Lighweight Packing

If you want to reduce the weight of your pack, you should do it gradually. Carry less on each trip that you make and for each trip find something that can be replaced with something lighter or left out completely. If you don’t have enough weight in your backpack, it can be dangerous or uncomfortable. [...]

Lighweight Backpacking Food

If you want to go backpacking, there are plenty of choices when it comes to food that doesn’t weight much. A lot of people go with the prepackaged meals that are dehydrated. They usually taste good, have a low weight, they’re convenient and give you the right nutrition. The downside is their price. The dietary [...]

Options for Shelter

There are a number of options at your disposal if you want to have protection while camping. The first option would be no shelter at all, if you can manage that. The others are a bivy sack, tent, tarp, bug screen or hammock (if they have enclosures). Choosing which one to get means that you [...]

Finding a Ski Resort in California

There are some ski resort California they can be found by looking online as well as by looking in the local phone book. Many travelers come out to the wonderful state of California to ski. They find that it is the perfect vacation option and when booking online they even find that it is easy [...]

Bahamas Vacation Packages for Everyone

If you’re looking to escape the worries and cares of your everyday life, a Bahamas vacation may be the answer. Whether you’ve visited the Caribbean before or are a first-time vacationer, you’ll be able to find the perfect spot to suit your needs. When planning a Bahamas vacation, look at bahamas vacation rentals to find [...]

Great Williamsburg Vacation Packages

Rich in history, entertainment, shopping, and natural beauty, a Williamsburg, Virginia vacation meets the desires of every tourist in your party. Nestled in the tidewater region of Virginia, this friendly, attractive city is a popular destination for travelers from all over. Some major attractions of the area are King’s Dominion theme park, Water Country USA, [...]

Enjoying vacation rentals in Breckenridge Colorado

The Colorado province of the US has always been a peak spot of adventure for winter tourists looking for a quick family getaway, or skiing enthusiasts making their way to the alpine ridges for the perfect skiing experiences. The vacation rentals in Breckenridge Colorado provide the best possible lodging facilities, with winter houses being held [...]

Benefits of Using Algarve Car Rental

There are a lot of things to consider when booking a trip to a foreign destination such as Portugal. You will need to figure out how to get there, and make reservations for hotel accommodations. You will need to figure out how you are going to get around. The easiest way to do this if [...]

Outdoors news and notes: Authorities on lookout at Gasparilla

By Terry Tomalin, Times Outdoors-Fitness Editor Thursday, January 26, 2012 Making news Authorities to monitor Gasparilla If you're planning to take your boat to this weekend's Gasparilla celebration in the waters off downtown Tampa, be forewarned. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, U.S. Coast Guard and local law enforcement agencies will be conducting safety inspections... [Read more]

Johnson Outdoors to Release Fiscal 2012 First Quarter Results on February 3, 2012

RACINE, Wis. — JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC. , a global company engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of branded outdoor recreation products, will release financial results for the Fiscal 2012 first … Read more here: Read More  Read More →

Outdoors report: Jan. 26

Outdoors report: Jan. 26 Silver King Adventures reported good catches over clam shell on Bass Assassins before the rain. Jetty anglers have scored with shrimp fished tight to the rocks. Soaking rains should swell rivers and creeks and keep the spawning action consistent. Duck and goose season closes at sunset Sunday and prospects look solid for the weekend finale on the prairies and bays. Read the... [Read more]

Outdoors briefs

The City of Savannah will hold a public drop-in meeting about planned improvements to Coffee Bluff Marina from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Crusader Neighborhood Center on Coffee Bluff Villa Road. See the rest here: Read More  Read More →

OUTDOORS: Grand experience

AS we walk towards the largest cave passage in the world, the Deer Cave in the vast Mulu National Park, the sheer abundance of flora and fauna we pass makes us forget about the biting stress of city life. Original post:  Read More  Read More →