Monday, August 31, 2009

Economic Camper Trailers

Do you remember growing up and taking the camper out with your parents or grandparents? Exploring new places, streams, lakes, forests. Enjoying nature, eating food you can cook on a stick, and playing cards by lantern light well into the night? Camping is a time honored tradition in many countries like the US and the UK. Camper trailers or "coaches" as they call them overseas are a very popular way to get out and unwind after weeks of stress that builds from modern living.

Camper trailers are a very convenient and easy way to take a weekend holiday. They are typically small and lightweight, they tend to be easily towed by even a normal car, and they are easy to transport and more importantly- store when you're not camping. Some of these campers are hard shelled, and they have a teardrop shape that helps keep the mileage down on your gas bills as you drive to and from the camping grounds. Often they have features like mini kitchens and burners, possibly a small generator for electricity, and cabinets for storing your camping supplies and food. Basically everything you need for any weekend warrior type.

Folding campers are good compromises between a full on RV and a backpack with a tent. They offer the small space and price that makes them available to many, while still providing the creature comforts you know and love and yes... even need.

When traveling alone, with two people, or even with a small family, a small camper is a fun purchase to make for everybody. There's nothing quite like taking your tea alongside a flowing river, or cooking some fresh s'mores on an open fire. Those are memories that you will hold close in your heart for years to come.

There are many different brands of campers and travel trailers, and used camper trailers are a hot ticket item in the Summer, Spring, and Fall times. Especially in an economy that makes international vacations unrealistic, owning your very own version of a hotel room and taking it out on the weekends is a great way to get the R&R you need while not spending more money that you don't have.

There's no need to worry or stress out when shopping for folding camper trailers. Visit CamperTrailerTitan.com to read reviews and get awesome deals on a new or used folding camper, travel trailer, pop up camper, or tent trailer.

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Camping Pack List

When you're getting ready to go camping, there's always the question of what gear to bring. Having too much stuff is no fun - especially if you're hiking in to your campsite - but you don't want to be without something essential either. A lot of what you'll need will vary depending on several factors - the length of your trip, the weather, where you'll be camping, etc - but let's take a look at what you can expect to need on most camping trips.

There are several things you'll need on any camping trip that you go on. Always bring the following:

Tent (or a tent equivalent, such as a heavy duty hammock, or the materials for a lean-to if you're roughing it)
Sleeping bag
First aid kit
Flashlight
Matches
Knife
Hatchet and/or machete (for cutting up firewood)
Food and water

For cold weather camping, you'll want to bring at least one of each of the following. There's no need to run out and buy new things. You'll be out in the woods and everything is going to get dirty anyway, so the old, beat up sweatshirt and jacket will do fine.

Sweatshirt (with a hood if you have one)
Jacket
Cap
Gloves
Sleeping bag liner (if needed, depending on the weather rating of your bag)

If the weather is going to be very hot, plan on bringing these items:

Sunscreen
Large hat (to keep the sun off)
Extra water
Canopy (to provide shade)
Fan (you can get a small battery powered fan at any mega-mart for cheap)

Lastly, if you're camping at a campground and won't be hiking in to your campsite, then there are several more things you might want to bring. Some of these will depend on the facilities available at your campground though, so do a bit of research before you go to find out what is available.

Camping chair
Hammock
Camp table
Camp stove or grill
Fishing pole
Small backpack for day hikes
Towels and swimsuits

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