Outdoor Coleman and Camping Gear

My Coleman Tent And My Dog Are All I Need

2010-03-09T01:14:42-08:00

After a year of solid work, when my vacation time rolls around I am very happy. I grew up in a small town in Alaska, and the outdoors are where I love to be the most. But after finishing college and taking a job in Seattle working sixty hours a week, I only get time once a year. Now the Pacific Northwest has everything and more than I had back home as far as terrain, but not wildlife and fishing. So once a year my dog and I take off back home for a few weeks of camping and enjoying outdoor sport activities. I use only the best camping and hiking gear, and for me that is Coleman. My parents still live up in the great state of Alaska, so I just fly on in and grab dads truck and four wheeler, my Coleman tent, Coleman cooler and camping cookware. I usually spend about two weeks camping & fishing, and about a week with friends and family. I know the whole area like the back of my hand, so all the good fishing spots and wild berry spots are open for shopping! I love my vacations!

My new camping cookware allows me to make some tasty eats!

2010-03-04T18:20:09-08:00

I love the new camping cookware that I bought online – and for a great deal at a really cool online store that I found when shopping around the web. I had realized, after looking over my aging collection of camping cookware, that I could really use some new camping cookware so that I could more easily cook the tasty meals that I so desire to eat when on the numerous camping trips I take each year. I have to hand it to the awesomeness of the internet, because there are so many great online stores I was able to easily find that sell tons of great pieces of camping cookware. In fact, the hardest part for me was actually deciding what pieces of camping cookware to buy, because there was so much selection to choose from online. But I was, in the end, able to get a few great new pieces of camping cookware, like a new four burner range, and some new tea kettles that you can stick right in the fire pit, for some really great bargains!

I love enjoying the sun and smiling with my favorite outdoor sports

2010-03-03T14:39:44-08:00

There are just some occasions that I really look forwards to my dear readers, and many times those are inclusive of my favorite outdoor sports. If I had to list off the top three outdoor sports that I enjoy the most, I would have to say that it would be in this order: camping and hiking outdoor sports, because I only get to go so many times per year; followed by skateboarding outdoor sports, because they help me keep in shape and I love riding my skateboard deck; and last but not least, riding my bike. Add jogging to the mix, and you would have four of my favorite outdoor sports. The one thing that I have realized is that by doing all of these outdoor sports that I so enjoy all of the time and more frequently, is that not only do I get out of the house more often and enjoy the wonderful weather here in Arizona, but I also have found that they are a great way to stay healthy and in shape as well!

An Outdoor Sport To Remember

2010-03-03T10:27:27-08:00

My Coleman tent, Coleman cooler and camping cookware has been all over the world with me. I am fortunate enough to be able to go to many exotic places and experience many different outdoor sport activities. I was recently in Brazil on my first base jumping trip. I found a fellow online that offers a three week adventure of camping, hiking and base jumping. The pictures and testimonies of fellow adrenaline junkies really got me excited to go . I arrived in Brazil and I was met by the man that would be guiding me and a few others on this once in a life time adventure. I was taken to a beautiful villa over looking a beautiful little town, and met up with the rest of the pack. We had a wonderful dinner and went to bed early to catch the sun coming up. We met in the foyer and began loading our camping hiking gear, then left for our drop off spot. We listened to a few safety precautions, and then began our two day hike to the first jump point. I will remember this trip for the rest of my life!

My Favorite Piece of Camping Cookware

2010-02-18T02:41:23-08:00

If you have ever been backpacking, you know that every ounce in your pack counts. You have to make sure you have light gear and the right gear. Often times, camping cookware can make or break your backpacking experience. The wrong piece of camping cookware can make for a heavy pack or a disastrous cooking experience. That's why my favorite piece of camping cookware is my ultralight aluminum pot. I use it for everything! In the morning, I boil water for tea or coffee, and then mix oatmeal into the leftover water for a nice hot breakfast. For lunch, I use the pot as a cup for my electrolyte drink mix to pep me up for the rest of my day hiking. For dinner I use it again to make hot soup, instant rice, or other wonderful camping culinary creations. After dinner comes my favorite time to use my lightweight aluminum pot. This is the time when my friends and I gather around the fire to make hot chocolate and share or amazing hiking experiences with one another.

