Friday, August 30, 2013

Important Things You Shouldn't Forget When Camping Outdoors

Going camping is like going to a party. There are stuff that should be there, or else it wouldn't be fun. A typical party without food and drinks, good location, decoration, invited guests, chairs and invited guests just wouldn't be a lot of fun in most cases. The same is true with camping, if you don't bring the necessary stuff associated with the Great Outdoors, you run the risk of being bored out there.


Here are the things that you should bring with you and not forget:

Standard Set Of Camping Gear

A standard set of camping gear is the bare essentials. This involves a tent, camping shoes, a decent Black Wolf daypacks and a water canteen. Make sure you get high quality items from well known brands such as Exofficio, Northface, and Icebreaker, so that you won't have to worry about your items breaking down in the middle of your trip. It;s just plain annoying if suddenly your tent cloth tears or breaks down, isn't it? So make sure to get a sturdy tent and other gear.

The Icing On The Cake

After securing your standard camping gear set, now is the time to get the "icing on the cake". These are stuff that technically, you don't need to in able to survive, but they are indispensible for the camp to look at least like a fun expedition instead of a survival trip. Some examples of gear that fall under this category are Barmah hats, specialized liquid containers, comfy Northface fleeces, and digital radars. You know, things that you really don't need, but will make the camping trip more exciting to do.

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Featured Camping Gear: Black Wolf Backpack

Today's featured camping gear is the Black Wolf Backpack. The term "black wolf" is simply a brand name and does not indicate any level of danger pertaining to black wolves in an outdoor campaign setting. That being said, let's look at the features and main highlights of this backpack:


 Sternum Strap

The bag can be carried by the shoulders, then supported by a horizontal fastener that embraces the waistline. This makes it easier for a camper or hiker to carry heavy luggage without hurting himself or herself in the process.

Single Main Compartment

The bag has only one main compartment or division, making it easier on the user to stack all clothing or equipment in one place. More often, backpacks are not able to carry enough equipment because too many compartments eat up a lot of space.

Hydration Packets

The Black Wolf backpack exterior has two hydration packets on the left and right side. This provides a good place to put water bottles or extra hydration beverages for the trip.