February 10th, 2010
Camping in cold weather is not for those who are scared of the cold! It can also be challenging but with the proper sleeping gear and clothing, camping in cold weather can be an excitingat experience.
Packing the Correct Clothing
Clothing is most important when camping in cold weather - without the proper clothing the camping experience can be extremely poor or at worst life-threatening.
The most essential pieces of clothing to pack before going to your site includes thermal long underwar, thermal or wool socks, ski jackets, heavy warm coats, insulated gloves, wool hats, thick turtleneck sweaters and sweat pants. Jeans are not suggested.
Layering your clothing is also a good idea when camping in cold weather, so an abundance of extra clothing should be brought with you, a good example might be long and short sleeved shirts, fleece jackets, long pants, wool scarves and extra socks. Clothing should not be skin tight when layering as loose fitting clothing can trap warm air and keep the body warmer.
Shoes and Boots
All shoes that are worn when camping should be insulated and waterproof and it is an excellent idea to avoid wearing tennis shoes or trainers because they will not provide much protection from the outdoor conditions.
Hiking boots, or rubber boots worn over shoes are a beneficial option. Trousers should always be tucked inside the boots and for more protection duct tape can be taped around the trousers and the top of boots to keep out the cold and snow.
Type of Tent and Bedding to Use
The best type of tent to use at campsites in the winter is one that is designed for all weather conditions and that can be used in any seasons. The tent should be waterproof. The inside of the tent should be kept dry and with warmers.
When camping in cold weather your bedding is very important. If you are sleeping on the ground there should be at least two layers between the sleeping bag and the ground or an insulated padding should be used underneath the sleeping bag. To provide additional warmth the sleeping bag should be fleeced-lined and a wool blanket can be used inside the sleeping bag.
It is also important to keep the head warm when camping in the cold, so it;s recommended that a hat should be worn while sleeping. Also wool socks and thermal underwear should be worn when going to bed.
Camping at in cold weather is not for everyone but for individuals who are up to the challenge and who possess the proper clothing and gear, camping in the cold can be an enjoyable experience.
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August 15th, 2009
One way many individuals choose to unwind is to go fishing, and this article introduces the contrasting styles of fishing in the UK. It’s a wonderful way to be outdoors, and there’s an expanding fishing society in Great Britain with many clubs and competitions attended by a large number of fishing hobbyists.
How would I go about angling? You just require a fishing rod, a reel, some fishing bait, and plenty of patience! Depending on where you love in the UK will influence the kind of angling you’ll be involved in. There’s coarse fishing which can be done in rivers, lakes and in the sea, and there’s game fishing which demands snagging bigger fish, often within contests. It’s best to get involved with the sort of fishing that doesn’t involve you driving far - better to have a river or lake close by that you can hop to at a short notice - as the beauty of fishing is the fact it’s a place you can go to get away from it all and slow down.
Game fishing is a type of fishing, targeting big fish renowned for their sporting qualities, like tuna. Having said that, game fishing also includes salmon and trout. Game fishing calls for a robust fly fishing rod and fly fishing reel, some fishing flies, and game fishing luggage.
Coarse fishing is a term used for angling kinds of freshwater fish other than game fish. It’s very popular in Great Britain and Europe. The kinds of fish you can find on your hook when coarse fishing include dace, pike, roach, bream and tench amongst many other species of fish.
In order to land a fish, you’ll require some fishing tackle! Bait is used to entice fish to the covered hook. Typically, nightcrawlers, insects, and smaller fish are used for this purpose. Individuals are also now using fake plastic bait and, more recently, electronic lures, to attract fish. Studies reveal that natural fishing tackle like maggots are more recognized by the fish and hence more effective.
Fishing is especially popular in the warmer months when the temperature is warmer and the days are long, and night fishing isn’t so perishingly chilly. Angling can be as low-priced as you want it to be. You can get yourself a fishing rod, a reel, some fishing bait, a fishing license, and off you go.
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June 27th, 2009
A great way to unwind is to get a rod, a reel, some fishing bait, and go angling, and this article introduces the different styles of angling in the UK. It’s a fantastic way to be outdoors, and there’s an expanding angling community in the United Kingdom with many clubs and competitions attended by numerous fishing hobbyists.
So how to fish? Well you require a rod, a reel, some bait, and plenty of patience! Where you live in the UK will influence the kind of fishing you’ll be involved in. There’s game fishing which requires hooking larger fish, often within contests., and then there’s coarse fishing which can take part in rivers, lakes and in the sea. It’s best to take up the sort of fishing that doesn’t require you driving far - better to have a river or lake close by that you can get to at a short notice - as the beauty of fishing is the fact it’s a location you can go to slow down.
