posted by Simon on Jun 30
Pedata management has provided motorhome and camper trailer users their list of the top 5 things you can do to “go green” while enjoying the RV lifestyle.
1. Lower your carbon footprint by eliminating the energy expenditures in your home while traveling. Turn off unnecessary utilities before heading out for a long road trip.
2. Minimize water use by turning off the shower while washing your hair or brushing teeth. Fill the sink with water to wash dishes instead of running it constantly throughout.
3. Consider alternative energy sources such as incorporating solar panels on your RV.
4. Check out campgrounds that encourage recycling and provide the opportunity to do so.
5. Consider unhitching and parking the RV for around town travel or tow a vehicle behind your RV that gets good gas mileage.
For more informaton visit Pedata RV Center online at www.pedatarv.com
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posted by Simon on Jun 29
Glastonberry Solar Tent Concept
The Glastonbury Solar Concept Tent from the U.K. company Orange has called this “the tent of the future”. The tent has photovoltaic fabric, specially coated solar threads woven into the fabric. It can capture the suns rays and use them for some power later. Not only that, the tent has a wireless control hub to keep track of the energy generated and consumed. This hub has an LCD screen and a wireless Internet signal.
Another interesting feature is Glo-cation technology. This enables campers to find their tent using an SMS message or automatic active RFID tech. So if you can’t find your tent, simply send a text, and the Glastonbury will glow for you. If the temps should happen to fall beyond a set level, the groundsheet heat, an internal heating element embedded within the tent’s groundsheet, will automatically come on. Not sure when or if we will see this product in stores but if we did, I could certainly learn to love the great outdoors then!
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posted by Simon on Jun 27
Garmin Dakota
Garmin have launched their latest GPS line up with the Dakota 10 and 20, both devices are intended for outdoor usage. They even have a rugged format meant for outdoor activities like hiking and camping. Both models feature a touchscreen and 850MB of memory and can be synced with Macs and PCs for geotagging.
The Dakota 10 has USB for data transfer, but the 20 boasts wireless connectivity and a microSDHC card slot. Both come with terrain and worldwide maps plus the City Navigator NT maps. Expected to begin shipping in August. The Dakota 10 will retail for $299 while the 20 will cost $349.00.
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posted by Simon on Jun 26
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is celebrating National Park and Recreation Month this July and they want everyone in the U.S. to participate. Beginning in 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month.
Each year, parks and recreation facilities across the country kick-off summer programs, promote outdoor activities, and draw in community volunteers to make outdoor spaces a better place. Due to the recession this year, many of these national parks are offering free admission throughout the summer. So get outside and enjoy the sunshine (don’t forget your sunblock!). For more information, visit www.nrpa.org
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posted by Simon on Jun 25
Burt
Burt’s Bees Herbal Insect Repellent, aka “The Defender” is a 100% natural blend of bug-fighting oils that repel even the most stubborn of pests. This is blend of natural oils that bugs hate, creating an all natural solution for keeping them at a distance. Plus, since there’s no DEET in this formula, it’s even safe enough to apply to children and pets. Simply put on liberally to exposed skin, especially your ankles, legs, arms and hairline before heading outdoors.
Ingrediants include: glycine soja (soybean) oil, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil, cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass) oil, thuja occidentalis (cedar) leaf oil, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, cymbopogon nardus (citronella) oil, eugenia caryophyllus (clove) flower oil, geranium maculatum (geranium) oil, tocopherol. A 4-ounce bottle retails for around $7.50.
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posted by Simon on Jun 25
Gerber Titanium -Coated Serrated Knife
The Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife is constructed of 440 stainless steel and coated with titanium nitride for corrosion-resistance and durability. The thumb stud allows smooth operation while integral finger guard provides an extra safety measure. The “seamless” design starts at the back of the blade and continues along the length of the upper edge of the handle for a straight spine look.
Slanting oval openings located in the anodized aluminum handle trim down the overall weight of the knife to nearly nothing. Dimensions: overall length of 10.59-inches with blade length of 4.84-inches and closed length of 4.61-inches. Retails for around $37.99.
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posted by Simon on Jun 23
Pro-Tick Removal System
None of us like to think about it, but if you are planning to do any outside activies, especially in wooded areas, you will probably be exposed to ticks. This Pro-Tick Remedy Removal System is a compact tool that is designed to safely and easily remove embedded ticks.
The taped slot fits around tick’s head so you can gently pry the entire tick out while the 5x teardrop magnifier assists in tick identification. Refer to the inclued wallet-sized, multi-species tick identification card. Details instructions for use also included. Retails for $3.95.
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posted by Simon on Jun 23
The Children of the Earth Foundation, a non-profit organization established by author and outdoorsman, Tom Brown Jr., has been offering courses in survival, tracking and nature awareness to families, youth and teens since 1999. Operations have taken place from a New Jersey home base but because of the cost of travel, a new branch has been opened in California.
In Children of the Earth programs, children and teens learn ancient skills such as making stone tools, tanning hides, making baskets, pottery, bows and arrows and many other skills. Mixed within all these skills are lessons in respect for the Earth and understanding how the things of the Earth sustain our lives. For more information go to:
Children of the Earth Foundation, west
PO Box 1348
Cedar Ridge, CA 95924
(609) 489-5900
http://cotef.org
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posted by Simon on Jun 21
Urban Camping
Urban areas might seem like a strange place for camping or trekking, but Belgian architects have come up with a mobile multi-story structure that provieds the modern nomads with a trouble-free camping area within an urban environment. Referred to as “Urban Camping” (UC), the result is a steel structure that supports four platforms where urban wanderers can pitch their tents and enjoy the view of the city life.
Introduced last month in Antwerp for the Kaailand Festival exhibition on mobile architecture, the UC can be set up in any place or city center, offering a personal space for those not-so-adventurous city dwellers where they can camp out for an overnight stay, enjoy basic facilities in the safe refuge and meet friends or fellow urban campers.
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posted by Simon on Jun 20
When you conjure up images of a campfire it is often one in which the family sing alongs are along side discarded cans of franks and beans. As colorful as this idea is, technology has made camping trips of just franks and beans fairly obsolete nowadays. A web store like www.FreshAirCampCooking.com is allowing people to eat better (if they choose) with new camping stoves and other types of camping cookware.
Linda Ewing is the owner of Fresh Air Camp Cooking. She established the site in May 2009, just as people are beginning to prepare for the upcoming camping season. Now folks can look to her selections of high quality and affordable cookware. “The pieces I’ve put on the site are essential for the camping experience. These are great ways to try something new for your meals,” she said
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