Boost Your Camping Know How With These Pointers

Camping has long been known as a cherished pastime for the young and old alike. It does not matter whether you plan to just kick back by a warm fire and relax, hike or any type of other recreation, you should always be prepared with some basic camping knowledge. When you reach your campsite, the first thing you should do is to start collecting wood for your fire.

You won't feel like it later on, and if you wait until dark you will have a harder time finding the kind of wood you need to keep a fire going. Do it right away. A good multi-purpose tool needs to be part of your camping gear. There are two kinds to bring. First is the saw/hammer/axe 3-in-1 tool to use for firewood and other chores. The other is the standard multi-purpose tool with a variety of tools on it like a can opener, tweezers, scissors, and a knife. If you are going back-country camping, you should probably carry a snake bite kit in your gear.

The best snake bite kits are the ones that use suction. Some kits have scalpels and blood flow constrictors in them. Scalpels can actually cut the poison into the blood stream faster, and constrictors can be deadly if not used properly. If you are going camping with a tent you have never used before, put it up in your backyard before you leave. When you get to your campsite, it might be dark and raining, and you might have to go on feel and memory pitching the thing. So, it helps to have done it at least once before. You should carry a survival knife on your camping trips.

This portable knife can be used for hunting, for protection, and for a signal if you need help. You need to carry one that is durable, so try to invest in a quality knife from an outdoor goods or camping store. Does your camping canteen have a weird smell? Put a few teaspoons of baking soda in your musty canteen with some water. Put the lid on and swish it around. Let it sit for about an hour and then pour the mixture out. Rinse the canteen with fresh water and it will be as good as new. If you know that it's going to rain before going on your camping trip, it's best to cancel and reschedule it for when the weather clears up. Rain can cause flooding and other safety hazards.

If you find out about wet conditions ahead of time, it's best to wait so that you can enjoy your trip in safer conditions. Some of the best food options to bring camping with you are things that come in cans. While this may not be the tastiest, it is great for two reasons. It is very convenient and easy to prepare, but more importantly, wildlife will be unable to smell the food inside of the cans. Check your tires before you go camping. You want to ensure that nothing stands in the way of you having a fun camping experience. It's always a good thing to ensure that you don't get a flat tire when you go off road towards your camping adventure and have fun times.

As you can see, it is important to keep some basic tips and advice in mind for your camping trip. Camping is fun and simple, but it is always important to be prepared. The information shared here should prepare you quite well to have a great trip that will be memorable long after the trip has ended!
 

January Outdoor camping Meetups in Sydney

We all know that January is the middle of summer in Australia that is why it is great to do and prepare for outdoor camping event. If you are near Sydney then you might check the following outdoor camping event meetup.


Hiking

Saturday, January 12, 2013 at MCA Café and Sculpture Terrace (140 George Street, the Rocks)
What's taller than a crane at UTS? An pub crawl taking in the sights and sounds of Sydneys above ground bars. The afternoon will start at the MCA Cafe & Sculpture Terrace then continue on to..
Glenmore Hotel - 96 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
Blu Bar (Level 36!) - 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
Jackson's On George - 176 George Street, Sydney
O Bar (Level 47!) - 47/264 George Street, Sydney
Hotel Sweeney - 236 Clarence Street, Sydney
The Roof Terrace - Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour
 When: Saturday, 12th January
Time: 4pm
Where: Meet at MCA Cafe & Sculpture Terrace
Bring: Yourself and anything or anybody else you feel relevant and look for Simon

Thursday,  January 26, 2013 at Lang Park Sydney
Distance; 7 kms. Grade; Easy. Starting at 11am we journey across Observatory Hill, hopefully catching a glimpse of the Ferry race as we cross the bridge. Stopping at many vantage points to see the action on the water, we will trek up the north side of the harbour taking in views from Luna Park, Lavender Bay, McMahons' Point, Sawmillers Reserve and Balls Head. We finish at the Waverton Bowling Club for drinks on their balcony overlooking the harbour at Berrys Bay.
Stick around for a lazy afternoon, a game of bowls, late lunch or just sip some beers with the jazz band playing on the lawn. Feel free to come along for all or just a part of the day's activities.
It's an easy trip home from nearby Waverton train station (one station away from North Sydney).
Call Sean on 0416 019 746 if you have any questions.

Outdoor Adventures

Every Weekend
If you want to get outdoors for a weekend to have a Mountainbiking, Kayaking, Hiking, Camping and all sorts of other adventures with other outdoor adventurous people, then you should join us by visiting http://www.meetup.com/OutdoorAdventureWeekenders/ to join.

You would probably be in your 30's 40's and love adventure racing, maybe have done a few races and looking for a group of people to get out of sydney to train with, maybe have a few drinks after.
You would have a reasonable level of fitness and up for basically all sorts of fun adventurers outdoors. You would love meeting like minded people. You need to have some gear relevant to the weekends adventure ( we will post a gear list for each Meetup).

We have planned all sorts of cheap weekends away so feel free to join us... We will provide kayaks and relevant safety gear, you provide Mountain bike, pair of shoes and some camping gear whatever you want to sleep under...we will provide the stars, amazing locations to escape sydney for a few days and a bunch of people keen to have a few laughs around a fire over a few wines, or at the local pub in winter.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 7PM to 10PM at Darley Road Gate Entrance Centennial Park, Randwick

Celebrate 125 years of Centennial Park in Sydney with a 3.4 kilometers twilight walk around the park. This is a joint Meet Up event with YHA Sydney Social & Outdoor Club, Sydney Social Out & About, and Sydney Power Walker Group.

Please note, this walk will not proceed in heavy rain conditions. You are responsible for your own personal safety and you walk at your own risk.

Please ensure you:
* Bring a torch
* Bring sufficient drinking water
* Wear comfortable walking shoes
* Bring your own food snacks
* Bring a spray jacket or poncho in case of light showers
* Bring a jumper or coat in case of cold weather

Thats is the outdoor camping schedule for January. You can join and enjoy there. Dont forget to bring your camping equipment. You can try some camping stores there like Paddy Pallin and many more.