When we go camping, my husband claims this is a time when he can be himself. Which is basically a redneck. My husband can dine and socialize with the classiest of people but his true loves are fishing, camping, hunting, and beer drinking (to name a few). And the things he can do with duct tape are amazing. When I saw this, I knew it was for him…The Redneck 6 pack beer and soda can holster. I surprised him with it last Father’s Day and at first I thought it would be strapped around his waist permanently. That night before bed, he did take it off, thankfully.
He takes this with him to every cookout, family gathering, camp outing and picnic. That is, if I don’t put my foot down, come on…a wedding just isn’t the place to wear this. Besides, the camouflage clashed with his dark blue suit.
So if anyone is looking for the unique gift for the redneck in your life, you can’t go wrong with this.
This is the time of year when many people are struggling trying to figure out that perfect gift for the guy in their life that won’t break the bank. Let’s face it, it today’s economy, money is tight. But that doesn’t mean you want to settle for something just because it fits your budget especially if you’re not sure whether they will like or use your gift. We have the perfect solution….a barbecue set sporting their favorite team. This gift combines the two things that most guys thoroughly enjoy, cooking on the grill AND sports. How can you go wrong with that???
Husbands, fathers, and sons will thank that gal in their life for getting them something that not only will they enjoy using but will also show their loyalty to their favorite team. And if you’re a guy who happens to be your brother-in-law’s “secret Santa” it’s the perfect “manly” gift to give. Once he opens it, you’ll be doing the high-five and grunting in no time!
When planning a delicious camp dinner, the cooking environment is just as important as the ingredients you choose to use. If you build a fire in an unprotected place, the wind and other elements could wreak havoc on your culinary plans. You should also stay well clear of any dry brush or other combustibles. Keep the fire pit well contained within a ring of stones.
The next step is to lay kindling crosswise in a consistent fashion over the fire pit. Then light the kindling and allow it to blaze for a while. You’ll notice that the flames begin to die down, leaving a bed of white-hot coals. Grade the coals by piling them higher in the back and lower in the front. Camping grills should then be perched above the coals, allowing you to control which areas are hotter and cooler based on the grill’s proximity to the coals.
Organization is a priority when camping, that is if you want your camping trip to be a success. From storing your gear, to transporting your gear, to setting up your campsite. The more organized you are, the less stress you’ll encounter while “living” in the great outdoors. Each family or single camper is different as far as what gear they have and what they use the most. How long you’ll be camping also plays a big part in how you set up your campsite. When we go camping for 5 or more days, I prefer everything to be unpacked, laid out and readily accessible. There are so many products on the market today that will allow you to set up a campsite that will be as comfortable as being at home. There are camp kitchens 
that allow you to place all your camping cookware in easy reach. Camping shelves that provide space to set out items that are used frequently such as your camping dinnerware or when placed inside your tent can hold all your clothing and personal items. We usually pick an area in our campsite for each type of gear we bring. We have a designated area for our sporting equipment such as fishing poles, balls, bikes and so forth. An area where we keep all of our cooking gear such as our skillets, camp stove, dutch oven, etc. And an area where we keep all those little things such as extra batteries, waterproof matches, tent repair kit and most importantly our first aid kit. If you have children, you really don’t want to be hunting around to locate your first aid kit for a band aid.
Setting up your campsite in an organized fashion will allow you to find what you need when you need it, without having to hunt and rummage through everything. Keeping your campsite organized throughout your trip will also make the tearing down of your campsite a lot easier and quicker.
We all know car camping takes a lot of gear and can take a lot of room when transporting from home to the campsite. Space is not a big concern with my family as we have a 4 door Jeep, and pick up truck that hauls the boat, so there is plenty of space for our gear. But for others, space is a big concern. Camping cookware is gear that can take up a lot of room, depending on what you own. Stackable camping pots and pans is one way to conserve space, another is Fold Flat Tableware by Orikaso. This tableware comes in a set that includes a
bowl, plate and cup. It can be folded thousands of times with no fatigue that you would have with other plastics. It is made from Polypropylene which is the only plastic endorsed by Greenpeace as an alternative to PVC. Suitable for both hot and cold foods and is dishwasher safe.
So if space is an issue and you’re concerned about the environment and do not want to use paper or throw away plastic plates and cups, this camping tableware is the perfect solution.
