Camping Gear Outlet

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Camping Gear Reference Card

A quick-reference guide to everything you need to bring on your next camping trip. General Clothing Checklist Windproof/waterproof shell Synthetic Shirt (wool sweater or synthetic like fleece) Underwear Hat, Bandana, or Cap Head Netting (can be included as part of cap) Hiking Boots Synthetic, Wool, or Silk Long Underwear (if cold weather) Quick-Drying Synthetic Pants […]

The Importance of Camping

Written by Steven Musumeche To many people, camping seems like an unnecessary luxury that has fallen out of style, but camping still provides a lot of skills and experiences no other activity offers. Camping is often dismissed as a luxury that’s no longer necessary in today’s connected world. Here are some reasons why camping remains […]

Unexpected Stuff Happens When Camping

Now that you’re high on venturing into the great outdoors, there is the chance that nature won’t cooperate. Your weekend may be ruined by showers and temperatures may plummet to ungodly lows. The best thing you can do about it is to be prepared; the next best thing is not to get mad if these […]

How To Handle a Bear Encounter

Written by Dan Lawton One of the biggest fears many campers have is coming face-to-face with a bear. Although bears are frequent guests in many campgrounds, they are rarely aggressive toward humans. One of the biggest fears many campers have is coming face-to-face with a bear. Although bears are frequent guests in many campgrounds, they […]

How to Pick a Sleeping Bag

Written by Steven Musumeche At Camping Gear Outlet, we believe the process of buying a sleeping bag should be as smooth as velvet, which is why we’ve created this easy guide to help you find the sleeping bag that fits your needs. Buying a sleeping bag shouldn’t be hard, but many campers are often confused […]

Cold Weather Camping

Written by Steven Musumeche Spring and fall ushers in all kinds of weather. Be prepared to handle rain and colder weather, particularly at night. In the summer, almost any sleeping bag will do, but in spring and fall, you’ll need a sleeping bag designed to keep you extra toasty and warm. Such super-duper sleeping bags […]

Guided Camping Trips

Written by Steven Musumeche For first-time adventurers (or those not especially confident about taking off on a camping trip by themselves the first time), going with a guide may be the best way. A guided excursion may be ideal for the single adventurer who is uncomfortable with the idea of the outdoors or doesn’t have […]