If you are going to be cooking over a campfire, you’ll need wood for the fire, matches to light it and stones to keep it safely contained. The wood and stones can often be found in the camping area. When extinguishing a campfire, always pour water and/or dirt on it to make sure every last ember is out. Some people prefer to cook with a camping stove or portable charcoal grill, which can be easier than fussing with a campfire although not nearly as traditional. You’ll want to bring a cooler or more than one filled with plenty of bottled water and food supplies, as … Tags: Camping Gear

Then there are inflatable cots. The two different kinds are self inflating and full inflating. A self inflating cot is probably your best bet for camping because it is made for such a purpose. It can be carried quite easily in your pack and is simple to set up and take down. You’ll get a few inches of air-filled protection against you and the ground. A full inflating bed, such as the popular AeroBed, is a full-size bed similar to the one you have at home. These beds take up lots of room and are rather heavy. Although they are comfortable they are probably not t… Tags: Camping Gear Military

Camping trailers come in different sizes, with a small trailer measuring about 10 feet long and weighing approximately 2,000 pounds. While you may not be able to sleep your whole family in a small trailer such as this, you can certainly haul and store all your gear. If you’ve ever camped with a group before, you can probably attest to the fact that there are always more supplies packed and/or needed than you originally thought. Rather than trying to pack everything into your passenger filled vehicle, use a trailer instead. You’ll find that your vehicle stays comfo… Tags: Camping Gear Trailer

Camping with a baby in tow is a bit different from camping with adults only. Babies have special needs and those needs must be provided for no matter where you are. While it may be challenging to camp with an infant, it’s not impossible. The trick is making sure you pack the right baby camping gear. The first thing you should have is a safe enclosed area like camper or trailer. You’ll also need an appropriate place for the baby to sleep such as a portable crib or bassinet. A tent isn’t a good idea for a small baby, and shouldn’t be used until your child is quite… Tags: Baby Camping Gear