When summer heat sets in, many people respond by taking to the hills to cool off. Arizona is particularly prone to this type of behavior. Like migrating birds, Arizonans flood the highways on Friday afternoons in summer, streaming north to Flagstaff, Payson, Prescott and other high-altitude retreats. The cool pines of the high country lie only a few hours from the sweltering heat of Phoenix. Farther south in Tucson, seven-thousand foot tall mountains sit just outside the low, desert city. Escaping the heat is a matter of driving up the mountain, which only takes about half an hour. Read the rest of this entry »

I have many fond memories of my childhood family camping trips. My father took us all over northern Minnesota, Lake Superior, Wisconsin, and Michigan. When my wife and I started having children our kids were camping by the time they each reached 1-year-old. We always had to make room for extra diapers and multiple changes of clothing. Our 2 boys thought that the inside of our tent was one of those inflatable jumping houses that they played in at birthday parties. Read the rest of this entry »

When looking to purchase sleeping bags, you need to consider the type of activities you will be engaging in, and the temperature you will be sleeping in. Moreover, they come in two specific shapes. The mummy shape will mold to your body. The rectangular bag will give you wiggle room. The Camping Depot offers the finest Alps Mountaineering and Browning Camping equipment. Read the rest of this entry »