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 In my previous post, I talked about types of tents and pros/cons. Let’s continue to talk about the most necessary camping gear. When you have decided a tent for your camping trip, what is next to consider? There are many gears you will need to prepare. Sleeping bag, camping mats, table, chair, lamp, etc. Sleeping is very important on your camping and especially if you stay long (more than 5 days) or if you have kids. In this post, I want to talk about camping mats. On the web, there are many articles dealing with types of camping mats, but I am going yo list up the most common camping mats here so you have easy access to the items when you visit your local outdoor store or online store. Photo by Cliford Mervil, on pexels.com Air beds Flocked Air beds (Bestway, other brands) There are two types of air beds. One is the most affordable one you can get it from outdoor stores or sport shop, local hardware shop. The price range is from $20 to...

  Photo by Baptiste Valthier from Pexels Let’s talk about sleeping bags. In my previous post, we talked about sleeping mats. The reason we need to choose the right sleeping mat is we want to keep the ground warm while you are sleeping in your tent. To make the perfect combination of your sleeping gear, sleeping bag is essential. What are types of sleeping bags? Let’s talk about the material inside of sleeping bags. Sleeping bag shape Down-fill insulation Down fill insulation is similar to your duck down padding jumper. It is lightweight, warm and compact, best suited to hikers or backpackers. It is at least twice more expensive than synthetic insulation sleeping bags. If you are looking for a compact and warm sleeping bag, down-full insulation sleeping bag is an option. Synthetic insulation sleeping bag Synthetic sleeping bag is widely used by seasonal campers or family campers. It is not very compact but it does the job, still q...

  Dogs are dangerous? Photo by SplitShire from Pexels Dogs are so friendly but you should be careful when you touch other dogs It is always important to know that some dogs are quite dangerous, especially when your child tries to touch dogs while walking on the beach or even on the street, shops. Here's a list of breeds that are sometimes considered more challenging or requiring experienced owners 1. Pit Bull Terrier This breed often suffers from misconceptions and is sometimes associated with aggression. However, with proper training and socialization, Pit Bulls can be loving and loyal companions. 2. Rottweiler Rottweilers are large and powerful dogs that can be protective of their families. Early training and socialization are crucial to ensure they become well-behaved pets. 3. German Shepherd Known for their intelligence and loyalty, German Shepherds can also exhibit protective behaviors. They require consistent training and m...

 Top 10 Largest Animals in the world with details provided below. 1. Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) Length: Up to 100 feet (30 meters) Weight: Up to 200 tons (approximately 181 metric tonnes) Habitat: Found in oceans worldwide. Diet: Primarily krill and other small marine organisms. Blue whales are the largest animals ever known to have existed on Earth. Blue Whale Photo by Elianne Dipp on Pexels.com 2. African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Height: Up to 13 feet (4 meters) at the shoulder Weight: Up to 12,000 pounds (approximately 5,400 kilograms) Habitat: Various habitats across Africa, including savannas, forests, and deserts. Diet: Herbivorous, feeding on grasses, leaves, fruits, and bark. African elephants are the largest land animals, known for their distinctive large ears and long tusks. African Elephant Photo by Dick Hoskins on Pexels.com 3. Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) Height: Up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) Weight: Up to 3,000 ...

This post will provide vert handy tips for your first trip to Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Where is Tongariro National Park? Tongariro National Park is located in the central North Island. It is about 330km from Auckland Airport and it takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes to the National Park via SH1 and SH4. First of all, there are so many options to get to the Tongariro National Park and still get confused until you actually get there. In this post, I want to share tips with you so you could avoid any confusion, unpredictable situations. When is the best time to hike? From November to April In general, it is recommended that best time to hike Tongariro Alpine Crossing is from November to April (Summer to Autumn). The weather changes a lot in the area and the chance of opening the gate to the public is much higher in summer season. I have recently hiked the course on 27th December 2023, even though it was summer and quite sunny days at the end of the year the weather in Tongariro National...

Inflatable tent is becoming more popular these days. I am going to talk you through all about the inflatable tent in this post. Outwell HolidayMaker 600 Airbeam photo by Charmaine Zoe’s Marvelous Melange Flickr, licensed under by CC BY 2.0 What is an inflatable tent? Inflatable tent is able to be set up easily by using air beam structure instead of metal poles. Therefore, you are not required to assemble poles anymore. What are benefits of inflatable tent? As explained above, the structural part is totally different and there are a number of benefits having an inflatable tent. • It can be installed by one person • It takes less than 10 minutes to pump up the air beams • Air beams provide high stability • It is easy to deflate and pack the tent Especially, when you have young kids and your partner has to look after them, inflatable tent is definitely an option for your family. How long does it take to setup an inflatable tent? There are two options. One is using a hand pump, the other ...