Camping

Best Outdoor Adventure Hints: Getting the Most Out Of Your Hiking and Camping Gear

Enjoying quality time with nature is a priceless gift for the outdoor enthusiast. One way to make sure you enjoy a memorable outdoor vacation is to get the best possible value from the hiking and camping gear you acquire and use. Here are some ways to get the most out of your hiking and camping gear – and your outdoor wilderness experience.

- Purchase the best survival and adventure gear you can possibly afford. If you are willing to spend months carefully planning your next vacation adventure, spending hours getting into great hiking shape, take three weeks off from work for you camping experience, purchase an airline ticket, and so forth – then why are you using the least expensive backpack and hiking boots you can find? A good pair of hiking boots and socks will make all the difference in the world. This applies to all of your camping gear. Whether it’s your GPS unit, rafting gear, sleeping bag, rain gear or dual-fuel portable stove, set your budget to carry the best outdoor equipment you can afford – in order to get the most value for your money.

- Get comfortable using all of your safety and survival equipment and practice using it the correct way. It is not the time to start learning how to navigate with a compass and map after you are already lost. It’s not the time to learn how to start a fire with a 6 year old flare you’ve been carrying forever in your pack. It’s not time to learn about safe rafting and best survival practices after you’re in danger. Put aside some time to learn about all the features of your camping gear before you head out to your favorite campground. You might be surprised to learn how incredible your GPS really is, once you understand how to use the backtrack feature. You will also be mighty thankful when you learn the proper weight distribution for your backpack. Take time to learn about your camping gear – practice around your home before you venture into the great outdoors.

- Your camping gear isn’t just for outdoor adventure – keep your gear with you and use it as much as possible. It has unlimited uses in your daily life. Never go on a road trip without your outdoor pack. In all likelihood, you’ll find an opportunity to use your camping – hiking – survival equipment close to home. It never fails – if you don’t have your camping gear with you, you will need it.

- Take pride and take care of your outdoor gear. Hopefully you’ve learned this from your parents and not necessarily from experience. Take good care of your camping gear, and the camping gear will take good care of you! If you’re careless with your gear, it will let you down when you need it the most. That’s one adventure you can do without. Carefully inspect each piece of your outdoor equipment – hiking, rafting, camping, safety and survival gear before you embark on your wilderness adventure. Upon your return, clean and properly store all of your camping gear. Make a habit of periodically checking your gear’s safety straps, fuel, waterproofing, batteries and overall condition. Taking good care of your outdoor equipment is an important part of enjoying your hiking, rafting and/or camping trip.

- When you’re done with your camping gear, donate it – and some of your time – to a local scout troop. Your local youth scouting groups are always on the lookout for a helping hand from outdoor enthusiasts. You will feel great satisfaction knowing that your trusty old gear will help benefit others!

Optimize your time in the back country wilderness. The easiest way to ensure maximum outdoor enjoyment is to get the best possible value from your gear. Let these hints guide you in getting the most out of your outdoor recreational equipment – and your outdoor wilderness experience.

In conclusion, selecting an online recreational equipment store can be fun, but it’s important to do your research prior to selecting where you will ultimately make your purchase.

About the Author

Outdoor enthusiasts Paul and Stacey own http://www.dogcreektradingpost.com based in Portland, Oregon. With a preoccupation for wilderness safety education and outdoor survival training, this husband and wife team is personable, engaging and enjoyably informal. They are quick, in the camp-born tradition, to welcome visitors with a hot cup of coffee, while their enthusiasm for everything “outdoors” radiates from them at the mere mention of the word. Dog Creek Trading Post carries quality outdoor recreational products – hiking and camping gear, outdoor safety and survival gear! Top quality, field-tested equipment to make sure your adventure into the wilderness – forest, mountains, desert and everywhere in between – are safe and enjoyable!

Outdoor / Camping Gear

NEW McNett GEAR AID Zipper Repair Kit for Camping, Backpacking $15.99

Survival Wilderness cd Guide 2012 25 bks Backpack Manuals Camp Kit Gears Tools $1.49

McNett Gear Aid Guide Field Repair Kit Camping Hiking $27.99

Hunting Camping Hunter Military Outdoors Activity Gear Humanoids protective mask $2.51

McNett Gear Aid Cuts and Bolts Field Repair Kit Camping $28.99

Gerber Gator Outdoors Camping Gear Hunting Combo Axe $47.95

SLEEPING BAG – NAVY BLUE – STAY WARM CAMPING GEAR NEW $9.99

McNett Gear Aid Camper Field Repair Kit Camping / Tent $9.99

McNett Gear Aid Tent Field Repair Kit Camping / Hiking $14.99

McNett Gear Aid Sewing Field Repair Kit Camping / Tent $8.89

$1556 of COUGHLAN’S CAMPING GEAR Light Mirror Whistle Compass Dunk Bag Water Tab $300.00

