One Great Reason for Going Fishing

Apr 18th, 10 / 0 Comments

When people talk about going fishing it is generally where they are going, what kind of fish they are going to catch, and how many. All good things. that I will grant you. But I will give you a reason that at times may be more important than any other. Fishing with a loved one or friend gives you a great opportunity to bond together and in many cases talk about things in your or their personal life that would never come up in normal situations.

I was reminded  of this recently when my son visited. He was here on leave from the Army with his wife and family and I invited him to spend a day fishing with me. In truth, the fishing was terrible but I think we both had a very good time getting re-acquainted. We had not had an opportunity to be alone together for over two years and sitting by the lake with nothing but nature around us was a very good place to spend time together.

My father took me fishing when I was a kid and in many ways is how I got to know him as a man. I hope that makes sense to you because we would talk about things he or I did that we would never discuss at home. That is true now with my son.

If you have kids, take them fishing. When fishing teach them to be responsible for the environment. And perhaps most important, when possible treat them as equals so they will know that they can talk to you and discuss their problems with you without consequences. In this day and age I believe this is more important than ever.

Choosing the Right Tent

Feb 21st, 10 / 0 Comments

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Your home away from home. For the outdoorsy type, the home away from home is the tent. And it is, for so many reasons. It provides shelter whatever the weather is, it gives you comfort after an exhausting day hiking or trekking, rappelling or crossing a rough river. It provides privacy when you want to change clothes, or contemplate. Camping and tents are like the wheel and the motorized vehicle – one can never be without the other.

The use of tents date way, way back. In fact, tents have already been in use during the pre-Christ era. Moses and the rest of the Israelites used tents while traveling from Egypt to Canaan. During the rise of the Roman Empire, knights and the common soldiers lived in makeshift tents when at war, away from Rome.

Yes, you as a camper can be likened to these people, utilizing the tent to ward yourself from the elements. As such, choosing the right tent for camping is imperative. An important bit of advice, an expensive tent does not necessarily mean better, but cheap one may pose some serious issues as time progresses. So please, pamper yourself and buy a tent with a brand to back it up. Believe me, at times, nature can be very unforgiving, and you might find yourself in dire straits if you purchased an unreliable tent.

Take into consideration that the canvass you will be using is about to be exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, branches falling off from trees, perhaps animal attack, storm, strong wind, and sometimes snow. These conditions, when blocked by a weaker material, will certainly destroy the tent, so choose a very resilient and tough tent. Remember, at home, you use bricks and wood to fend of nature.

So, now we are off to get a new tent for you. Take into account the type of camping adventure you want to delve into, and the places you would be camping at. You may want to choose a decent one with full insect proofing, to restrict the entry of our friendly flying bugs. A thing also to be contemplated on is the number of people that will occupy the tent. Will it be your personal property? If it is, get one that will fit two people, because you will never know when a fellow camper would need an alternative shelter, because he opted to risk price for quality.

You might want to consider getting a tent with extra insulation for the relentless ultraviolet rays of the sun. Choosing the right tent for camping is not an easy chore, and you have to consider a lot of things before you finally decide on what to get.