Solar Panel Power
June 24, 2011
For off-the-grid RV camping, a solar panel system offers unbeatable benefits. We shared a few tips in the Solar Power article (Page 41, May 2011) for adding a solar panel system to your RV. Here are a few additional resources for solar panel systems and accessory products. Samlex Solar http://www.samlexsolar.com/ Camping... Read more »
An Urban Campground Grows in Brooklyn
June 15, 2011
It may have seemed out of place to see motorhomes and camping gear set up in the urban jungle of downtown Manhattan on an episode of “Celebrity Apprentice” this year featuring retail chain Camping World. But camping in the great urban outdoors isn’t far-fetched. Pitching a tent and... Read more »
Outdoor Footwear Buyer’s Guide
June 10, 2011
Winter’s cold is just a forgotten memory. The grass is green, flowers are in full bloom and the forest trails are crying out for explorers to return. Footwear makers have also been busy expanding their collections for 2011 to offer hikers more choices than ever before, making it easier for you to find... Read more »
RV Review: Lance Camper 1191
June 10, 2011
Truck campers come in all sizes, ranging from compact units with just a few modern conveniences and enough room to sleep to structures that rival small luxury apartments in their accommodations and creature comforts. The Lance 1191 we spent some time with was much closer to the latter end of this range... Read more »
Adirondack Isle
June 9, 2011
Dominic presented the salad with utmost pride. A colorful array of carrots, peppers and cucumbers lay meticulously arranged below tomato wheels. The 13-year-old had prepared five-star salad art with only a filet knife and a scratched-up piece of cutting board that permanently lived in our plastic bin... Read more »
Skeeter Beaters
June 7, 2011
When it comes to bad wildlife encounters, the littlest critters create the biggest concerns. If you doubt that, just ask any camper which is worse: a bear roaming the woods nearby or a cloud of mosquitoes in camp. The answer will be close to unanimous. A scourge of skeeters makes camp life nearly unbearable. The... Read more »
Canoe and Kayak Accessories
June 7, 2011
Once you have a boat, there are always a few other items needed to create a safe and enjoyable experience on the water, and to get your boat to and from the water. Personal flotation devices, paddles, dry bags and car racks are some of the most important accessories. Granite Gear Granite Gear’s Nimbus... Read more »
Parallel Operation
June 7, 2011
Portable generators come in a variety of sizes, so why buy two 2,000-watt generators and run them in parallel when you can just buy one 3,000- or 4,000-watt generator? Portability. Consider that a single Yamaha EF2000iS has a dry weight of just 44 pounds, while a single 3,000-watt Yamaha EF3000iSE tips... Read more »
2011 Canoe & Kayak Buyer’s Guide
June 2, 2011
Is there a better way to spend a summer day than paddling a boat? It’s hard to think of another activity that lets you peacefully explore bays, rivers and shorelines with friends and family. Whether your boat of choice is a canoe, kayak or sit-on-top, paddlesports brands are offering more choices than... Read more »
Portable Power
June 2, 2011
Thanks to the modern portable generator, you don’t have to feel like you just started up a lawnmower when you’re in the campground. Today’s Compact Generators are incredibly smooth, quiet and fuel-efficient — and have some amazing capabilities. Honda brought portable generator technology into... Read more »
