Great Canadian Parks Gros Morne National Park
April 30, 2009 by camping Guide · Leave a Comment
Great Canadian Parks Gros Morne National Park
Gros Morne National Park, located on the western shores of Newfoundland, has some of the most spectacularly beautiful vistas in all of Canada. Woodland Caribou traditionally inhabit the highland of the interior but in recent years, have been migrating down to the coast. Human history in this region goes back 9,000 years to the Maritime Archaic Indians and the Dorset and Gros water Eskimos. It is internationally recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, which puts it in the company of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. This designation reflects not only its beauty, but also its importance in helping us to understand the earth’s development and evolution.
SERIES SUMMARY: Great Canadian Parks celebrates the incredible diversity of Canada’s natural environments, by exploring the natural history and cultural heritage of its protected areas. From the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean, with the great forests and plains in between, Great Canadian Parks discovers what makes each of these great parks unique, it’s topography, wildlife inhabitants and hidden treasures. We examine the elements that tie them together in one of the most comprehensive park systems in the world. Great Canadian Parks offers a stunningly beautiful collection of episodes characterized by abundant wildlife, stunning natural beauty and compelling stories. Host Peter Trueman asks the questions of the people who know their parks, and visits the people who love and use them. It is an exploration of Canada through its Great Canadian Parks.
Bounty Hunter BHJS Junior Metal Detector
April 30, 2009 by camping Guide · Leave a Comment
Bounty Hunter BHJS Junior Metal Detector
Ideal for those just getting started, this junior metal detector offers the excitement and profit of metal detecting at an accessible price. Detecting coin-sized objects up to 5 inches deep and larger objects up to 3 feet deep, the unit’s target indicator meter measures the signal strength with the signal increasing as targets get closer, helping to determine the approximate depth. In addition, the metal detector features discrimination control, which eliminates iron and most unwanted items. Its lightweight, ergonomic design provides easy handling and comfortable use, making it an ideal metal-detecting device for people of all ages. A battery tester is included. The unit measures approximately 10 by 9 by 57 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star Bounty Hunter BHJS Junior Metal Detector
This first product is not as expected, does not work out only the depth that can locate objects that are almost on the surface to 1 ”
thought I could do a better job.
no age specified for that
3 Stars pretty good for the price
I bought this for my 8 yr old son who wanted a “real” metal detector for Christmas. After reading a lot of reviews I settled on this one. We live on a few acres so we weren’t sure what would happen. We did plant a few coins which he found right away and then he started to find other items! Even buried 3-5 inches deep! This was very cool and pretty soon the other “boys” wanted to join in (my husband and Dad too). We found old nails, cans, some kind of tool part, etc. For the price, this is a very fun and easy to use toy/tool. I would recommend it for the amateur-out-for-fun person, not a serious, I-am-looking-for-treasure person.
5 Stars This detector just saved me $150
We bought this metal detector for our son last year. We used it for a treasure hunt in the snow at a birthday party. Yesterday, while away from home, I lost a key for our van in the snow. They key has remote controls for locks and doors and is expensive to replace. I went back today with our son’s metal detector and found the key in a few minutes. In one incident, the “Bounty Hunter” paid for itself. This is the first metal detector we’ve bought, but we’ve found it a great tool - extremely sensitive, lightweight, easy to use. A great product overall.
5 Stars Gene
The metal detector was as advertised and the young lady that received it will always be happy. Delivry was prompted. Thanks
4 Stars Daughter enjoys it, but some things aren’t perfect
I purchased this for my 9 year old daughter who is very interested in nature, exploring, and adventure. While she really enjoys using it, one issue we’ve found is that the sensitivity setting isn’t linear, that is, it’s difficult to tune it in such a way that it either picks up every bottle cap and pop top, or it won’t find an iron spike sitting on the ground. As a first metal detector for a child though, it’s entertaining, and allows for fun games. I’d toss some quarters into the yard or out in the woods and let her go try to find them, or bury a small metal box filled with coins or small toys and let her go on a treasure hunt. Overall, I’d recommend it for children 5-12.
