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Using your pocket knife
Posted on August 11, 2010 | COMMENTS (2)
Pocket knives don’t take up as much room in the car as a tent or hiking gear but their size doesn’t make them any less important. If MacGyver taught us anything, a pocket knife can come in handy when you least expect it. There are many different types of pocket knives on the market, ranging from the basic model pocket knives to more elaborate versions sporting everything from bottle openers to nail files.…
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Five must-haves for the picnic basket
Posted on August 11, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
The beauty of a picnic is its simplicity, so loading up the car with everything but the kitchen sink not only defeats the purpose but might also add a great deal of unnecessary stress. Aside from all the food and drink you are bringing, including the following five things in your picnic basket will hopefully make your picnic experience easier.
- A picnic blanket
Fishing with crab pots
Posted on August 11, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
Fresh crab is a dish more likely to be found on the menu of a gourmet restaurant rather than on the dinner table in an average suburban household. Investing in a crab pot makes sense for a seafood loving Australian family because, in addition to being a cheaper option, it can also be a fun day out for…
Storage and care for tent pegs
Posted on August 11, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
Tent pegs are crucial for ensuring that your tent stays where where you want it to through wind, rain, sleet and shine. Traditional tent pegs/stakes used to be made from wood, but these tended to split easily. Today, for the sake of convenience, most are fashioned from either metal or plastic. Tent…
How to remove a splinter
Posted on August 11, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
Splinters may be small and sometimes difficult to see, but they can make their presence felt by tucking themselves in at uncomfortable angles under the skin of unsuspecting fingers and toes. Removing splinters can be quite painful if you go about it the wrong way, but there are a couple of quick ways to get the job done. It is a…
How to light a campfire
Posted on August 11, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
A crackling fireplace in the home can provide warmth during the chilly winter months. In the outdoors, a campfire can do the same, making it a great place to enjoy dinner, to snuggle up with family for some stories or to just sit and…
Why learn first aid?
Posted on August 11, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
Knowledge of first aid in an emergency situation can often mean the difference between life and death. From treating an animal bite, to reviving someone who has stopped breathing, first aid provides a series of simple techniques that can be used with minimal equipment. Ultimately, the main…
Extend the life of your tent
Posted on July 28, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
A tent provides protection against the forces of Mother Nature, and there are a number of simple things you can do to make sure it keeps doing the job that you bought it for. Protect the waterproof coating of your tent and avoid leaks by only cleaning it with warm water and mild soap – never use harsh detergents or bleach and avoid spraying…
Spot a wombat in the wild
Posted on July 23, 2010 | COMMENT (1)
Weighing in at up to 32 kilos and sometimes more than a metre in height (the average height of a six-year-old child) it is not the size of a wombat that makes them difficult to spot in the wild but rather the fact that they prefer to come out and play at night. A great place see the world’s biggest burrowing animal in its natural habitat is in some of Australia’s national parks. This includes coastal regions of south-east Australia, such as South-east and…
Teach your kids boat safety
Posted on July 21, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
Spending time on the water boating can be a popular family hobby. Building confidence in children about boat safety will reduce the possibility of panic in an emergency situation and can help parents relax and enjoy the trip. Lifejackets should be worn by children onboard a boat at all times. Children need to experience jumping into the water with their lifejacket on so they learn the effect of…
Five must-haves for the picnic basket
Posted on August 11, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
The beauty of a picnic is its simplicity, so loading up the car with everything but the kitchen sink not only defeats the purpose but might also add a great deal of unnecessary stress. Aside from all the food and drink you are bringing, including the following five things in your picnic basket will hopefully make your picnic experience easier.
- A picnic blanket
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Roasting vegetables on a campfire
Posted on July 5, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
Planning, creating and enjoying meals around a fire can be a satisfying, wholesome and creative part of camping, especially when all campsite members get involved. If sausages in bread are becoming your go-to camping meal, add some variety with a batch of root vegetables roasted on the campfire. Leftover vegetables can be added to the…
Fishing with crab pots
Posted on August 11, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
Fresh crab is a dish more likely to be found on the menu of a gourmet restaurant rather than on the dinner table in an average suburban household. Investing in a crab pot makes sense for a seafood loving Australian family because, in addition to being a cheaper option, it can also be a fun day out for…
Try indoor rock climbing
Posted on July 14, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
Indoor rock climbing is a fun form of exercise and a safe way to learn the fundamentals of rock climbing. To start, most indoor rock climbing facilities will conduct training lessons to learn the basic skills and movements of rock climbing. The safety issues involved can vary depending on the…
Using your pocket knife
Posted on August 11, 2010 | COMMENTS (2)
Pocket knives don’t take up as much room in the car as a tent or hiking gear but their size doesn’t make them any less important. If MacGyver taught us anything, a pocket knife can come in handy when you least expect it. There are many different types of pocket knives on the market, ranging from the basic model pocket knives to more elaborate versions sporting everything from bottle openers to nail files.…
How to light a campfire
Posted on August 11, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
A crackling fireplace in the home can provide warmth during the chilly winter months. In the outdoors, a campfire can do the same, making it a great place to enjoy dinner, to snuggle up with family for some stories or to just sit and…
Extend the life of your tent
Posted on July 28, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
A tent provides protection against the forces of Mother Nature, and there are a number of simple things you can do to make sure it keeps doing the job that you bought it for. Protect the waterproof coating of your tent and avoid leaks by only cleaning it with warm water and mild soap – never use harsh detergents or bleach and avoid spraying…
Storage and care for tent pegs
Posted on August 11, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
Tent pegs are crucial for ensuring that your tent stays where where you want it to through wind, rain, sleet and shine. Traditional tent pegs/stakes used to be made from wood, but these tended to split easily. Today, for the sake of convenience, most are fashioned from either metal or plastic. Tent…
Improve your running technique
Posted on July 14, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
Runners sometimes tend to focus on fitness and forget about their running technique, but good technique is important to achieve peak performance and avoid injury. There are a few golden rules that most people can use to improve their technique.
- It is a good idea to check your posture, as bad posture increases the
Spot a wombat in the wild
Posted on July 23, 2010 | COMMENT (1)
Weighing in at up to 32 kilos and sometimes more than a metre in height (the average height of a six-year-old child) it is not the size of a wombat that makes them difficult to spot in the wild but rather the fact that they prefer to come out and play at night. A great place see the world’s biggest burrowing animal in its natural habitat is in some of Australia’s national parks. This includes coastal regions of south-east Australia, such as South-east and…
