Also trying to find some sort of a mini, yet durable inflatable boat.

www.denniskirk.com
www.jpcycles.com

I'm looking for a site that reviews camping/hiking/outdoor equipment..?
……by the people who use it. I dont want another "outfitter" promoting their products, but a site where people who have actually used the products comment on their durability effctiveness and even the trails and areas they have explored.
Any one know of a site like this?

You can even become a gear tester here:

http://www.backpackgeartest.org/

Some reviews, but you might have to sign up or pay to read:

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/gear_reviews.html

Reviews on each product page:

http://www.backcountry.com/store/KEN0002/KEEN-Newport-H2-Sandal-Mens.html#reviews

Reviews on each product page:

http://www.rei.com/

An award winner many times over and the benchmark for outdoor cooking equipment standards, Optimus Nova backpacking stove has it all; performance, durability and ease of use. Outdoor adventures, including those on polar expeditions rely on the Optimus Nova to fire up in a snap with its patented quick -priming burner. Users can rest assured knowing that this camp stove will always burn strong and clean thanks to the Magic magnetic cleaning needle. Its self-purging Flipstop pump makes shutdown a task simple enough for one finger and despite the Nova’s long reach pot supports it folds up smaller than its fuel tank. Easy to maintain, even in the field. Hinged burner plate on the burner head. Precision flame control valve. Turbine shaped legs offer an extremely small stuff size when collapsed and a stable pot support when extended. EZ connect coupling of burner to pump. Includes easy to use stuff bag with windshield. Includes burner, pump, tool, instructions, o-rings, fuel filter & lubricant. Flipstop pump with smoother pump stroke operation. Rating: 2850W. Burn time: Up to 2.5 hours at maximum output with M size fuel bottle, using 450 ml/ 15 fl. oz. fuel. Boil time: 34 fl oz. (1 L of water) Down to 3.5 minutes depending on climate, altitudes etc. Fuel: Optimus Arctic fuel, white gas, kerosene, diesel, jet fuel (not included). Size: 3.5 in. x 2.5 in. x 5.5 in. (when folded). Weight: 15.3 oz. (250 g). * Fuel bottle not included.

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Also what kind of food would be light in weight high in energy and sugar and last 3 people for 5 days in Antarctica?

There is a checklist of field equipment in the (Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions)ANARE Field Manual.

As for food, I usually dont recommend high sugar foods, but you can if you want go with energy bars but I usually dont spend more than 3 days eating them. I have not tried them myself but you can get meals ready to eat (MRE) over the internet or at Ebay, These are the same at the US Army uses but maybe near their expiration dates. They are high in calories but low in fiber.

In my opinion, what you need depends on where in Antarctic you go and when as "severe low temperatures vary with latitude, elevation, and distance from the ocean; East Antarctica is colder than West Antarctica because of its higher elevation; Antarctic Peninsula has the most moderate climate; higher temperatures occur in January along the coast and average slightly below freezing"

A cat hole is used when there is no bathroom available on hiking or camping trips. Learn how and where to dig a cat hole when camping with tips from an outdoor activity expert in this free camping video.

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Universally, the term “gone fishing” is associated with
vacations. In that case planning a fishing vacation should be
nothing more then a natural choice. Fishing combines sport,
relaxation, communing with nature and free food and hence
qualifies as the perfect vacation. From a weekend trip to the
closest lake front camping ground to an adventurous and long
packaged tour to the best fishing locales of the world, one has
plenty of choices that could be made.

While planning a long fishing vacation, there are a couple of
obvious choices to be made. First one being what type of fishing
is most appealing. The most basic breakdown here is a choice
between freshwater and saltwater fishing.

Fishing vacations come in various sizes and forms. They can be
started with loading your car with fishing rods and sleeping
bags or calling a travel agent or professional fishng guide.

These trips can be taken all the year round. Although the first
thought is generally to catch the bass biting at the very onset
of spring or the blues running in autumn. Trips can be made
absolutely anytime of the year, even in the dead of the winter,
just in case he angler has no aversions to cutting holes in the
ice.

A properly planned vacation can be fun for all, irrespective of
whether you are a novice or a very serious sportsman. The only
essential purchase required is the fishing license, rest all can
be rented. Rods and reels, boats and crews, which can even cater
lunch, can be rented out.

It can be a way for families to spend time together while
simultaneously enjoying the outdoors. Although the idea of
skewering worms onto hooks may sound gross yet the vacation can
be fun for the entire family. Fishing is a leisurely pastime and
you don’t have to excel at it to enjoy, and a total beginner
might be just as good or even more than a seasoned pro.

Just because you are vegetarian, doesn’t mean you can’t have fun
while fishing. One may use catch and release techniques for the
fun of the sport.

While as said earlier, their can be several ways of going for
fishing, however packaged tours certainly has some advantages.
Best part here being that all the essentials are included right
in the price. One need not carry all the equipment around, and
thus the trip becomes more fun. Along with the trip, the
vacationer also gets the expertise of the trip provider. Thus
one need not hunt around for the best ‘fishing hole’ and thus
the chances of returning empty handed are considerably reduced.
Also at fairly reasonable prices one may also get lunch included
in the package deal.

Toughest decision to be made while planning a trip is, where to
go. Think globally as ther are plenty of scenic fishing spots
which are a real treat for anyone interested. British Columbia
in Canada boasts of beautiful wilderness and streams filled with
great number of fishes of an ample of species.

There are also the less exotic but easier on the pocket
destination which can be good value for money. Prices for
accommodations may range from 100$ to 300$. One may also like to
make it a learning experience, by opting for a Fishing School
package. It generally includes hands-on and personal tutoring
regarding the ins and outs of fishing. All the equipment is
provided by the school. Prices may be around 300$ per session ,
travel expenses excluded.

Official equipment of the Boy Scouts of America, the Lodge Logic 6-Qt. Camp Dutch Oven is a portable pot ideal for campfire cooking. It features a flanged lid for hot coals and inverts for use as a griddle. The oven also has legs so you can use it for fireplace cooking as well. Durable cast-iron construction makes the oven a long-lasting addition to your camping cookware. 3.75″” deep x 12″” diameter.

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These are just the small ones that are about the size of a quart of soda or something. I had some leftover from a recent camping trip and probably won’t need them until the next time I camp, probably in the Spring.

Really, they aren’t supposed to be stored indoors…They should be stored upright in an unheated ventilated area away from other chemicals and fuels.

That being said…I’ve worked in the propane industry for 20 years and I’ve got two of them in my basement! As long as you don’t have 20 of them and you don’t put them beside the furnace or gas water heater you should be fine. Just make sure you keep them dry and upright…

cremation equipment roof installation by Matthews Cremation experts. Enjoy the educational experience and let us know how we can be of istance on your next cremation equipment purchase.

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Foods for hiking and camping need to be nutritious and light weight. Learn about great food to bring on camping trips with tips from an outdoor activity expert in this free camping video.

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