Outdoors Sports Outdoors Sports http://getoutdoorssportszone.com en-us Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:57:35 GMT Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:57:35 GMT <![CDATA[Adding to my Outdoor Camping Gear with New Utensils]]>

outdoor campingThere is one thing that I really, really love and adore about outdoor camping adventures – which I like to embark upon quite often these days with my friends and family – the food. It is so much fun to cook when you are on outdoor camping trips, at least for me, because you have to be a bit more creative with how you cook the food, and because you are also limited in your cooking resources as well. But I have been able to, over the years, amass a rather fine and grand collection of some really great outdoor camping cooking gear that has allowed for me to create some truly savory and tasty dishes for me and my buddies when we are huddled around the fire and telling stories. I have been getting ready for my next planned outdoor camping trip – which is in a few weeks from now – and I have realized that after looking over my collection of my outdoor camping cooking gear that I could really use to have some more cooking utensils at my disposal. Not to fret, I tell myself, there is still plenty of time to look around online for some deals on outdoor camping cooking gear, and get them ordered in time for my next planned outdoor camping trip.

To the web I once again herald, this time the adventure is to seek out a great outdoor camping supplies store that has the items that I require in stock and at the right prices. I am quite amazed, to say the least, over the many great online stores that I have already found in nearly a heartbeat online today. After looking around only briefly, I came across this truly well-stocked online outdoor camping gear superstore called Olis Outdoors—which you can easily find on the web at this URL address I have provided for you at: http://www.route66megamall.com/. They have lots of different cooking gear items that you can choose from, and finding the outdoor camping cooking utensils I really wanted was both easy and fun for me today. Currently I have my eyes set upon this sweet GSI 3 Piece Nylon Utensil Ring Set (which I have added a picture of to the upper left) that is made of sturdy materials, and that will greatly aid me in my culinary endeavors on my next camping trip. This next trip should go off without a hitch, thanks to this new camping gear, my friends!

]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:57:35 GMT <![CDATA[Carp Fishing Before the Sun Rises]]> carp fishing, outdoor campingEver angler has their own set of tips and tricks to come away with the big one. I went outdoor camping with a friend who is well versed in the art of Carp fishing and learned that he catches much of his fish before the sun comes up. He gets out onto the dock or raft around 5am, rigs his lines, sets his bate and then drops the hook in the water. Within 30 minutes, the sun starts coming up and he doesn’t need to use the T.O.P. Compact Convertible, 1 Watt LED, Black Al. Body, Box light, seen in the picture above, to maneuver through the tackle box. He swears by the benefits of waking up at the crack of dawn when outdoor camping. I do think it is much easier to wake up that early out in the forest or by a lake because people generally go to bed earlier when outdoor camping on account of exhausting things to do after the sun goes down.

So on the last trip I had my buddy shake me awake one of the mornings he planned on early morning Carp fishing so he could show me the ropes. The night prior, we had cooked up his catch on the grill and it tasted fantastic with a little bit of lemon juice, salt and pepper. His little light showed us the way down to the lake’s dock. For such a small LED light, it sure got the job done. Out in the woods there aren’t any lights except the glimmer of cabin windows or smoldering campfires out in the distance. It would be impossible to do anything without such a flashlight before the sun came up.

He shined the LED down at the water looking to see if any fish scampered away. He did and told me to get the Carp fishing equipment ready. We had gone to Olis Outdoors at http://www.olisoutdoors.com/ prior to the outdoor camping trip to refill our tackle boxes. With a night crawler on the hook below medium weighters we cast into the lake. It did not take more than 20 minutes before we each landed a bite. The first one I pulled up was really small so I tossed it back but by the time the sun was coming over the horizon our Carp fishing luck changed and we had a fresh lunch ready for the BBQ. Camping and outdoor adventures like this is part of the reason I love this time of the year.
]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:00:33 GMT <![CDATA[Getting Information on the Right Camping and Hiking Gear]]> camping and hikingWhen my husband’s best friend called about a week ago to ask if we would be interested in going on a camping and hiking trip with them, we both said yes.   It is something that we’ve talked about doing for years, and finally we both decided that it’s time to stop talking about going camping and hiking and start doing.  Once we’d told them yes, I asked if I could speak to Melinda so that we could talk about the things we would need to order in order to assure that we had all the right camping and hiking gear.    We talked for an hour about the local area where we would be going, and she gave me the name of a great website where she said I could find camping and hiking gear for a great price.  She said they had been ordering from there for a while and that the prices couldn’t be beat.   I took notes during our conversation, and either today or tomorrow I plan to spend a little time online at the site she suggested ordering all the camping and hiking gear that we need.   This is going to be an adventure that I’ll never forget.

