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All About Camping / Camp Stoves – Part 1
Thursday, March 13th, 2008Camping stoves come in all shapes and sizes; more importantly, camp stoves burn different types of fuels. When buying a camping stove you must balance convenience and ease of use with performance. Consider variables such as altitude, temperature and availability of fuel. Boiling water quickly is only one aspect of a camp stove’s functionality; a stove that can simmer is more important to many backcountry chefs. This article will hopefully help you select a camping stove that is best for your outdoor excursions.
The World’s Environmental Problems In A Nut Shell
Monday, February 18th, 2008
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Superbugs – 25 years ago only about 3 percent of the deadly staph bacteria were antibiotic resistant. Today over 60 percent are resistant to antibiotics. |
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Unclean Water – 1 out of 5 people in the world lacks access to uncontaminated or clean drinking water. |
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Epidemics – Annually there are 300 million cases of malaria and 90 percent of those cases are in Africa. |
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Air Pollution – 500,000 people are killed every year in India alone by 2 mile thick toxic cloud that covers the region. |
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Famine – 12 children die every minute worldwide due to hunger. |
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Dying Oceans – All species of commercially caught fish could decline to less than 10 percent of 1950 levels. This may happen by 2048. |
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Global Warming – The melting of Greenland’s land-based ice cap into the Atlantic ocean will raise the sea level worldwide by 23 feet, putting many of these coastal cities at risk by the year 2050. |
How To Aim Your Signal Mirror
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008
Locate the person or rescue helicopter / boat you want to signal.
Now line up your hand with that object. Reflect the light signal off your hand to check alignment, then beam the light at the person, helicopter or boat that you are trying to get attention off.
Glow In The Dark Paddles
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008If a motor boat comes around at night, you better make sure the people driving the motor boat can see you. 
Put reflective strips or stickers on your paddle.
Conserve Your Cell Phone Batteries
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008
If the group you are on an excursion with has more than one cell phone or satellite phone , it is advisable to turn all except for one phone off.
This way only one phone stays on, while the rest conserve their battery.
Pitch A Tent In Heavy Rain
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008
Pack a lightweight tarp with you on your camping trip.
If and when it starts raining hard , quickly set up the tarp, and pitch the tent underneath the tarp. This way you will remain dry while you pitch your tent and you will have somewhere to sit and cook dinner if need be.
Climbing Technique called the “Rest Step”
Monday, February 11th, 2008
Ever tried walking in snow. It’s pretty difficult isn’t it. Now try adding altitude and a steep incline to the mix, it becomes downright challenging. There’s is good news though, a time tested technique to confronting the challenge of steep incline and altitudes of those big mountains you plan to tackle.
The secret is called the “Rest Step.” The “Rest Step” will assist you in maintaining a steady slow pace while saving your energy for those huge mountains.
Better Climbing Performance at Higher Altitudes
Monday, February 11th, 2008
Many times when going climbing at high altitudes you may experience headaches and difficult, hard breathing so these tips will surely come in handy for giving you some endurance at altitude.
Foam Pad For Multiple Uses
Sunday, February 10th, 2008
Carry with you on your camping or hiking trips a cheap foam pad about 12″ X 24″, whether it be made of EVA foam, Ensolite or any other material, then cover one side with duct tape.
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