Camping & Fishing Gear Timeless Fabric Fat Quarter $2.99

EUC White NIKE Pro Dri Fit Compression Shirt Base Layer Cold Gear Camping Ski M $19.51

SLEEPING BAG – NAVY BLUE – STAY WARM CAMPING GEAR NEW $9.99

SLEEPING BAG – GRASS GREEN – STAY WARM CAMPING GEAR NEW $9.99

COLUMBIA Mens LS FIELD GEAR Sweatshirt MEDIUM MED M HIKING Camping Rust RED $8.10

Vintage Camping Belt Buckle Yosemite Gear Hiking Bear $1.04

BRAND NEW NCSTAR BLACK TACTICAL MODULAR WEB BACKPACK CAMPING TRAVEL GEAR PACK $33.49

Swiss Gear Family Camping Tent 5 Person New $169.95

Adaptor Nozzle Gas Bottle Screwgate Camping Stove Gear $0.99

Ultimate Survival Knife Shovel Axe Emergency Camping & Hiking Gear Kit Tools $24.95

Columbia Sportswear Outdoor Camping Hiking Gear T-Shirt M $8.88

Camping Gear Scout Coleman 5 Pc Aluminum Mess Kit NEW $21.00

NEW BACKPACK – YELLOW / BLACK – PRO CAMPING HIKING GEAR $31.99

Jumbo Stainless Steel Sierra Cup Camping Survival Gear $6.49

SLEEPING BAG – GRASS GREEN – STAY WARM CAMPING GEAR NEW $9.99

SLEEPING BAG – NAVY BLUE – STAY WARM CAMPING GEAR NEW $9.99

GI Joe Hall of Fame 12″ Gear Pick From 4 Different Sets MOC $7.99

Crosby’s Sport shop vintage catalog fishing gun camping gear aurora il tackle $9.99

Fire Starter Flint Survival Camping Hunting Boot Knife Outdoor gear $0.97

COLEMAN 440 DUAL FUEL CAMP STOVE ULTRALIGHT GEAR NEW IN BOX $150.00

Berenstain Bears Camping Adventure Game Gear $8.44

Adaptor Nozzle Gas Bottle Screwgate Camping Stove Gear $0.99

Wilderness Survival Cd Self-Reliance Camping Fire 2012 Gear Tools Medicine Camo $0.98

Wilderness Survival Cd Self-Reliance Camping Fire 2012 Gear Tools Medicine Camo $0.99

Survival Wilderness cd Guide 2012 25 bks Backpack Manuals Camp Kit Gears Tools $0.98

Pyromid Portable Camp Stove Barbecue Grill Backpack Camping Gear Outdoor Cooker $38.65

THE BERENSTAIN BEARS CAMPING ADVENTURE SEGA GAME GEAR $9.08

12 inch GI Joe army boot camp gear $4.00

CAMPING SURVIVAL EMERGENCY GEAR-FIRST AID KITand ROOMY-WATERPROOF 4 POCKETS BAG! $109.85

36″ DUFFEL BAG BLK ROUND TRAVEL CAMPING SPORTS GEAR BAG $23.20

SLEEPING BAG – NAVY BLUE – STAY WARM CAMPING GEAR NEW $9.99

Adaptor Nozzle Gas Bottle Screwgate Camping Stove Gear $0.99

Lightweight Multi Fuel Camping Stove Backpacking Gear $59.98

SURVIVAL EMERGENCY GEAR MULTI TOOL FIRE STARTER FLINT+RULER+WHISTLE CAMPING $8.99

Rotcho 550LB Para Cord Nylon Pink Rope Camp Gear 100′ $11.09

Travel Hammock Bug Free Sleeping Gear Camping Hiking $60.09

’40 Ford christmas Truck Franklin Mint 1999 Including camping gear and boat $35.00

LED LIGHT SURVIVAL GEAR COMPASS KNIFE FISHING HUNTING HIKING CAMPING MILITARY $35.95

SLEEPING BAG – GRASS GREEN – STAY WARM CAMPING GEAR NEW $24.99

Emergency Fire Starter $0.99 Campers’ Magnesium Emergency Fire Starter…

Lodge Logic Dutch Oven with Loop Handles $56.00 Lodge, the world’s leader in cast-iron cookware, crafts this revolutionary Dutch oven that is preseasoned so it’s ready to cook right out of the box. Designed to replicate the all-encompassing heat of an oven on the stovetop, Dutch ovens are ideal for meat-and-vegetable dishes such as savory pulled pork or chicken cacciatore. The 5- and 7-quart capacity is perfect for family-sized servings and a c…