]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:57:40 GMT <![CDATA[Getting Information on the Right Camping and Hiking Gear]]> camping and hikingWhen my husband’s best friend called about a week ago to ask if we would be interested in going on a camping and hiking trip with them, we both said yes.   It is something that we’ve talked about doing for years, and finally we both decided that it’s time to stop talking about going camping and hiking and start doing.  Once we’d told them yes, I asked if I could speak to Melinda so that we could talk about the things we would need to order in order to assure that we had all the right camping and hiking gear.    We talked for an hour about the local area where we would be going, and she gave me the name of a great website where she said I could find camping and hiking gear for a great price.  She said they had been ordering from there for a while and that the prices couldn’t be beat.   I took notes during our conversation, and either today or tomorrow I plan to spend a little time online at the site she suggested ordering all the camping and hiking gear that we need.   This is going to be an adventure that I’ll never forget.

]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:53:59 GMT <![CDATA[Getting Information on the Right Camping and Hiking Gear]]> camping and hikingWhen my husband’s best friend called about a week ago to ask if we would be interested in going on a camping and hiking trip with them, we both said yes.   It is something that we’ve talked about doing for years, and finally we both decided that it’s time to stop talking about going camping and hiking and start doing.  Once we’d told them yes, I asked if I could speak to Melinda so that we could talk about the things we would need to order in order to assure that we had all the right camping and hiking gear.    We talked for an hour about the local area where we would be going, and she gave me the name of a great website where she said I could find camping and hiking gear for a great price.  She said they had been ordering from there for a while and that the prices couldn’t be beat.   I took notes during our conversation, and either today or tomorrow I plan to spend a little time online at the site she suggested ordering all the camping and hiking gear that we need.   This is going to be an adventure that I’ll never forget.

]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:23:41 GMT <![CDATA[Getting Information on the Right Camping and Hiking Gear]]> camping and hikingWhen my husband’s best friend called about a week ago to ask if we would be interested in going on a camping and hiking trip with them, we both said yes.   It is something that we’ve talked about doing for years, and finally we both decided that it’s time to stop talking about going camping and hiking and start doing.  Once we’d told them yes, I asked if I could speak to Melinda so that we could talk about the things we would need to order in order to assure that we had all the right camping and hiking gear.    We talked for an hour about the local area where we would be going, and she gave me the name of a great website where she said I could find camping and hiking gear for a great price.  She said they had been ordering from there for a while and that the prices couldn’t be beat.   I took notes during our conversation, and either today or tomorrow I plan to spend a little time online at the site she suggested ordering all the camping and hiking gear that we need.   This is going to be an adventure that I’ll never forget.

]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:23:16 GMT <![CDATA[I Save Money on Outdoor Camping Gear by Cutting out Middleman Online! ]]>

outdoor campingThere are so many ways that the web can afford you to really save some serious cash these days, no matter what you are looking for. For me, I love to go on outdoor camping trips, and I can never really get my hands on enough of the outdoor camping gear that makes those trips abroad so enjoyable for me and my friends. But if you have ever seen what they are charging for outdoor camping gear at the local stores, man alive is it a wallet buster just to get nearly anything! Thankfully, however, such is not the case, as I have found, when shopping for the very same outdoor camping gear online. Over the past few years I have saved a small fortune by conducting my outdoor camping gear shopping on the web—where I have realized that quite often you can save a ton of money off the retail prices that the local stores would charge you. It is almost like you have a big pair of scissors and you are cutting out the middleman to get the best bargains online; awesome!

