Camping Life articles from January 2006

Camping Life archives from January 2006

Getting what you want in an RV.(Campsite)
January 1, 2006... Choosing the right RV trailer for your family and your camping Lifestyle is not easy, and it's not a decision that should be made uninformed. Before buying, do lots of shopping and consider the following: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] *...

New REI store in Santa Monica.(Trail Signs)
January 1, 2006... Well-known outdoor retailer REI is expanding its horizons--or at least its store locations. A new REI store will grace the corner of Fourth Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard in Santa Monica, Calif., and is slated to open in the spring. ...

Twenty-eight years of hiking trail love.(Trail Signs)
January 1, 2006... For many years, the American Hiking Society name has been associated with its popular Volunteer Vacations program--a series of maintenance programs that improve the condition of public hiking trails--now in its 28th season. The 2006 term kicks...

NWF offers Wildlife tours around the world.(National Wildlife Federation)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Taking a wildlife tour with the National Wildlife Federation is like no other. For 2006, the organization is offering more than 30 Expeditions created exclusively for NWF and its members. For example, The Natural History of Hawaii,...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2006... The Gear Head department in the Nov./Dec. 2005 issue incorrectly listed American Outdoors' website. It is american-outdoors.com

The world's best place to see wild grizzly bears.(McNeil River State Game Sanctuary, Alaska)
January 1, 2006... I just won the lottery! Although I didn't receive any financial gain, I was a big winner camping among grizzly bears in Alaska's McNeil River State Game Sanctuary. Located on Kamishak Bay in the lower Cook Inlet, one hour southwest by...

A can of this and a package of that ...(Camp Kitchen)
January 1, 2006... Canned foods have been camping standbys since the days of the covered wagon, but there's more to chuckwagon meals than beans. Here are some simple and delicious recipes that can be easily made from canned or packaged foods. Bull's-eye...

Mr. Heater Portable Buddy.(Gear Head)(Product/Service Evaluation)
January 1, 2006... Camping shouldn't have to stop just because the weather turns chilly. But it's hard to keep the inside of a tent or camper warm in the cold season. Portable heaters do a great job, but traditionally they have not been rated for indoor...

Lowrance iWay 500c GPS.(Gear Head)(Product/Service Evaluation)
January 1, 2006... Lowrance Electronics recently introduced its iWay 500c, an affordable, full-feature, turn-by-turn GPS with MP3 player. The unit's built-in antenna makes it very portable, allowing it to be moved from one vehicle to another in seconds. So...

Sunrise on the Sierras: California route 395 leads you to natural hot springs, ghost towns and dramatic scenery on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada.
January 1, 2006... Along the Sierra Parkway, officially known as U.S. Route 395, lie a host of awe-inspiring sites, including Whitney Portal, the gateway to the highest peak in the Lower 48. Often over-shadowed, but just as attractive and significant, are stops...

Packable power: an electrifying look at the latest in portable generators for the campground.(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2006... Camping comfort and convenience can be enhanced by the addition of certain amenities. These days, many of those niceties are powered by electricity. But unless your camping trips take place where there's camp power, you must create your own...

Pop-up trailers.(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2006... Something's happening to the pop-up campers out there. Where once they were cute and cuddly, now they are, well, tough and rather fierce looking. All of a sudden, the lovable, ever-faithful pop-up has changed into the kind of rough-and-tumble...

Gallery.
January 1, 2006... This month's Gallery features the photography of Stacey Neuharth of Phoenix, Arizona. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Camping Life...

Truck campers.(2006 RV BUYER'S GUIDE)(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2006... The typically sleepy truck camper segment has been remarkably busy of late. Innovations such as basement storage, all-aluminum construction, side entry ways, and single--and then double--slide-outs have kept potential buyers on their toes....

Agri-Cover.(RV & Towing Accessories)
January 1, 2006... Snow be gone with Agri-Cover's SnowSport Utility Plow. The self-adjustingsnowplow doesn't require controls in the cab. The momentum of your vehicle pushes the blade forward. The blade glides above the surface when the vehicle is in reverse. The...

Covercraft Industries.(RV & Towing Accessories)
January 1, 2006... Covercraft Industries' covers are based on the company's exclusive dimension sheets and a customer's supplied specifications. The covers are made of either heavy-duty WeatherShield HD fabric that helps shed water, dust and industrial pollutants...

