Great scenery unfolds while pedaling Aug 23, 2009
We needed the fire to keep warm as we had decided to leave our sleeping bags behind in the Seattle heat. That turned out to be a mistake; neither of us slept well during the trip because of the cold nights. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Got nerve? Try canyoneering Aug 22, 2009
We pitch tents, throw down sleeping bags. A few dry bags have leaked, and damp clothes are hung over rocks and branches. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Camping Birthday Party Aug 21, 2009
Also include what items the guest should bring such as sleeping bags, pajamas, a toothbrush and a change of clothing ... Campfire Stories - Have campers snuggle into their sleeping bags, and turn off the lights. (Suite101.com)
The Mommy Diaries Aug 20, 2009
For those that did end up slightly tilted, we arranged sleeping bags so pillows would be on the uphill side and feet were facing downhill. Not that any of the kids would notice or care, since sleeping was not on their agenda for the weekend. (Kalona News, IA)
The long view from the Mogollon Rim. Aug 19, 2009
You'll sleep on futons off the floor but will need to provide sleeping bags. Yurts can accommodate up to five people and cost $85 per night. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Descending from the summit of Cotopaxi Aug 15, 2009
Now that we had summited all we could think of was some hot tea, a real meal and our warm sleeping bags back in the refugio. Quickly we came upon the high school boys, the youngest of our group. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Put your off-road vehicle to work Aug 15, 2009
Throw a cooler in the bed for a family picnic or load up tents, sleeping bags and other accessories for a night under the stars. Whether it is a zip down the trails, camping trip or hunting, a side-by-side can make the experience more enjoyable. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
On the Arizona Trail Aug 14, 2009
We toasted each other and made use of our sleeping bags. The night was calm and the skies were clear, with a crescent moon. (AZCentral -- Travel)
COLUMN: Sticks and stones -- and sleeping on the ground -- just might hurt me (kinda) Aug 14, 2009
Suddenly, we all sat bolt upright in our Raggedy Ann and other cartoon character sleeping bags. What wild-haired demon of the night was teasing us into terror. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Americas most kid-friendly cities Aug 12, 2009
Snug in our sleeping bags, we are roused three times in the middle of the night by lions roaring somewhere out in the dark. Its only the next morning when we pack our bags and trek back to the parking lot that reality sets in again. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Fun on a Budget for Families Aug 7, 2009
The kids can also bring books and magazines to read by their gas lamps while in their sleeping bags. Another fun camping activity is to tell tales by a fire, if a fire can be safely lit on the backyard this could be a lot of fun for all. (Suite101.com)
• Outdoor country Aug 6, 2009
Families may lay their sleeping bags out in the meadow under the stars or wander into cabins as the little ones begin to nod. The Shooting Star Sleep Out will be at the Central Idaho 4-H Camp, about 17 miles north of Ketchum. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Even Odds: No wrong turns Aug 5, 2009
We won't make any hotel reservations, and we'll take a tent and sleeping bags just in case, but we're going to set a pace that we're all happy with. Chances are we won't drive anywhere near 3,000 miles, but that's not the point. (Montana Standard, MT)
Pesky bear spurs closure of Bitterroot trail Aug 4, 2009
Keep tents and sleeping bags free of odors. - Avoid cooking smelly foods. (Missoulian, MT)
Roughing it for city folk at Alley Pond camping Jul 31, 2009
Friday July 31, 2009. The Ortega/Gualpa family from Park Slope, construct their tent. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
New pier opens in Gulf Shores (3) Jul 28, 2009
No pets, soliciting, shark fishing, reels larger than 4/0, cast nets, gill nets, wire crab traps, spears, spear guns, bed rolls, cots, sleeping bags, sleeping, skates, skate boards, bicycles, running, horseplay, fireworks, firearms, slingshots, beach umbrellas or lounge chairs are allowed. Shark fishing has never been allowed on the pier, Guinn said. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Illegal pot gardens scar Sierra landscape Jul 22, 2009
Four sleeping bags, a half-dozen compact discs of Mexican music and large amounts of food also were left behind. In a makeshift kitchen built with sticks and dark green plastic bags, marijuana was hung to dry. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Police Blotter: July 18, 2009 Jul 18, 2009
An Odessa man reported someone broke a lock, entered his shed and took three camping tents, five sleeping bags, a camping stove, a set of gardening tools and a dolly worth a total of $550 between 11 p.m. Wednesday and 10:50 a.m. Thursday in the 1100 block of West Avenue. BURGLARY OF A HABITATION. (Odessa American, TX)
Biking in the San Juan Islands Jul 16, 2009
We needed the fire to keep warm as we had decided to leave our sleeping bags behind in the Seattle heat. That turned out to be a mistake; neither of us slept well during the trip because of the cold nightly temperatures. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Multiple ways to recycle around Yuma County Jul 6, 2009
