Camping Gear
Saturday, July 24th, 2010camping gear
What is the average price of camping gear?
Free. Your first time should always be free, especially for kids. In other words, you should go with an experienced camper(s) or a camping organization who will let you borrow their gear, since almost all campers have extra gear, the very thing you’re trying to avoid by first borrowing.
After a couple of “free” camping trips under your belt you’ll start to get an idea of what kind of gear you might want to purchase, and start to research materials, quality, prices, and reviews to determine the right choice for you, your camping style, level of comfort, camping plans, and budget. Reading books about camping and backpacking at your local library is a good start along with popular camping websites.
A mistake some people make is to try to buy the biggest and most expensive gear, which is usually overkill. Similarly, don’t expect Wal-Mart gear to get you through more than a weekend or two. Somewhere in the middle is where I aim, in size, quality, weight and price.
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Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned Rectangular Cast-Iron Grill Press $10.99 Seasoned and ready to use rectangular grill press is designed to improve your stovetop and outdoor grill favorites. Great for eliminating curl from bacon or ham and improve the presentation of many other foods. The grill press effectively holds heat in grilled sandwiches and “presses” out unwanted fats in burgers and other meats. The heavy-duty cast iron base has a unique hammered finish and feat… |
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Lodge Logic Skillet $59.99 The Lodge 10 1/4-inch Skillet was rated as one of the two dozen essential tools in the home and kitchen (Martha Stewart Living February 2008). We have a size and shape to meet any of your cooking needs, with assist handles for ease of movement on the stove top, in the oven or on the campfire. There are more expensive skillets on the market, but none can match the versatility, durability, and value… |
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SteriPen AdventurerOpti Water Purifier SteriPEN(R Adventurer Opti, the smallest handheld germicidal UV water purifier, disinfects 16 oz of water in 48 seconds and weighs only 3.6 oz with included CR123 batteries…. |
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Platypus Water Tank, 4 Liter $29.95 21483500040L Features: Keep your water fresh-tasting in a container constructed of urethane with a BPA-free polyethylene lining with a natural, SlimeGuard anti-microbial treatment Fill it up through the Big Zip wide-mouth opening Carry it easily by the durable nylon handles and if you need to modify the setup of your water carrier, modify it easily, the design is modular Once you reach camp, pour … |
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Trangia 27-5 Ultralight $77.37 Featuring Trangia’s new UL aluminum alloy, the 27-5 is now 6% lighter than before. Stove comes with 2 non-stick 1.0 liter saucepans, graded and ungraded, 1 non-stick fry pan, 7″. Weight: 1.76 lbs…. |
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Minitrangia 28-T $31.99 The Mini Trangia is practical and lightweight for the lone walker. Specially produced for the Karrimor International Mountain Marathon multi-sport competition. Comes with a 0.8 liter aluminum pan, non-stick 6 in. lid/fry pan and spirit burner with windshield and handle…. |
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About Schmidt $1.92 While confirming Jack Nicholson’s status as an American national treasure, About Schmidt is sure to provoke polarized reactions. Stoked by the success of Election, director Alexander Payne and cowriter Jim Taylor have altered Louis Begley’s novel to suit their comedic agenda, turning Nicholson’s titular character into a 66-year-old, newly retired Omaha insurance actuary, weary from decades of… |
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Makings of a Mogul $1.99 … |
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The Kayak Roll $22.43 The Kayak Roll kayaking DVD demonstrates and explains a smooth and effortless roll with crystal clear underwater footage, animation and explanations. An progression section presents a step-by-step learning experience enabling you to learn an effortless roll from scratch. The diagnostic section offers solutions to help you tune-up or teach that labored roll…. |
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OtterBox WaterProof Universal Case – Black $30.95 The Otter OtterBox 3500 is a cleverly constructed dry box designed to withstand submersions up to 100 feet. Waterproof, crushproof and airtight, this case provides protection for your GPS, PDA, small video or digital camera and more. It’s also perfect for keeping your ammo dry during hunting season. Features: Waterproof tested to 100 feet Crushproof and airtight Item Specifications: Exterior Dimen… |
