Fire Making on a Rainy Day

February 4th, 2012


Day 2. I hike back out to my camp in pouring rain to attempt to build a fire. This video is shot after 72 + hours of continuous rainfall. I was glad to have the opportunity to practice this essential skill in these conditions.

Stealth Camping

February 4th, 2012


Went stealth camping at the local reservoir last night (2 September 2009). I wanted to get some good photos of the sunset, but I knew I wouldn’t feel like biking home afterward. I brought along my camping gear and found a good spot once the other people there had left. The video just shows some of the gear I brought along, my campsite, etc.

Supreme Air-Flow Queen Size Elevated Air Bed

February 4th, 2012


www.brookstone.com This elevated air bed looks and feels more like a real mattress. With all of the height, roominess and comfort of a conventional queen-size bed, the Supreme Air-Flow Bed features a unique airflow system that decreases motion transfer and can even be customized to desired firmness. Great for overnight guests… or for you.

Using the restroom when whitewater rafting?

February 4th, 2012

I’ll be on a day-long trip and wearing a wetsuit. If I need to go..how do I deal with it:) Do they stop the boat or what? How do you go if in the wetsuit?

The Willies 1/9

February 4th, 2012


The Willies (1991) Comedy/Horror Two brothers who are camping with their cousin decide to tell horror stories to pass the time. Story 1 – Danny Hollister is a nerdy kid who’s problem with bullies is about to be solved … forever! Story 2 – Gordy Belcher is a teenager with an unusual hobby,he collects dead insects! but has he bitten off more than he can chew?

Camp grounds near University of Colorado at Boulder?

February 3rd, 2012

I’m looking for decent campgrounds near University of Colorado at Boulder that are good for tent camping. Can anyone suggest any, and list websites? I’m in California and trying to research before I get there. Also, maybe some places to find camp gear near the campus?

How to Go Hiking With Kids – DadLabs Video

February 3rd, 2012


www.DadLabs.com – If you’re looking for outdoor fun for kids, hiking is one way to go. Daddy Clay shares his experience of a hike with his kid in this episode of Quality Time. Watch as they load up their hiking gear and hit the trails only to be derailed by Clay’s allergies. Still, outdoor play can be fun and trekking through nature can offer some good parenting moments as Clay found out. DadLabs ep. 450 “Quality Time” brought to you by Baby Bjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul. Visit us at www.dadlabs.com Became a Facebook fan at www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com

Coleman Weathermaster 10 setting up

February 3rd, 2012


Setting up our new Coleman Weathermaster 10 in advance of an upcoming camping trip. Tents have come a long way since the heavy canvas cabins I remember from camping trips as a kid. Despite some of the negative reviews, I had no trouble setting this up in about 45 minutes with some “help” from my son (AKA the Karate Kid, AKA Aang). Once up, it seems roomy enough for at least two queen-sized air mattresses and all our gear. Sure, you could fit 10 people in this tent, but you better know each other well. For a family of 4 + a dog, this will be more than adequate…probably even comfortable. The materials seem strong enough, the poles are steel, the window bows and “hinged door” are the only fiberglass shock cord pieces. I also read one or two reviews from folks who maybe didn’t understand what “free standing” means. This tent will stay up without the rain-fly or guy-wires. If you’re going to be camping in inclement weather, you would definitely want to stake down the guys of the fly. If the weather is light and clear, leaving the fly off would give you an awesome view of the stars, and the tent will remain sturdy. We’re pretty excited to go put this tent through its’ paces in the Great Outdoors.

I’m looking for a place to go whitewater rafting “near” Washington, DC?

February 3rd, 2012

Looking for something intermediate to advanced as far as rapids, and maybe has a campground or something if we decide to stay overnight.

FLIPPIN HEAD DIVE BABY

February 3rd, 2012


NO BABYS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS BABY! BABY FLIPS REALLY FUNNY…INFLATING AIR MATTRESS BUT NOT AWARE BABY WAS IN CORNER!!