Friday, May 9, 2008

camping accessories

Of course you can always rely on some beginner camping tips offered by expert campers on travel websites and blogs. Whether you use a tent, RV, cabin, or lay out under the stars, you will find that camping can help you to get in tune with all the nature that is around you.

If you are camping in summer you will need a completely different type of tend than if you were camping in the rainy season. Although some indoor rock climbers do not ever make the step into outdoor climbing, indoor climbing gyms provide learning and practicing venues for those planning on taking it outdoors. The first time I took camping equipment outdoor on a rock climbing trip, I found this out the hard way.

No matter what style of climbing you try, you are looking at a high calorie workout. These things will provide you with some of the necessities while hiking.

Although the outdoor camping equipment that I got was really good, it was completely inappropriate for the type of trip I was taking. Never use the gas lanterns in the tent. The sport can get expensive when you start thinking about flying off to exotic locations to climb some beast of a cliff.

All in all, try to ensure you are well prepared, avoid solo trips the first time, check all your equipment before you leave and get some first aid training. Find an experienced ice climber and spend a day with them.

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