Healthy Hiker Gear

When considering great Camping Sleeping Bags you must consider minimum temperature and fill materials.

Temperature comfort rating is an essential aspect to consider when purchasing a camping sleeping bag. For example, if you are planning to camp in the snow, you absolutely must purchase a sleeping bag rated for at least -10 degrees F. If you’re planning on camping trips to even harsher climates, you’ll need a camping sleeping bag rated much lower. For most camping adventures, a camping sleeping bag rated between 10 and 35 degrees F will give you plenty of comfort.

Camping sleeping bags are usually filled with down or synthetic materials. Each type has its own set of advantages.

• Down sleeping bags: Made from the undercoats of ducks or geese, these are excellent insulators. They are often lighter than synthetic alternatives and compresses to a smaller size when folded. For the most part, they will outlast synthetic bags.
• Synthetic sleeping bags: Synthetic fibers are often hollow threads of plastic that trap air for insulation. The advantage of synthetic is that they still work even if they get wet and they also dry fairly quickly. The synthetic bags are usually less expensive than their down counterparts

Check out our Slumberjack, Big Agnes, Eureka and Stansport Camping Sleeping Bags.

Welcome to the world of Camping Backpacks!

There are three types of Camping Backpacks:

1. External Frame Camping Backpacks - use aluminum tubing to distribute the load. These are excellent beginner backpacks as they are usually the most reasonably priced, easy to pack, and the coolest–due to the 1 inch space between your body and the frame.

2.  Internal Frame Camping Backpacks - use stays (flat bars, usually of aluminum or plastic) to distribute the packed weight. Internal-frame camping backpacks are more flexible than external-frame camping packs, making them more ideal for adventurers like skiers and mountain climbers. These backpacks are also more form-fitting. This means that there will be less of a chance of you getting hurt, or the backpack damaged.

3. Day Packs do not have a frame. The load rests mainly on the shoulders, but some day packs have hip belts to carry some of the load. They are small and light—good for a day hike or maybe an overnight camping excursion. They are versatile and are usually less expensive than internal- or external-frame camping backpacks.

We know Christmas is right around the corner, and what better way of saying “Merry Christmas” than giving your loved ones a new Big Agnes Tent.

There are many terrific Big Agnes Camping Tents in which to choose.  Solo Tents, 2 Person Tents, 3 Person Tents, Family Tents, Ultralight Tents, and so much more.

Many styles are available to meet your requirements for terrific Christmas gifts for all your loved ones.

Make Christmas painless this year with our one stop shopping for all your camping and hiking gear.

Your camp cooking has never tasted so good or cooked so fast on this Camping Stove while out camping.

This Stansport Outfitter Ultra High Output Propane Camping Stove is truly amazing. It offers 50,000 BTUs for fast cooking.

Take this study, rugged Camping Stove wherever your adventures take you. It even has an altitude pressure regulator on it. With a weight of only 13 pounds it is light enough to go wherever you go.

Enjoy hot delicious meals three times a day with these wonderful Stansport Camping Stoves. 

How does a hot shower sound after a fulll day of camping sound? Wonderful, right!

Designed for professional outfitters, base camps, cabins, and horse trailers. This shower is constructed of rugged steel for extra durability and years and years hot water for showers or washing dishes.

Let us make your camping experiences so much better with the Zodi Hot Portable Shower!

Successful camping means starting with a wonderful Camping Tent.

We recommend a high quality manufacturer such as Eureka Tents, Big Agnes Tents, Kelty or Sierra Designs.

No matter if you are looking for a Solo Tent, 2 or 3 Person Tent, or Large Family Camping Tent we offer a huge selection in which to choose.

When choosing a quality camping tent, look at the material in which it is made. See if it is what you are looking for. If you are looking for a lightweight backpacking tent, does it meet your requirements.

Look to see how long it takes to assemble and how difficult it is. You want a camping tent that is easy up and down for more time for things that are actually fun to do.

Think about where you want to be camping, and if you want a 3 season or 4 season tent.

You may want to think about getting a camping tent that is a little larger, just in case you invite an extra person along, or carry extra gear with you and need the space for storage.

Let us help you find the right Camping Tent for your camping needs!

When we think about camping we think about getting away from our day to day grind and gathering up our friends and family and spending time just enjoying each other.

Isn’t it all about making new memories and sharing old ones. As we watch our children grow, we realize these are really special times that we are sharing.

Make sure your memories are pleasant by buying a high quality  Eureka Tents have been around for over a hundred years and still are producing wonderful tents for backpacking, hiking, adventure, expedition, backcountry, outfitter, whatever your needs are, Eureka Tents have the right tent for you.

Eureka Tents offers Solo Tents, 2 Person Tents, 3 Person Tents, 4+ Person Tents up to their 12 Person Luxury Family Camping tents. Big or small they have the right tents for you.

What a well made Eureka Camping Tent! This tent is one of the highest demanded tent we offer. The Eureka Pine Lodge is the ideal basecamp for families, sportsmen, and scouts!This Eureka Pine Lodge Tent offers large, “easy-slide” fan door for fast access and vertical, space-saving walls. And sets up time is less than 10 minutes, too! This terrific tent sleeps 8 people comfortably.

Think about how a nice hot shower would sound at the end of the day of camping. Fantastic, right!

There a times a stream is great to get cooled off in, but there are times when you just want hot water sluicing down your body. Just the feeling of being clean before you bed down for the night.

Camping hot showers is now possible with this Camping Portable Shower -Hot Water Heater.

These have been designed for camping, base camps, professional outfitters, cabins, and horse trailers, anywhere you want to go.

Image 50 hours of hot water for showers, cooking, and shaving, How much easier is camp cooking going to be when you have instant how water to start your meals. You food will cook so much faster, which saves more time for fun.

If you plan to rough it outdoors, then you should pick equipment that is as rough and rugged as you are. A Slumberjack sleeping bag can withstand several nights camping on rough ground, and still help you sleep in comfort. It is durable but lightweight, which makes it a perfect pack-along.

Go ahead! Go camping and enjoy the majesty of nature. Make the sky your roof and the stars your nightlights. You are sure to sleep tight and in comfort with one of the best sleeping bags around.

After a long hard hiking trip, it can be so tempting to take a sip from the bubbling brook you find nearby. But you might regret that little sip if you don’t use a good water filter. If you drink straight from the source, you are opening up your digestive system to myriad of harmful bacteria.  

So it is a good idea to think twice before drinking from an unsafe source. When packing your hiking things, make sure to bring along a reliable purifier, such as portable Katadyn water filters. These are lightweight, but are definitely effective at eliminating water-borne bacteria.