Survive Essential Skills and Tactics to Get You Out of Anywhere Alive
April 29, 2009 by camping Guide · Leave a Comment
Survive Essential Skills and Tactics to Get You Out of Anywhere Alive
From the sun-scorched sands of the Kalahari to the snake-infested jungles of the Amazon, Les Stroud has made a life of surviving in the harshest—and most remote—regions on Earth.
Now, the creator, producer, and host of the hit television program Survivorman transfers his decades of knowledge and experience to the pages of Survive!, a practical guide that gives everyday readers a no-nonsense look at the real world of survival.
Stroud offers readers the essential skills and tactics necessary to endure in any corner of the globe, along with a wealth of insider information born of his own experiences in the outdoors and unavailable in any other book. Readers will learn:
- How to make a survival shelter and why a lean-to is largely a waste of time.
- Why survival kits are important, and why you should make your own.
- Where to find water and why drinking contaminated water is sometimes warranted.
- How to locate and trap small animals and why the notion of tracking and hunting large game is largely a pipe dream.
Whether seasoned in the outdoor arts or new to adventuring, all readers will learn something from Survive!. Stroud’s many colorful anecdotes and cut-to-the-chase philosophy not only make for an entertaining read, but also enhance anyone’s ability to focus on the main goal when everything else has gone wrong—survival.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars False Pretense
The title refers not to Les but to me. I have not read the book. I wandered thru it one recent rainy afternoon in the bookstore, reading those sections about which I have some knowledge. I was impressed. But what impresses me more is that on his TV show “Survivorman” he makes no bones about showing his screw-ups and failures. He is totally without guile or pretense, and I respect him highly for this. He has done some things wrong and leaves them in for the world to see, but then gets it right in his book. I gave him 5 stars for his honesty, his knowledge, and for one important idea he has that I have seen nowhere else - take something along in your kit for when things aren’t going right (and they will go wrong) to raise your spirits. He has his harmonica. I would place this along with shelter, fire, and water as essential. You will get the most from Les if you watch his show AND read his book. I bought it and am reading it in its entirety.
2 Stars Not nearly as good as it should have been.
I’m amazed at all the glowing reviews to Les Stroud’s new book… frankly I found it extremely disappointing on many levels although I meant to give it 3 stars, not 2.
Before Les’ armchair fan-boys try to jump down my throat for insulting their hero, allow me to establish some points: 1) I’m the same age as Les. 2) I mentored my survival training since the early 1980’s under Mors Kochanski, a recognized world-wide expert on boreal survival. 3) I’ve taught survival courses in the foothills & forests of Alberta for 20 years. 4)I completed the BOSS 28 day Field Course in ‘89 & instructed on their Winter Skills course in ‘90, after which I introduced their director to Kochanski (beginning a long relationship between the 2). So, I’ve got my time in & done my homework (yes, I’ve actually previously done most of the survival skills that Les mentions) that allows me to be an intelligently critical consumer of survival literature & gear (TY to Mors for that conceptual paradigm).
So, I would likely love to spend time w/ Les & would no doubt find him a fascinating, like-minded person. I don’t watch TV much, but what I’ve seen of Survivorman is well done - I think Les’ 7 day solo approach is great & a breath of fresh air in the ’schlock-tastic’ glut of ‘reality’ TV. However, I’m just not thrilled w/ his book. Of course, authors often don’t get to write the book they really wanted to due to publisher concepts, budgets, etc. But many of my criticisms are w/in the control of the author.
