What do nachos and camping gear have to do with each other? There’s a very simple camping table that is great for sitting around the camp fire or for beside your folding camp chair but it’s called the Nacho camp table. Now, if we can just figure out how to get the microwave to the wilderness for nachos, life couldn’t get much better (just kidding, I still like to rough it and can melt the cheese by a roaring fire or dutch oven). This is a nice piece of camping equipment.
Want a quick and easy way to go tent camping, add a truck camping tent to your camping gear. These tents offer convenience in set up and an easy way to set up camp in a hurry. Great for a cross country trip at any campground.
We’ve just added a unique and handy water filter to our line of camping equipment. The Aquamira Frontier filter is basically a straw with a built in filter and can handle up to 20 gallons. You can bend over a stream and drink directly from the water through the filter. This method has little chance for cross contamination and makes a great back up for your camping gear.
Wow, talk about “cushy” camping, the Eureka N!ergy 1210 Family Tent has gone high tech. These camping tents come with the convenience of built in power. I remember when a high tech camping tent in your camping equipment meant it had a floor and didn’t smell too bad of musty canvass. Eureka tents are the cutting edge.
Have you ever heard of an emergency evacuation chair ? While it looks like a lawn chair with handles or something to carry Cleopatra, it’s one of the most effective methods to evacuate and injured person or a disabled person down, or even up, stairs. The distance between the handles is only 60 inches so it can make the turns in a stairwell easily. This is safer than a standard stretcher or carrying a wheelchair. Disaster preparedness needs to include provisions for the disabled or those that become disabled as a result of an injury during an emergency. The NFPA has several guidelines in this regard.
Check out our new CDC (Centers For Desease Control) emergency update listings via their feed. Stay up to date on disaster preparedness situations and have this resource as part of your emergency kit. See our emergency kit products page for this update in addition to our FEMA updates on our site. It doesn’t hurt to stay informed.
With all the winter storms hitting all over the country, we’ve added the FEMA updates to our Kits 4 Disaster Survival web site. It’s a good time of year to think about taking extra supplies when you travel as part of your disaster preparedness plans. An auto emergency kit, extra food, extra closes and other emergency supplies should be taken - especially when traveling into the snow country. There’s been too many stories of people heading out to the high country with a light jacket and tennis shoes that get into trouble.
I was tickled to find that my new fancy GPS unit also was able to determine altitude and barometric pressure along with all the other great things. As I’ve previously mentioned, it’s still good to know the basics to supplement your fancy camping gear. Did you know that birds and insects tend to fly lower than normal in heavy moisture laden air indicating that rain is likely. Also, insect activity often increases before a storm while bee activity increases before fair weather - put that in your GPS. It’s also good to check with the weather services before any trip to back up the bee’s and GPS.
My son was itching to hit the slopes this week while on Christmas break. The news of the impending storms and anticipated 60 mph winds had him quickly change his mind but was happy to hear that there will be snow for later. I’m sure there will be some that hit the hills and will run into trouble, especially if not prepared. I always carry an automotive emergency kit even in the best of weather. Yes, I have my home emergency kits but it’s always a good idea to carry one in the car. I even gave them out this year as Christmas gifts. As with hiking, always be prepared for the unexpected. Also, be sure to check the road conditions and weather reports before venturing out.
Camping Equipment Blog will feature information on camping gear, hiking & camping backpacks in addition we will also provide information on motorcycle trailers, barbecue supplies, disaster survival, and tilt-rack carriers and trailers.
