Travel Adventure Resources
May 31, 2006
TRAVEL ADVENTURE RESOURCES Texas Tourism Seeking an adrenaline-charged outdoor adventure? Knockout scenery? Or a family-pleasing, budget-friendly destination? Find it all right here in Texas, and experience the Lone Star State up close through an exciting camping trip. Grab the tent,... Read more »
2006 Knife & Tool Guide
May 25, 2006
From the dawn of man, knives and other sharpened hand tools in one form or another have figured prominently in our lives. Used for scraping, slicing, sawing, splitting and a dozen other applications, these basic tools evolved through the millennia into the dazzling display of modern steel-bladed implements... Read more »
2006 Electronic Navigation
May 25, 2006
The theme for GPS navigational units this year, be it handhelds or in-vehicle units, is all about integrating enhanced functionality with entertainment. Handhelds are becoming savvier, offering MP3 capability and more detailed topographical mapping. Real-time traffic information to navigate you through... Read more »
Camp Lighting: Flashlight & Lantern Guide
May 24, 2006
FLASHLIGHTS Coast Cutlery offers a variety of LED flashlights. The new Digi-Tac II uses Coast’s Power Transfer Technology to convert 1.25 watts of power into 4.5 watts of light, all from AA batteries. It’s a handy, solid light-cone producer with a softer wash of bluish-white light — great for... Read more »
Camp Cooking: Camp Stove Guide
May 24, 2006
Since the dawn of time, when primitive campers used to throw a slab of freshly-caught some-kind-of-saur on the open flames, one bit of technology above all others has changed camp cooking for the better: the development of the two-burner stove. Today, if you want to make a delicate soufflé or a hearty... Read more »
Camping Footwear: Boot Buyer’s Guide
May 24, 2006
The Badpak GTX ($150) incorporates a breathable, waterproof Gore-Tex liner and an innovative Ground Control System in the heel to keep you rock-steady on uneven surfaces and descents. The Badpak GTX relies on a Mountain Grip outsole to provide the traction, a compression-molded EVA midsole for cushioning... Read more »
Family Camping: Family Tent Guide
May 24, 2006
In 2006, the two innovative Johnson Outdoor brands Eureka! Tents and Silva technology teamed up to offer new solar-charged, LED lighting in its expansive family tent line. The new Eureka! Solar Intent is an 11×11-foot two-pole family dome tent featuring the new flexible-panel solar-powered light.... Read more »
TOP 10 STATE PARKS
May 24, 2006
At last count, there were 5842 state parks in the United States, and according to the National Association of State Park Directors, these parks received 826.5 million visits during 2004. It’s not surprising then that state parks continue to be a favorite among Camping Life readers. There are plenty... Read more »
Gear Test: Coleman Cloudcroft Sleeping Bag
May 22, 2006
COLEMAN EXPONENT CLOUDCROFT SLEEPING BAG In a market of $350-plus price tags, what the world needs is a good, affordable down sleeping bag. Well, thanks to Coleman that wish has been answered. New to the Coleman Exponent line of sleeping bags is a series of six top-quality mummy bags filled with goose... Read more »
Gear Test: Tilley Endurables Hat
May 22, 2006
How do you test a hat? By wearing it, folding it, rolling it up and stuffing it into a pack pocket, stepping on it, tossing it in water, washing it, and then wearing it some more. And that’s exactly what we did with the Tilley LTM AirFlo Hat. Tilley Endurables has a reputation for making an indestructible... Read more »
