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No matter what how great the charm of an outdoor holiday, modern-day living has made us so accustomed to convenient washrooms that a portable camping toilet becomes mandatory for most of us. Here are some tips you must consider before buying a camping toilet.

Always go for a unit that can be easily folded up and carried separately in a backpack with your other camping gear.In fact, many manufacturers offer a combo deal with a discounts on portable toilets if you buy tents and other accessories from them too.

Pick portable toilets that come with bags specially made for disposing human waste. Also, it’s much more convenient to have a camping toilet with its own privacy tent so that you can set it up behind your main tent. Do not buy waste bags or a camping toilet from a manufacturer without repute just because he is giving special discounts. Look at the overall quality of the unit before purchasing one.

The bags should be patented to be used for human waste removal. Always look for biodegradable environment-friendly disposable bags though. These bags come with a special powder too to check odor. Some bags are meant for use twice or three times but you may decide if you want to use each disposable bag only once. You can also put the toilet paper right in the bag itself for disposing.

In case you do not wish to carry a camping toilet you can request a spot in the camping ground nearer to the washroom. However, this is not always possible so before you buy a camping toilet unit, particularly on the Internet, do check the manufacturer’s reputation. Many sites offer great combo deals too. A camping toilet is of great use during an emergency need in the night when trudging off alone to the main campground toilet is not very safe.

In case you are going for a home-made camping toilet, don’t forget to get cat litter and sawdust that is usually good to check the odor and purchase good quality human waste disposable bags.

When going for an outdoor holiday, do take a camping toilet along. It may not give you the comfort of your daily washroom but can still make your holiday hassle-free. Here are some tips for buying a good camping toilet.

Always go for a unit that can be easily folded up and carried separately in a backpack with your other camping gear.In fact, many manufacturers offer a combo deal with a discounts on portable toilets if you buy tents and other accessories from them too.

You will need the special disposable bags that come with portable toilets. There are special privacy tents that come in special backpacks if you want to set up a separate toilet tent next to your main one too. Look for waste bags from a good manufacturer.

Since waste disposal bags are large enough to be used more than once, you can decide whether to dispose them off after a single use or not. But buy bags that are biodegradable and environment-friendly. A special powder is also to be purchased along with the bags to keep the waste odor free. The toilet paper can be thrown away in the bags too.

When purchasing camping toilet units on the Internet ensure the usual security features of privacy. Look for guarantee offers and return policy features too. In fact, before you purchase a toilet unit, you can find out if your tent will be placed near the camping site toilet or not. Trudging alone to a campsite toilet in the middle of the night may not be a good idea.

In case you are going for a home-made camping toilet, don’t forget to get cat litter and sawdust that is usually good to check the odor and purchase good quality human waste disposable bags.

When going for an outdoor holiday, do take a camping toilet along. It may not give you the comfort of your daily washroom but can still make your holiday hassle-free. Here are some tips for buying a good camping toilet.

Always go for a unit that can be easily folded up and carried separately in a backpack with your other camping gear. It should be compact enough to not be a burden, not require use of water which is not freely available at campsites and of course be odor free.

Pick portable toilets that come with bags specially made for disposing human waste. Also, it’s much more convenient to have a camping toilet with its own privacy tent so that you can set it up behind your main tent. Do not buy waste bags or a camping toilet from a manufacturer without repute just because he is giving special discounts. Look at the overall quality of the unit before purchasing one.

The bags should be patented to be used for human waste removal. Always look for biodegradable environment-friendly disposable bags though. These bags come with a special powder too to check odor. Some bags are meant for use twice or three times but you may decide if you want to use each disposable bag only once. You can also put the toilet paper right in the bag itself for disposing.

When purchasing camping toilet units on the Internet ensure the usual security features of privacy. Look for guarantee offers and return policy features too. In fact, before you purchase a toilet unit, you can find out if your tent will be placed near the campground toilet or not. Trudging alone to a campsite toilet in the middle of the night may not be a good idea.

In case you are going for a home-made camping toilet, don’t forget to get cat litter and sawdust that is usually good to check the odor and purchase good quality human waste disposable bags.

It doesn’t matter if your RV is an Coleman, Fleetwood, Forest River or Four Winds Travel Trailer, even an old Airstream all are subject to the same Laws of Nature when it comes to cold weather camping.

I present the following tips from my experience of living in a travel trailer for 17 years in The mountains north of Atlanta. The following list should provide some insight into the issues you need to tend to when Jack Frost comes calling.

