Thanks for visiting our site!
We hope you will find the Camping Backpack information that you seek.
We welcome you to browse our website and use the search feature if there is something in particular you are looking for.
Camping Backpack
Conversion van camping doesn't give you the luxury of life in an RV, nor the discomfort of sleeping in a tent. It can be tough to safely heat a van at night, but it's cheap compared to an RV, and you can go places they cannot. We spent more than 25 nights sleeping in our conversion van last year.
Life In A Conversion Van
Make your van into something that's useable for you, especially if it's going to be your residence for days or weeks at a time. For my wife and I, this meant having space to move around. We took out the two middle seats which, I convinced Ana, would be good armchairs for the living room. Then we had enough space for dressing or cooking. The bench-seat in back folds out into a comfortable bed, so we were all set for camping.
When traveling, you need a system of organization to keep your space inside the van livable. After our first long trip, we noticed the many things we never used. We got more efficient after that. We're also able to keep the space open, despite carrying many things, by using plastic storage tubs you can buy almost anywhere. They stack well, and if you need more room at night, you can put them on the roof. They're rainproof with the lids snapped on.
Heating A Conversion Van
Camping in a van can be cold at times, as it was for us in the deserts of Arizona last winter. We started the van and cranked up the heater once in a while, but only for brief periods. The danger of carbon monoxide poisoning is just too great to leave the car running while you are sleeping.
We also cooked to heat up the van. Our propane camp stove burned very clean. Any time it was cold, it was time to cook dinner, breakfast, or tea. This heated up the van nicely. Again, because of carbon monoxide, I wouldn't recommend ever sleeping with a propane burner going. Still, sometimes a quick warm-up is all you need before you crawl under the blankets for the night.
The secret to heating a conversion van when camping is to give up. Enjoy meal time warm-ups, but unless you have electric power, I don't know of a safe way to heat a van all night. Instead, you can heat yourselves. Wear warm clothing. Bring more blankets than you think you'll need. Prepare a thermos bottle full of hot coffee each night, so it will be waitng for you in the morning. You get to warm the van when you make it, and warm up yourselves drinking it for breakfast.
Advantages Of Conversion Van Camping
Traveling and camping in a conversion van costs less than in an RV. The initial cost is a lot less if you buy used, as we did, and the cost of driving it is substantialy less. We averaged 18 miles per gallon on our last cross-country trip. Most recreational vehicles are lucky to get half of that, and they're very expensive to maintain.
Compared with tent camping, a van is much more comfortable. Even if you backpack, you are probably going to drive some kind of car to wherever you go. With a van, you can come inside if it starts to rain. If you're backpacking a long way from home, you can save on motels on the drive to and from the trailhead.
Camping can be more comfortable in an RV, but not in all ways. It's nice, for example, to park anywhere. We've taken naps in parking lots, and nobody was the wiser, thanks to tinted windows, curtains, and the inconspicuousness of a van. At a free campground in Florida we got the best spot, on a bank overlooking Lake Talquin, because our van was small enough to fit there, unlike most of the RVs.
It's great to be able to drive anywhere. In the conversion van, camping wherever we are when it gets dark is no problem. Finally, some larger RVs drag a car around because the big rig just isn't practical for daily driving. Our coversion van is a second home AND our primary vehicle for shopping or going to work. That's flexibilty.
Steve Gillman hit the road at sixteen, and traveled the U.S. and Mexico alone at 17. Now 40, he travels with his wife Ana, whom he met in Ecuador. To read their stories, tips and travel information, visit: http://www.EverythingAboutTravel.com
This question is for the ones that do backpack camping...?
Our of curiosity, I wanted to know when you backpack camp, what all do you take with you? Tent? Food or do you live off the land and what do you eat? Do you pack a fishing pole to catch fish to eat? Or do you catch them with your bare hands? lol.
I have my own kind of camping. Never done a backpack camping trip and was just wondering what all people take to survive.
And another question is, do any of you have small children that you take with you? How well do they handle it?
Any other info is also helpful.
This is just a curiosity question. I camp in my own way, they way I was raised. I went from tent camping that I don't remember, too young, to a trailer, then back to tent camping for 17 years, now I am back in a trailer. I just want to know how you guys do it when you backpack camp.
To begin with, anyone who backpacks and thinks they can live "off the land" is ignorant. I can't tell you how many very hungry morons I've seen in the California Sierra's back country.
I always have a fishing rod with me when I backpack. I take freeze dried foods for ALL meals. I do supplement a few trout during every trip, but, only a fool depends on catching fish to eat.
I've taken young kids and they do just fine if you plan ahead and don't take them on "death march" type hikes. You do need to bring something to entertain them them while in the back country. Make sure they don't wander from camp.... I've had that happen once and it resulted in a 6 hour search that ended very well but extremely scary at the time.
