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	<title>Canoe Camping Trip, Canoeing and Kayaking Equipment and Accessories &#187; Camping Basics</title>
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		<title>Black Bears in the Camp! How to Deal With the Fear and Reality</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 11:18:54 +0000</pubDate>
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We run away from them, lay awake in our tents listening for them, but why are we so afraid of the black bear? The answer to that question might be wrapped within our fear of the unknown; the unknown being our own lack of education. People warn us about black bears in the area, we hear stories about deadly bear encounters, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wet Weather Camping Tips &#8211; Keeping Your Tent Dry</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:23:39 +0000</pubDate>
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Wet weather camping. I&#8217;m no stranger to wet and cold weather canoe camping, and although I&#8217;ve gotten better at it over the years I&#8217;ve never gotten used to it. You may not intend to do it but if you&#8217;re any kind of tent camper you are going to eventually experience wet weather, but there are a few things you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>101 Canoe Camping Tips For Beginners</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:26:34 +0000</pubDate>
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Try before you buy. If you intend to be serious about canoeing you need to have a boat that you will not grow out of in one season. Just because a boat feels extremely stable and comfortable doesn&#8217;t mean it&#8217;s the right boat for your type of paddling. Try paddling an array of boat types so [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Choose a Camping Lantern</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 00:42:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PennPaddler</dc:creator>
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Camping requires some type of lantern. Options are gas, battery, or candle. They all have advantages and disadvantages. 
Gas camping lanterns are probably the most common type of lantern in use for various reasons. One reason is that it&#8217;s one of the oldest types of lantern and many campers are familiar with the liquid and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Build a Campfire</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:39:49 +0000</pubDate>
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There is nothing better than an evening around a nice warm campfire, and there is nothing more disappointing than a camping trip without a good campfire. But if you&#8217;ve never been around a campfire, there are a few things you might want to know before going out and setting the woods ablaze. Even a small fire [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Dome Tent</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:04:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PennPaddler</dc:creator>
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Dome tents are available in a variety of types and configurations. While most campers choose the dome tent based on the ease of set-up, the overall advantage of the dome tent is the increased space over the traditional A-frame tent design. Another advantage is that the curved sidewalls shed rain and snow easier, causing it to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sleeping Bags for Your Canoeing and Camping Trips</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Sleeping bag designs have come a long way over the past decade so if it&#8217;s been a while since you&#8217;ve shopped for a new sleeping bag there are a few things you should know before making your purchase.  Sleeping bag styles include the rectangular bags, mummy bags, 2-person bags, down and synthetic bags. Weather conditions [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing a Camping Stove</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 01:26:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PennPaddler</dc:creator>
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There are several considerations when purchasing your camping stove.

The kinds of trips you will take.
The kinds of meals you want to enjoy.
The amount of people you&#8217;ll be cooking for.
The complexity of your meals.

Selecting the Right Size
Camping stoves come in a variety of sizes but generally, just stick with the lightest, most compact model that you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Outdoor Tips to Help Enjoy the Great Outdoors</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2006 01:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PennPaddler</dc:creator>
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If you&#8217;re new to spending time in nature, but want to be a good sport, here are a few easy steps you can take to overcome your fear of crawly things and really enjoy the great outdoors.
1. Confront the Critters Head-on: To avoid ticks, apply Permethrin, a derivative of crushed dried Daisy Chrysanthemum flowers, to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Choose a Sleeping Bag for Your Child</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:15:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PennPaddler</dc:creator>
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Title: Kids Sleeping Bags Review
Article: If your kids spend any serious time in the outdoors, then they will really benefit from a quality kids sleeping bag. Just like well fitting hiking books or good raingear, a well functioning sleeping bag is a key ingredient in keeping your pint sized camper or hiker happy.
How do you [...]]]></description>
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