The Thermarest Prolite 4 sleeping pad is a self-inflating, open-cell pad designed for the most extreme conditions. When deflated, it rolls up in its stuff sack to approximately 11" x 5" and weighs only 1 lb 10 oz. As a true four-season sleeping pad, it will work in the deserts of Utah during the summer all the way up to the highest mountains in the coldest o… read more
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Sleeping pads, or "camping mats," are required equipment for campers, and not just because they provide some extra comfort in the field. These pads also provide insulation from the cold ground, a necessity for getting a good, healthy n… 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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