Cast Iron Cooking Tips
Jessica Levine
May 14, 2012
Cast Iron Cooking Tips Tools you can use. “When you are cooking with a cast iron skillet, you want to have either a spider skillet with three legs to go over your coals,” Julie says, “or if you’re using a flat-bottomed skillet, make sure you have a nice round or square portable camping grate.” Cast... Read more »
High-Tech Rescue Aids
Rich Johnson
May 10, 2012
The $250 inReach device couples with an Android phone to send and receive text messages from beyond cell phone range. The expression “great outdoors” goes beyond mere words. It is a declaration in some cases of its vast size. That’s part of the appeal. But it’s often so big, in fact, that it’s... Read more »
Coleman Queen QuickBed Airbed
Lisa Densmore
April 17, 2012
Everyone likes a good night’s sleep, especially when camping. That process has changed dramatically since my first night in a tent as a kid in the 1970s. Back then, I happily snoozed on a three-quarter-inch closed-cell foam pad. As an adult, the thought of lying on a skinny pad on the ground makes... Read more »
Pelican i1015 Case: Pelican Smart Phone Protection
Stuart Bourdon
April 17, 2012
iPhones and other smart phones can travel safely in the Pelican Products i1015 Case. iPhones and other smart phones can travel safely in the Pelican Products i1015 Case. Its high-impact, heat and chemically resistant polymer shell stands up to harsh conditions, but the clear lid allows the user to watch... Read more »
Solar Gear
Tom Kaiser
April 12, 2012
By nature, campers like to travel without a trace, tread lightly and minimize our impact on this planet we love to explore. Being imperfect souls, we also like when things work easily, with minimal fuss. Nothing combines these ideals like today’s next-generation solar power gear that allows campers... Read more »
Campfire Grills
Kerry Devine
April 11, 2012
Many of your camping experiences are focused around the campfire. It’s often the main source of heat, the social center of the camp, and chances are that hearty meal you’re about to enjoy was prepared on a grill over a campfire. There’s just something wonderful about the juicy aroma of a meal grilled... Read more »
Amplify Environmental Friendliness
Amanda Lepinski
April 9, 2012
Children of the 90s were inspired by environmentally focused entertainment such as, “Captain Planet and the Planeteers” – a cartoon about a team of action heroes working together to save the Earth from destruction and educate humans about environmental protection and preservation. Although the... Read more »
2012 Camping Life Gear Guide
April 4, 2012
2012 Camping Gear Guide Whether you’re packing for a day hike or a full-family camping excursion, going with the proper gear is a fail-safe insurance policy to make sure you and your crew have fun no matter what Mother Nature brings. If weight isn’t a factor, indulge yourself with convenient... Read more »
2012 Camp Furniture
April 3, 2012
Coleman Multiple Use Stool Camp furnishings are trending toward more comfort, as witnessed by an increased use of padded back and head rests in camp chairs. Mesh panels that enhance air circulation and provide a cooler sitting or resting platforms are also included in many of this year’s chairs. Fabrics... Read more »
2012 Camp Stoves & Grills
Jack Ballard
April 3, 2012
From standard camp stoves to specialty grills, manufacturers are increasing burner output and routinely including the convenience of matchless ignition on most propane-fueled cooking appliances today. Styling has taken an upswing as well, with many of this year’s cookers adorned in attractive colors... Read more »
