Camping Report: Shipshewana, Indiana

Returned from 4 days of camping in Indiana with the Amish (who loved my little dog barking at their big horses). Notes: When you take you PU into the dealer for warranty repairs, check them before you put the camper away for the winter. We STILL have the same trouble that we had last season […]

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Backpacking Meal Ideas

Planning on hiking and I need to figure out what we’re eating. Besides the obvious trail mix, energy bars, oatmeal, nuts ect. I need some ideas for lunch and dinner things. We’re all pretty poor so I wanted to avoid the freeze dried prepackaged meals. I think the biggest problem is finding a lightweight source […]

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Backpacking Tips for a Newbie

We are completely new at backpacking and hiking and camping! We are looking to start in the sport this season. Was looking for good book to buy regarding: 1) Hiking and Camping; 2) Navigation with GPS and Compas and how to use an altimeter to predict the weather changes. Also would the Smokey Mountain be […]

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