Camping Essentials: Gear, Food, and Top Campground Guides

Planning a camping trip involves selecting the right gear, from canvas versus nylon tents to propane stoves. Explore a 3-day camping food list and discover the most beautiful national parks and luxury sites for your next outdoor adventure.

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16 Beautiful National Parks You MUST See

Aside from the view, being in nature has proven health benefits: Studies show that it lowers blood pressure, reduces stress and boosts energy as well as overall feelings of well-being. Whether you're into snorkeling or stargazing, here are the top spots to feed your soul.

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What Is Causing My Shirt's Elbows to Tear?

Men's shirts undergo a lot of stress, whether you're a blue-collar worker or white-collar executive. One of the areas that is most prone to wear on a long-sleeve shirt is the elbow. Thin fabric, repetitive arm motion, resting your elbow on rough surfaces or ill-fitted shirts can cause torn elbows on your shirt.

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Irritable Bowel vs. Gallstones

Abdominal discomfort is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. Irritable bowel syndrome and gallbladder disease are frequently diagnosed in patients who have abdominal pain. According to a 2005 "American Family Physician" review, IBS affects 10 to 15 percent of the U.S. population. A 2012 report in "

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Camping at Crystal Beach, Texas

The Bolivar Peninsula, off the east end of Galveston Island, has 30 miles of sparkling beaches accessible by motor vehicle, horseback, bicycle or foot. The most popular -- Crystal Beach -- stretches along the peninsula's southern shore. You can set up a tent or park your RV anywhere along its 7 miles of white sand.

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Tent Camping in Galveston, Texas

Camp at water's edge at Galveston Island State Park on the west end of Galveston Island. The park, the only place within 100 miles to pitch a tent, has 2,000 acres of natural habitat, ideal for a camping getaway.

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How to Purify Water at Home

Whether a natural disaster leaves your home without utilities, war disrupts your water lines or a breakdown of civil services forces you into self-reliance, the time for preparation is now. Globally, people suffer when the sources of support they rely upon fail unexpectedly.

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Why Does the Human Body Need Food to Survive?

Without proper nutrition, your body can’t survive. When you eat a balanced diet, your body obtains the fuel and nutrients it needs to accomplish various bodily tasks. For example, your body needs minerals to make hormones, build bones and regulate your heartbeat.

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Campgrounds With Monthly Discount Rates in Florida

With 825 miles of public beaches, 1,260 miles of varied coastline, numerous state parks and plenty of opportunity for outdoor activities and sports, it’s no wonder Florida is a popular destination for an extended camping vacation.

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Year-Round Florida Campgrounds

Not everyone goes camping just for the weekend. Campgrounds have become a place where people live all year long. Due to Florida's subtropical weather it is possible to live year-round in a campground. Some people choose to camp in the North in the summer and move their campers to Florida for the winter.

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3-Day Camping Food List

Cooking a delicious, hearty meal over a fire, under a canopy of trees or overlooking a picturesque vista is one of the pleasures of camping. Extended weekend trips spanning three days are long enough to let you relax in nature, yet so brief you won't need to stuff your car or camper with weeks' worth of meals.

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The Best Ohio Tent Campgrounds

For some, camping in an RV just isn't camping. If you want cable TV, wireless Internet and all the modern comforts, you can find plenty of campgrounds that have them, but the Buckeye State also has its fair share of secluded tent campgrounds.

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Non Perishable Food for Camping

For food safety outdoors, the USDA recommends keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold. When camping in hot weather, this may not be possible. There are, however, plenty of foods to eat while camping that don't have to be kept warm or on ice.

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Survival Foods to Eat in the Winter to Keep Warm

In the cold months of winter, surviving means you must keep warm. Your body generates heat as it digests the foods you eat, and certain foods will help you keep warmer than others. In the winter, it is especially important to eat foods that are high in energy--or calories.

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Canvas Vs. Nylon Tents

Tent walls, ceilings and floors are constructed from a variety of fabrics, such as nylon, polyester, laminates and canvas. Canvas is a heavy, plain-woven fabric typically made from cotton, hemp or a blend. Nylon fabric is a lightweight, silky material made from nylon fibers, a synthetic polymer.

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Winter Camping Food Ideas

When you camp in the winter, you can have the best campsites to yourself. Wildlife can be easier to spot and track, their prints visible in snow-covered landscapes. But you may exert more energy navigating in snow and burn more calories keeping warm in the cold.

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Which Clothes to Pack for Camping

Camping can be fun, refreshing and rewarding. By following a few simple guidelines, you can pack the right items for a camping trip that will ensure your comfort as you settle in around the fire and crawl into the tent. No matter whether it's cold or warm, the right clothes will make all the difference.

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Food Ideas for Camping for 10 Days

When preparing meals while camping, you don't have all of the amenities you would in a normal kitchen. Often times, the only means of cooking food is a fire pit with a grill grate or perhaps a portable propane stove.

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Propane Vs. Butane Stove

Propane and butane are both combustible fuels derived from petroleum. They are commonly used as cooking fuels, particularly in portable camping stoves, according to Michael Hodgson, author of "Camping for Dummies." While there are many similarities between these gases, there are also subtle differences.

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Best Brands of Camping Tents

The tent is the quintessential piece of camping equipment, and few people consider camping without one. A good tent provides shelter from the elements and a bit of privacy in crowded campgrounds.

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