Can I say anything good about the book… absolutely. Survive does provide & repeat many great adages of survival that everyone should learn about prior to heading off into the wilderness. Les tosses in several real gems to get people thinking about maximizing their equipment & creating expedients. Although in many of those situations, Les willfully destroys his equipment such as car seats & balloon because he knows what he’s embarking on… he’s already planned for a 7 day stint which is always hard for average folks confronted by a wilderness emergency to accept - so they won’t cut the seats out of their car readily. So you can find lots of good, solid information (but some I’ll contest below)… I just say it wasn’t done as well as it could be.
On the style & layout: Not Les’ fault most likely, but using matte paper w/ only 2 colors of ink & B & W photos really diminished the potential value of the book. The B&W photos in particular are often unclear or indistinct - color w/ glossy paper would have added greatly to the learning value. The overall layout seems also indistinct. In a book of this nature, I would prefer to see many more headings & bold (clearer) type to easily guide the reader to finding pertinent information quickly & memorably. I also found many of his quaint expressions distracting & counter-productive… like ‘creepy crawlies’…’bugs’ or ‘insects’ work.
Let’s establish what the book purports to be: the subtitle is “Essential Skills & Tactics To Get You Out of Anywhere - Alive.” So, we can expect a well-organized, clearly descriptive book emphasizing many skills & techniques for anyone to use in practical, outdoor emergencies. Writing a survival manual that encompasses enough info to properly address survival anywhere on the planet is a daunting task indeed & rarely successful. The venerable SAS Survival Skills by Wiseman attempts to do this but suffers from it’s own problems. Instead, we seem to get a hodge-podge of miscellaneous stuff tossed together with many, frequent anecdotes of Les’ recent global adventures.
I’m stunned that people said the book was ‘well-written?’ Even given that he used a ghost writer, I found the book to be inconsistent, rambling & repetitive. He jumps around from region to region with various concepts then (sometimes) attempts to tie it all together at the end of the chapter. For example, in Water he mentions squeezing water from rotting birch wood (in the boreal forest), then immediately in the next sentence mentions banana & plantain trees (tropical). These were both in a section on water from plants, but still the organizational concept of the whole book seems to be that you could be dropped in ANY region of the earth at any time… which is likely illogical & confusing for readers who are typically going to be North American, European & possibly Australian. In the later chapters, he virtually repeats entire sections in Dangers & Hazards and Weather such as blizzards are bad for you. Organize the specialized info (i.e. Arctic, Tropics, etc.) into regions & leave it there.
Also, Les constantly refers to “consult a local expert beforehand” (to learn useful/dangerous plants, terrain, weather, etc.)… which seems another discordant tone on the providing ‘essential skills’ to keep the reader alive anywhere idea. Perhaps because Les’ recent adventures have all been pre-planned, he’s had the foresight & luxury to consult local experts. Realistically, I doubt most readers are neither going to the remote adventure locales like the high Arctic, Amazon jungle or Kalahari desert NOR are they likely to consult experts in what they consider their own back-yard region doing the activities they’ve always done.
On Shelters: he advocates the A frame w/ a small interior fire but poo-poo’s the classic open lean-to. He even goes on to describe the gross inefficiency of the small interior fire inside the A frame in that he has to keep waking every 20 min to add a few sticks & has an awful sleep. One of the very few paramount needs in typical survival scenarios is to be warm enough to get 6-8 hours of sleep each day/night period (that & enough water). Perhaps he needs to learn how to make a proper body-length, parallel fire in front of the lean-to (& lose the ridiculous reflector wall with pounded stakes taken from every bad army/air force survival guide - pile up your firewood logs instead) so that he can sleep about 1.5 hrs at a time in winter before adding more wood.
On fire: he mentions he made fire from combining potassium permanganate & sugar & he devotes a whole page of photos to lighting fire w/ potassium permanganate & glycerin on rhino dung. Unfortunately… he doesn’t at all explain how to really do this (but does reassure us that rhino dung - like most herbivores’ - doesn’t smell bad).
