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Get The Most From It!
Fun Time!
We can all take lessons on how to get the “Most” from your Outdoor Recreation Equipment. There is not a lot of science involved, just a whole lot of common sense. As your parents used to say “never put yourself in a corner” or “close that door”, but stay on your feet and remain in control of your mental well-being.
- Bye Quality Gear – Don’t confuse(quality) with purchase price. Ask friends/experts and research the product through appropriate consumer advocates. Look for the best quality considering what’s available and the price you can pay.
- Get What You Need – There’s a fine line between need and want. However, it is better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it! Put some thought into it; in most places, you’ll always want your rain gear with you but might not need it.
- Take Care of It – One of the most important considerations. If you don’t religiously take care of it , it might fail when most needed. Depending on the circumstances, this could be the difference between a good/bad experience or worse yet – life/death. Folks, it’s not a game, so don’t play around with it.
- Storage – Organize and if possible get it up off the floor. Pre-storage should include a serviceability check. Get rid of those things that can’t be fixed and/or don’t work properly.
Being able to go on a camping trip/outdoor activity knowing that you have the recreation gear needed, and that it’s in good working order will set the tone for the entire trip. It will not only give participants peace of mind, but a care-free confidence that everything is going to be fine and fun filled.
Shopping On-line!
Convenient!
We have a tendency to shy-away from things that are unknown or we don’t understand. I for one went into the electronic age dragging my feet and screaming/hollering all the way. But, the more I got into it, the more I realized its true merits. This includes researching and shopping for things on the Internet. If your intent is to purchase a quality item at the lowest price, you should do your research on the Internet.
There are many Internet search engines (Google, Bing, etc.) that will help to simplify the buying process. They will assist in developing the data needed to determine product quality, as-well-as the information required for cost analysis. It has been my experience that prices on-line are normally a little cheaper than like items bought at the corner retail store. If it is a high dollar item you‘re purchasing, the tax savings alone could save you a bundle.
One of the nice things about shopping on-line is that the items are normally sent to your front door. Shopping for things like camping gear can be both fun and educational. If you are a show-me person, many times there will be video tapes/subject experts showing and further explaining the product.
Camping Gear Replacement Items!
Perfect!
I’m in the process of doing my end-of-season camping gear inventory. Inventory reflects that there are several items that need to be replaced. This includes a tent (4-5 person), a couple battery operated lanterns, and possibly a new 4-burner stove (propane). Total cost of these items will be several hundred dollars. However, being a prudent shopper, I want both quality and savings.
As Granddad used to say, there has got to be “method too this madness. You don’t go food shopping when you’re hungry”. The same principle applies when buying camping gear. You need to first determine exactly what you want as compared with the maximum price you can afford. This preliminary research can be done by going to a local sporting-goods store or referring to the respective Manufacturer’s website.
Experience has shown that bargains in camping gear can be obtained but you need to do some leg work. Once you have determined the item wanted (can afford) by Nomenclature (name), Manufacturer, and Model Number – you can go-out with confidence and buy the item needed. Whether it be a seasonal sale at the local sporting goods store or a reputable on-line shopping site, you are prepared to make item price comparisons. Make sure the prices compared include taxes/shipping and handling.
Bird Hunting!
Beautiful!
Last evening, I stepped out on the deck and noticed a light/white circle around the moon. In the past, this has always signified that you had about 30 days before seeing the big flocks of both ducks and geese heading north to Canada.
It is time to get out the packing lists, take inventory, and in the interest of upcoming bird seasons shoot a few rounds of skeet. I’m not really satisfied with my repertoire of bird calls. Duck is better than goose but need to practice on both of my “come-back” calls. I did go out and buy a couple of calls last year but didn’t really have an opportunity to practice.
Think this year, I’ll stay with the bird calls I’ve got but definitely try and get-in some additional calling practice. Other than buying a couple boxes of shotgun shells and a few decoys, think I’ll be ready – Wish me luck!
Hearing Loss!
Protection Muffs!
Looking back over a life-span, I’ve done things that I’m not proud of; I can say that most were done out of ignorance, just didn’t know any better. However, in the last 50+ years, I can see where technology development has improved our daily lives. A good example of that is with the safety aspects of hunting. I can remember when wearing hearing protection, on the firing range, was just a faint-thought; one considered not very fashionable and most often ignored.
