Are you looking for a fun thing to do with the kids over the summer vacation? Many people love to go camping as a family for several great reasons. It really promotes family together time especially when  you are sleeping together in a 5 person tent, or bigger depending on the size of your family.

At a time when televisions, computers and cell phones seem to rule our lives if we let it, this can be a great way to help your children to disconnect for a bit. Also spending time in the great outdoors is a wonderful way to create memories and have good times together.

One of the first major items that you will need to get ready for your camping adventure is a tent big enough for the whole family. In this article we will discuss how to find the best tent for your needs and specifically talk about one of our favorite options which is the North Face Dome Tent. [click to continue…]

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Avoid Dehydration When Hiking

by on May 19, 2011

Are you new to hiking, mountain biking or other outdoor sports? One thing that you will want to keep in mind as you prepare to start planning for treks and excursions is making sure that you have a sufficient water supply to sustain you for the length of any major outings that you will be going on. One of the worst things that can happen to a hiker or biker is to suffer from dehydration.

There are many things that you can do to prevent this and planning is half the battle, whether you choose to use a great hydration system such as the Camelbak Hawg or carry numerous water bottles along with you in your backpack.

In this article, we will talk about the importance of staying hydrated during your outdoor activities and provide some tips and resources that will help you to achieve this goal. [click to continue…]

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