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March 25, 2012 |
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We asked and she answered: Camping connoisseur Sarah Nee tells us her five must-have camping supplies to relax and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.
# 1: Marmot Pounder Plus Sleeping Bag
This is the most comfortable sleeping bag I’ve ever used. Not only is it plush, but it’s kept me warm on many a cold, rainy night both in the South and out West. Mine is designed specifically for women and fits my body just right. It’s so comfortable that despite its girly color and shape, my husband often takes it on his camping trips.
# 2: GSI Outdoors Nesting Glass
Camping is all about enjoyment, right? So at the end of a long hike, I like to relax with a nice glass of wine. [Editor’s Note: Alcohol should only be enjoyed by those over the legal age of 21 and in moderation.] The GSI nesting wine glass is made of plastic, making it unbreakable even if you drop your backpack or tumble down the trail. The best part is that the glass unscrews at the stem so it can easily fit into your backpack.
# 3: A good head lamp such as the Black Diamond Spot Headlamp
Middle of the night bathroom breaks can become tricky when your tent is set-up in the middle of the woods. Having a good head lamp can be the difference between successfully navigating in and out of your tent in pitch black darkness or running into a tree.
# 4: Dry, wool socks like SmartWool Mountaineering socks
Never underestimate the power of a dry pair of wool socks. When I can’t get warm after a cold day of kayaking, warm wool socks can be just the trick to keep me from shivering.
# 5: A deck of cards or a pair of dice
Camping is all about enjoying the scenery and being one with nature, but sometimes that can get boring. If you bring along cards or a pair of dice, you and your friends will be sure to have a good time.
Happy camping!
Do you want to tell us what you can’t live without in the outdoors? E-mail info@aothemagazine.com to share your top picks.
Sometimes with kids I’ve done a make-believe theme for the trip. Like Voyagers (talk with french aeccnt and pretend you are fur traders) or PIRATES!!! YARRRR!!!! Eat or drink something from the natural environment. Something as simple as pine needle tea which provides you with your vitamin c for the day. I bring my pocket regional mushroom guide, but only if you know how to use it and are sure of what you’re eating!!Tasty! Fishing/hunting of course (don’t forget to buy a licence).Make camp pizza!! Fry up the dough like a pancake first. Spead on hot tomato sauce, top with diced cheese and fried salami and cover on low heat (no flame on the fire).Personal time: everyone go off by themselves for 10 minutes, up to however long you want. Share something about your experience with the group when you get back. Or bring something back, it could even be a gift to exchange.Bring a frisbee, but it’s safer if you use it in the water since uneven ground can break an ankle when you’re busy watching the bee!Give your kids a warm rock from the fire to get them to sleep.