Bring enough freeze dried food, small camp stove, medical kit, sun screen, repellent, something to keep dry and warm, light weight tent, source of evening light (some back country sites so not allow campfires), small digital camera, fishing gear and license(s) and definitely a way to safely purify water (boiling may not be an option due to fire restrictions).
Lastly, explain to all youngsters the importance of staying close to camp and also if lost, to stay near the trail at ALL times.
over night camping back pack
 |
 ROYAL BLUE Extra Large Backpack Camping 4700 CI Pack Free Shipping  US $49.99
|
 Pink Camo Large Backpack Camping 3200 Cu In Camouflage US $16.99
|
| Powered by phpBay Pro |
Another great place to shop for Camping Backpack products is Amazon. They have more than just books!
|
Thermos E10500 16-Ounce Leak-Proof Travel Mug
$21.95 For over 100 years consumers have trusted Thermos brand products to keep their foods and beverages hotter, cooler and fresher. Today this tradition continues with an array of products for every purpose. Element 5 by Thermos is designed to go wherever your journey takes you and to enhance the experience of being there. The Thermax® vacuum insulation virtually eliminates temperature change by cre... |
|
Sure Lid Lock-Seal Plastic Storage Containers * BPA Free, Leakproof, Waterproof Attached Hinged Flip-Top Lid with Lock Tab * TSA Airplane Travel Friendly 1.5 ounce - 2 per pack
$5.39 Sure Lid Lock-Seal Containers are unique - you don't have anything like them. They have an attached hinged lid with a lock-tab to secure the lid to the base. These lids can't get lost. They also have graduated ounce and mL markings right on the side of the container. Their convenient small size makes them the perfect choice for people on the go: lunch box, diaper bag, breifcase, craft & sewing bi... |
|
Victorinox Swiss Army Money Clip
$40.00 From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army Knife more than a century ago comes the Swiss Army money clip, a handy multi-tool for folks who don't like to carry wallets. Measuring 3 inches long, the money clip is stylishly cased in a red, black, or silver housing with the familiar Victorinox logo on one side. On the other side, however, sits a handy money clip, which is designed to keep y... |
|
Gerber 31-000699 Bear Grylls Survival Series Fire Starter
$7.28 The product of collaboration between Gerber and survival expert Bear Grylls, the Survival Series Fire Starter is a must-have for scouting, camping, and hiking expeditions. Small and compact, this fire starter offers years of use. Watertight construction keeps tinder safe and dry, so when you need it, you can trust that it's ready to use.Survival Series Fire StarterAt a Glance:Compact fire starter ... |
|
Gerber 31-000701 Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Kit
$33.99 The product of collaboration between Gerber and survival expert Bear Grylls, the Ultimate Kit is a 15-piece survival kit built for hostile environments. It fits in your pack and has everything you need--including Gerber's miniature multi-tool, a fire starter, a survival blanket, and a wire cutter--to survive even in the toughest spots.Survival Series Ultimate KitAt a Glance:15-piece survival kit b... |
|
Gerber 31-000752 Bear Grylls Survival Series, Folding Sheath Knife
$20.33 The product of collaboration between Gerber and survival expert Bear Grylls, the Folding Sheath Knife is a compact knife that folds for easy storage and portability. A dual-sided thumb stud makes for easy one-handed opening. Its half-serrated, high-carbon stainless steel blade is ideal for edge retention and cutting rope, and it comes with a nylon sheath. A rubber grip and the lockback feature pro... |
|
The Kayak Roll
$22.43 The Kayak Roll kayaking DVD demonstrates and explains a smooth and effortless roll with crystal clear underwater footage, animation and explanations. An progression section presents a step-by-step learning experience enabling you to learn an effortless roll from scratch. The diagnostic section offers solutions to help you tune-up or teach that labored roll.... |
|
Backpack the Grand Canyon-A Scenic Guide for the Bright Angel, South Kaibab and North Kaibab Trails
$19.95 "This is the first video that truly covers all three of the main Corridor trails (Bright Angel, South Kaibab and the North Kaibab) in such wonderful detail." Breathtaking scenery plus information and tips about backpacking or day hiking in the Grand Canyon. . .Animated trail maps. . . Detailed maps of the campgrounds. . .Travel and lodging information for both the South & North Rim. . .Perfect for... |
|
50 Outdoor Skills Survive Survival DVD
$15.31 Broaden your outdoor survival skills with the "50 Outdoors Skills" DVD. Join master practitioner of bush craft Dick Person and his student, Laura Zealand, to learn 50 basic and advanced skills that will help make your outdoor experience the best ever.... |
|
Adventure Medical Kits Pocket Survival Pack
$35.71 Adventure Medical Kits offers a collection of survival tools in a small package.... |
Tags: backpacking, Camping, camping backpack clearance, camping backpack reviews, camping backpacking gear, camping backpacks, camping backpacks for kids, Hiking, Outdoors, travel