And if people are wondering what to do with extra items around the house and they're not in the mood to hold a garage sale, they can even take household items such bicycles, sleeping bags or a barbecue grill to the site. Hendren said area nonprofits take turns collecting those items and are able to use them again. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Lunkers reception tonight heralds 'Factory to Field' Jul 3, 2009
"Factory to Field" has taken Ranft to Alabama for a story that transcends sleeping bags and could more accurately be about recapturing American ingenuity. That's coming up the third week. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Hiking from city to sea at 50 Jul 1, 2009
Next came an agenda of splendid simplicity: gobble supper; topple over into sleeping bags. On Saturday morning, Dierkes announced, "Our route today is just two-thirds of yesterday's. And it's mostly downhill.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Go camping: It's easy to get started. Jun 30, 2009
You probably already have a lot of stuff at home that you can use for car camping, such as cooking gear and lawn chairs, and you can rent tents, sleeping bags and other gear at places like the Arizona Hiking Shack, Summit Hut and REI.. Tips. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Just keep paddling Jun 23, 2009
Every Yukon 1000 racer must have at least 44 pounds of food at the start, and teams are required to carry such survival gear as sleeping bags, tents, stoves, fuel and a fire-starting kit. "It's perfectly likely after the first 100 kilometers they may never see another competitor again, " Coates said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Screw-ups make us smarter -- hopefully Jun 23, 2009
They quickly thereafter came to the conclusion that "oh-oh, this is not good,'' though those weren't quite the exact words of the thought. I immediately woke the newspaper photographer who was with me to tell him to grab his gear because we needed to get out of the tent. Then I opened the door to a flood. We got out, luckily, with our feet wet but our sleeping bags dry. And we managed to warn a team of filmmakers from National Geographic camped next to us that they needed to move quickly. They... (Anchorage Daily News)
Sleep Tourism Jun 18, 2009
Our instructor had taught us to poke a small air hole in the roof, to wear a wool hat (a toque) to bed, and to climb into double sleeping bags. And then, he predicted, the "best sleep you'll ever have.". (Slate)
Students Rescued From Camping Trip In Sierra Jun 6, 2009
The adults -- two guides from Sierra Out Door School, one teacher and four other adults -- put the four students into sleeping bags and kept them hydrated. One of the guides walked the rest of the children to the Pinecrest Lake, where they put out a call for help to the Sierra Out Door Office. (KCRA 3, CA)
Single Parents and Summer Vacations Jun 5, 2009
Rent tents and sleeping bags from REI or another vendor. Group Activities like Hiking, and Day or Weekend Trips. (Suite101.com)
Have baby gear, will travel Jun 3, 2009
A friend our son used to go camping with stopped by to see the baby and I heard the new papa say, "Come on out to the car and see what we travel with - it's way more than we ever took camping." These are guys who used to head out with sleeping bags, tents, boots, waders, fishing tackle, rubber rafts and cookware strapped to their backs. Amateurs. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Kids reel with the joy of fishing Jun 2, 2009
Many prizes, including fishing poles, tackle boxes and sleeping bags were also given away during a raffle drawing. One station at the seminar included rules of fishing with DNR conservation officer Tom Campbell, who said it s important for kids to learn the basics. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Lawmakers wasting time May 28, 2009
About two dozen of the rabble-rousers, some carrying sleeping bags, threatened Tuesday to sleep in the aisles of the Statehouse until the measure passed. None did. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
First Ascent Team #2 Summits Everest! May 27, 2009
Beginning in 1953, the company outfitted major mountaineering expeditions with down clothing, sleeping bags and other gear. Over the next 30 years, Eddie Bauer outfitted many of the most significant first ascents in American mountaineering history, including the first American ascent of Everest, in 1963. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The rush to 'rough it' May 23, 2009
Outdoor gear stores such as REI also report increased sales of family tents and sleeping bags. Managers at Eastern Mountain Sports outlets said sales of a new discount package - a four-person tent with two sleeping bags and camping pads - have been brisk. (Boston Globe)
Golden in a day Sometimes the road to there is the adventure (168) May 18, 2009
The first trip up from the van carrying sleeping bags, a behemoth tent, our packs and other gear proved almost deadly. No, we didn t slip and almost fall off the side of a cliff. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Dean Helps Students See The Green May 16, 2009