]]> Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:44:02 GMT <![CDATA[Getting Into Tennis Outdoors Sports ]]>

outdoors sportThere are some outdoor sports that I never thought that I would ever try my hands at, like tennis. But my older brother David called me up the other day and asked me if I wanted to come over to his house this weekend, and he would teach me to play tennis outdoors sports on his courts at his house. I told him heck yes! I am really eager to learn something new, and besides, it really could not hurt one bit if I were to get out there and get some serious sweating in, and really have some fun while playing my brother tennis outdoors sports. He even told me not to worry about having a tennis racket, as he plays tennis outdoors sports so often now that he actually has a spare racket that I can use. So this weekend should prove to be quite the workout for me, my friends. I have never played tennis outdoors sports before, so that should be an interesting experience. I am really eager to see if I have any natural talent, too. Either way, it should be a real blast!

]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:31:04 GMT <![CDATA[Camping and Outdoor Rock Climbing]]> There aren’t many camping and outdoor experiences I’m not willing to try but rock climbing freaks me out. A couple of friends recently went to a coastal national park to scale the face of what looks like a near impossible mountain. The climb begins easy enough but then it gets steeper and steeper until there are moments when they were climbing up out and over to the top of the ridge like Tom Cruise did at the start of Mission Impossible III. I know this because one of them brought a video camera, led the climb and filmed the other two throughout the six-hour adventure. Rock climbing is all about trusting yourself and the rock that’s under the pressure of your body weight.

When they hit the peak the first thing one of the guys said was, “If this doesn’t make you feel alive then I don’t know what will.” Each one of them says rock climbing is one of the most thrilling things they have ever done. Personally, I’m going to stick with camping and hiking on average trails. I love outdoor camping and traditional hiking is still exhilarating.  
]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:32:24 GMT <![CDATA[They Loved their Outdoor Camping Experience]]> My husband and son arrived home yesterday from their outdoor camping trip with friends and all my son could talk about was how much he wanted us to all go as a family.    He told me about their many adventures while on their outdoor camping trip, including waking up to a huge spider hanging over their head.    Since I’m afraid of spiders, that was one adventure that I could do without but it sounded like they had a wonderful time.   I’d ordered all their camping gear online for a great price and even though I didn’t think I’d be going with them on any trips, it looks like they really would like to include me in at least one outdoor camping trip.    I decided after hearing about how beautiful it was to wake up in the wilderness that I would go and spend one night with them on their next trip, and if I liked it, I’d stay for the entire weekend.    Even though I knew they would probably be disappointed, there was no way I was going to spend an entire week or two on an outdoor camping trip, but they were free to do so.  ]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:29:34 GMT <![CDATA[Finally got to Use New Camping and Hiking Gear]]> camping and hikingThis past weekend was the first opportunity we’ve had this year to go camping and hiking and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect.    I’d been anticipating getting out in the wilderness for a while and about a month ago I’d ordered some camping and hiking gear to have on hand when we decided to go.   It seemed like for a while there it was raining every weekend and I was starting to think that we’d never get back up on the ridge, but we finally got our break.

We left bright and early Saturday morning with all of our camping and hiking gear in tow and headed south.    I could definitely tell on the hike that it had been a while since we’d been camping and hiking because my legs were definitely feeling the burn, but once we got up on the ridge, it was all worth the effort.   It looked as though no one had been up there since last fall, and it was gorgeous.  I took a few pictures before we set up our tent and got the fire going.   It was a great weekend and I’m looking forward to more.

]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:24:38 GMT <![CDATA[Raccoons are a Part of Outdoor Camping]]> outdoor campingMy husband were doing a little outdoor camping last weekend with two of our best friends deep in the national forest about an hour from our home.   The guys had been teasing us all night about how the bears roam wild in the forest and that we should be scared if we start hearing any weird noises.    Sure enough, in the middle of the night, I heard something.  Immediately I woke my husband and said I’d heard something and commented that this is what I didn’t like about outdoor camping.   He grabbed his cell phone and called our friends, who we thought were stirring in their tent next to ours.    My husband asked if they’d heard anything and he said they had.    After all the stories I was worried that it was a bear so I didn’t even want them to leave the tent, but they took a flashlight and went.  

When I’d spent all that time online ordering the outdoor camping equipment for us, the last thing on my mind was that we would run into a bear or hear noises in the middle of the night.   A few moments later my husband asked for the camera and then came back and showed me the outdoor camping culprit, a raccoon, who apparently was just looking for a little food.

