Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California
February 24, 2004
If you’re of the mindset that the desert is a boring, austere place with nothing to offer, chances are you’ve never seen it any closer than through a car window. Like much of the desert in the southwestern United States, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in Southern California is a place where, if you... Read more »
Gear Test: KELTY TRAIL DOME 4 TENT and GARMIN RINO 110/120
February 24, 2004
KELTY TRAIL DOME 4 TENT For many backpackers and campers a quality tent is the most important piece of gear they own behind footwear, a backpack and sleeping bag. No manufacturer of outdoor products probably understands that better than Kelty (800/423-2320; kelty.com), which has been making backpacks... Read more »
Top Camping Gear Buyer’s Guide
February 24, 2004
Each year brings a cavalcade of clever products to help make the outdoor experience more enjoyable, and this year is no exception. We’ve searched high and low to gather information on some of the most interesting new camping gear. What follows is just a taste of what will be available. FUN IN TENTS Let’s... Read more »
Truck Camper Round-Up
February 24, 2004
The truck camper market certainly isn’t what it used to be, and that’s probably a good thing. While the number of manufacturers has certainly dwindled in recent years, those who are left certainly aren’t lacking in ideas. It wasn’t long ago when the thought of an onboard slide-out was akin to... Read more »
Lightweight Highlights
February 24, 2004
The only thing constant about the lightweight RV trailer market is that it’s going to change. It seems that every year a manufacturer breaks the mold, offering something contrary to what we thought this category was all about. Today, however, it’s not just one builder, but several manufacturers that... Read more »
State Parks In The Sauratowns
February 24, 2004
Extol the virtues of North Carolina’s mountains to a fireside ring of avid campers and most will assume you’re lauding the Blue Ridge Mountains on the state’s western side. Mention the Sauratown Range and most folks scratch their heads and stare blankly. Is it the obscurity of old age that shrouds... Read more »
Coachmen Spirit of America 241FKG
February 24, 2004
Spirit of America travel trailers from Coachmen are available in three floor plans. While all models are the same exterior size, what creates a distinction between one model and another are the unique interior configurations. The 249QB has a full queen bed (60×74 inches) positioned at the forward... Read more »
