Trailer Review: A-Liner Expedition
May 22, 2006
My favorite camping trip of the season is an annual weeklong sojourn I share only with my dog. We always go to the same remote state forest campground that is nearly always empty and offers few facilities other than a fire ring, picnic table and a level place to pitch a tent — which is what we did... Read more »
TRAIL OF THE ANCIENTS
May 22, 2006
This is the Colorado most people don’t know. The Rocky Mountains loom large on the landscape of the mind, so this remote, un-crowded southwestern corner of the state seems almost forgotten. To the east lies the sky-scraping Continental Divide, yet the rugged cliffs we’re facing are no less spectacular.... Read more »
Outdoor Kids
May 22, 2006
Does camping with young children have a fear factor with parents? It seems so. My friend Wendy knows that I camp with my young children and asked, “How old do my kids have to be to take them camping.” I replied, “How old are they now?” Three and five was her response, to which... Read more »
Top Camping Gear: 2006 Editors’ Choice
May 19, 2006
HOME SWEET HOME Tents are the center point of any camping trip. It’s where you sleep at night, nap during the heat of the day and wait out bad weather. It had better be good. Our favorite new tent this year is the Kelty (800/423-2320; /kelty.com/) Pavilion 6 ($625). The six-sleeper offers a 162×108-inch... Read more »
Gear Test: Brunton Wind River Range
May 19, 2006
Among camp stoves, especially in the two-burner category, there is the VW, the Cadillac and the Porsche, if you will. The new Brunton Wind River Range is the Porsche in this category. It’s handsome and well designed, and it’s lightweight (compared to some of the bigger Cadillac stoves) at 23... Read more »
Camp Kitchen: Stuffed Peppers
May 19, 2006
STUFFED PEPPERS PRONTO Look for precooked ground beef or vegetarian “meat” crumbles. Serves three to six persons. (Big eaters will want two halves.) • 3 large green peppers, halved and seeded • 1-1/2 cups instant rice • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt • 1-1/2 cups boiling water • 12-ounce package... Read more »
Living With Wildlife
May 19, 2006
Reports of bear and cougar sightings are on the rise in parts of the United States where campers and wildlife share the land. Some folks think this is the result of expanding civilization pushing the wildlife out of its traditional habitat. Others might have conflicting theories. What’s most important... Read more »
Jayco Jay Series 1206
May 19, 2006
In real estate, the mantra is location, location, location. In a camping trailer, it’s floorplan, floorplan, floorplan. The right combination of components, arrangements, interior volume and accessibility makes or breaks a trailer. One of the features guaranteed to make a camping trailer much more... Read more »
12-Volt Revolution
May 19, 2006
Camping used to mean really roughing it. Heavy cotton and wool sleeping bags, canvas tents, wet and cold boots, and dried food were the mainstays of early outdoor adventurers. Then the first revolution in outdoor equipment occurred: Self-inflating sleeping pads for comfort and warmth; geodesic dome tents... Read more »
Camp Kitchen: Peanut Butter Pita, Gorp, and Chicken Sandwiches
May 1, 2006
Slap together some sandwiches, stuff your daypack with food and drink, and you’re good to go for hours of hiking, rock climbing, fishing or exploring away from your base camp. These recipes are tasty, compact, lightweight and nourishing, and will stay safe all day without refrigeration. PEANUT BUTTER... Read more »