With summer coming to a close, school resuming, and fall right around the corner, people are packing away their camping gear. WHY??? Some of our best camping experiences have been in the fall. Although camping for a week is out of the question with having children in school, we try to go as many weekends as possible before it gets really cold. There’s been 
some years we’ve been able to continue camping clear into November. With the cooler weather, the bug population is really low, activities such as hiking doesn’t work up a sweat like it does in the middle of summer, and your ice last longer in your coolers are just a few advantages of camping during the fall. Let’s not forget one of my favorite activities which is just sitting around the campfire in the evenings. But the best thing is the cooking. Regardless of how hot it is, we still enjoy our meals prepared in the great outdoors. But in the fall with the weather cooler our camp stove gets used a lot less and our grill, dutch oven, and cast iron cookware get a work out. There’s something so relaxing about sitting around a fire on a cool, crisp day smelling something delicious cooking over an open fire. And in the evenings, you can actually get close enough to the fire to roast your marshmallows without worrying about dripping with sweat. Granted, mornings can be a wee bit chilly, but it only makes that first cup of hot coffee around the fire taste even better.
So don’t pack away your gear just yet. If you’ve never been camping in the fall, give a try. I guarantee you and your family will find it to be a very enjoyable experience.
If you are new to camping but still not sure if this outdoor activity is for you, you might be a little nervous about purchasing the gear needed. If you are starting from scratch, it could get a little expensive. You’ve got your tent, your lanterns, but what about your camping cookware? There are so many choices out there, and you’re just not sure how much or what you’ll need. Plus you’re not wanting to spend alot of money on something you don’t know if you’ll be using alot. Our suggestion is a Coleman Galley Cook Kit. It’s really inexpensive and provides the basics of what you’ll need to eat well at the campsite. And considering it’s made by Coleman, you know it’s of good quality. Made of lightweight stainless steel and compact, this kit is easy to store and transport. Although there are hundreds of camping cookware products on the market, this inexpensive kit will allow you the ability to find out if camping is for you without spending alot of money.
If you find that camping is something you and your family enjoy and will be doing quite often, adding to your camping cookware gear can be fun. Things such as griddles, cast iron cookware, and dutch ovens are just a few products that can enhance your camp cooking. Good luck and happy camping.
I work the nightshift at a factory, which means I get to spend less time with my kids than the typical dad. There are times when this reality becomes difficult to bear, but every once in a while – on a family camping trip, for example – I’m reminded that my kids are turning out just fine. And much of that is due to my moral and financial support.
On our outdoors excursions, I like to spend as much quality fishing time with my sons as possible. This means waking up before dawn, making coffee over the fire and sneaking down to the stream without waking my wife inside the tent. Since my mind has become hard-wired to operate best at night, I need that morning cup of joe to function. A stainless steel thermos keeps my beverage hot for hours at a time, so I can wake up and enjoy the day with my boys.
We’ve all done it…been at the campsite and realized we left our extra batteries, or maybe the sun screen, or even the garbage bags at home. It’s very hard to forget things such as your tent, lanterns or your camping cookware, but let’s be honest, it’s very easy to forget all those little odds and ends that might be needed. Having a check list is helpful and is highly 
recommended, but when it comes to all those “little” things, your check list could be quite long. We suggest having all these little extras already packed. We have a small outdoor duffle bag that we use for this. It’s already packed with items such as extra batteries, garbage bags, different size baggies, sun screen, bug spray, huggies for our drinks, toilet paper, deck of cards, waterproof matches, and more. We even carry extra shoe laces, sounds stupid but the first time you have to run to the nearest
store because someone broke their laces, it’s not so stupid. Our son went to tie his hiking boots and the lace broke. It was either run to the store or not go hiking. By having all these little things already packed, all you have to do is check off your odds & ends duffle bag on your checklist and you don’t have to strain your brain trying to think if you have everything. 
When you get home from your camping trip, go through your bag, replace any items that were used, store your bag and be ready for your next outing. So be organized, because even those “little” things, if forgotten, can put a damper on your family vacation.
One of the things new campers probably think about is “just how relaxing is living outdoors”. Sure, sitting around a campfire sounds good but what about things such as meal time. You’ve got all this great camping cookware to make the cooking easier, but getting ready to cook can be a pain, having to dig out that cookware and dinnerware each and every time is definitely not relaxing. If only you could unpack it all for easy reach but the idea of it just sitting out doesn’t appeal to you. With a storage table from Pacific Outdoors 
you can have easy access to your cookware and tableware not to mention an extra place to prepare or serve your dinner. This storage table provides two zipper compartments accessible from both sides enabling you to have easy access to all your cooking gear. And because they do zip closed, your cookware is not exposed to the outdoor elements when not in use. It also has three side pockets on each end of the table to hold those small items that are so hard to keep track of at the campsite. It has a rust free aluminum frame, is very lightweight and folds quickly and easily.
Getting ready for meal time doesn’t need to be a pain or a hassle. Have your cooking gear readily accessible for each and every meal. This storage table is like bringing two kitchen cabinets from home with you to the campsite.