It goes without saying that there are risks when it comes to camping in bear country. In fact, on 14 April 2006 this risk became a tragic fact of life when a 6 year old girl received fatal injuries from a black bear while camping.

Actual outdoor gear will likely be more important to those who really want to get away from it all and rough it while they're out there.

In this day of fast-paced living, it sometimes seems impossible for parents to instill in their children a taste for the simpler things in life. Many families turns to tent camping to get their little ones back to the basics while also presenting an outing that's fun and rewarding.

It can be demoralizing when camping food is bland freeze-dried dinners and trail mix. The good news is that tasty camping food can be prepared in advance and can be light weight too.

Today, camping beds comes in all shape and sizes. Their comfort level has also increased. Many are ultra light for the camper too. You can now look forward to a good night's sleep.

Camping is a great way to get away from stress and get back to nature. Planning what to bring on the trip may seem difficult because aside from the regular gear that you will need, you also have to consider what type of food to bring and what tools you will need to prepare it.

Tips on campfire building, fire safety tips and memories of campfires past.

If your tired of lugging those big bulky tents around. If you ever dreaded putting the tent away, then you will love the new clip flash light tent. Updated in 2005 by Sierra Designs.

Camping enthusiasts looking for a unique idea for a getaway should look no further than wilderness camping. Wilderness camping has many advantages such as having no need to hurry and no schedule to follow.

Whether you are an avid camper or just going for the first time with the family, you will love the pop up tents that are available on the market today. From start to finish, these tents can be fully put up in a matter of minutes.