Typical camping supplies include food, a first-aid kit, toothbrushes, razors, toiler paper, toiletries, sleeping bags and anything else that helps an individual to be comfortable. Discover the importance of a flashlight on a camping trip with help from a recreational kayaking instructor and outdoor adventurer in this free video on camping supplies. Expert: Dr. T. Scott Cook Contact: www.weu.com/about_us.htm Bio: Dr. T. Scott Cook has a degrees in Recreational Leadership and Outdoor Adventure from Greenfield Community College and the University of Massachusetts. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso
When choosing a sleeping bag, it’s important to take temperature into consideration, and also to avoid using sleeping bags that are filled with cotton. Discover why goose down and synthetic sleeping bags make for good choices with help from a recreational kayaking instructor and outdoor adventurer in this free video on sleeping bags. Expert: Dr. T. Scott Cook Contact: www.weu.com/about_us.htm Bio: Dr. T. Scott Cook has a degrees in Recreational Leadership and Outdoor Adventure from Greenfield Community College and the University of Massachusetts. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso
When building a fire pit, it’s important to use igneous rocks as opposed to river rocks because river rocks have a tendency to carry water. Learn about avoiding forest fires by clearing organic debris from a fire pit area with help from a recreational kayaking instructor and outdoor adventurer in this free video on fire pits. Expert: Dr. T. Scott Cook Contact: www.weu.com/about_us.htm Bio: Dr. T. Scott Cook has a degrees in Recreational Leadership and Outdoor Adventure from Greenfield Community College and the University of Massachusetts. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso
Liquid fuel stoves are harder to start than a cartridge stove. Learn about white gas stoves and cooking on backpacking trips in this free camping video from a hiking expert. Expert: Brant Bowers Bio: Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson’s sporting goods store since 2004. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Camping tents are typically made out of lightweight nylon and aluminum poles, and it’s important to remember to get a tent that is big enough to hold the designated amount of campers. Find out why good camping tips should be lightweight and easy to dry with help from a recreational kayaking instructor and outdoor adventurer in this free video on camping tents. Expert: Dr. T. Scott Cook Contact: www.weu.com/about_us.htm Bio: Dr. T. Scott Cook has a degrees in Recreational Leadership and Outdoor Adventure from Greenfield Community College and the University of Massachusetts. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso
Cleaning a tent is best done when it is set up and open by shaking it out, wiping it down with soapy water and hosing it off completely. Allow the open tent to dry thoroughly before packing it again with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors. Expert: Nicole Pyke Bio: Nicole Pyke is an experienced backpacking and hiking guide, leading primarily high school students on week-long backcountry trips. Filmmaker: Eli Pyke
To prevent forest fires, completely extinguish any cigarette butts, avoid shooting fireworks in the woods, park cars away from dry brush, surround a campfire with large rocks and completely extinguish a campfire by soaking the ground with water. Avoid the start and spread of forest fires while camping with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors. Expert: Nicole Pyke Bio: Nicole Pyke is an experienced backpacking and hiking guide, leading primarily high school students on week-long backcountry trips. Filmmaker: Eli Pyke
Boat camping is a little different than traditional outdoor camping. Learn tips for boat camping in this free video. Expert: Albert William Hedgepeth Bio: Albert Hedgepeth has enjoyed the outdoors since birth participating a variety of outdoor activities. Filmmaker: Albert Hedgepeth
Backpacking with kids can be a great family adventure, but it requires carrying more gear, walking at a slower pace and taking shorter hikes. Find out how to plan a successful family-friendly camping trip with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors. Expert: Nicole Pyke Bio: Nicole Pyke is an experienced backpacking and hiking guide, leading primarily high school students on week-long backcountry trips. Filmmaker: Eli Pyke
When considering cooking on a camping trip, it’s important to remember that block ice is better than ice cubes, and that cooking over an open fire is best achieved through hot coals and not open flames. Learn about tinfoil as a great cooking tool on camping trips with help from a recreational kayaking instructor and outdoor adventurer in this free video on campfire cooking. Expert: Dr. T. Scott Cook Contact: www.weu.com/about_us.htm Bio: Dr. T. Scott Cook has a degrees in Recreational Leadership and Outdoor Adventure from Greenfield Community College and the University of Massachusetts. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso
A campfire should be built with progression in mind, meaning that the fire should start small and build towards a bigger fire. Find out how to use birch bark as the base layer of a campfire with help from a recreational kayaking instructor and outdoor adventurer in this free video on building campfires. Expert: Dr. T. Scott Cook Contact: www.weu.com/about_us.htm Bio: Dr. T. Scott Cook has a degrees in Recreational Leadership and Outdoor Adventure from Greenfield Community College and the University of Massachusetts. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso
A hiking backpack should fit according to the size of the pack and the size of the person, as each strap should fit snugly across the appropriate parts of the body. Find a pack that straps across the hips, chest and shoulders with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors. Expert: Nicole Pyke Bio: Nicole Pyke is an experienced backpacking and hiking guide, leading primarily high school students on week-long backcountry trips. Filmmaker: Eli Pyke
Foods that are ideal for backpacking are hearty breads, peanut butter, instant oatmeal, packaged tuna, dry soup mixes, rice, pasta and beans. Pack light-weight, easy-to-prepare food on the trail with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors. Expert: Nicole Pyke Bio: Nicole Pyke is an experienced backpacking and hiking guide, leading primarily high school students on week-long backcountry trips. Filmmaker: Eli Pyke
While camping, food safety precautions include using antibacterial gels on the hands frequently, purifying all water, by boiling, filtering or chlorinating it, and tying up food and garbage 15 feet in a tree overnight. Find out the importance of proper food handling while in the wilderness with helpful information from a backpacking and hiking guide in this free video on exploring the outdoors. Expert: Nicole Pyke Bio: Nicole Pyke is an experienced backpacking and hiking guide, leading primarily high school students on week-long backcountry trips. Filmmaker: Eli Pyke
Recent Comments