FYI, buy PP at a drugstore or swimming supply shop. To make fire w/ sugar: equal amounts of PP & sugar on a flat, dry stone; grind in a circular way w/ another flat rock - sparking, popping noises are followed shortly by flame - add tinder. With PP & glycerin, you MUST first re-grind the PP to a fine dust (it’s usual consistency is similar to white sugar) before sprinkling a few pinches onto a dollop of glycerin (also found at the drugstore).
Why bother mentioning this if he doesn’t explain how to do it fully? This sort of off-handed dropping of an idea occurs constantly. I doubt most people will master the Figure 4 dead fall trigger w/ the few blurry photos. Line drawings work much better for showing the detail cut angles needed. Rafts require a diagonal cross piece to prevent them from skewing out of shape. Essential Skills includes knots tied w/ no learning sequence (and FYI, his bowline is incorrect - it’s referred to as a Left Handed Bowline & considered by sailors for centuries to be inherently less secure - put the running end INSIDE the main part).
One reviewer mentioned the book gave a good overview of flora & fauna, yet I can’t find any descriptive text/illustrations of any animals or plants to support that comment? He claims to name the top 3 edibles in any environment… which is reduced to bland common name labels only (little info on how to prepare each item) with no illustrations or descriptions. We can pretty much assume that ‘rodents’ are recognizable by most people, but bull kelp is just another form of seaweed (or brown algae if you want to get technical, yet he lists them separately). He mentions “wild teas” as one of the ‘top 3′ more than once. Yet again he fails to specifically describe what plants make useful teas (oh yes…see: “consult a local expert before you travel there”) & teas contain virtually no caloric value, so they hardly qualify as a ‘top edible’ in my view. Knowing that the fairly toxic Bog Rosemary looks much like & grows in the same regions as the flavorful Labrador Tea is important to know… but you won’t find that info here.
Basically, if you are going to suggest eating more esoteric plants such as sea lettuce you really need to provide the scientific name, description, a distinguishing illustration & preparation/use instructions.
And… now I know sharks are a real hazard in my outdoor adventures??
In essence I got the feeling I was reading a pamphlet for fans of his show to vicariously enjoy many of his more recent, exciting adventures… most of which will never be available to the majority of the readers. Too many anecdotes about “the time I was on the….” and how almost all the individuals in the case studies he quotes survived because of watching his show. In many ways, the books seems like a semi-organized ‘memory dump’ of all of Les’ adventurous experiences, during which he’s made some serious mistakes (which he readily admits in his shows) as well as made many clever improvisations.
Lastly, I laughed out loud when I saw the pic on page 336… our man, w/ a steely eyed glare… holding his homemade spear to fend off ‘critters’ in Africa. What’s wrong w/ that pic? First, the knife is a joke… it’s one of the ridiculous Rambo knives created for the movie series - too big (for an efficient bushcraft knife w/ completely useless sawteeth on the back - real saw teeth on knives were only intended to allow aircrew to cut themselves out of plexiglass & aluminum aircraft - not for wood). Second, any seasoned survivalist will never advise lashing your likely only tool, the knife, to a spear where you can dull/bend/break it on the rocks, or worse, thrust it into an animal & watch it run off into the dark woods w/ your knife. Make several pointed, fire-hardened wooden spears but make them all about a meter longer than Les’ spear - any lion or leopard would still reach you w/ its claws before you pinned it w/ his short little spear. But NEVER tie your knife on a stick for a spear. Of course, maybe Les had that goofy big knife along as a spare, but again, he doesn’t explain the context adequately.
Seriously, I could critique this book far more than what I’ve mentioned already… I really do see that many holes in it. But then I’ve always despised when writers mention something superficially without adequately explaining it to a potentially novice reader. John Wiseman’s SAS Survival has it’s share of idiotic & erroneous material (sheet bend also wrong, spear thrower design is ridiculously inefficient & from the movie Quest for Fire - really, one column on how to make fire w/ a bow drill - go ahead rookie, that’s all the advice you need, etc), but it gets republished regularly.
