Outdoor Camping & Hunting

Convenient Knife Set for Fishing and Camping Gear

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:24:14 GMT

I found the buy of the year online today when I was looking for something on a website that would make a great gift for my brother whose birthday is not far off. He loves to fish and lives in TN where there are many lakes and rivers, so I ordered this Fisherman's Set for him. It was less than $10, and being sold at a huge discount. He can keep it in his fishing and camping gear. I know he'll think it's a fine present. He can be pretty disorganized, but not when it comes to his fishing and camping gear. Since those activities are the loves of his life, he keeps them in spotless condition and he knows exactly where everything is.

I found the fisherman's set at Broad Array Mall located at www.broadarraymall.com, a site with a wide variety of products. We're big campers in our family, having been brought up to respect and love being outdoors. The Broad Array Mall has a big selection of camping gear, so I know I'll be going back whenever we need camping gear. I love to shop online. It's so much easier than going to the store. I had to go out yesterday to the local shopping center, and traffic was an absolute nightmare. My computer's DVD drive died, so I had to replace it; otherwise I wouldn't be going near a store this time of year.

I bet my brother will use this fisherman's set for other things, too, besides preparing fish for the frying pan. It would be a handy cooking set for anyone's camping gear, including my own. In fact, I may go back and buy another set for our camping gear. I like the plastic case, the knife sharpener, the cleaver, and the filet knives that this includes. Having a pair of cooking shears is also nice in the camping gear. Normally we don't go camping with scissors, but they could come in pretty handy for other things, too.

Having the right camping gear sure makes spending time in the wilderness easier. A tent that is easy to put up, cooking stoves, and camping cookware are all necessary for a good experience while camping, and I've always got my eyes out looking for cool things for our camping gear to make camping the most pleasant experience I have always found it to be. It's amazing how much camping gear is available on websites like Broad Array Mall, and with prices like the fisherman's set, I can't go wrong buying gear there.

Adding to my Camping Gear and Outdoor Supplies

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:03:54 GMT

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just found a great ecommerce discount store, and I am so excited. This site has such a variety of merchandise, and since I have been looking for some camping gear and outdoor supplies, I was delighted to find exactly what I needed there. One item was a 6-in-one survival shovel. I found I needed one of those last summer, and I ended up borrowing one from another camper. Another item I was updating was my camping cookware. Although I do not go deer hunting, I support my husband who does. In fact, we love deer meat, and we need some additional camping cookware to help in that department.

I just like to go camping, enjoy nature, and relax. When I'm out in the mountains or at a lake, there is a peacefulness not often found in everyday life. You can find so much about what the world is about, and more importantly, what you are about. It has been extremely satisfying to go on these trips. Not only have I found inner peace; but, it has made my relationship with my husband so much better. We talk, we share, and we are deeply in love. Not bad for two older married folks!

Camping Gear Needed for My First Trip

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:49:42 GMT

There are some camping items that will be necessary for me to take my first camping trip. I am in my thirties and have yet to go camping. My husband and kids would love to go, so I'll take the chance and give it a try. When I do, I will be bringing some amenities to try to be as comfortable as possible. Some camping gear that I know I will need is a tent and an air mattress. I have a back problem, so I can't sleep on the ground in a sleeping bag. Those are the number one camping gear items I'll need. After that I want to bring camping cookware, and a camping stove for the convenience of cooking, and not on an open fire. I will also need hiking boots and gear, so we can go hiking and explore the great outdoors. All of this camping gear is essential for my very first camping trip when I do finally go. Hopefully next summer will be the time to spend awhile camping with my family.

Having Fun with Outdoor Sport in the Winter

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:42:15 GMT

Many people live in areas where outdoor sport is a big thing in the winter. There are many outdoor sports to be played when there is snow on the ground or ice on the ground. Ice skating is a lot of fun after the lakes have frozen over. Skating can also be done if there is no ice, and a person goes to an ice skating rink. When there is snow on the ground, downhill skiing can be tons of fun. There is also snow boarding, sledding and many other possibilities. Kids especially love to play in the snow and ice during the winter. They build snowmen, make snow angels and have snowball fights. I know these are not true outdoor sports, but the kids love it and the adults usually end up in the midst of the fun as well. Winter can be fun, although cold, and these sports are great for keeping in shape during the cold months. I live in Florida, where there isn't any winter sports to be played, and I'm just fine with that because I stay warm most of the year.

