If you are an avid angler, whether saltwater or fresh, you might consider making your own fishing weights. Losing tackle to rocks, fish, branches or just having to cut your line is quite common. It can also become expensive when you constantly have to purchase new. Making your own weights is relatively basic and you don't need a bunch of expensive equipment… read more
Making your own fishing sinkers is a good way to get them in the exact size, shape and weight that you prefer, and do it economically at the same time. You won't have to settle for whatever limited supply and variety is available at your local tackle shop if you are willing to gather a few supplies and invest a little time. read more
Fishing, like many other sports and recreational activities, can get to be expensive. Travel and equipment costs add up quickly. Many fishermen realize savings by making some of their own gear. Fishing weights are one piece of equipment that are easily made with just a few materials. Try making your own lead weights. You can save some money and fish with cus… read more
Making your own fishing gear offers you an opportunity to have a custom setup. This is especially appealing to those who take the sport seriously. The weights used to sink baits and lures are something that can be made in whatever size, shape or weight that you prefer, and you will save some money in the process. read more
Weights are an indispensable part of your diving gear. Unfortunately, they often get lost and damaged. Replacing them quickly becomes an expensive proposition. Even though lead is an inexpensive and readily available metal, it suddenly becomes more valuable when it's cast into shape and shipped to a dive shop. If you want to save some money and you have the… read more
Camp cooking gives rise to thoughts of burnt food, cast iron pots and frustrated cooks attempting to make dinner for the evening. Finding food to cook while on a camping trip can be a hard task to accomplish. Cooking your food doesn't… read more
Cast iron cookware is popular among camp chefs and cooks because it holds heat well and is durable enough to withstand the wear and tear that occurs with camping. Unlike aluminum, cast iron is harder to warp, bend and dent. It also hi… read more
One of the best parts about a camping trip is cooking over a fire. Sometimes this is as simple as broiling a hot dog on the end of a stick, but many avid campers take great delight in cooking proper meals over the campfire. Getting you… read more
Camping is a favorite activity for many outdoors enthusiasts. Proper planning goes a long way when you are camping and cooking in the outdoors. It is important to have everything you are going to need, from the right cooking gear to th… read more
Compared to making fishing jigs, spoons and other lures, lead sinkers are relatively easy to make and require no specialized skills. Some expert fishermen think making sinkers is more economical in the long run, and it definitely allow… read more
San Francisco's Little Italy neighborhood is a food lover's restaurant destination. If looking for Italian classics or perhaps a new twist, you are sure to find it there. Many Italians chose the North Beach location when immigrating in… read more
A Dutch oven is a cast-iron pot with a lid that allows you to cook for more than one person at a time over a campfire. Instead of cooking directly over the campfire, the most common method is to rake some of the coals away from the cam… read more
A firepit adds an extra measure of safety to outdoor fires. Because the fuel is below the surface of the ground, firepit fires do not spread as easily. They also burn more slowly and last longer. making them ideal for late-night chats… read more
Dutch ovens are cast iron pots used for a myriad of baking, stewing and cooking purposes. Bringing a Dutch oven along on a backpacking trip would be disastrous as they weight up to 20 pounds each. If you are camping by horse-packing, R… 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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