Monday, May 5, 2008

camping gear - hiking and camping how to

Camping or hiking trips are a great way for kids to enjoy their summer vacation away from their parents. One of the more interesting new sports emerging world wide is indoor climbing.

Many start out learning how to mountain climb by essentially hiking up hill. If you are camping in summer you will need a completely different type of tend than if you were camping in the rainy season. Since you are hiking, it will be necessary to carry everything needed for your adventure on your back.

However, keep in mind that you don t have to sleep in a tent or in a sleeping bag. Rope, tarp and sleeping bags will be necessary especially if you are camping out.

Dehydrated food can be an ideal way to carry a fair amount of food without it taking up a lot of space or being too heavy to carry. Our first spring weekend trip took us to a beautiful BC Provincial park. Jeans get soaked easily in the rain and stay wet, which is uncomfortable, and can be dangerous if it is cold outside.

Remember when hiking to carry enough water. There are many ways to experience camping, so get out there and go for it.

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