Healthy Hiker Gear

Truthfully, I have never owned a headlamp, but decided to buy one for my next camping adventure.

I purchased the Apex LED Headlamps and was extremely glad to have them along on my trip.

Our vehicle broke down enroute to our camping destination, so it was well after dark when we finally arrived at our campsite. My friend and I decided to give those new camping LED headlamps a try.

Things went so much faster being able to use both of our hands to unpack and set up our tent. We had our tent up in no time, and dinner cooking on the camping stove.

What was nice was the fact that when you turned your head to check something, the light automatically pointed in the direction in which I was looking. For those who don’t want to wear these upon your head, you can always use them as flashlights for great camp lighting.

See for yourself how much light comes off these camping LED headlamps.

Are you like me and sometimes like to just get away by myself, without the phone, TV or the computers?

Sometimes I just like to grab my Camping and Hiking Gear, load it in the truck and hit the road. I drive sometimes for hours until I find a new spot to camp that I haven’t been before.

First I grab my Eureka solo tent, my Slumberjack Sleeping bag and sleeping gear, my cooking gear, camping knivcs, flashlights, compass, my water microfilters for clean water treatment, and lastly my backpack.

Just having the quiet time to myself, is so peaceful. I spend a few days, and come back to my job refreshed ready to take on the world. Give it a try and see if you don’t enjoy the one-on-one with Mother Nature.

When your looking for quality camp lighting, look to Brunton Camping Lanterns.

Pictured her is the Brunton Glorb Lantern. It is the most popular camping lantern that Brunton has to offer.

 When looking for a quality camping lantern you want one that is efficient, portable, and innovative. And that’s exactly what you’ll get with Brunton camping lanterns.

Camping Lanterns can be butane, propane or battery. You must decide which type is right for your needs.

Adjust the light for reading, or leave dim for soft lighting for those quiet moments when your sitting around with friends making new memories and telling old stories.

The type of camping gear necessary depends on the type of trip you have planned.

The best place to start any trip is by making very clean detailed list for your Camping Gear.

We all know the importance of a quality camping tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pads.

However, by making detailed lists you can make your camping trip as hassle-free as possible. It forces you to think about how will I cook my food? Do I need a tent footprint to protect the tent floor? What types of food will I be cooking, and what kind of cooking gear will I require? What is the best type of compass to take along? On this trip will I need a camp axe or just good quality camping knives?

It is very easy to overlook simple things like a First Aid kit, or a hammer to put in your tent stakes.

Camp lighting is a very important part of camping gear. Using flashlights, lanterns, headlamps, may just save your life in an emergency situation. So be prepared with extra batteries and/or fuel.

And since healthy drinking water is essential, make sure you take along adequate camp drinking water treatments, such as water purifiers, water filters, and purifer tablets to ensure your safe health with clean drinking water.

Thinking about hitting the trails? We have the Hiking Gear for you!

We offer a large selection of camping cookware, cooking gear, and camping stoves to help you make wonderful meals while out on the trail. We even offer water heaters and showers to make your camping experience memorable.

Our camping flashlights along with many different lantners will make even the darkest night not so bad. You may even want a headlamp to free up your hands and save time.

You will find many wonderful tents from solo tents to large family camping tents to fit your shelter needs.

Our compasses and electronics will help guide you thru miles and miles of back country trails.

Our backpacking gear selection is extensive and offers many wonderful backpacks, first aid kits, dog backpacks, kid carriers, and so much more.

You’ll sleep like a babe snuggled in our premium sleeping bags, or on our camping hammocks, and camping cots.

So the next time you head out hiking, take along our high quality Hiking Gear and enjoy comfort while enjoying adventure at the same time.

Summer camping trips are great way to get friends and family together for a weekend in the wilderness. Sitting around a campfire singing and roasting marshmallows is always a welcomed retreat to the hectic five-day work week. But many national parks prohibit camp fires during the hottest summer months. Lightening is essential to a good camping trip and fires are nice, but a camping lantern may be the best way to go during a burn ban. When shopping for your camping lantern you should know that there are a few types to choose from.

A liquid fuel lantern produces a very bright light, is economical to use and can double as a heat source during the winter. Gas lanterns use fuel like propane or butane. These are convenient to use and produce bright light. Battery-operated lanterns are quiet, dependable and rechargeable.

Things to think about before choosing a Camping Lantern:

1. How much room is available to carry a lantern. Gas lanterns are not practical if you are hiking.

2. There are a number of different types of fuel available, including propane, butane, dual fuel, and kerosene. Do match up your lantern to match your stove.

3. How much light do you require. Do you need a headlamp and/or flashlight?

4. Gas lanterns burn the brightest and last longer than a candle lantern. And there are also the battery lanterns.

5. Gas lanterns are much noiser than the candle or battery models. Will this bother you?

6. You must consider safety. The battery lanterns are your safest bet inside the tent. The candle and gas lanterns get hot and can cause a fire.

7. Temperature is a factor if you are thinking of using the battery lanterns. They do not do well with extreme cold or freezing conditions.

So consider all this information before purchasing your next camping lantern.
 

When you are trying to something, doesn’t it sometimes feel like we don’t have enough hands.

Well, we have just the thing for you. Try using LED Headlamps. Pictured here is the Apex LED Headlamp.

 It offers 4 light levels, safety flash mode, and impact-resistant design. The Apex is an ideal headlamp for any hardcore adventure. The Apex combines a regulated Maxbright 3 watt LED with 4 regulated Ultrabright LEDs, for Constant Brightness on all modes.

The Apex is compatible with alkaline, lithium, and rechargeable batteries. This Headlamp puts out 60 lumens of light and is waterproof.

So give yourself an extra hand and get a LED Headlamp today.

Streamlight Camping Flashlights provide wonderful lighting whether your out in the woods or doing chores around the home.

Pictured here is the Streamlight Vulcan Flashlight System. A complete Flashlight System complete with charging capabilities for years and years of lighting usage.

Let us provide high quality Streamlight Flashlights for all your needs.

Apparently all those miners have the right idea, because headlamps are a favorite tool of some of the most avid campers. But what makes these little lights so popular?

LED headlamps are a fantastic way to see what you’re doing in low light situations, while still keeping both your hands free. When you’re camping, that becomes very important. With the aid of a headlight, you can set up your tent, cook, or make a fire all with an adequate amount of light. Flashlights can be bulky to pack and leave you with only one hand to perform your tasks. As an added benefit, headlamps are simple and easy to use. You merely attach the strap to your forehead and turn the bulb on.

The only thing to keep in mind is that you don’t want to be stuck in the woods with a busted headlamp and no alternative light source. Consider packing two headlamps, or stash some extra batteries in case of emergency.