ITT Industries.(RV & Towing Accessories)
January 1, 2006... The unpopular task of discharging waste after a RV trip can be done easier by using the Flojet portable RV waste pump by ITT Industries. Controlled via an included 6-foot cable-remote On/Off switch, it connects directly to a standard RV waste...

ADCO.(RV & Towing Accessories)
January 1, 2006... ADCO's contour-fit trailer covers provide protection and convenience while on your RV. The covers' DuPont Tyvek top panel is made to withstand the worst weather climates and offers UV protection. Its polypropylene sides are breathable enough to...

Roadmaster.(RV & Towing Accessories)
January 1, 2006... Improve your vehicle's suspension with a Roadmaster Suspension Solutions sway bar, designed for pickup trucks, vans and other vehicles. Installing high-performance sway bars can provide your vehicle with better cornering control as well as...

B & W.(RV & Towing Accessories)
January 1, 2006... The Tow & Stow receiver hitch enables you to tow a variety of trailers with its rotating 2- and 2 15/16-inch balls. With about six inches of vertical adjustment, you can move the hitch up or down for a better setup. You can also flip the hitch...

Blue Ox.(RV & Towing Accessories)
January 1, 2006... The OverBilt SportLoader by Blue Ox enables you to tow your boat or travel trailer while having a motorcycle in the bed of your truck. Once loading is complete, the motorcycle will ride about an inch off the truck's bed. Cables are...

Access Covers.
January 1, 2006... The Access Roll-Up Cover gives you quick access to stored valuables in your truck bed while adding an aesthetic touch to your vehicle. Compatible with most bed accessories, including bed rails, the cover is made of a heavy-duty, double-coated...

Quantam Group.(RV & Towing Accessories)
January 1, 2006... Like in your home, the buildup of carbon monoxide can occur in your RV. Quantum Group's Costar CO detectors are designed for RVs, so they are resistant to weather changes. Two types are available: a 9 RV version that operates on a 9-volt...

Onan.(RV & Towing Accessories)
January 1, 2006... With Onan's new Energy Command-15W wireless remote start, you can start your RV's generator while you're away from the vehicle. The EC-15W has an On/Off switch that can be used as a keyfob or mounted on a wall. A receiver unit attaches to an...

Gale Banks.(RV & Towing Accessories)
January 1, 2006... The Banks computerized exhaust brake, made for diesel pickups, has a microprocessor that electronically senses fuel pedal position to make sure that the unit doesn't actuate when the fuel pedal is depressed. It helps cut downhill speeds...

Lowrance automotive.(RV & Towing Accessories)
January 1, 2006... The company's cordless, portable iWAY 350c navigational unit can help you find your way on streets and highways with preloaded map data on its 4 GB hard drive, but it also features an MP3 player, picture viewer and a wireless FM modulator. The...

Sport-utility trailers.(2006 RV BUYER'S GUIDE)(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2006... The sport-utility trailer phenomenon is an overnight success some three decades in the making. At first, it was a regional success, started by West Coast builders for their more active trailer-camping constituency. The ability to carry...

Travel trailers.(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2006... As usual, anything goes in the ever-changing travel trailer market. Units continue to push the envelope in terms of design and construction, with the mantra of late being how low can they go--weight-wise, that is. Better building practices and...

Camping spotlight.(California)
January 1, 2006... CALIFORNIA CAMPGROUNDS Angel Island State Park Spectacular Views of the San Francisco Skyline THE SETTING: In the middle of San Francisco Bay sits Angel Island State Park, offering spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline,...

Knotsmanship: fit to be tied.(Outdoorsman)
January 1, 2006... In a campground setting, we have so many opportunities to tie things up that having a few "knots" in our repertoire of outdoor skills will make life much easier. Let's take the time to learn some rope tricks. Sheet (Becket) Bend. We'll...

Goodies for on the go.(New Products)
January 1, 2006... 1 Doglock For Safety According to In Defense of Animals, about two million companion pets are stolen annually. Ruff Wear has created the DogLock Locking Leash. This safe, reinforced leash features a unique lock that allows pet owners to...

Weather report.(Campfire Stories)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Outdoor enthusiasts are obsessed with weather. It makes perfect sense. Good weather makes outdoor activity even more fun. This keen interest in the climate and, more importantly, the future of those conditions, can be traced to our earliest...