Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Coleman Lanters

When it comes to camping gear, Coleman makes some of the best camping equipment. They have been in business for a very long time and have worked hard at maintaining their reputation as one of the best camping gear manufactures. Coleman manufactures everything from Coleman coolers, camping tents, camping stoves, Coleman flashlights, sleeping bags, and Coleman lanterns.

The Coleman lanterns are great when you don’t want to carry around a Streamlight flashlight all night at the campground. The Coleman lanterns come in several different styles and price ranges. None of the Coleman lanterns are that expensive.

Some of the most popular Coleman lanterns are fueled by propane, gas, or kerosene. Not much difference in any of them. The propane lanterns are very popular because of the ease of getting a small propane tank.

So the next time you are at your local camping gear store, make sure you take a look at the Coleman lantern.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Dutch ovens

Best Camping Gear Reviews loves Dutch ovens. For those of you that don't know what a Dutch oven is, A Dutch oven is a thick-walled iron (usually cast iron) cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid. It is commonly referred to as a "camp oven" in the Australian bush, "cocotte" in French, and as a "casserole dish" in British English. Dutch ovens are very common as camping gear and camping equipment.

There are many Dutch oven manufactures. Perhaps the best Dutch oven manufacture is Lodge Logic. Lodge Logic makes several good Dutch ovens in different sizes. The most popular Lodge Logic Dutch oven is the 6 quart model. The Dutch oven is made of cast iron for added durability, but is a bit on the heavy size as a result of the cast iron. The Lodge Logic Dutch oven can be purchased at your local camping gear stores such as R.E.I. or Cabelas.

Best Camping Gear Reviews has recently added a section to the camping equipment site specifically for Dutch oven recipes. As time passes, Best Camping Gear Reviews will have chicken, meat, desert, and many more Dutch oven recipes listed. If you have a favorite Dutch oven recipe, please email it to us.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Kelty Camping tents

One of the most important pieces of camping gear is a camping tent. Without a good camping tent, you camping experience can be miserable. There are several good camping equipment manufactures that make good camping tents. A few of those manufactures are Big Agnes, Kelty, Bibler, and Columbia Sportswear.

My favorite camping tent manufacture is Kelty. I believe that Kelty camping tents are some of the best tents made. Kelty has been making camping equipment since the early 1950’s. They have continued to make their products better since the beginning.

My favorite Kelty camping tent is the Gunnison 3.1 tent. The Gunnison has recently been redesigned to give it better construction and more user friendly. The tent features color coded clip construction and a quick two pole setup. The Gunnison 3.1 tent can easily accommodate 3 campers!

I really like the Kelty Gunnison 3.1 camping tent. It is spacious, good looking, and provides great shelter.

Ketly camping tents can be purchased at all the major camping gear stores including Cabelas, REI, and many more!

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Brunton Eterna binoculars

Sorry that there hasn't been a post for a few days. I have been out of town for work and just haven't found the time to write about any camping gear. Recently I was at my local REI camping gear store and saw the Brunton binoculars. I have only owned Bushnell binoculars in the past but really liked the look of the Brunton binoculars. REI carried several different models that ranged in price from $48 to over $1,000. Some people might think that spending $1,000 for a pair of binoculars is crazy, but it all depends on what your need is. I know a few people that have expensive binoculars that are police officers and they use them daily as part of thier of police equipment.

The Brunton binoculars that I really liked were the Brunton Eterna 8 x 45 binoculars. The binoculars are nitrogen filled to ensure a stable interior environment for fog-free, waterproof protection. Other features include emerald fire fully multi-coated optics that block out harmful UV rays and increase light transmission by reducing reflected light, and Bak-4 roof prisms that offer excellent light transmission for sharp images. Perhaps the greatest feature is the constuction of the Brunton Eterna binoculars is that they are made wth an alloy and polymer frame that has an ergonomic rubber armor to protect the binoculars from bumps and falls while providing a good grip. I really think I'm going to splurge and add these binoculars to my collection of outdoor gear.

The Bruton Eterna binoculars cost about $400 from REI but I'm going to look at some other camping equipment stores in the area such as Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas. I might even head down to the local San Diego police equipment store and see if they carry the Bruton binoculars. I will keep you posted on this purchase!

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Camping gear in 2009

To start off with, I hope everybody had a good New Years and a great 2009! Best Camping Gear Reviews is going to really take off in 2009. We plan to review some of the best camping gear and some of the most affordable camping gear. With the current economic situation in the US, buying camping gear might not be on everybody's to do list. Hopefully, after reading our camping equipment reviews you will be able to make some more educated decisions when you are ready to buy camping gear.

Camping tents are one of the most common bought pieces of outdoor gear. There are so many manufactures that one can get confused. From the outside, Kelty tents, Bibler tents, and Big Agnes tents all look the same. But are they really? No. It is very important that when you are buying a camping tent you understand how to pick out a camping tent. Camping tents are rated for varying weather conditions and their size.

Two other features that Best Camping Gear Reviews has started and will continue to develop in 2009 are a campgrounds directory and camping gear store directory. Both directory are going to list the best campgrounds and camping gear stores around the United States and Canada.

Make sure you check back often!