If the campground water is supplied from an above-ground pump head you can wrap the head and supply pipe with a heat tape and build an insulated box around it. It will freeze and probably break if left unprotected.

Now I cover the fresh water garden hose supply line from pump head to the RV with foam pipe insulation and then run it inside PVC pipe.

You can Put a Y adapter with shut-off branches where it enters the RV. When the thermometer gets below freezing you should leave a tiny stream of water running out the open branch of the Y adapter to the ground. Having the Y at this point with water draining moves water all through the camper supply line. Moving water takes longer to freeze.

Place a heating element like a light bulb under the metal fitting and Y entering the camper. The metal inlet will freeze rapidly. Provide cover for the light bulb to protect it from snow and rain. A hot light bulb will blow out when hit by moisture.

On really cold nights (below 32 degrees) you should leave a small stream at the bathtub. Catch the drip into a plastic tub or pail large enough to hold most of the night’s drip. If you drip it into the main tub it could freeze in the drain line outside.

If you leave the toilet drain handle closed during the day then you can drain it each evening, adding enough water to flush out the pipe reasonably well. The pull valve will freeze when it is left closed each day! If you are determined to leave it open then you can leave the drain valve open. If you leave the valve open it becomes very important to rinse the tank and drain line with several pails of water every few days to avoid clogging. Do not leave it open for weeks without rinsing because it will clog with solids (personal experience).
You should leave the lower inside cabinet doors open to allow heating inside pipes that run along the outside walls.

Leave your upper cabinet doors open slightly to keep moisture from collecting inside.

Put moisture-absorbing material in the clothes closets and leave the closet doors ajar.

If you have one of the older outdoor “Instant” hot water tanks made for camping it needs to be insulated or it will become frozen and break. These units are made with radiator-like fins so that the water heats up quickly. Consequently, the small amount of water within these fins will freeze freeze. One way of protecting the unit is to construct an enclosure around it and hang a pair of drop lights inside. The cover should be made of metal due to the hot tank. The newer versions have built-in freeze protection so this does not apply. Use caution when building enclosures around the older models and remember to provide adequate ventilation.

Note: These tips come from camping where the temperature is rarely less than 15 degrees. If you camp in more severe environments such as the Upper Midwest where temperatures go far below zero then obviously even more extreme measures must be taken.

The next time you go camping in Pennsylvania (PA) there are some things you should consider. When you think of camping and the outdoors most think of Yosemite Yellowstone and large famous parks. Pennsylvania, though not on the top of the list has other attractions that you should be aware of.

Most state parks are open seasonal. Pennsylvania has three state parks that are open year round. These parks are Little Pine, Ole bull, and Promised Land. The cold might be a factor for some campers. The state is located in the upper northeast and winters see snowfall and cold temperatures. This can be remedy by the cabins available at the campsites.

There are numerous different activities to do in winter months then during the regular season. Campers in Pennsylvania enjoy cross country skiing, twenty three miles of snowmobile trails and ice fishing. Promised Lake is 422 acres large. During the winter season ice fishing is also a big hit among visitors. That is not the only attraction during the long winter months. There are hundreds of trails open for cross county skiing. Twenty three miles of trail is also open for snowmobiles. Along with the trailers and RV you can take to the campsite log cabins are available.

Seasonal parks in Pennsylvania have other attractions. Among these seasonal state parks are Parker Dam, Shawnee, Prince Gallitzin, Champan, Gifford Pinchot, Pine Grove Furnace and the large Pymatuning. Tourist and avid campers alike flock to Pymatining State Park. It is one of the most visited parks in Pennsylvania. This maybe due to is vast size of 21, 122 acres and its reservoir that is over 17, 000 acres. Both being some of the biggest Pennsylvania state parks have to offer.

Before any camper voyages to their campsite, they must know the rules and regulations. Pennsylvania parks have textbook rules. You  can bring your pets a long as its dog, cat or a caged animal, that being a bird or something  of the sort. Of course, no fires outside of the fire rings and grills. There is one rule that  might make some campers go to a local private campsite. No alcoholic beverages are allowed at the campsites or the state parks. This may be a bad thing for a few campers, though there are plenty of campsites outside of the state parks where having alcohol is legal.

Another large attraction for campers is the elk ranges. This is state land that the elk are free to roam and graze about. An elk is much bigger then a deer. A typical male elk can reach a thousand pounds.

If hunting isn’t on the menu, but observing wildlife is you can visit an elk range. Elk are larger then deer and males can weigh up to a thousand pounds. You can drop by one of the ranges near your campsite.

