The Art & Science of Camping

If what was said about Hillary was so true and she is such a monster, then why is no one caller her names now that she supports Obama? It just goes to show the Obama camp was playing dirty politics.
I dont get it guys you say she is gone, but she is right there campaigning with him. She stands a good chance of being VP. As we all can see Obama never keeps his word. He could very well pick Hillary as the VP.

My point exactly.

I have been shopping for an approximately 10×10 camping tent for car camping (not backpacking). I have looked online at REI, Campmor, EMS, Sierra Trading… and in the store at Walmart and Dick's Sporting goods. I've compared features so I know what's typically available. I'm trying to find out why there is such a huge variance in prices… what is the value of a $200 tent vs. an $80 one with nearly the same features. (is it the material?) I'm looking for other people's advice and experiences!

Things like double-layered fabric, sealed seams and ripstop fabric make for a better and more durable tent that will keep you warm & dry. Same goes for aluminum poles and stakes. I think REI gives really good value for the money, especially their campdome series - I have had one for years and it's still in great shape. They also are very easy to set up. If you plan to use it more than one or two times, a quality tent is worth the money. Sure, you could get the Motel 6 of tents, but I think the Holiday Inn Express is worth a few more dollars. I do not recommend the "Four Seasons" of tents (like Mountain Hardware or North Face) unless you've got $$ to burn or plan to use it more than you use your bed.

At what age can your child go camping with you (in a trailer and/or tent)? What are some precautions you need to take? What about being around campfire smoke? Or smelling of it? I'm from a small town (10000 people) and everyone camps, taking their babies as young as 9 days old. They say it's okay. I live in a big city now (over a million) and was talking to my neighbor about it and they were horrified and said they wouldn't take a child younger than a year and a half. This isn't the first time I've heard this from a city person. Which is correct?

I'm quite sure there are A LOT more dangerous things to worry about in the city than camping. Aslong as you are careful to only burn natural things (like wood and paper) there shouldn't be any dangerous chemicals in the campfire smoke - not so with all the smog in the city. Besides there are less germs, bacteria, mean people, etc in the woods! I'd rather take my chances with the bears nowadays. (Oh, by the way, I love the city. I used to live in San Francisco).

Example: My mother was tied to her mama's apron strings and had bible read by papa every night by campfire light. This was Church Camp and children were to be seen but not heard. Father didn't Church Camp. He'd overnight in a dry
riverbed under an old horse blanket after a supper of plucked
catus pear and spit-roasted fresh kill.

Back in 1924 my grandparents spent a 6-month honeymoon in Yellowstone, living off the land and fishing. - fact.

Our county is taking part in international guide camps to various places in the world. In a couple of weekends I have to go to a special day to try out for a place on a trip. I am expected to bring an activity for 10 girls between about 14 and 16 to participate in. It needs to be relatively quick cheap and easy….any ideas?

A boy scout would not cost anything

My son is going on a camp out from 5:30pm on Friday to 11:00am on Sunday. What specific camping gear should he bring? Other than a sleeping bag, mattress and tent.

____ BACKPACK (and/or large Sports Equipment Bag, and/or Duffel Bag). Line it with a Lawn Bag first, to keep contents dry.

____ SLEEPING BAG

____ CLOSED-CELL FOAM CAMP SLEEPING PAD ($7, Walmart's camping section).

____ RAINCOAT (If buying new, see "Wish List," below)

____ EXTRA PAIR PANTS (non-cotton, if possible — check the tags for polyester, nylon, or other synthetics)

____ WOOL SWEATER, or POLYESTER SWEATSHIRT (about $3 at Thrift Stores).

____ LONG SLEEVE SHIRT (Wool or synthetic fiber for insulating quality/quick drying-$3 at thrift stores).

____ 2 SHORT SLEEVE SHIRTS

____ UNDERWEAR

____ HAT (with brim for sun)

____ GOOD QUALITY WHISTLE on neck chain.

____ MESS-KIT (BOWL, CUP, FORK, SPOON, PLATE — (plastic keeps food warmer than metal).

____ 2 ONE-QUART WATER BOTTLES, filled ("Nalgene" Bottles are the most dependable).

____ FLASHLIGHT & EXTRA BATTERIES.

____ SMALL FIRST AID KIT (You can make your own: BSA Handbook, Page 289).

____ PEN & POCKET NOTEPAD, (No, you can't borrow ours), BSA HANDBOOK (Free when you join)

____ CLEAN-UP KIT (Small Hand Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Comb, Floss, Fast-Drying Camp Towel).

____ TOILET PAPER (Half a roll in a Zip-Lock bag).

____ "BLUE" 5'X7' TARP (or other Plastic Ground Sheet to keep sleeping bag dry).

____ BUG REPELLENT (non-aerosol)

____ SWIM SUIT

____ SHORTS

Always pack for one season COLDER than now!

Avoid cotton clothes (like blue jeans and cotton sweatshirts) for outdoor use.

Also what kind of food would be light in weight high in energy and sugar and last 3 people for 5 days in Antarctica?

There is a checklist of field equipment in the (Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions)ANARE Field Manual.

As for food, I usually dont recommend high sugar foods, but you can if you want go with energy bars but I usually dont spend more than 3 days eating them. I have not tried them myself but you can get meals ready to eat (MRE) over the internet or at Ebay, These are the same at the US Army uses but maybe near their expiration dates. They are high in calories but low in fiber.

In my opinion, what you need depends on where in Antarctic you go and when as "severe low temperatures vary with latitude, elevation, and distance from the ocean; East Antarctica is colder than West Antarctica because of its higher elevation; Antarctic Peninsula has the most moderate climate; higher temperatures occur in January along the coast and average slightly below freezing"

I'm going camping in a week or so with my boyfriend and 2 friends, and I want to make a checklist so I don't forget stuff, which I always end up doing.

List ANYTHING that you would bring, even the obvious stuff! Everything is appreciated! THANK YOU!

1.camper
2.car/truck
3.family
4.food
5.clothes
6.beer
7.cooking utensils
8.wood
9.chairs
10.table cloth
11.cooking forks for open fire
12.power cords
13.water hoses
14.bikes/toys
15.more beer
16.leveling blocks for camper
17.walet
18.propane
19.flashlight
20.a few tools,screwdriver ect.
21.even more beer
22.shampoo,soap ,toothbrush-paste ect.
23.lighter
24.a little more beer.
25.bug spray
26.knife
27.blankets
28.cards

Just doing a little preparation for a camping trip me and a few friends are going on over new years… We have a small gas cooker, could you please give any suggestions on what food is easy to arrange when camping?

In 30 years of camping and backpacking I've never felt the need to purchase expensive freeze dried food, nor heavy MRE's. Everything I want to eat while camping, backpacking or hiking is available at my local grocery store. Cheese, crackers, dried fruit, fresh fruit, corn chips, bread, salami, Gatorade, foil packets of chicken and tuna, Snicker's bars, nuts, sunflower seeds, stuffing mix, powdered potatoes, instant oatmeal, soup mixes, boxed meals like Zatarain's Red Beans & Rice, Near East Med Curry Couscous.