Posts Tagged ‘equipment’

Camping equipment (tents especially) that are made in canada?

March 3, 2010 - 1:21 pm No Comments

I’m looking for a tent (for two people so one that is rated as 3 or 4 people), nothing fancy, just a regular plain old summer tent, workmanship can suck, nothing over the top or aerodynamic. just a plain tent, that happens to be made in canada.

Can anyone tell me where to find one?

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Backpacking Equipment Tips : Taking Down a Tent

February 15, 2010 - 8:01 am 1 Comment


Packing up a tent properly makes any backpacking trip easier. Learn the best way to take down and pack up a camping tent with expert tips in this free backpacking video. Expert: Megan Rouch Bio: Megan Rouch enjoys off-road unicycling. She has been riding unicycles for eight years. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

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Backpacking Equipment Tips : Backpacking Tent Features

January 31, 2010 - 8:02 am 6 Comments


Rain flies, ground clothes and other tent accessories make a backpacking trip better. Learn more about camping tent features with expert tips in this free backpacking video. Expert: Megan Rouch Bio: Megan Rouch enjoys off-road unicycling. She has been riding unicycles for eight years. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

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Does anyone know of a place in the UK where you can hire tents & camping equipment?

January 22, 2010 - 1:18 pm 1 Comment

Not tents which are already pitched for you (as in Eurocamp) but ones which you hire and take with you.

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Camping Trips : Camping Tips: Clothing Benefits

December 25, 2009 - 10:01 am 2 Comments

Camping clothes should insulate, prevent blisters and should not retain moisture. Pack functional clothing for camping trips with tips from a scoutmaster in this free camping video.

Expert: Rusty Martin
Bio: Rusty Martin is a Boy Scout leader who attended Scout Master training in 2006.
Filmmaker: Evakay Favia

Duration : 0:3:9

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Camping Gear : Using a Map & Compass for Hiking

December 17, 2009 - 10:19 am 8 Comments

In off trail hiking or backwoods camping, using a map and compass together can be very helpful. Learn how to get directions straight using a map and compass with tips from an outdoor activity expert in this free camping video.

Expert: Brant Bowers
Bio: Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson’s sporting goods store since 2004.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Duration : 0:1:49

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Camping Gear : Camping Gear Compasses

December 9, 2009 - 7:16 pm 1 Comment

Know where you are going on a hiking or camping trip by using a compass for directions. Learn how to pick out and use a compass with tips from an outdoor activity expert in this free camping video.

Expert: Brant Bowers
Bio: Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson’s sporting goods store since 2004.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Duration : 0:1:52

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Camping Trips : Camping Tips: Where to Build Fires

December 2, 2009 - 3:36 pm 3 Comments

Never build a campfire in a place where there are branches above. Pick a good location for a fire with tips from a scoutmaster in this free camping video.

Expert: Rusty Martin
Bio: Rusty Martin is a Boy Scout leader who attended Scout Master training in 2006.
Filmmaker: Evakay Favia

Duration : 0:2:43

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Camping Gear : Digging Camp Cat Holes

November 25, 2009 - 1:49 pm 1 Comment

A cat hole is used when there is no bathroom available on hiking or camping trips. Learn how and where to dig a cat hole when camping with tips from an outdoor activity expert in this free camping video.

Expert: Brant Bowers
Bio: Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson’s sporting goods store since 2004.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Duration : 0:1:22

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Camping Trips : Camping Tips: Treating Bites & Wounds

November 18, 2009 - 9:45 pm 3 Comments

If a camper gets stung by a bee or wasp, they shouldn’t try to pull out the stinger. Treat bites and wounds with tips from a scoutmaster in this free camping video.

Expert: Rusty Martin
Bio: Rusty Martin is a Boy Scout leader who attended Scout Master training in 2006.
Filmmaker: Evakay Favia

Duration : 0:4:33

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