Time to dig out the Coleman cooler

2010-02-17T15:37:41-08:00

My next door neighbor asked to borrow my Coleman cooler last week-end. Her family was having a birthday picnic at a nearby park to celebrate. I was more than happy to oblige. I went to my storage shed and quickly found my reliable and good-size Coleman cooler. She had her own cooler, but needed another Coleman cooler for her salads and more drinks. Our weather in the southwest is perfect for any outdoor sport now and picnics are included in that too. Is in it great that we can have picnics in February, this is our time to brag. Her niece was going to be nine years old and instead of having a party at the house or spending big bucks on other venues, the family decided a picnic with outdoor sports equipment would be just as fun. Personally, my family has done this too for birthday or family get-togethers. Everyone brings a Coleman cooler full of drinks and good food, some bats, whiffle balls, Frisbees or a football and you are guaranteed a good time.

The Much Used Coleman Tent

2009-12-23T10:53:10-08:00

We are camping family. Whenever we are able to get awy from the city we go camping. The kids have camped since they were in diapers. And we have used the same coleman tent for all those years. It is a two man tent and has been perfect for the changing needs of our growing family throughout the years.

When the kids were babies the front room of the coleman tent became a diaper changing room or a late night feeding room. When the kids were a little older and no longer wanted to sleep with us it was their "private quarters." Little did they know that we could overhear everything! And I mean everything...it is amazing what one can learn about their children when they think you are not listening. Very insightful, I must say!

Now that the kids are grown with kids of their own the camping trips have become quite the family affair. The grandkids often want to stay with us in that old two man coleman tent. They love to hear the stories about their parents camping with us when they were young in those same quarters.

Camping hiking gear gifts

2009-12-23T10:42:41-08:00

My brother is really getting into hiking again with his buddies. When he told me this, my mind immediately went to camping hiking gear Christmas gifts. I didn’t have a clue on what to get him, so this piece of news was great. His camping hiking gear is old and worn, so I know he would appreciate some new gear. He, like many of us are on a tight budget, so I know he won’t go out and purchase any new gear soon. I went online to the outdoor sport sites and found many selections of camping hiking gear. I quickly purchased a nice compass, since he told me when he last went hiking all of them got turned around. Luckily, two of his friends had decent compasses and a map and found their trail. There was a lot more camping hiking gear accessories that I checked out and purchased a few more smaller items. I know he will love his hiking gifts and I will feel better knowing he has some much needed new equipment for the trails.

Enjoying cold soda from my Coleman cooler

2009-12-22T22:52:42-08:00

        I love to drink soda, probably more often than I should. It is something I have always had a soft spot for. Whenever I drink a crisp, cold, and deliciously refreshing soda, I think back to the days when my grandfather taught me to like it. Every time I taste a nice cold soda, I think about the great times I had with my grandfather when I was a young child. There is no better way for me to be reminded of those times than with a cold soda from my Coleman cooler.
        I always bring along my Coleman cooler on every single one of my camping trips. It has been as much a part of my family as my dog it seems. It basically follows me everywhere, because it always keeps my soda refreshingly ice cold, and is extremely durable. I have brought that Coleman cooler with us on probably over one hundred camp outs now, and it still always does the job.
        Since Christmas is right around the corner this week, I think I will try to get a cooler for my dad as a surprise present. I will be going online, since the best deals are online.

The multi-purpose Coleman cooler

2009-12-22T13:49:18-08:00

Over the years, I have used my Coleman cooler whenever our family went camping, on picnics, college tailgating parties and even home parties for the patio to keep the beverages cold for the kids. The Coleman coolers are so well made, I remember just buying one replacement through-out those years. When I did buy another one this Coleman cooler had wheels, so transport was a snap. The coolers were pretty durable too, my family dragged and yanked those Coleman coolers off the cars, stuffed them to the brim and once in awhile tried to use them as chairs. I wouldn’t recommend that. My one son who lives about 5 hours away is driving home for Christmas. I told him to bring his Coleman cooler along. He was happy to hear that. After the holidays when he drives back, his cooler will be stuffed with already frozen homemade meals and treats. The cooler will keep them frozen until he gets home and he can have his home freezer full of mini-meals. The Coleman cooler comes through again.

The Dutch Oven Camping Cookware

2009-12-22T13:34:21-08:00

To me, the dutch oven is an essential piece of camping cookware. I always bring mine along when camping. I like to slow cook food over the campfire all day long. Often, I start a roast in the dutch oven and let it simmer with onions and garlic until it falls apart. Then I add fresh carrots, potatoes and mushrooms. Shortly afterwards dinner is served!