Many Use Cast Iron for Camping Cookware

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:33:07 GMT

Many people use cast iron pots and pans as camping cookware. It is sturdy, durable, and works well on open fire or camping stove. Also, it is more affordable than other camping cookware that is made specifically for camping. I have never been camping in my life, yet, but plan to go with my family maybe next summer. We were going to go this year but couldn't work it out. It seems like it would be fun, as long as I have a few amenities. I need an air mattress because I can't sleep on the ground in a sleeping bag, due to a back problem. I want a cookstove so I don't have to cook on open fires. Other than that I can rough it and enjoy nature without any more amenities. I will bring my cast iron pots and pans as camping cookware because it will be great to have a nice set to be able to cook meals while we are out there. My kids will love camping and I'll have fun with them too.

I bet I’m getting some new camping gear for Xmas this Friday!

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:45:15 GMT

I love camping, and my family knows how often I am cleaning out my outdoor camping gear and preparing for some awesome trips abroad in the outback. So I have been trying to guess what presents that I will be getting for the holidays, because I am always wondering what people will think of when they think of the things that I love to do; that is what I do when I buy presents, anyways. This year, I have a good mind to think that some new outdoor camping gear will be underneath the Xmas tree for me, because my family saw how much of my outdoor camping gear was in need of repair or replacement the last time we all went camping together a few months ago. While it will be amazing to see them all again, especially a few members who are flying in just for this awesome holiday celebration—you won’t here this lover of outdoor sports complaining in the least bit if I open up some gifts to reveal new outdoor camping gear for future trips!

Getting Ready For Deer Hunting Requires Sharp Knives

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:29:33 GMT

My husband says that when most men think about deer hunting they probably automatically think about the type of rifle to use. He use to think about that too. His dad started taking him deer hunting when he was 10 years old. He use to talk about how great it was going to be to have his own gun! However, his dad had something else on his mind. He bought him a knife. A big knife.

My husband told me that while his mind was set on finding the right rifle for deer hunting, his dad was thinking about the kind of knife he would need. One of the things that he didn't realize about deer hunting (after all, he was only ten) is that when you shoot a deer, you need to clean it. This requires a sharp knife. His dad had already seen one of his friends be seriously wounded while deer hunting. It didn't happen by gunshot. It was because his knife was dull. He had to work too hard to clean the deer, that the knife slipped and sliced the femoral artery. His dad almost lost his friend that day, but got him to the hospital in time. He didn't want that to happen to my husband.

The first lesson about deer hunting he had to learn that year was not how to line up my sight, or where to shoot the deer, or even how to dress it out. The first lesson was how to sharpen his knife. Along with his new knife, he also bought him a honing kit and taught him how to put a perfect edge on my knife. Then they went deer hunting.

Now that my son is at the deer hunting age, guess what my husband is going to teach him? That's right. He wants him to learn the same lessons he did about deer hunting. I went on line and found a great knife for him, but couldn't find a honing kit. I went to a website that he usually buys some camping gear from called Broad Array Mall at www.broadarraymall.com. This site is definitely a broad array mall as there is a wide range of products there. After a few minutes of searching, I found a Gerber Sharpening Kit that would be great for my son. I ordered it as a gift for his first hunting trip and waited a few days before it arrived. Once it did and they started to get ready I gave it to him and they both started by sharpening their knives. My husband still has the one his dad gave him, and now my son had the one I just bought from Broad Array Mall.