It’s that time of year again. Everyone is on vacation and you are totally lost in where to take your family this year. You want to do something really special and totally different from the norm. But what? Why not consider camping combined with skiing. It will get the family bonding and chatting and laughing again in no time.

Planning a trip such as this is really exciting for everyone, especially if you give them tasks to perform to help make it a special vacation. Sit and plan together from the start and this togetherness, will carry through on your trip as well. Don’t worry if the boys want to take their men’s sport watch along, they will need it to guide you along the way and to keep track of time. And let the girls take their digital book reader as well, you never know if might rain and they will have something to do that day.

Because our children are subjected to technology at an early age, they tend to spend their lives either surfing the internet or playing games with their friends. It is so important to make them see how that leaving one’s room to be with the family, is just as exciting and thrilling as the next high speed car chase.

The truth is that our children need to be outside more often. It will give them a better outlook on life as they intermingle with other people and animals. A trip to the zoo once a year will not cut it and they will not appreciate nature and all it has to offer them. We need to get our children back to being children again, playing outside and just being silly.

Camping is just the remedy for such a situation. If there is snow around, you could even invest in some alpine skiing equipment for the family and have a fun filled vacation where you ski and trek through the snow each year. This will provide them with the necessary exercise while they enjoy the great outdoors.

The huge plus of course is you will be exposed to the sun’s UV rays, and it will provide that all important Vitamin D which we all are so deficient in. This all important vitamin helps us to absorb calcium better which in turn keeps our bone structure healthy and especially helps growth in young children.

This is good news for growing children as they will grow strong bones. So taking the family outdoors has so many benefits that you cannot go wrong. Enjoy.

If you and your family love to sleep under the stars, then you will find that camping in PA and NJ may be just the thing that you are looking for. People have different ideas of what a fun camping trip is.

Some people want to find the most remote spot in the woods pitch a tent and live off the resources of the land for several days. Other people like to find a campground that has all the amenities of a working bathroom and running water. Regardless of which group you belong to, you will find something for either group of campers and for those that fall in between.

If you are fortunate enough to reside in either one of these states, you will have plenty of choices when deciding where to plan your next camping trip in NJ or PA. You imagine yourself camping on the mountains and snowmobiling to your next destination. Or you can create a trip that you when you crawl out of your tent in the morning, you will smell the salty ocean air.

In Pennsylvania, you will find the more rugged and wooded areas with beautiful foliage. The Appalachian Trail runs right through this state and many have trekked this trail into New York or West Virginia, camping along the way. There are always different activities available to entertain the rest of the family. Kayaking, tubing, fishing and hiking are just to name some of things that you can find to do throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

In New Jersey, you can choose from camping in the woods or camping on the beach. Unfortunately, there are not any remote areas of beachfront that are not overseen by the state government. This makes finding designated camping grounds easier but if you are looking to for total solitude, you might only find that on off seasons.

You can have the best of both worlds in New Jersey. You can stay in a wonderful wooded area  with trees and lakes and then you go and enjoy the beaches and boardwalks of the Jersey  shore. There are a few campgrounds that are located near the Great Adventure theme park, so  you and the family can stay a few days and play.

It does not matter how you and your family define camping experiences because there is something for everyone. Pennsylvania and New Jersey offer so many different camping options that you can go every year and have a different experience every time.

Whether you are an experienced camper or a first timer looking for camping gear can be overwhelming. It is up to you to decide what is right for you and your family when it comes to camping supplies.

Camping is becoming more popular because it is a great way to spend some good quality time together as a family no matter what your age may be. Lying under the stars, sitting around a campfire listening to the crickets chirping and birds singing is a peaceful and serene feeling. Camping also has many perks such as being inexpensive.

Retail stores, outdoor stores and camping stores are all alike they seem to have an endless selection of camping gear so how do you know what to buy and what to leave on the shelf? It is all up to you the consumer to determine which ones you want to leave and take home.

As a rule of thumb many people take the smaller items from home and buy the larger ones such as stoves, tents and sleeping bags but this can be time consuming. By purchasing camping gear you can keep it all in one place so you don’t have to take days or hours packing all the little things. I like to keep all my camping supplies down to extra toiletries together so when we say let’s go all we have to do is grab some clothes and hit the road.

There are so many things from pots, pans, grills, containers, lanterns, food, tents, sleeping bags and everything in between that it makes it a whole lot easier just to purchase them all and pack them up so you can keep it all together as you need it.

