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Shower Tent!
Just Like at Home!
One of the negatives for some folk to go camping is the lack of an adequate bathing facility, that is if you don’t consider a dip in a lake, stream or river as being acceptable; but, even this is discouraged by environmentalists due to the possible introduction of adverse chemicals to the waterways.
However, if you are traveling in an RV or going to some top-of-the-line resort, it would not be an issue; but for us folk who don’t have that option, there is still an alternative that could make you the Husband/Dad of the Year – a Showering Tent! This tent will ensure privacy similar to what you might find at home in the city.
This camp showering tent can be equipped with a bag that has a nozzle attached. You hang up the bag, fill it with water, and stand under it for the showering effect. It can also be equipped with either a solar, battery, or gas powered heating unit that will get the water hot so you can be assured of a revitalized showering experience. ENJOY!
LED Lighting!
Running LED Headlamp!
The transformational impact that LED Lighting technology is having, on our everyday life, is unbelievable. It started slow but now has impacted every facet of industry; but, none is greater than that found in our outdoor sporting activities.
The beauty of it is that this technology is available from the smallest application, to the largest and most powerful sources of light. This contrast can be seen when we take a look at the lighting used in big outdoor sporting facilities, as compared with something so small as a headlamp worn by a hiker or runner.
LED Lighting technology is becoming the norm due to its low consumption of energy, minimum maintenance, and sustainability. It also owns the distinction of being the greenest, outdoor lighting solution on the market today.
Outdoor Activities!
An Indoor/Outdoor Battery Light!
Everyone seems to have their own ideas on the gear, tools, or supplies needed for outdoor activities. Some items are activity specific but others are not. If possible, I would think a smart person would select items based on multi-purpose functionality, or ones that could be used for several different outdoor purposes/activities?
Most outdoor activities can be divided into common tasks such as fire, shelter, protection, navigation and food/water. Among the gear/tools to provide or perform these common tasks would include fire starter, tents/stoves/sleeping gear/lighting, mace, GPS, cooking stoves/water decontamination, etc. As an example, buy a stove or shelter that would be appropriate for all of your outdoor activities or a lantern that could provide lighting both indoors and outdoors.
As a result of and considering that storage is such a luxury, both thought and common sense should be applied when purchasing your outdoor activity gear, tools and supplies. Otherwise, you’ll realize unneeded duplication and an eventual loss of storage space.
B/B Burgers!
Quite Delicious!
A very quick and popular lunch entry is this Barbecue Burger. It can be supplemented with an easy to make soup of choice. This entry has proven to be a favorite and one that we normally duplicate at-least 2 or 3 times on a 5-day camping trip.
Ingredients (1-serving):
- Cooking spray;
- ¼ pound of ground beef;
- 2 – tbsp barbecue sauce (your favorite);
- 1 – hamburger bun;
- Optional condiments including lettuce, tomato, onions, etc;
- Salt and pepper (individual choice).
Process: Prepare a camp/cooking fire burned down to the hot coals and place a grate/grill or just a frying pan over them. Mix beef with 1-tbsp of barbecue sauce and form into a patty. Spray grate/grill or frying pan with cooking spray and place burger(s) in/on it for cooking. Flip once every 4-5 minutes or until the meat’s juices are running clear. Spread 1-tbsp of barbecue sauce on top of the meat, place on a bun, add condiments, salt/pepper and serve on appropriate camping cookware. Enjoy!
Determine Direction W/O a Compass!
Field Expedience!
Whenever in the outdoors, I would suggest that you always have access to a compass. However, if you find yourself in a situation needing to know the correct orientation for travel and you haven’t got a compass, there is a technique called the Sun/Watch method that I’ve found extremely reliable.
Process:
- Remove the analog watch from your arm;
- Point the hour hand at the sun;
- While holding the watch like this, half the distance between the hour hand and the number 12 (watch dial) points South.
If you are wearing a digital watch, draw a watch face with correct time on a piece of paper and follow procedures above to determine the proper orientation.
Peach Cobbler!
As Good As It Looks!
As I have previously stated, We really enjoy cobblers and not too particular on the fruit used. This recipe for a peach cobbler is not only easy to fix but quick and will prove to be a family favorite.
Ingredients:
- Large can of sliced peaches;
- Bisquick.
Process: Drain syrup off of peaches; save ¼ cup. Take the ¼ cup of syrup and mix with the Bisquick until it forms a batter type consistency. Pour batter over the peaches in the can and place a lid over the mix. Put the can on the hot coals of your campfire and cook until the flour has formed hard dumplings. Once done, place individual servings in/on the appropriate camping cookware and serve.
A Look At The Past!
Muzzle Loading Rifle!
One of my proudest possessions is a T/C Hawken, .50 Caliber Flint Lock Rifle. It was given to me while I was in the US Armed Services as a going-away present. This nostalgic firearm is every bit as fine as the one my great, great granddad carried when being a part of the Mormon settlement movement to the badlands of southeastern Utah.
Today, this famous replica captures the romance of the original, while still being manufactured to standards of a quality control that was unheard-of in the 1800’s. This weapon, like other Thompson Center muzzle-loading rifles, gives new meaning to the label of being “Made in America”. It does maintain an expected authenticity while quietly assuring us of the quality that we have grown to expect.
Fisherman’s Delight!
Portable Cooking Stove!
The following is an extremely quick way to cook fish fillets. It has proven to be a family favorite that can be quickly supplemented with potatoes/rice and a vegetable of choice to make a nutritious meal.
Ingredients (1-serving):
- 2 – tbsp of vegetable oil;
- 1-2 fish fillets;
- Your favorite breading;
- Salt and pepper (per choice).
Process: This basic fish recipe has been proven by the test of time. The heat source can either be a portable camping stove or the hot coals of a campfire. Place breading material in a bag; put fish fillets in the bag and shake vigorously. Place a frying pan on the heat source and pour-in the vegetable oil. Once the vegetable oil is sizzling, place fish fillets in the oil and cook 5 – 7.5 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper (as desired) and serve.
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