Sure, buy this book if you can, it does have many nuggets of useful information & some novel ideas, but I wouldn’t take it as the bible of outdoor survival nor would I carry it in a pack… it could/should have been much better from a guy w/ Les’ experience. You’d be better to first read ‘(Northern) Bushcraft’ by Mors Kochanski on wilderness living skills; ‘98.6 Degrees’ by Cody Lundin; ‘Bushcraft’ & others by Ray Mears; and the recent DK publication ‘The Survival Handbook’.
5 Stars Les is a genius
Great book, full of information. This is like 6 years of boy scouts crammed into one book. Well worth the $20 or so you will spend on it.
5 Stars a great book!
A very practical and useful book. Everything in the book seems like anyone could do it and if there’s something not easily done, he’ll let you know.
5 Stars Don’t venture into the outdoors without this book!
This book covers everything from A to Z and will give anyone in a survival situation an upper hand to live another day. Les doesn’t give you a right or wrong way just a way that may help you survive. This straightforward book makes you think about living and gives you many options to make the best out of a bad situation. This is a very well written book, which is easy to follow from start to finish with great survival home, personal and vehicle checklists. I have made this book an integral part of my survival gear. I highly recommend this to any outdoorsman, hunter, angler or hiker who spends time away from civilization.
Travel Europe by Camper Van Europe If By Road DVD Your guide to Camping and Motorhome Vacations
April 29, 2009 by camping Guide · Leave a Comment
Travel Europe by Camper Van Europe If By Road DVD Your guide to Camping and Motorhome Vacations
An Exploration of Europe by land for backpackers and motor home enthusiasts.
Europe If By Road takes you through the different cities, places and camp sites in Europe via a campervan and motorhome. Perfert for people that want to see Europe on a budget .
Austria
Velden - Lakeside fun
Hochosterwitz - The castle
Graz
Salzburg - The Sound of Music
Vienna
Belgium
Brussels
Brugge
De Haan
Camping
Ostend
Czech Republic
Prague
Cesky Krumlov
Lobkowicz Castle
Melnick
Klatovy
Marianske Lazne
Karlovy Vary
England
Dover - The Chunnel and the Seacat ferry crossing
Rochester -
London
Greenwich
Stonehenge - Camping
Avebury
Crop Circles - Fly in an ultralight
Chiddingstone
Groombridge
Canterbury
Ferry to Paris
France
Transportation in France
Paris
Camping in Paris
Transportation in Paris
Versailles - The Palace
Perouges
Nice and French Riviera
Germany
Munich
Transportation in Munich
Rothenburg
Camping in Rothenburg
Heidelburg
Rudesheim
Rhine River Cruise
Holland
Amsterdam
Diamonds
Dutch Foods
Red Light District
Italy
Portofino
Pisa
Florence
Rome
Venice
Spain
Barcelona
Madrid
Al Andalus Expreso Train
Granada
Cordoba
Ronda
Jerez
Antequera
Seville
Transportation in Spain
Switzerland
Zurich
Bern
Grindelwald
Train to Jungfrauhoch Zermatt
The Matterhorn
Lake Geneva/Montreux
Geneva
SAS Survival Guide Handbook Collins Gem
April 28, 2009 by camping Guide · Leave a Comment
SAS Survival Guide Handbook Collins Gem
This is the definitive guide for all campers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers, including:
- First aid and wilderness medicine
- Building shelter and making fire
- Hunting and trapping
- Pocket survival kit
- Disaster preparedness
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars SAS Survival Guide
A great book for someone who likes the outdoors and survival techniques. Compact enough for pocket/backpack. Many useful diagrams including plants, animal tracks, how to skin an animal, fire building and cooking, knots and ropes, map reading, traps, weapons, first aid, etc. Alot(!) of information in a small book.