The dutch oven camping cookware has proven to be a great tool in making fresh cobbler over the campfire. It is pretty easy to make cobbler this way. I pour bisquick with spices in the bottom of the dutch oven. Then I add fruit of choice. I often use peaches. I keep hot coals under the dutch oven and change them out every so often to keep the heat as constant as possible.

I love to cook when staying outdoors. My camping cookware is simple but effective for my needs. Like the dutch oven, I have been able to find many uses for one dish. That way I don't need to bring a lot of camping cookware just a few good versatile pieces do the trick.

Coleman cooler and tailgating

2009-11-11T11:42:53-08:00

I was invited to a tailgate party before a Phoenix Cardinals game last month. It had been a long time since I was at one of these traditions of football. As a matter a fact, the last tailgate party I was at was for a college football game. That was loads of fun with the crazy college crowd. Wow! The tail gate parties have gone hi-tech. I would now consider tailgating as a fun outdoor sport. There were all kinds of vehicles with fold-up grills and portable grills made with tailgating in mind. The one item that is always present and are plenty of are the Coleman coolers. Being in the desert southwest, you have to have plenty of frosty, cold beverages in a few Coleman coolers and the other coolers for keeping the food cold til grilling time. We all had a great time hours before the game started and met plenty of fans and out of towners. It has almost become a contest on who has the best grilling equipment and recipes for tailgating. I had almost forgot we did come here to watch a football game.

Frisbee is a Camping Outdoor Sport

2009-11-11T07:39:02-08:00

The next time you go camping don't forget to pack the frisbee. Really! You know how the family plays horseshoes or tosses a football, right? How about adding the outdoor sport of frisbee?

My family is crazy about camping and any outdoor sport that can be associated with it. Trust me, they have tried anything and everything and often make up their own activities. One time they pulled out the frisbee and the games began. They broke up into teams, found a clearing nearby our campsite, made goals with pine cones and the frisbee flew! Points were given sort of like in horseshoes. If the goal was achieved three points were gained. A close shot, within a frisbee length away from the goal got the team two points. This outdoor sport kept my family busy for hours.

The best thing for me about camping and participating in any kind of outdoor sport is the laughter I hear and the camaraderie it builds with the kids. Is there really anything better than that? Afterwards we gather around the campfire with a bunch of new tales to share. Then the old stories and memories come forth with all the embellishments. It is wonderful!

Coleman coolers are a staple for family events

2009-10-20T04:43:11-07:00

I love and rely upon, and swear by Coleman coolers. I have always used them for a wide variety of different things. Namely, Coleman coolers have always come in handy for family events, like get togethers, barbeques and parties. I also like to take Coleman coolers with me when we head out to the lake on the weekends, or especially when we are all going camping over the weekends. In fact, that’s one of my favorite parts about being on a camping trip: Grabbing an ice cold drink from my Coleman cooler and popping it open in the darkness and taking a deep, refreshing sip off the top. Then heading back over to the campfire and singing more songs with my friends and family as we enjoy each other’s company, and pass the night away doing something we all love to do together. Indeed, Coleman coolers have really allowed me to enjoy many different things over the years, and when compared to any other cooler I have owned, they have proven to be the most reliable time and time again!

Our Coleman cooler through the years

2009-10-11T18:59:12-07:00

Growing up in the Southwest, you had to have to best equipment to keep your food and beverages cold. My family took our Coleman cooler to every family picnic and get togethers. I remember lugging the huge, dark green steel Coleman cooler to many picnic tables by the lake. The first thing we would do is get something to drink, because by that time we were all dripping wet from setting up the site. That cooler held many containers of food and drink. I was a stickler for keeping the food in the Coleman cooler at all times until we were ready to eat. Even then, as soon as everyone got their food, the food would go right back into the cold storage. I didn’t want any food poisoning on my watch. As time went on, I bought the smaller Coleman cooler for my kids sports games. I seemed to always be the snack mom for practices and games. The beverages always stayed frosty cold for the kids. The Coleman cooler was always a part of our family activities.

Coleman Cooler Memories...

2009-09-29T06:51:09-07:00

When I was young and first living on my own I spent many weekends at the lake. My friends and I participated in a sport known as "tubing." There was little equipment required for this endeavor. An old tire tube and a coleman cooler was all you needed. It doesn't get any easier than that!

