Category Archives: Camping Basics

Freeze Dried Survival Food Options Perfect for Camping and Backpacking

Posted on May 23, 2011 by PennPaddler

Building a freeze dried survival food supply is a smart idea for people living in areas that are exposed to natural disasters such as hurricane, tornado and flooding. Often after a natural disaster it can be weeks or even months before efforts even begin to restore utilities, … Continue reading →

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Black Bears in the Camp! How to Deal With the Fear and Reality

Posted on May 3, 2010 by PennPaddler

We run away from them, we lay awake in our tents listening for them, but why are we so afraid of the black bear? The answer to that question might be wrapped within our fear of the unknown; the unknown being our own lack of … Continue reading →

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Wet Weather Camping Tips – Keeping Your Tent Dry

Posted on March 12, 2010 by PennPaddler

Wet weather camping. I’m no stranger to wet and cold weather canoe camping, and although I’ve gotten better at it over the years I’ve never gotten used to it. You may not intend to do it but if you’re any kind of tent … Continue reading →

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101 Canoe Camping Tips For Beginners

Posted on June 7, 2009 by PennPaddler

Try before you buy. If you intend to be serious about canoeing you need to have a boat that you will not grow out of in one season.

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How to Choose a Camping Lantern

Posted on May 20, 2009 by PennPaddler

Camping requires some type of lantern. Options are gas, battery, or candle. They all have advantages and disadvantages.

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How to Build a Campfire

Posted on January 10, 2009 by PennPaddler

There is nothing better than an evening around a nice warm campfire, and there is nothing more disappointing than a camping trip

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The Dome Tent

Posted on March 25, 2008 by PennPaddler

Dome tents are available in a variety of types and configurations. While most campers choose the dome tent based on the ease of set-up, the overall advantage of the dome tent is the increased space over the traditional A-frame tent … Continue reading →

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Sleeping Bags for Your Canoeing and Camping Trips

Posted on February 17, 2008 by PennPaddler

Sleeping bag designs have come a long way over the past decade so if it’s been a while since you’ve shopped for a new sleeping bag there are a few things you should know before making your purchase.  Sleeping bag … Continue reading →

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