5 Stars Vital Survival Info in a Perfect Size
Some have said the text is too small, it’s not. It’s perfectly readable and clear. I’m including this book in my survival pouch (fanny pack) and bug-out bag (backpack). The information is well-organized and very helpful. It contains much of the common sense stuff you might forget as well as everything you could possibly think of to help you survive in the wilderness alone. The illustrations are very well done and help you to easily understand how to set traps, build shelters, identify edible plants, etc.
4 Stars Beware this is the smaller size version + Spelling mistakes
First off, I didn’t realize this was the smaller version of the book, but then I was glad because I can throw it in my bug-out bag to take in case of an emergency. Tons of great tips for living off the land, and great diagrams. Even as a fun read I’ve enjoyed it. I will be buying the larger version for my shelf as well.
The only bad thing about this book, is that I am halfway through and have counted over 20 spelling mistakes. Words are spelled wrong, letters are juxtaposed, or missing, or two words can be mashed together. This is a major blunder for a professional publishing house and an otherwise very slick production. I will be contacting them, as I haven’t seen this many errors in any other book I have ever read. That alone takes a star off.
2 Stars Okay, but not great
It is a very comprehensive book, not too much detail, but enough in some places.
My first problem with the book is the size.
At 4.5 x 3.2 x 0.9 inches, I’m guessing it is meant to be taken on a trip with you. It’s small. It is painful to read this at home. Seriously, it’s not big and the pictures and letters are small. Not very good. And at about 1″ thick, it is not anything that I would ever throw in my backpack.
There are parts of the book that would be great to take backpacking:
the edible plants section, snares, shelters, and a few others.
But the book is very broad in its topics. It will discuss the arctic and the tropics, plus everything in between.
Nice if the book was full size. But in something to take everywhere?? No. I’m not going to be in all those spots at once.
If it was compartmentalized, sure, I’d rip it apart and take what I need. But it’s not.
It’s a nice high level survival guide. General things on what to do in most areas. But really, it’s not that useful.
If it was full size, with more detail, I’d use it as a reference before heading out.
If it was better sectioned, more thorough, I’d take it apart and take it with me.
Overall, I don’t feel like this is a good purchase for me.
5 Stars Heads Up: This is the pocket (3×4 inch) version
This gem is as good as the other reviewers say. I won’t repeat their observations here. Please note, in case you missed it in the product description (like I did), that this is the “pocket” edition of the book. It measures about 3 by 4 inches, and the type is very, very small. The small size makes it handy to tuck in a backpack, but be aware that the type is truly tiny. There is a full size (4×8 inch) version of this same book, although it seems to be available only through third parties.
Bayou Classic SP10 High Pressure Outdoor Gas Cooker Propane
April 28, 2009 by camping Guide · Leave a Comment
Bayou Classic SP10 High Pressure Outdoor Gas Cooker Propane
Bayou Classic Outdoor Gas Cookers are the traditional and reliable choice for outdoor cooking. They are portable and can be used for camping, rv’s, tailgating, and backyard parties. With a one-piece welded steel frame, these are the strongest cookers commercially made. Most units can be used with or without slide-on extension legs. Bayou Classic Cookers are designed for strength, function and safety, while remaining the most efficient Outdoor Cookers sold.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great for homebrewing
I knew before I bought it that this unit would burn off the black paint upon the 1st couple of uses. In fact plan on doing a couple of test burns and getting rid of the black paint on top and also that bad smell before you use this for homebrewing. Once that paint is off on top then no problems - just brew away! I was able to bring 10 gallons of water up from 40 degrees to boiling in just over 40 minutes outdoors in a 27 degree air temperature. I’ve used this now for my first two batches and have had no problems with it. The noise level isn’t bad at all but it is noticeable is you crank it up full. I found that once you get the water to a boil you can reduce the flame and maintain the boil with it just 1/2 way open.