Better Deer Hunting In The Rut

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:03:25 GMT

Most deer hunting aficionados accept the fact that the easiest time to catch a whitetail buck is throughout the rut. As many deer hunting aficionados know the rut starts with the males scraping the ground in close proximity to a branch of a tree all over their bit of forest or grassland. It is basically a scratch in the ground that should be seen by the rest of the males in the particular part of the woods or plains. For almost all deer hunting aficionados, the reason this happens is in order to decide which male is the dominant male in that area. As the first male scents the ground (using his many glands for this purpose), the rest of the males will start to appear and begin the process of enlarging the scrape and adding their scent to the spot. For deer hunting aficionados, the primary factor why the rut is the best time for hunting is that is causes the males to be distracted. They are concerned primarily on finding a doe and fighting with other bucks, giving the deer hunting aficionado a significantly bigger likelihood of bringing home a buck than at the other times of the season.

Easy camping cookware plates that don’t break

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:44:17 GMT

What is the last thing that you want to take with you on your camping trip? As I have been taught, any sort of glass camping cookware that can easily shatter into pieces at your campsite and make a real mess. I have been upgrading my camping cookware supplies recently, as I finally get the rest of my gear all in order. So needless to say, I have been trying to find some awesome camping cookware plates that will last me for years to come. If you guessed that I only like to shop online for camping cookware to find the best deals, then I am sure that you are a fellow online, bargain shopper like me! At any rate, I was looking around online today and found a great store that had the perfect price on a set of camping cookware plates that I really want! Check out these GSI Enamelware Stainless Steel Rim White Dinner Plates – they look so cool I even added a picture of them so you can see for yourself. Next camping trip, we are DINING IN STYLE FOLKS!

New stainless steel camping cookware bowl should last long time

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:40:25 GMT

I have been seeking a new stainless steel camping cookware bowl, because the one that I have is getting old and rusty, and useless. Besides, it can never hurt for my family to have another stainless steel camping cookware bowl in our possession, especially with how many camping trips that we are always taking. That being said, I have been doing some really fun online shopping and have found some great deals on stainless steel camping cookware bowls that should really add to our cookware collection. If you ask this happy camper, the more camping cookware that I have, all the better! I was looking around online today when I found an awesome online store that had the perfect stainless steel camping cookware bowl that I have been wanting. Take a look at this awesome GSI Stainless Steel Bowl w/Handle – pictured to the left – it looks pretty rugged and should serve on many happy and adventurous future camping trips that are yet to come! Now on to my next check list item: where to go camping this month!

Deer Hunting with a Race Car

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:36:27 GMT

The video below is pretty unbelievable. It reminds me of the video where Randy Johnson threw a fast ball down the pipe and a random bird flew right into its path before the ball ever made it to the catcher’s glove. Somewhat sad with all the feathers flying post pitch but at the same time you have to watch it again because it is such a fluke. That’s what the video below is like. I’m sure the race car driver had no intentions of also making a deer hunting stop mid race but that is exactly what happened. He used the most unconventional outdoor supplies to bag a buck in the history of deer hunting, a really fast Formula 1 looking car.

The deer almost made it across the road safe, just a split second sooner and he would have been prancing around in greener pastures. I’m sure someone who saw this happen went back and got a free supply of venison for a month. There is no sense in wasting perfectly good deer meat and hide. Perfect example of why it is always smart to look before crossing the street.

Innovative camping cookware coffee mugs can serve dual purposes

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:36:05 GMT

I have been shopping around online for some really nice camping cookware mugs because I need some new ones, and it can never hurt to have some extra camping cookware mugs; especially if you know how much people in my family drink this beverage. The last time that we went camping, we ended up sharing camping cookware mugs because there were not enough to go around. So I have been looking around online today to really shore up the rest of my camping supplies and shopping for the camping season. That is when I found these really cool camping cookware mugs that can actually serve as two purposes. These GSI Sip-It Travel Top camping cookware mugs allow you to not only enjoy your favorite brewed and peppy drink in the early mornings before going fishing, but they also have travel tops on them. This means that I can enjoy drinking coffee during the long drive up to the campsite as well! And that can make all the difference when you are driving tired after a long work week!

