Budget

Author: John Noble

Hitting the road in your RV and the RV lifestyle can be one of the most  economical ways to travel. If you do a little planningand research ahead of time, it's easy to save even more - without ever feeling like you're pinching pennies. Read more