Lodge Logic L9OG3 Pre-Seasoned 10-1/2-Inch Round Griddle $14.24 Lodge Logic is electrostatically coated with a proprietary vegetable oil and cured at high temperatures to allow the oil to deeply penetrate the surface of the cast iron. Natural sand mold surface is ideal for our new, seasoned, ready to use finish. Sturdy handle with hole for convenient hanging when not in use. Rinse with hot water and dry thoroughly to clean; oven safe to 500 degrees F. Measures…

Winter Camping in Yellowstone National Park [VHS] $19.98 The Trailside series is known for producing entertaining video programs with stunning scenery, but also with an instructional basis. This video follows a group of mixed-experience hikers on a backcountry showshoeing excursion in Yellowstone National Park. You will see the group pass grazing bison, steaming fumaroles, bubbling mud pots, and hike right up to the rim of the Grand Canyon of Yellowston…

The Video Guide To Aid Climbing $14.99 43276…

Basic Backpacking – Your Video Guide to Overnight Backpacking Enjoy nature, get exercise and escape from your hectic day to day routine through the rewarding sport of backpacking. This informative and scenic video will start you on your way to many safe and enjoyable backpacking adventures. The topics covered in this video include: Basic gear; Clothing; How much food and water to bring; Important preparation techniques; Safety and first aid; Locating campsit…

Phil Mickelson – Secrets of the Short Game $13.79 Arnold Palmer has one. Jack Nicklaus has one. And now, Phil Mickelson has one. No, we’re not talking about the Masters championships (although Mickelson has three of those), but a golf instruction video. Emmy-winner Terry Jastrow, who produced Palmer’s and Nicklaus’ own bestselling videos, brings his keen eye to this master class that concentrates on what Mickelson calls “the most important part o…

ESPN: Shaun White: Don’t Look Down $3.69 Travel the globe with Shaun White, as he tries to top his Gold-Medal winning snowboarding performance at the Winter Olympics and continues his quest to finally win X Games Gold in skateboarding. Filled with exciting skate and snowboard footage and candid behind-the-scenes moments in the life of one of action sports’ biggest stars, it’s not the Shaun White you think you know….

Makings of a Mogul $1.99 …

Zippo Street Chrome Pocket Lighter $8.12 Zippo has been creating virtually indestructible, windproof refillable lighters for more than 75 years. The Zippo Street Chrome pocket lighter is no exception. This lighter features a classic textured chrome finish and carries the same lifetime guarantee–to either work or be fixed by Zippo free of charge–for life. This lighter uses butane fuel (sold separately). All wearable parts including flin…

2 Pack Of 224 Gram Silica Gel Desiccant Packet 7.5 x 4.5 By Dry-Packs Brand! Prevent Mold, Mildew, $19.99 Silica Gel packaged in Tyvek meets FDA Requirements and is the industry standard for dry food packaging. When used in closed places (where mold, mildew & fungus live and breed) silica gel whisks away moisture to create a protective environment of dry air. It prevents all forms of rust, corrosion, oxidation, mildew, fungus, mold, fogging, etc. Silica Gel is used to prevent tarnish on gold and silver, in your tool box to protect your precious tools from rusting, or drop some in your camera bag to protect your camera and equipment. It even protects expensive leather items like jackets, shoes, and boots. Also great for tackle boxes, photo albums, computer media storage, gun cases, ammo boxes, coin collections, camping gear, backpacks, campers, electronics, etc.

4 pack of 112 Gram Silica Gel Desiccant Packets 6 x 4.5 By Dry-Packs Brand! Prevent Mold, Mildew, $19.99 Silica Gel packaged in Tyvek meets FDA Requirements and is the industry standard for dry food packaging. When used in closed places (where mold, mildew & fungus live and breed) silica gel whisks away moisture to create a protective environment of dry air. It prevents all forms of rust, corrosion, oxidation, mildew, fungus, mold, fogging, etc. Silica Gel is used to prevent tarnish on gold and silver, in your tool box to protect your precious tools from rusting, or drop some in your camera bag to protect your camera and equipment. It even protects expensive leather items like jackets, shoes, and boots. Also great for tackle boxes, photo albums, computer media storage, gun cases, ammo boxes, coin collections, camping gear, backpacks, campers, electronics, etc.

