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I’m amazed at all the things this GPS does.  Just to check out my GPS, thought I’d try it close to home so I spent Christamas Eve day in the Sunol Regional Park and it worked great (it even told me when I missed the trail I was supposed to take and got off on another one).  This new gadget is going to be my 11th item in my camping gear for my 10 essentials.  By the way, there’s a great place to get your ten essentials kit all pre-done - go to Tacoma Mountain Rescue and you can order one.  I also went alone on this trip so it’s important to be ever more cautious and overly prepare and be sure to tell folks where you’re going.  For this area, it’s also good to take a hydration pack as there’s not many sources of water.

Well the technological nerd in me finally hit and I got a GPS for my birthday.  At the same time I received this great guide to survival in the wilderness and it reminded me to always know the basics and have the good ol’ compass around as part of your camping gear.  Along with that, don’t forget your orienteering skills.  Technology is great but don’t forget the basics.

Well I finally did it.  I had been wanting to change the look of our Camping Gear web site for a better shopping experience and it now has a new look and feel.  We will soon be adding a new line of canoe and kayak trailers plus other exciting products.  The holidays have been busy with everyone getting prepared for the next camping season.  Also, don’t forget to get some camping supplies for your disaster preparedness needs - you can use it for camping and to be prepared for the Big One.  Happy Holidays.

I never believed the part about loosing body heat through the top of your head until I went snow camping.  I woke up in the middle of the night shivering.  I relented and put on the fleece hat and what a difference, now a part of my camping gear.  A sleeping pad with a few blankets underneath also made all the difference.  Snow camping can be a great  twist on traditional camping but don’t forget the hat!