Dean Helps Students See The Green - CBS News. Dean Helps Students See The Green. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Break summer boredom May 14, 2009
Don't forget to pack the sleeping bags and pillows. Info: Corry Drive-in Theatre, 11510 State Route 6, (814) 664-2894; or Sunset Drive-in Theatre, 800 S. Route 97, Waterford, (814) 796-4883. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Spring, 2009 Outdoor Gear Sales May 9, 2009
Discounts from REI, EMS, Sierra Tradinig Post, and Cabela's. Save money on outdoor gear this month at spring sales events. (Suite101.com)
Church offers help at homeless camp May 7, 2009
I wish I could do something to help these people with the basics such as warm clothes, firewood, old newspapers to start their fire, warm sleeping bags, food, drink, etc or how about some toilet paper. Think about how you would feel without toilet paper. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Scouts for life: Troop 149 celebrates 50 years Apr 29, 2009
The troop recently returned from a Wilderness Survival Weekend near Eatonton, where Scouts had no tents or sleeping bags - requiring construction of temporary shelters - and limited supplies of food. "Going outdoors is a key component of Scouting," Matthews said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Okla. rattlesnake roundup pitches 'family-friendly' fun Apr 28, 2009
Other rattler shows feature dangerous stunts such as men wriggling out of sleeping bags filled with snakes. Mangum presents a $1 educational pit show. (USA Today -- News)
Learn to appreciate the great outdoors Apr 28, 2009
Before campers and RVs, there were tents and sleeping bags. And before treadmills and step machines, there was hiking and mountain biking. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Friendship, care propels rescue of injured climber Apr 12, 2009
Then he went several miles back to the park's Serenity Falls hut, got a sled, sleeping bags and a tent, returned to Butler, lowered him in the sled to a place where a helicopter could land just above the Eklutna Glacier, put up the tent, and put his injured friend inside wrapped in two sleeping bags. Having by that point done all one man could do at the scene, Nappi went for help. (Anchorage Daily News)
A simple accompaniment at bluegrass fests: camping Apr 12, 2009
The idea of taking tents, camp stoves, and sleeping bags seemed cumbersome ... I unzipped the front door to discover that our cots were up, sleeping bags open, and a little broom was stashed under the step stool that doubled as a bedside table, with a battery-operated lamp as a bonus. (Boston Globe)
Trooper chopper picks up ice climber badly hurt in fall Apr 11, 2009
He then set up a tent, wrapped Butler in two sleeping bags and began skiing at about 6 p.m. to get help. After 13 miles, Butler arrived at the Eklutna Ranger Station at about 5 this morning. (Anchorage Daily News)
Four Outstanding Outdoor Activities Your Family Will Love Apr 11, 2009
Make sure you pack a tent (with assembly instructions), sleeping bags, campfire food, eating utensils and some bug spray just in case. Firewood for a bonfire should be available for purchase at the park. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
* 2009 Spring Scream travel guide Apr 3, 2009
Those who didnt reserve in advance will have to provide their own tents and sleeping bags, as Spring Screams rental services were available only by advance order. In Taipei, tents for eight people are available for rent at Hongye Mountaineering and Diving (ns) at 291, Dingzhou Rd Sec 3 (x_w3q291, (02) 2365-4358) or for purchase at Dengshanyou (ns) at 18, Zhongshan N Rd Sec 1 (x_s_1q18, (02) 2311-6027). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
The girly-girl survives a backpacking trip (1) Apr 3, 2009
And so we left the cars, backpacks filled with tents, sleeping bags, camping gear, water and food, and walked the three miles to our campground ... I learned that Mr. Therm A. Rest who invented self-inflating mattresses that go beneath sleeping bags was indeed a genius. (Boerne Star, TX)
Mount Redoubt makes itself felt in the valleys Apr 1, 2009
Instead, they spent two extra days huddled in down sleeping bags inside their tent in temperatures so cold that 2 inches of ice would form inside the tent every night. Dolecek said he didn't know the exact temperature. (Anchorage Daily News)
Great college basketball towns to visit Apr 1, 2009
Students at Marquette don't pitch tents like at Duke, but the games are so popular, some will bring their sleeping bags 10 hours before the game to get the best seat in the house. "It's such a great feeling to know you can walk anywhere in the city when you have a Marquette shirt on a basketball day and people will talk to you about basketball," said Sarah Dembkowski, a sophomore at the university. (CNN)
Homeless book peddler confronts tangled epilogue in Harvard Square Apr 1, 2009
At night he drapes a tarp over the bookstall area, and the four of them share sleeping bags to keep warm. O'Brien's legal problems began shortly after he set up shop in June 2006. (Boston Globe)
Soriano: I’ll be ready Mar 28, 2009
