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RV Vacations
My father could not fathom why people would ever want to spend their vacations at a resort or amusement park when there is so much nature to see. He would go off on long lectures about the National Parks system and the importance of communing with nature. Our vacations consisted of loading up an RV and criss-crossing the country to visit National Parks and Monuments.
When we set up camp, every member of the family had a particular task. My brother and I, for example, were expected to set up the screen houses. These provided outdoor spaces to lounge in without worry of being eaten alive by mosquitoes. I learned so much on those family RV vacations and created memories that will last me a lifetime.
Screen House Assembly
Putting together a screen house is fairly simple, but in case you’ve forgotten, here is a quick refresher:
Begin by spreading the screen house out on the ground. The corners where the tent poles should be inserted should be visible. Put the tent poles together and insert them in the proper slots. Next, get a partner to help you lift the screen house up. Once it is upright stake down each spot where the poles hit the ground (this ensures that your screen house will stay upright).
Preparing For Summer Vacation
With spring here and summer fast approaching, now is the time to begin planning family camping trips for warmer weather. Planning in advance can save a lot of time and hardship, and allows reservations to be made at the most popular campsites. It’s also a good idea to stock up on camping equipment for the trip. But with thousands of different items, most of which aren’t essential for camping, it can be a little difficult to know what to choose.
It’s best to cover the most basic amenities first, like shelter. For a family camping trip, screen houses will work the best. Most screen houses can provide shelter for 6-8 people, and these houses also tend to have different rooms that can provide separation for parents, children, and friends. Food and supplies can be covered closer to the date of the actual camping trip, but entertainment is another important part of camping. Consider sports equipment, fishing tackle, even board games. The options are limitless, and remember, the most important part of camping is fun!
Eliminating Unwanted Guests From Your Camp Site
The worst parts of camping are the bugs. They are called pests for a reason. It doesn’t matter if it’s first thing in the morning and your eating breakfast they are all up in your stuff. Bugs are the uninvited guests to a camping trip.
A good way to deter the unwanted guests is by setting up a screen tent. A Eureka screen tent makes a great security guard. It keeps your food safe and helps illuminate the chance of getting eaten alive as if you were the buffet. For any camping trip it’s a really great investment. It will make your camping trip more enjoyable.
Weathering the Storm
During the summer months, the family likes to escape to Lake Michigan to cool off. Sometimes we rent a cabin other times we camp-out. This past summer we decided to camp.
We brought a long a Eureka screen house to use as our tent. The week was fraught with storms and were it not for the high quality rain flap; we would have been soaked through several times over.
On the days when the sun decided to shine, we raised the flaps of the screen house to take in the breeze and open up even more space.
Canopy Alternative
As wonderful as canopies are, they aren’t appropriate for every outdoor occasion. For instance, I live in Florida which gets extremely hot and buggy in the summer months. Sudden afternoon downpours are also common. When hosting an outdoor soiree in those conditions, screen tents make a lot more sense than a canopy.
For starters, screen tents offer a greater defense against wind, while still allowing air to circulate so it doesn’t get too stuffy. Screen tents also offer better protection tagainst rain, particularly if there is a breeze and the rain starts coming down at an angle. Finally, screen tents offer better protection against mosquitoes and other pests, as the mesh screen is essentially a giant mosquito net. Fellow Floridians and others in similar climates should definitely invest in some quality screen tents for their outdoor summer events.
Fishing in Comfort
Fishing is one of the most popular outdoor recreational sports in the United States. Though most people associate boating with fishing, the truth is fishing off of banks and piers is still done with great frequency. No matter where you choose to do your fishing, mosquitoes and other pests are a problem. With bank fishing, there is a way to minimize pests ruining your recreation time.
A screen house is easy to set up along the banks of a river. The mesh netting shields you from mosquitoes and the opaque canopy top protects you from the sun. There are several models on the market today that have side flaps so you can stand in your screen house and cast your line. When not fishing, you can use the screen house for all sorts of outdoor affairs.
Escaping Insect Bites
Last summer my family and I went camping on the banks of the Columbia River and it was a disaster. Ok, that may be a little drastic. We did spend four days on the water, the weather was gorgeous and we had some quality family bonding. The trouble came from the nasty insects—mainly mosquitoes—which were rampant at night.
Every morning we all awoke to a host of new mosquito bites, and by the time we left, our truck had several emptied bottles of calamine lotion. This year we’re returning to the same campground, but I’m going to be prepared this time around. I’ve purchased a Eureka screen tent, offering us a safe haven from the perils of the riverside insects.
Combating Vicious Mosquitoes
Last weekend my wife and I hosted our annual BBQ at our waterfront property on Lake Washington. Summer is just hitting its stride here in the Pacific Northwest, and the weather was gorgeous the entire day. But as you probably know, the combination of heat and water creates a hotbed of mosquito activity. And as soon as the sun began to set, the mosquitoes began to rear their ugly heads.
We tried everything to keep the mosquitoes at bay—candles, spray, those tiki torches—but to no avail. Finally I decided to go inside and pull out my secret weapon: the screen house. After setting up the screen house and bringing all of the food inside, we were able to enjoy the rest of the evening free of bug bites.
It’s in Our Blood
Camping is an activity many people who grow up in the Pacific Northwest grow to love. It’s like the outdoors and nature is in their blood. Sometimes being in the wilderness is just as comforting as being at home. But not everybody likes sleeping under the stars, especially with the unpredictable weather in this area.
Owning a good tent is a basic asset of a camper. There’s no reason to risk getting drenched! Campers also need waterproof tent covers, tent stakes and ground covers. And especially during the summertime, screen tents are indispensable tools for a respite from the droves of biting insects. Without these basic supplies a camping trip simply won’t be as enjoyable.