My "river rat" friends and I would meet at my apartment every Saturday morning. Tubes would be inflated and the coleman cooler was full. I recall getting so irritated because someone was always late and I wanted to hit the road!

Finally when we took off, it was in caravan down the highway. Upon arrival at the lake most of the cars would park at the beginning of the river run. A couple cars would park at the end. We would unload our coleman cooler and tubes and begin floating down the river!

When we were done everyone would pile into the two cars and truck back to the beginning. We had it all figured out! Sometimes we would just park at the beginning and thumb back to our cars. It was the nature of the sport during those innocent years!

Camping Hiking Gear 101

2009-09-26T11:04:35-07:00

Camping Hiking Gear

Memorial Day weekend we always set out to take a camping trip. We get up early in the morning and plan to leave early afternoon, but it turns out the same way every year. My husband sets out early to gather all of our camping hiking gear so that he can load it into the truck. After an hour or two I go out to check on the progress of things but there is never any camping hiking gear in the back of the truck. My husband always has the look of concentration on his face. The poor guy stands there trying to remember how it all fits. He tells me he had everything loaded, but forgot the grill has to go in first. I have to hold back my laughter because it’s the same conversation we have had many times before. It’s always been the same camping hiking gear packed into the same truck, but it never fits the same way. With my help we finally get all the camping hiking gear packed and leave much later than we planned. Maybe next time we should just take up mountain biking!

Don’t Forget About Needing Camping Cookware

2009-09-14T07:04:17-07:00

My daughter decided to try camping with her friends this summer. In the past she has only gone camping with the family. She's not used to having to needed to bring things. I usually make sure we have everything we need packed into the van. All she ever had to do was bring her clothing.

Her first camping trip with her friends was a short lived disaster. She took her tent, sleeping bag and clothing. That was it. It never occurred to her or her friends they would need things like camping cookware. Everyone expected someone else to bring camping cookware. They set up camp, got ready for the night and had nothing to cook on or with. Some of them, like my daughter, did not even bring food or a cooler to keep food. It was a learning experience for her. I think she now appreciates how much work goes into planning a camping trip. They are re-trying the camping experience this weekend. My daughter is borrowing our camping cookware and some of our other camping equipment. I think this camping trip is going to go a lot smoother this time.

Hard to beat a Coleman tent.

2009-09-13T20:01:23-07:00

There are many fine companies making camping hiking gear but few have been in business as long as Coleman. When I go online to look for new camping hiking gear Coleman is always one of the companies I consider first. Take a Coleman tent for example. Coleman's line of camping tents cover everyone who needs over night shelter. For hikers, motorcycle, and bicycle campers Coleman offers many styles of one and two person lightweight tents that are sturdy, waterproof, set up very quickly and take up very little room when stowed. For those outdoor sport campers who need larger tents one of the Coleman tent designs for four, six and eight people are available for very good prices and these tents are loaded with features such as waterproof floors, zippered window/air vents, large "porch" canopies for extra rain protection, dividers in the tent so you can dedicate one area for the kids sleeping, another area on the other side of the tent for gear storage and the main center of the tent for mom and dad. Any Coleman tent is going to be the center of your camp so go online and check them out.

Canoing and Camping a Favorite Outdoor Sport of Ours

2009-08-15T09:23:03-07:00

My husband's brother called him last night wondering if we'd like to go canoing this weekend. We kicked the idea around a little and decided that it might be pretty fun to load up the canoe on the rack and engage in this peaceful outdoor sport. We love to be on the water in the summer because it is so much cooler, and we started thinking that we might even want to go for an overnight canoing trip. The lake nearest our home has camping sites all along its shore, and it's a beautiful place. All we'd need to bring along is our Coleman tent, the cooler, our solar oven, and some lightweight sleeping bags. Of course, we'd need the bed rolls, too. We are not into suffering the rocky, hard ground. It could be a wonderful way to spend a couple of days on the water. When we are outdoors we like to use the solar oven to cook our food because it doesn't take up much room and it creates no pollution. We can put it in the center of the canoe, get food out of the Coleman cooler, and cook food as we paddle to the campsite. Then we'll set up camp, eat dinner, and enjoy an utterly relaxing evening sitting around a very small campfire, listening to the sounds of the lake lapping at the shore. Sounds like a great way to enjoy a fun outdoor sporting trip just eight miles from home.