Coarse fishing is a term used for angling types of fresh water fish that aren’t game fish. It’s particularly popular in the UK and mainland Europe. The sorts of fish you can expect to find on the end of your line when coarse fishing include pike, dace, roach, tench and bream among many others. For coarse fishing, you will want a typical a fishing reel, a rod, maybe a fishing tripod (to perch the fishing rod), some fishing groundbait, some keepnets and landing nets.
Game fishing is a form of recreational fishing, pinpointing big fish celebrated for their sporting qualities, like marlin. Having said that, game fishing can also include salmon and trout.
Fishing tackle is an important component of fishing. Fishing tackle is put on to lure fish to the sneaky hook. Usually, nightcrawlers, insects and smaller fish are used for this role. Individuals have also begun plastic tackle and, more recently, electronic baits, to lure fish. Surveys show that natural baits like maggots are more recognized by fish and so more successful.
Fishing is particularly popular in the warmer months when the temperature is warmer and the days longer, and nighttime fishing isn’t so perishingly cold. Fishing can be as inexpensive as you want it to be. You can get yourself a fishing rod, a reel, some fishing tackle, a fishing license, and off you go.
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April 30th, 2008
After 7 years of fishing from my float tube and having suffered a serious back injury, I had to look at other options, as fishing from my tube was an impossible task. A friend of mine suggested I come out and try his pontoon boat, after 20 minutes I realized this was something I had to have. After 2 months of looking around at all types and styles of pontoon boats I finally bought one. There are generally four different types of pontoon boats available and each pontoon boat has its advantages and disadvantages, before running out to your favorite fishing store and getting the first pontoon boat you see you will need to give some thought to exactly what type of fly fishing you will be doing and what type of water you will be using it on. Another good thing to consider is how far from your vehicle you have to haul your pontoon boat before you can set it into the water, as some of them can be quite heavy. Most pontoon boats today are available in a powder coated steel or aluminum frame, with the aluminum frame being the most popular due to its weight.
One Person Pontoon Boat - The options that are available on this style of boat are almost endless and they have a weight capacity of between 250 and 400 pounds (including your body weight and all your gear), I would tend to stay away from the lower weight capacity boats as you become limited to the amount you can carry. The optional motor mount is a must have and I would also recommend the aluminum frame (6 to 10 pounds lighter than the steel frame models), if the lakes and rivers you fish require you to carry the boat over a long distance. The higher end boats also have an option for a standing platform for easier casting and are available in steel or aluminum frames. Setting up this style of boat is a simple task and can be done in less than 15 minutes. The biggest advantage is this boats ability to float in less than 5 inches of water.
2 Person Pontoon Boat - Designed to carry 2 fishermen, this type of pontoon boat can be a real chore to assemble, also due to the size and weight you don’t want to haul this boat very far from your vehicle in order to set it on the water. The options on a 2-man boat are numerous; dual casting platforms, aluminum frame, motor mount (front and back), and the different array of storage compartments is almost unbelievable. The biggest disadvantage to this style of boat is the size, weight and amount of space required to haul it.
The Packable Pontoon Boat - This style of pontoon boat is an excellent choice if you like to get away from the crowds and walk into a more secluded lake, setting one of these boats up is about as easy as it can get. This style of boat because of its lightweight feature is not available with as many options as the standard single person boat. The single biggest advantage to this boat is its weight and the ability to pack it into your favorite spot. The biggest disadvantage is the lack of available options.
Kick Boat - A kick boat although not much of an upgrade from a float tube, will keep you warmer as only your legs are in the water, making it more pleasant to fish late into the fall season. The advantages of a kick boat are that they are lightweight, packable and will fit into the trunk of smaller vehicles. The disadvantage is that they can be extremely physically tiring to fin around the lake for a full day of fishing.
I have recently upgraded from my float tube into a Trout Unlimited pontoon boat, and after fishing from a pontoon boat I am sure I will never go back to a float tube again. As you sit above the water, fishing late into the season is not a problem due to cold water, casting is also much easier and moving around the lake is less tiring. My boat also has the optional motor mount and battery tray (picked up an electric motor for it on Saturday). I am looking forward to trying this out as soon as the ice is off the water.
Good luck and tight lines.
Andy Klynstra is the webmaster for Oil-Net.Com.
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