Tag: camping

5 Camping Items that are Utterly Impractical but Utterly Awesome Nonetheless

Camping season’s almost here! Check out 5 over-the-top gadgets on my wishlist that are TOTALLY impractical, and TOTALLY awesome. You might just find your next outdoor obsession…

Camping season is right around the corner and I absolutely can not wait.

But let’s be honest: camping is supposed to be about “roughing it,” embracing the wild, reconnecting with nature, and all that wholesome, mosquito-bitten jazz. But sometimes, just sometimes, it’s nice to sprinkle a little absurd luxury into your tent-flap-flapping, campfire-crackling weekend getaway. And if you’ve met me…you know I love those stupid gadgets. Just ask my boyfriend. He’ll roll his eyes and happilytell you my Dicepticon name would be “Amazon Prime”.

While looking at my wishlist I was chuckling at some of the ridiculous items I’d saved and thought I’d share.

So if you’re the kind of person who says “yes” to hiking boots but also “heck yes” to inflatable hot tubs, this one’s for you. Continue reading “5 Camping Items that are Utterly Impractical but Utterly Awesome Nonetheless”

7 Reasons I Love Camping In the Fall

I love fall camping. Everything about it and once Labor Day hits and hunting season gets here I am in seventh heaven.

And here are my top seven reasons why… Continue reading “7 Reasons I Love Camping In the Fall”

Worm Stealers, Fishing the Backwater Lakes of the Mississippi River

Fall is my favorite season; it’s all about hunting, my birthday, great fishing and HalloIen.  Winter, which comes in at a very close second, is ice fishing, sturgeon spearing and winter cabins. Spring is third and is all about turkey time and spawning time.

While summer is technically my least favorite, this season tends to generate some of the best memories.  To me summer is all about fishing and camping.   Campfires, smores, lakes, brats, relaxing, rivers, visiting etc.

I have truly grown to love my tent.  For the last few years I’d thought about buying a camper but to be honest with you, since I am only comfortable pulling one or the other behind my truck; I’ve decided a fishing boat is the way to go.  I’d be happier tent camping in one of the amazing parks here in Wisconsin and trailering the boat behind in hopes of finding that perfect fishing lake or that perfect sunbathing sandbar.

Continue reading “Worm Stealers, Fishing the Backwater Lakes of the Mississippi River”

Gear Review: Coolmax Sleep Sack

I came across the website some time ago, I was intrigued by this company that offered several handy camping and outdoor products.

A few weekends ago I had the chance to use one of the new Outgo Coolmax Sleep Sack and Sleeping Bag Liners. It certainly came in handy when the temps dipped a bit below what I find comfortable.

I am always on the lookout for products that will enhance my camping, fishing or hunting experience. After all, who actually likes to be uncomfortable when sleeping in a tent in Wisconsin? Continue reading “Gear Review: Coolmax Sleep Sack”