Buying a tent is a process of balancing the factors of durability, wind protection and water resistance against ventilation and weight. With the default preference for remaining dry, a tent's facility for providing warmth, coolness or stability in varying camping and backpacking circumstances will dictate the fabric and construction requirements. In the ba… read more
Water skiing is a very enjoyable sport. Whether you are an expert competition skier or just looking for a fun family pastime, it is important to have the optimal equipment to promote safety and enhance performance and fun. read more
If you have the money for a boat but not enough for a garage to put it in, you might want to consider making your own boat garage in the form of a tent to cover your boat. You can do this with little cost beyond some elbow grease and time. read more
There are several different types of boat tops, but the most common is a Bimini top, a small awning on a metal frame. Custom boat covers can run to thousands of dollars, but you can make one yourself for a fraction of the cost, especially if you have your old cover to use as a pattern and you already have the metal frame. read more
Stationary lift nets allow anglers to catch fish along the shoreline, whereas movable ones are attached along the sides of a raft and boat and catch fish as the boat travels. The lift net is lowered over the side and then lifted from the water when full. Lights and other embellishments may be used to attract fish. The process is relatively easy, but short tr… read more
Storing a boat for the winter can be a sad task. But it can be even more sad if you don't take some proper storage precautions and items corrode, burst or otherwise go bad. Some winter boat storage tips will help, especially draining o… read more
When kayak surfing you always want to start on small surf, gain momentum and then work your way up to big surf. The process is pretty challenging, but you can look for spilling waves in high water conditions such as high tide, high san… read more
Walleye fishing is popular in Minnesota. After all, the walleye is Minnesota's state fish. Each year Minnesotans keep about 4 million pounds of walleyes from fishing. Although there are endless ways to catch these tasty fish, some trie… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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