Looking at some new camping cookware for breakfast dishes

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:32 GMT

The last time that I went camping I realized that when I was making breakfast for everybody that I really didn’t have the ideal camping cookware dishes. This was frustrating, because where are you supposed to put all of the food that you worked so hard to cook over an open fire when you are lacking in the proper camping cookware dishes? So I decided that before my family embarks upon our next camping trip, that I would shop online for more camping cookware dishes, so that next time around I can cook over the fire in style. I was looking around online today and I found some awesome deals on camping cookware dishes that will really serve my purposes perfectly. Take a look at these really cool GSI 6.5'' Red Cascadian Bowl camping cookware dishes that I found for a great value. They should allow for soups, stews, and other concoctions to be easily served. And their durable plastic construction assures that they should make it safely through many future camping trips that I plan on taking this year.

Looking at outdoor supplies for lounging on camping trips

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:26:28 GMT

I have forgotten some really nice outdoor supplies this past time that I went camping. There I was without any chairs to sit on once we got our tent all set up and ready to go. The campfire was roaring, and I found a rather large rock and dragged it over nearby. However, for future camping trips, I plan on shopping online to find some more outdoor supplies for lounging so that I can rest my bottom on something a bit softer and relaxing. I was looking around online today for outdoor supplies that will allow me to just kick back, when I found this cool outdoor supplies Coleman Chair Cot Converter. This really cool cot serves multiple purposes. It functions as a nice reclining chair, or you can lean it back all of the way, and suddenly you have a very comfy cot to sleep on in your tent. Instead of using the hard soil floor and my sleeping bag in the future, you can bet that I will add some more luxurious camping supplies like this cot to my gear before my next trip!

Let's Play the Outdoor Sport Of Frisbee!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:38:12 GMT

Frisbee is an outdoor sport that can be played almost anywhere. We always bring a frisbee among all our outdoor sport equipment when we head out of town. While camping we play baseball, golf, soccer, catch, football, volleyball and frisbee. When hanging out at the beach every summer you can bet a frisbee will be in play! My family is an active bunch and they like to be doing something all the time. It seems the only thing that breaks up the play is a meal! And after all that running around I need to make sure it is a hearty one!

When my family plays the outdoor sport of frisbee it becomes more than just a game. They break up into teams. It can turn into frisbee baseball or golf. I have to say they are quite creative. Everyone is included in this outdoor sport. I am saying from our youngest child who is five years old to my 87 year old father. It is a serious yet friendly game.

My family can entertain themselves with any kind of outdoor sport. The frisbee is an especially fun choice that is played more often than not. As long as they keep moving I am good with it!

Packing Up Our Camping Gear

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:28:54 GMT

I recently had to pack up our camping gear for the season. As I was going through things, I started taking inventory of what we had and what outdoor supplies we needed to replace.
We have a great tent, large enough to sleep ten. It even has closets! My husband and I love our tent, but we've had little time for camping these past few years. It has been stored in our closet and is still in excellent condition. It joined my inventory list.
We've purchased our fair share of camp chairs over the past couple of years. Unfortunately, these were left outdoors for too long and have rotted through or molded. These will have to be replaced before the next camping season.
We favor cast iron camping cookware. One of our favorite pieces is our two-sided griddle. One side is flat for cooking things like pancakes and eggs. The other side is ridged for cooking hot dogs, steaks, and bacon. We get a ton of use out of it! It joined the list of inventory, and my parents are borrowing it!
I'll be doing some online shopping to replace some of the camping gear that we lost this year. I'm looking for a great bargain!

Fond Memories of Deer Hunting At Grandma's House

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:08:14 GMT

My earliest memories of deer hunting season are from my grandparent's house. On opening day, my grandmother would get up before the crack of dawn and put on a fresh pot of coffee and a huge pot of homemade cinnamon raisin oatmeal. I would wake up to these wonderful smells and the beginning of movement downstairs. It wouldn't be much longer before the cousins would all start arriving for their coffee and oatmeal before setting out on their big hunt up on Grandpa's hill. Cousin Ricky would always bring a 6-pack of Pepsi with him for us kids. My sister would crawl up onto his lap and sit there until he left the house. We have a lot of fond memories of those mornings.

