Free RV Orientation DVD
RV Education 101® is giving away (for $5.95 shipping & handling) a DVD that covers the basic systems common to most RV’s. This would be an excellent resource for anyone who is considering renting an RV this year, because it will show you how the various appliances work and help you troubleshoot the systems when something stops working.
PrimoVolta and PrimaVolta gloves
Outdoor Research, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is recalling about 900 sets of gloves sold between November of 2008 and January of 2009 due to a potential burn hazard. The problem stems from a potential short circuit in the glove’s electric heating pad.
These VW camper vans are cool - this one was a few campsites down from us
Camping is a great way for a family to get away and do something together, but it can also be a very economical compared to traditional vacations. Here are our costs, from a recent weekend of camping at one of our state beaches:
A 5-pack of Action Wipes vs. a 15-pack of baby wipes
Thanks to Martha Van Inwegen (@MarthaVan on Twitter) we got to tryout a pack of Action Wipes on last weekend’s camping trip to the beach. Action Wipes are reusable, and made with a woven construction that is much thicker and tougher than traditional baby wipes. I used a single Action Wipe all weekend long, and it still looks like it just came out of the package.
Our contenders; the $8 superstore chair vs. the $20 premium chair
The ubiquitous bag chair is as much a part of camping as roasting marshmallows over a fire. These chairs are inexpensive and sufficiently durable to withstand a season, or two, of family camping. The two chairs pictured here represent the spectrum of bag chairs. On the left is the typical $8-$10 bag chair that you’ll find in your favorite super store and, on the right, is a much higher-end $20 chair. So how do these chairs stack-up, after two years of constant use?