At camping-tips.com we have a free calendar/planner which also includes a cookbox, camping checklist, meal plan and some other goodies. This year I thought it would be fun to show everybody where the calendar images come from – thus was born this collection of video clips. I hope you consider downloading this free stuff and integrating some of these notions into your camping efforts. ( With any luck I’ll have a high definition camera by next years calendar. Thanks for watching – Ken

A family runs through their checklist for a camping trip.

JOHNSON CREEK, IDAHO (3U2), East of McCall, ID Airplane Camping Checklist 6/29/96 (with some images from later trips) GENERAL NOTES: Unless extended overnight hiking away from the airport is on the agenda, do not use backpacks with pack frames: The rigid geometry makes it difficult to stow them into the baggage compartment of a Cessna 182 without scratching the rear window. Instead, use soft duffle bags or cardboard boxes that allow full use of baggage area volume. Johnson Creek has a 150′ wide by 3400′ irrigated sod runway with parking right in front of the campsites at the sides of the runway. The campsites all have fire rings, briquette type barbecues and picnic tables. Firewood is provided; the caretaker will even lend you his ax to chop it up. Pit toilets are relatively new and clean. There is power, so there are hot showers (well, warm showers), and there are a couple of small bunk houses in case really bad weather forces you to seek some solid refuge (a weather surprise is not that uncommon, and since there is no telephone, the only weather briefings come from recently arrived pilots which means that VFR only and even IFR pilots sometimes have to stay a few days longer than planned waiting for a launch window). There is no fee for all this, but donations are accepted…and we did! We departed late Sunday morning. With 15 degrees of flaps and soft field procedure we didn’t break ground until we had used up almost 2000′ of runway. I kept the airplane in ground effect …

A first aid kit is essential when going hiking, backpacking or camping. Include mole skin, bandages, gauze, pain reliever and ointment as explained by a veteran camper in this free video on camping. Expert: Charlie Vance Contact: WeAreHDTV.com Bio: Charlie Vance has been camping for over 20 years. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz Series Description: Planning a camping trip involves packing the necessary supplies, including a tent, clothes, first aid kit and cooking items. Learn valuable tips for a camping or backpacking trip with advice from a veteran camper in this free video series on camping.

UK Festivals: Festival Camping Checklist – Camping Necessities www.breakoutdoors.co.uk •Tent (and poles, pegs and hammer!) •Sleeping bag •Ground sheet •Torch and batteries •Plastic or paper mugs, plates, cutlery and food storage containers •Food, tea and coffee •Thermos flask •Soap and, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, wet wipes, a towel and toilet paper •Sunscreen and hat •Backpack •Water bottle •Tin opener and corkscrew •Bin bag, foil and paper towels •Washing up liquid, dishcloth, bowl and tea towel •Warm and cool clothing, waterproof jacket, swimming gear, walking shoes •A first aid kit including plasters, insect repellent, painkillers, blister treatment, tweezers, scissors, antihistamines and antiseptic cream •Cash www.breakoutdoors.co.uk

Have you wondered what you need for gear to go backpacking? Watch this informational video to learn about the equipment you need in order to have a safe, comfortable time in the backcountry.

UK Festivals: Festival Camping Checklist – Camping Necessities www.breakoutdoors.co.uk •Tent (and poles, pegs and hammer!) •Sleeping bag •Ground sheet •Torch and batteries •Plastic or paper mugs, plates, cutlery and food storage containers •Food, tea and coffee •Thermos flask •Soap and, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, wet wipes, a towel and toilet paper •Sunscreen and hat •Backpack •Water bottle •Tin opener and corkscrew •Bin bag, foil and paper towels •Washing up liquid, dishcloth, bowl and tea towel •Warm and cool clothing, waterproof jacket, swimming gear, walking shoes •A first aid kit including plasters, insect repellent, painkillers, blister treatment, tweezers, scissors, antihistamines and antiseptic cream •Cash www.breakoutdoors.co.uk

I’m making a list & checking it twice. Here I show most of the gear that I’m bringing on an upcoming annual trip. This is not intended as a backpacking checklist, more as a hybrid between backpacking & car camping. Take care