Our current deer hunting tradition is similar. My husband has picked up Grandpa's Hill as his favorite opening day hunting ground. He will take the week off of work and spend it in the woods, enjoying his favorite outdoor sport at my grandparents' house. The only time that we see him is when he comes in for Thanksgiving dinner! I'm so glad that he has picked up the deer hunting tradition where the now older cousins left off. (Although, one or two of them still come out to hunt with him!)

A handy tool for deer hunting.

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:29:38 GMT

The deer hunting sportsmen and sportswomen I have met over many years of deer hunting all have one thing in common---we are all suckers for the newest, latest deer hunting gear offered each season by the outdoor sport companies who specialize in deer hunting scents for concealing the human scent to scents for attracting the biggest buck within miles, camo clothing, archery bows, arrows, broadheads, tree stands, rifle scopes and much more. And we end up buying a lot of the new gear because of the "possibility" it will actually bring in that trophy Whitetail buck. It has been my experience it is how you hunt more than looking like you just stepped out of a hunting magazine that produces more consistence results. Now, having said all that, there are certain deer hunting tools that will increase your chances of harvesting a trophy whitetail buck. One of these is a good pruning tool. I learned this lesson the hard way by just assuming any deer that would cross in front of my tree stand would stop in one of the clearings offering me a clean shot with my bow. Murphy's Law comes into play here. if there is any branch or twig that is going to get in the way this is exactly where the deer will stop. never fails. So I now carry a Deer hunting tool to clear away these branch's so I have several clear shooting lanes from the tree stand. These shooting lanes I clear with a great deer hunting tree branch pruner I found online at Broad Array Mall located online at www.broadarraymall.com. The pruner is made by Gerber and is called the Gerber Hunter's Pruning/Cleaning Tool. It is a one half inch bypass pruner and comes with a black ballistic sheath a deer hunting sportsman can wear securely attached to their belt or on a back pack loop. This way the deer hunting tool is easily accessible for clearing away the many branch's the diligent deer hunting hunter will want to remove so when that big buck strolls into range you will not have a branch blocking you shot, like has happened to me in the past. Another use for this pruner is when you have deer hunting success and that trophy Whitetail is ready to be field dressed. The pruner will aid you in quickly and efficiently field dressing the deer so you can remove the deer from the woods quickly.

Updating Our Camping Gear for 2010

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:42:38 GMT

Our family loves to go camping. This is a family tradition that has endured the test of time. While we are spending time with nature, participating in an outdoor sport, we have become a closer unit...a family that takes care of each other. We have learned about Mother Nature and ourselves, we have shared our hopes and dreams, and we are better people because of these wonderful times.

When we go camping, our camping gear has always been sufficient. Even the camping cookware is barely dented! However, we decided to update our camping gear for our 2010 outings! My husband loves deer hunting while I love to fish. I plan on getting him a new rifle for Christmas, and some accessories. I've been looking at some internet stores, and I'm getting some great ideas of what will work. I'm also finding some excellent fishing equipment...and since the price is so great...I just might have to add one or two items to my Christmas list! Shopping online sure takes the hassle out of doing your holiday shopping! I am now finding the need to shop from home versus fighting the crowds at the mall!

Now is the time to check your deer hunting gear.

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:14:34 GMT

Have you ever hit the woods on the opening of deer hunting season only to find your gun or bow are so far out of being sighted in you could not hit the broad side of a barn? There is no need to suffer through a deer hunting situation like this if you begin now and spend a few hours at the local shooting range making certain your rifle is properly sighted in at the ranges you typically shoot at while deer hunting. Same goes for your archery equipment. Start now to get back into the feel of shooting your bow with confidence so when the opportunity arrives to take a shot at while deer hunting you will feel confident you can make the shot. Have your rifle and bow checked out before opening morning of deer season and if you need any replacement items like a new bow string, arrows, broadheads, or ammunition, go online and get exactly what you need. Everything a deer hunting hunter needs is available online at discounted prices and shipping will only take a couple of days.