]]> Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:44:28 GMT <![CDATA[Covering More Ground While Carp Fishing]]> carp fishing, camping and outdoorOn a fantastic 75-degree day without the slightest degree of wind, two friends and I parked the truck in a tree-shrouded parking lot and grabbed all of our Carp fishing equipment. The weekend was here and it could not have been a better day for camping and outdoor adventure. This was the second time I’d been to this particular lake and the tenth time for my buddy who drove. He had tried casting his reel at different spots of the lake and found success at a few of them. The plan was to split up and cast into separate parts of the lake. The first person who caught a fish would then get on the walkie-talkie and alert the other two he had found a fishy area.

With walkie-talkies similar to the MicroTalk 2 way Radio 25 mile. Model - CXR700 I found while shopping for camping and outdoor gear within Olis Outdoors at http://www.route66megamall.com/, we didn’t have to worry about setting up outside of the radio’s range.  Since I don’t go Carp fishing that often I paired up with a buddy as the, driver and more frequent fisherman went a separate way to a small peninsula poking out into the water maybe a quarter mile away. We also only had two walkie-talkies so two of us had to stick together. Carp fishing can be all about patience. We had the right lure, our reels cast into what looked like a fish heavy zone with all of the logs and trees hanging over the water but we didn’t get a bite.

For about the first 45 minutes the only things said over the radios were jokes back and forth or updates on what was going on. Then we got something from our buddy who went solo. Really quickly he said, “I got a bite,” and then the radio went silent. I assumed he was on the lake’s edge trying to pull in his first catch. We couldn’t see where he was and decided to pack up and go run over to where the potential fish were. After jumping from rock to rock, sweeping around trees and hugging the lake’s edge we found our friend sitting on the ground, messing with the pole. His hook got stuck on drift wood and it broke the line when he tried reeling it in. That is Carp fishing. Sometimes the fish bite and other times it nothing but false alarms. No matter what happens Carp fishing is a great way to spend an afternoon.
]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:58:55 GMT <![CDATA[Camping and Hiking Even Fun in the Rain]]> For Memorial Day weekend, one of my friends flew home to spend it with her family in the Pacific Northwest. Prior to leaving, she told how excited she was to go hiking with everyone on Monday. I also wanted to go camping and hiking over the weekend. I accomplished one of those goals yesterday after trekking up a canyon goat trail not far away from where I live. From a difficulty standpoint, it was moderately easy because of the incline during portions. Because it was 80-degrees outside, I was panting like a dog by the time we reached the top. After getting home I texted my friend to see how her hike went. She replied quickly by saying it rained but it was awesome.

There is distinct difference between camping and hiking in Southern California compared to the Pacific Northwest. There is huge tree canopy coverage up there. If it rains here while camping and hiking, you feel every drop. There much of the precipitation bounces around the foliage before getting to the ground. Rain or shine, camping and hiking proved to be popular over Memorial Day weekend.
]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:15:38 GMT <![CDATA[First He wants to Learn about Carp Fishing]]> carp fishing
 

A few days ago we received a package in the mail which included several books on carp fishing that my husband had ordered from the Internet.   He’s always been an avid fisherman, but until someone he works with mentioned that he should try carp fishing, he’d never even considered trying it.  They told him about how much fun it was, and how challenging it was and I think that’s what peaked his interest.   He started browsing for carp fishing gear and decided that before he went fishing that he’d first order some books, read about it and then decide if he thought carp fishing was something he’d enjoy.   You should have seen the expression on his face when I told him his books had arrived.  He couldn’t get the boxes open soon enough and as soon as he did, he took all the books out and ran off to his chair in the living room and started looking at them.   During dinner he told me that he thought he would enjoy it, so he thinks he’ll be ordering some fishing gear so that as soon as he has a free moment, he’s going to bring in the carp.   If it makes him happy- then it makes me happy too.

]]> Sat, 29 May 2010 07:19:19 GMT <![CDATA[Getting Ready for Outdoor Camping Trip]]>
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This weekend, if the weather permits my husband and I are planning an outdoor camping trip with our best friends.    The trip is something that we’ve been talking about doing for a while but until recently none of us had any outdoor camping supplies.    I knew there was no way I was going camping without at least some sort of comfort, so when we started making plans I started compiling a list. 

