| You've finally made it. You have put in your time | | | | store and help ensure a good night's sleep. Camp |
| working and raising a family. Now you are ready | | | | stoves are so much more compact and reliable |
| to retire and spend some time in the great | | | | than they used to be. Whether you are cooking |
| outdoors. Camping equipment has come a long | | | | for a large group, or just yourself, there are |
| way in the last few years and there are | | | | inexpensive options available to meet your needs. |
| amenities available to make you comfortable while | | | | Made from stainless steel, they have burner |
| reacquainting yourself with the beauty of nature. | | | | windscreens to prevent heat loss and electronic |
| There are entire campground communities that | | | | ignitions that will light no matter how damp the |
| cater to retirees. They provide many services of | | | | conditions. Small single burner options are great |
| a hotel concierge, without the costs. They are | | | | for day trips. If you are planning an extended trip, |
| often located near national parks and forests. The | | | | camping gear should include furniture and lighting |
| perfect place for a long weekend fishing or a | | | | for comfort and convenience. |
| week-long outing spent hiking and sightseeing. | | | | Folding picnic tables and chairs are lightweight and |
| Canvas and screen tents provide protection from | | | | portable allowing you to have enough seating for |
| the elements and are easy to set up. If you are | | | | large groups without wasting space. Made from |
| camping with a group, consider the two or three | | | | polyethylene resins and aluminum alloys, the tables |
| room options. This provides privacy as well as | | | | are durable, yet weigh less than twenty pounds. |
| extra space that may be needed in inclement | | | | Folding chairs bring the comfort of home to the |
| weather. Sod cloth floors make sure you do not | | | | campsite with drink holders, folding tray tables and |
| have uninvited guests. Full height doors and roofs | | | | sun shades. Propane lanterns have igniters, |
| ensure entrance and exit is easy and that you will | | | | eliminating the use of matches. However, if you |
| not need to stoop or crawl to your sleeping bag. | | | | don't like propane, there are also 12-volt or |
| If you love the sleeping bag experience, but are | | | | battery operated lanterns that are weather |
| not thrilled with sleeping on the cold, hard ground, | | | | resistant and the LED bulbs last for years. For |
| consider a camping cot. | | | | more information on camping equipment for all |
| They fold up, making them easy to stow and | | | | seasons, please see resource box below. |