4 Stars Good for my purposes
It was good, the flow control is excellent on the regulator, and had no problems except the occasional puff of flame, however that was brought on with the gusty days I’ve used this on. One more thing, that someone else brought up. The paint on the inner prongs tends to burn off and give a subtle odor in the air. But after the first 30 minutes of use it burnt away and the smell was no long prevalent.
5 Stars Still working great, POWER!
One thing for sure, never short on power…only had one blow-out. But gotta keep the power down so I don’t get boil overs for the home brew sessions. Great price, great product.
4 Stars A good product
I bought this for cooking outside and it serves the purpose well. The paint flakes out but won’t affect the performance.
2 Stars Why the huge price increase?
Last week this burner was $39.99. I put it in my cart to buy later. The next day the price jumped to $59. WTF???
The Beginners Guide to Camping
April 27, 2009 by camping Guide · Leave a Comment
The Beginners Guide to Camping
Of all the things you’ll need for your first camping trip, “The Beginner’s Guide to Camping” is probably the most important. In this fun-filled, information-packed program, you’ll learn everything you need to know to make your camping experience a great one! From locating a comfortable campground to building the perfect s’more, “The Beginner’s Guide to Camping” covers it all. It’s the indispensable tool for the novice camper, with great tips for seasoned veterans as well. Running Time: 26 minutes. Release Date: 04/27/2005.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Great for Beginners
This is a very basic video, explaining basic gear and do’s and don’ts of camping. Easy to follow and brief, it is helpful for the first time camper.
5 Stars 5 Stars! this is a great video to help you “get started” and how to “prepare” for camping
I just watched this camping video, downloaded the checklist,and I went on the wesite camping links you have.I wanted to tell you this video is perfect!It is funny and very organized.We are going to be taking our 4year old son camping this summer,and I wanted to make sure with him we are prepared.I have never went camping before,so I did not know where to start,and where to get info.This video has it all!I will reccommend this video to everyone I know.I am in Moms club and there are a lot of 1st time camper families like us.This is everything they will need to know.Camping is not a worry for me now.Thank You!Lani
5 Stars Can’t wait to go camping!
I received “The Beginner’s Guide to Camping” for Christmas along with a lot of other camping equipment. I wasn’t planning on watching it until we were ready to go camping. Then I heard the kids giggling in the other room. They were watching it, so I sat down and joined them. It was very amusing, and very informative. I expecially liked the tip on keeping some of the ice in the cooler in a Ziploc bag to keep it clean for drinks. I’m sure I’ll watch it again before our trip this summer, but now I actually think we’re going to do it right and have a good time.
1 Star Only if “Beginner” means complete idiot.
Well I bought this DVD, and I have to say when they said it was for a ‘beginner’ they REALLY meant it.
I have been camping maybe 2 times in my life (using tent, etc.). Both of those times were in my youth, so I was curious as to some new techniques for camping.
This DVD did not add any new information to my already very limited knowledge about camping. The length was very short, and the topics covered were so completely simplified their information was useless…
Their advice about “cold weather” camping (Check into a hotel, sleep in your car, or wear heavy clothing in your sleeping bag!)
Their advice about “bad weather” camping (Put on a raincoat and play frisbee! Go to a movie in a nearby town!)
They covered important topics…Describing the intricate composition of “Smores” (Gram-Cracker + Chocolate + Marshmellow).
Seriously people… If you have an IQ over 75 there is not a single idea in here that you already do not know, or could find-out in a very simple search online or speaking to someone at a camping store.
Do not waste your money on this DVD.
5 Stars Very informative & very funny
I have never been camping before and always wanted to try it but don’t really know how. This DVD really helped me figure out where to start and I think we’re going to try it this summer. It is also very funny and entertaining. The tips and tricks were great.
Rantin: Giving the outdoors a try (The State)
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Camping Guide - advice to help you plan prepare camping trips (Readers Digest Australia)
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Mountain Men to Recreate History at May 9 Family Conservation Day; Register by May 1st
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