Well Big Mambo s kicking his old grey hound and the kids can t get ice cream cause the market burned down and the newspaper sleeping bags blow down the lane and that g damn flatbed s got me pinned in again In the neighborhood In the neighborhood In the neighborhood. There s a couple Filipino girls gigglin by the church and the window is busted and the landlord ain t home and Butch joined the army yea that s where he s been and the jackhammer s diggin up the sidewalks again In the neighborhood In... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Guard calls off search for stranded motorists; will continue tomorrow Mar 25, 2009
Tim Crowe said a Chinook and a Blackhawk chopper loaded with warm clothing, sleeping bags and food were sent to the area Tuesday afternoon to search along U.S. Highway 212 between Broadus and Alzada. We were able to land and check several vehicles that had not been searched yet. (Missoulian, MT)
Student holding gear drive for climbing guides in India Mar 23, 2009
The guides need all manner of mountain gear, from sleeping bags and tents to ice axes and trekking boots. They could use any climbing gear from carabiners to ropes to harnesses and also need weatherproof clothes. (Missoulian, MT)
1989 Spring Break: A year that left Daytona Beach reeling Mar 22, 2009
They crammed up to a dozen people in their $75-a-night room, using sleeping bags and every inch of available floor space. No one minded. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Couch Surfing Mar 18, 2009
Other times surfers sleep on lovesacks, air mattresses and at times sleeping bags. Jensen slept on a futon when she surfed in the San Francisco area last year. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
In Southeast, it's a big hoop family Mar 12, 2009
All of the students arrived on this little island city in the Tongass rainforest by boat or plane, hauling duffels, sleeping bags, and if they are in a pep band (each school sends one), musical instruments. The Juneau cheer and dance squad even brought a U-Haul for props. (Anchorage Daily News)
• COLUMN: A soft spot for versatile, multi-season, light weight REI tents Mar 12, 2009
On my recent trip with bulky winter sleeping bags, a friend and I filled its capacity width-wise in the shoulder area. It snowed six inches one night on my trip. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Good Morning from Baronville Mar 8, 2009
"To see the kids in tents, sleeping outside on air mattresses and in sleeping bags is a great thing to see pulling into the parking lot this morning.". "There is nothing like a packed house at the Ryan Center, when the student body and all of our fans get it rocking and rolling," Baron added. (Gorhody.com)
* Car roof tents are the latest thing ubvISq Mar 5, 2009
Ive got the tent, the sleeping bags and the fishing equipment. David: Sounds good to me. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
After the fact Mar 2, 2009
Some brought sleeping bags, others drearily staggered down the streets of an empty college town to arrive at Haas Pavilion four hours before most would rise. Nobody was quite sure how the whole process would go. (Cal Sports -- Rivals.com)
• Outdoors briefs Feb 26, 2009
The list includes: 6 avalanche probes; 4 avalanche transceivers; 13 bike helmets; 2 cruiser bikes; 2 mountain bikes; 1 street bike; 3 canoes; 14 sets of elbow pads; 11 sets of knee pads; 5 sets of wrists pads; 2 ice chests; 7 sets of crampons; 2 dry boxes; 3 dry suits; 11 GPS units; 15 head lamps; 4 ice axes; 2 inflatable kayaks; 8 oars; 2 automatic air pumps; 2 raft stands; 5 hand pumps; 4 white water rafts; 23 raft paddles; 5 pairs of Rollerblades; 7 snow shovels; 10 pair of cross country... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Adventurers battle the elements in Patagonia race Feb 26, 2009
"We tried to swim around the coast but in freezing waters we could only do a couple of hundred metres. I was nervous after that because we were very cold but getting in the tent and back in the sleeping bags warmed us up enough to be survivable. "We were so frozen on the last night we left the satellite phone on and drained the battery, so the situation was getting worse and worse. But I have a lot of rock-climbing experience and I knew I could get us over to the trail, one way or another, so... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Gearing Up Your Truck for Summer Feb 24, 2009
For example, pack a cooler with your packed lunch or your tent and sleeping bags last, since they will be some of the first items you'll want to unpack and set up. While your truck bed is a great place to store items during your road trip, you'll also want to make sure those items are protected from the elements and prying eyes. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Make business trips easier on everyone Feb 24, 2009
It could be going to a special place or as simple as getting to sleep in sleeping bags on the living room floor. - Be on the lookout: Place special notes or cards in the children's room, on their car seats, in the arms of their favorite stuffed animal, and other creative places they're sure to see. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Carnival in full swing as Endymion campers brave cold night Feb 21, 2009
Days after the people painted the grass and roped off areas of the neutral ground, the annual rush was in full swing as port-a-lets and coolers were unloaded Friday morning, while other slept in sleeping bags awaiting Mid-City s only parade and one of the city s largest krewes. Samedi Gras (Sat. (WWLTV.com, LA)