Storage sheds, closets, garages they are all homes of camping containers and bins, by keeping all your camping gear together you can go grab it and go when planning a camping trip this allows for time saved packing and more time spent in the outdoors.

It is up to you rather you want to purchase the larger items, smaller items or all of it. Any type of camping gear that you purchase is a great investment because it is durable and is made to withstand any type of weather and climate.

The time spent with your family and friends roughing it are something that you can’t place a price tag on no matter how hard you try. Costs, quality time and enjoying the outdoors are just a few of the perks associated with camping.

Camping is one of the past times for many families and friends. This allows people to get  together. The big task of each day is cooking the camping food  though. You need things that are pretty simple and don’t require much to make them. There  are a few things that every camper needs when cooking the food though. Let’s go through some  of those things to help you so that you can cook just about anything.

The first thing when it comes to camp food that  you have to have is beans. All you need is a little pot to cook them on. Just open the can  and warm them up. Then you have dinner. It’s really that simple.

The next thing that everyone craves when it comes to the camping food experience is hotdogs.  That’s pretty simple to pick up. Normally, people can woof down about two or three of them. Something we loved to have also while we camped was popcorn. You listen to ghost stories and  as you are entranced by the story teller you are eating popcorn that was popped in aluminum  foil.

Another thing that most people love is vegetables. This is pretty simple. Normally you can  add flavor by wrapping them in foil after you have added your seasonings. The nicest  vegetables to have are potatoes or corn. Those two work best, but other people have used  other things.

You need to think about storage too. You might have some leftovers and what about the foods  you bring? There are some that need to stay cold. It is recommended to bring ice packs for  those. As we said before you can work about different dilemmas.

Last, to add to your camping food adventure, you need to find are things to add that you can  just take as a snack or eat quickly. These are things you don’t have to heat up, but does  help like when you hike and all. These are like raisins, nuts, and cereals.

So, these are the most basic camping foods one can expect to have at a camp out. They are  easy foods. Camping food has to be simple because camping can be so challenging at times.  So, when you need some ideas here’s a place to start. Take a look at these.

Camping at Disney World might sound like just another way Disney is trying to make money off its guests. After all, the Fort Wilderness Resort doesn’t offer a fully authentic camping experience. All campsites include electricity and water, and for an extra fee you can even get high-speed Internet access. Buildings are air-conditioned and you can easily access Disney World itself.

Despite these detractions from the pure camping experience, Disney Fort Wilderness Resort is well worth the money they charge for you to camp there. The campsite is set upon some truly beautiful land: a forest full of pine trees, water canals, and hiking trails that look like the real thing. There are even deer, rabbits, and ducks wandering around the campgrounds.

Disney Fort Wilderness offers plenty for the entire family to do during the camping  experience. You can go hiking on a forest trail or fish and swim in one of the many water  canals on the campgrounds. You can also take your kids on a horse and wagon ride or to the  archery range. In addition, every evening, you can watch a Disney movie under the stars in  an outdoor arena.  There are hook-ups for tents and RV’s, and log-cabin style buildings dot the premises.

The campsites are situated in a forest full of pine and cypress trees and there are log cabins or other rustic-looking buildings on site. Camping at Disney is also safer than camping at a traditional campsite. There are no dangerous wild animals at Fort Wilderness Resort; you will never have to start a fire to scare away wolves, bears, or other predators. The only other people you will encounter are other paying guests, and Disney staff is located on the campgrounds in case of emergency.

If your children are camping purists, they might object to the Disney campsites because you have modern conveniences such as electricity and water. However, there is so much to do on the campgrounds that they will probably completely forget about this issue.

You can also visit two golf courses and other Disney World Resort Hotels. Several of the  parks are also accessible via walking trails, and if you want to see the Magic Kingdom, you  can take a boat ride.  Plus, Disney Fort Wilderness offers horse and wagon rides, bike rentals, swimming, fishing, archery, and even an outdoor movie every night.

If you have a dog, you can bring him or her to selected areas of the campsite. Your dog will enjoy walking through the campgrounds and will have an air-conditioned place to sleep. Cats are presumably also welcome on the campsite, although most cats are not leash trained so this may not be a good idea.

Disney Fort Wilderness charges a nominal fee for pet privileges as well as for high-speed  Internet access. With so much to do, however, you probably won’t have time for the Internet.  Camping at Disney is truly an opportunity for the whole family to get away from their  regular routines and just relax.  There are private bathroom and shower facilities on site, as well as laundry facilities. Some campsites are being renovated this year; check with Disney for availability.

While you’re in the area, you may want to explore some of the other camping opportunities in Florida.