Posts Tagged ‘camping screen tent’

Fishing in Comfort

Friday, February 4, 2011
posted by My-Tent-Is-Home

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.

Quality and Comfort for the Whole Family

Tuesday, December 28, 2010
posted by My-Tent-Is-Home

Outdoor activities continue to be a big draw for people around the world. Whether it’s hiking, fishing, hunting or just camping – people will never leave their love for Mother Nature and the great outdoors. In many households in the United States camping continues to be a time-honored tradition. It’s an activity that the entire family can enjoy. Getting away from the television or the computer for awhile never hurt anyone. In fact, quite the contrary is true. Families who camp together and engage in healthy activities together are more likely to be happier and better adjusted.

It’s never too early, or too late, to start sharing the joys of the outdoors with your family and children. The best part is you don’t even have to spend a lot of money to do it. Many purveyors of outdoor equipment offer rental services for high-dollar items like tents and camping stoves. This makes camping with the entire family both affordable and convenient. If your family is reluctant to give up all the comforts of home then look into more comfortable supplies. Padding to put under sleeping bags, more comfortable tents like Big Agnes tents, versatile lighting and perhaps even mobile broadband may serve to encourage your family to have an adventure.

Lessons Learned from Constant Campers

Monday, October 5, 2009
posted by My-Tent-Is-Home

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Now that our family has camped in the Appalachians for a few years in a row, we’ve picked up a few helpful tips that other outdoors enthusiasts might find helpful. First, I’d recommend against renting cabins for the week. As long as you’re living without electricity and running water, what’s the point of having a bed and a roof? A nice, durable tent with an air mattress will do the same job as much less cost.

I’ve also found that it’s essential to bring along some screen tents when camping in large groups. Our screen tent serves as an impromptu dining hall. The bug-proof netting keeps pests away from our food supply, and eating inside the tent is often preferable to risking beestings and other dangers at a picnic table. Finally, I make sure to pack a thick, comfortable sleeping bag; even if you’re camping in a warm-weather climate, the nights can prove chilly.