The type of hearing loss caused by unprotected exposure to loud noises, such as gun fire, is called Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL). It occurs when there is damage to the inner ear or the pathways to the brain. Most of the time, this type of injury results in a hearing loss that may or may-not be treatable.
As my Grandmother used to say: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”! Wear hearing protection when exposed to sustained gun fire/loud noises. If so, you might be able to prolong that period of time without the need for hearing aids, and, Oh Yes! – that constant ringing in the ears (tinnitus) will drive you crazy. BE SMART!
Skin Cancer Precaution!
EV-ray Blocker!
The wife and I went to the lake this last weekend. It was the first time we’ve been out this year and didn’t really anticipate staying that long but you get tied-up doing this and that, and the time just scoots by. We didn’t take adequate sun screen with us, so we were forced to come in earlier that we probably would have otherwise.
In my younger years, I wasn’t overly concerned with sun-burn; all I knew was that it was inconvenient and very uncomfortable for a few days. But, having several friends who have had serious issues with skin cancer made a believer out of me. It definitely gives me the motivation for taking the required precautions. As I understand it, either you stay out of the sun, or you wear a combination of the proper clothing and/or sun-screen.
The Skin Cancer foundation has always suggested using a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor of 30 or higher but also further recommends:
- Wear sun-glasses/eye-wear that provides UV ray protection;
- Don’t allow your body to burn;
- Apply 1 ounce (two tablespoons) of sunscreen to the entire exposed portion of your body 30 minutes before going outside. Re-apply every two hours or immediately after swimming/excessive sweating;
- Examine your skin from head-to-toe monthly;
- See your physician for a yearly skin exam.
Common Sense Must Prevail!
Cool!
The long, bright and hot days of summer are just around the corner! It is time to make sure that you have the necessary eye-wear that will provide you a suitable sun protective tint against those UAV/UAB rays. If you wear prescription glasses, order a separate pair of sunglasses; or, popular today, is getting a pair of regular eyeglasses with a transitional lens that gets dark when outside and back to a regular lens when indoors.
As we’ve all been told, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” Taking care of your eyes is not only critical but actually pretty simple to do. Use a little common sense; see your eye doctor at least annually and follow his guidance/recommendations to the “T”. If you need a new prescription/glasses, get them sooner rather than later. Bargains can be obtained by shopping-around. I have seen as much as a 70% differentiation on like sunglasses/eye-wear in comparable retail outlets. Be Safe!
An Option!
More Bang for the Buck!
Using air rifles for small game hunting is becoming more and more popular each hunting season. These low caliber guns are useful for hunting small game like birds, foxes, rabbits and squirrels
There are different caliber air rifles for different uses. The .177 caliber is used mostly for target practice. Whereas, the .22 and .25 caliber weapons are more suited for hunting. The ideal hunting air rifle has the properties of providing 1000 feet per second velocity; an automatic cocking safety system and single shot.
Like their big brothers, there’s a full range of telescopes that will assist the firer during limited visibility and with shots at distant ranges. The operation of air rifles are comparatively easy and can lull the inexperienced hunter into a lack of hunting awareness and concentration. The same marksmanship techniques and principles apply as with larger caliber weapons – be aware of your surroundings and PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!
Western Holsters, Not Just for Cowboys!
The "Duke"!
Western holsters aren’t just for cowboys and spaghetti Western film stars like Clint Eastwood and John Wayne. Western holsters are recommended for all hand gun owners. They tend to be extremely high quality and therefore last a lifetime.
There are several types of Western holsters to choose from. The concealed type is for small firearms and is typically placed in a pocket, beneath a coat, or around a leg and/or ankle. The professional type is used by policemen and military men. Belt types are placed around the waist, along with an ammo holder. Hunters and shooters prefer the sporting types which allow easy access to guns at a moment’s notice.
Being Safe in Style!
Be Cool and Safe!
“You’ll shoot your eye out!” That’s the response that poor Ralphie from “A Christmas Story” got every time he asked Santa for a Red Ryder BB gun. In the end, Ralphie does almost shoot his eye out. Ralphie’s story proves a couple of points: 1. Listen to your mother and 2. Reading glasses aren’t the same as shooting safety glasses.
Firearms are bound to kick and even the most experienced of marksmen can have a bad day. That’s why it’s imperative that you always wear shooting safety glasses when using a firearm whether it’s on a hunting trip or at the firing range. You don’t want to face injury or even blindness from a premature shot. Properly wearing safety glasses will greatly reduce that risk.
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