Camping Skills and Tips
We recently appeared in the Spring/Summer 2024 issue of Wellness & Healthy Living for Seniors, with our article titled “Getting Ready for Outdoor Adventures”. This is a publication of our local senior services agency, Sharecare of Leelanau. Getting Ready for Outdoor Adventures Living in Northern Michigan, everything you need to create a lifestyle of outdoor…
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Join us for this double review of two different styles of lightweight backpacking and camping chairs. We purchased some his and hers chairs. Stacie chose the Nemo Moonlite Elite. At 1 lb 2 oz, this chair can’t be beat for lightweight. It retails for $179.95 at REI. Features include aluminum hubs, reclining back, and a…
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Better late than never Outdoor adventuring over 50 for beginners. It’s not too late to get started! Are you thinking about getting out into nature and planning some new adventures? As two 50-somethings, we hope to share our experiences with you to get you thinking about what is possible. Nothing extreme – just getting out…
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Want to learn some new outdoor skills? Try hammock camping. Get outside and enjoy your summer! Curious about how to get started hammock camping? This presentation will review the basics: the advantages and disadvantages to hammocks, equipment that you can buy or make, safety tips, and Leave No Trace principles. Either for use as a…
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Packing a backpack for backcountry camping is an essential skill. By mastering this, you will be able to get out to see more natural places! Backpacking is a great way to stay fit, explore, and get to places most people don’t get to see. Learn how to pack your backpack for backcountry camping in the…
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Wonder how to pack your kayak for a river camping trip? In this introductory video see what we pack and how we fit it in our boats. We recorded this on location at the Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground in Grayling, MI on the Au Sable River. Packing your kayak for a river trip is…
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Camping Bathroom Tips Camping bathroom tips for ladies only! Need some tips on bathrooming while out camping? Don’t let your need to urinate or poo outdoors be a barrier to enjoying your adventures in nature. Topics covered include Leave No Trace burying your poo and toilet paper, packing out wipes and menstrual products, and a…
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Love using your hammock and wish you could sleep in it at home? Check out our DIY indoor hammock stand in this video from our family room. Also included is a tour of our tablecloth hammock. Well winter is almost here! When not out camping, we like to set up the hammock at home on…
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Vince and Stacie discuss fall backpacking gear – what to pack and what to expect when rain is in the forecast!
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Yes we really camp for two weeks at a time! One question we get asked frequently is how we keep our phones charged. We use a BigBlue28W Solar Charger, with two Xtreme 20,000mAh Power Packs. This is more than enough for our devices. We use our phones to navigate, record videos, take lots of pictures,…
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