Since we were all pretty new to the whole outdoor camping experience, we got together over dinner and discussed what we’d need, plus we did some research online to make sure we didn’t forget any necessities.    When it was time to buy everything, I compared prices locally to those online and the online store I found won out in terms of having the best selection and the best prices.   I shared this information with my best friend, and we both placed an order on the same website for our outdoor camping supplies.   I’ll be the first to admit that I’m feeling a little nervous about this weekend, since it will be my first camping trip ever, but I think we’ll have a great time as long as the weather permits.

]]> Wed, 26 May 2010 05:41:53 GMT <![CDATA[Getting Ready for the Outdoor Camping Adventure]]>
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Ever since our son went on an outdoor camping trip last summer with a group of his friends, he’s been trying to get us to go for a week as a little family get away.   I’ll be the first one to admit that the idea of outdoor camping is a little scary to me, but probably because I’m scared of the dark.    After talking at great length to my husband about this little endeavor we both decided that we really should take our son up on his idea and spend a week doing a little outdoor camping.  

I knew I wanted to make this outdoor camping adventure as enjoyable as possible, so I’ve been spending some time online ordering camping supplies and other goodies to keep me comfortable.   My husband has laughed at the amount of supplies that I’ve ordered for the outdoor camping trip, but I figure if we all like it as much as our son does, then it definitely won’t be our last trip and could be something that we start doing quite regularly.   Even though I am a little nervous about it, I am actually looking forward to it.  I think it will be fun.

]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 06:08:09 GMT <![CDATA[June Means Outdoor Camping]]> For months now, my roommate and I have been talking about an outdoor camping trip once the weather heats up a bit. It has been very nice where we live and with the right supplies could already be a great time to pitch a tent but we want to travel up north where the landscape is wilder and the weather is colder. Our plan has been to hit the road in June as the weather pretty much everywhere is heating up by this time. I was going to head to a favorite outdoors sports retailer for a new sleeping bag and assorted supplies until I looked in our linen closet. Prepared for a disaster, my roommate has 6 sleeping bags, backpacks, a tent, fire-starting equipment, battery operated flashlights and radio, along with a list of other items a person would expect in an earthquake kit.

I might just buy a small camping stove and use his stuff to save a little bit of cash for this trip. We don’t have an exact idea of where we will go. Instead we have a camping and hiking area locked down and will figure it out from there. I can’t wait for June to roll around so our outdoor camping talk comes to fruition.
]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 06:02:19 GMT <![CDATA[Dominic Will Go Outdoor Camping With His Father]]> My husband and I are raising his three grandkids and they live at home with us. Earlier this evening Mike, the father of the youngest boy Dominic, phoned my husband. He wanted to know if he could take Dominic outdoor camping on Memorial Day weekend. My husband did not hesitate to say yes because he knows that an outdoor camping trip with his dad will be good for little Dominic. My husband and I both agree that outdoor camping is an excellent experience for children.  Outdoor camping teaches children not to fear nature but to work in harmony with it. Of course Dominic will also bond with his father when they go outdoor camping together. Dominic’s dad has had his fair share of problems but he is basically a nice man so we encourage him to keep a close bond with his son. My husband took the phone call from Mike after Dominic had gone to bed for the night. Hence Dominic knows nothing about the outdoor camping trip with his dad and will not find out about it until he wakes up in the morning. I am sure he will be very excited when he finds out. 
]]> Sun, 16 May 2010 00:14:27 GMT <![CDATA[He Wants to Try His Hand at Carp Fishing]]> carp fishing, carp fishing

A few days ago my husband came home and said that when we go camping this coming weekend that he wanted to try his hand at carp fishing.     He asked if I would be willing to go with him, but instead I suggested that he and the kids try their hand at carp fishing and that I’d either stay at the cabin and read a book, or that maybe I’d go along with them and take pictures, but that the only way I really liked fish was cooked and on a plate ready to eat.  

Since that day, all he has talked about is carp fishing.  He’s been reading articles about it, plus he’s already informed me if he and the kids decide that they enjoy it, that he’ll need to buy some supplies for carp fishing.   He said that before he invested in the supplies, he wanted to test it out and see if he liked it, so one of his colleagues from work was going to allow him to borrow his supplies.   Looks like my husband and possibly the kids are going to have a new hobby for our camping trips this summer.

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