448 Gram (1LB) Silica Gel Desiccant Packet 8 x 5 Dry-Packs Brand! Prevent Mold, Mildew, Odors, and $15.99 Silica Gel packaged in Tyvek meets FDA Requirements and is the industry standard for dry food packaging. When used in closed places (where mold, mildew & fungus live and breed) silica gel whisks away moisture to create a protective environment of dry air. It prevents all forms of rust, corrosion, oxidation, mildew, fungus, mold, fogging, etc. Silica Gel is used to prevent tarnish on gold and silver, in your tool box to protect your precious tools from rusting, or drop some in your camera bag to protect your camera and equipment. It even protects expensive leather items like jackets, shoes, and boots. Also great for tackle boxes, photo albums, computer media storage, gun cases, ammo boxes, coin collections, camping gear, backpacks, campers, electronics, etc.

6-Pack 9-LED Aluminum Flashlights, Batteries Included $17.99 All the flashlights you’ll ever need for one outrageously low price! Now you can keep a quality flashlight in the glove box of each car, with the camping gear, in the tool box, on the workbench on your night stand and more! There’s no better deal going on high quality flashlights like these. Trust us, we checked. Each is crafted for the long haul and features aluminum construction that’s tough, yet lightweight plus nine long-life LEDs that throw an intense beam. Flashlights come in two styles and you get 3 colors of each. ‘AAA’ batteries for each included, so they’re ready to use right out of the box!

750 Gram Dry-Packs Steel Silica Gel Dehumidifier – Perfect for Gun Safes, Boats, RV’s, Closets, etc. $29.99 Build from sturdy steel canisters this product is ideal for your Gun Safe, Ammo Storage, Boats, RV’s, Closets, Cabinets, etc.It’s built-in indicator will turn from Orange to Dark Green signaling a need for reactivation. It can be reactivated in the oven and reactivation instructions are right on the unit.Using top grade orange indicating silica gel in a compact and portable aluminum canister makes it one of the most versatile desiccant products on the market that is easy to reactivate. Dry-Packs Dehumidifier Canister provides a lifetime of protection for your gun case, ammo storage, electronics, camera bag, shoes, tool boxes, cabinets, drawers, tackle box, backpacks, camping gear, RV’s, trailers, storage bins, coin collections, craft supplies, etc.

A Falcon Guide Expedition Canoeing $21.95 Expedition Canoeing is the premier guide to canoeing and exploring North America’s wilderness rivers. This updated 20th anniversary edition covers route and trip planning, paddling and camping gear, dealing with bears, canoe hazards and rescue, barren-land travel, and much more.

ABO Gear Aussie Naturals Dog Backpack $43.99 ABO Gear Aussie Naturals Dog BackpackABO Gear Dog Backpack is ideal for camping, hiking or a day at the park. Constructed from 100 all natural cotton canvas. The breathable cotton mesh has an attached d-ring so the backpack can be used as a harness. Great for storing necessities when on an outdoor excursion. The zippered pockets can store everything from water, food, collars, leashes and more. Nylon straps are adjustable, similar to human backpack straps and have a plastic connector. Padded side pieces can cover the plastic connector to ensure comfort……..

ABO Gear Aussie Naturals Dog Backpack $46.72 ABO Gear Aussie Naturals Dog BackpackABO Gear Dog Backpack is ideal for camping, hiking or a day at the park. Constructed from 100% all natural cotton canvas. The breathable cotton mesh has an attached d-ring so the backpack can be used as a harness. Great for storing necessities when on an outdoor excursion. The zippered pockets can store everything from water, food, collars, leashes and more. Nylon straps are adjustable, similar to human backpack straps and have a plastic connector. Padded side pieces can cover the plastic connector to ensure comfort.

ABO Gear Aussie Naturals Dog Backpack $28.5 ABO Gear Aussie Naturals Dog BackpackABO Gear Dog Backpack is ideal for camping, hiking or a day at the park. Constructed from 100% all natural cotton canvas. The breathable cotton mesh has an attached d-ring so the backpack can be used as a harness. Great for storing necessities when on an outdoor excursion. The zippered pockets can store everything from water, food, collars, leashes and more. Nylon straps are adjustable, similar to human backpack straps and have a plastic connector. Padded side pieces can cover the plastic connector to ensure comfort.

ABO Gear Eco Olive Green Dog Travel Bed $46.25 ABO1069: Features: -Dog bed. -Available in Tan, Chocolate, and Olive colors. -Material: All natural cotton. -Detachable carry strap. -Use for traveling, camping, vacationing and more. -Tested by Atlanta’s toughest rescue dogs. -Machine washable for easy cleaning. -Available in Medium and Large sizes. Specifications: -Medium dimensions: 24 W x 36 D. -Large dimensions: 36 W x 46 D.

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