Every backpacker needs a good backpack. They need a sturdy and durable backpack to carry their gear. In addition, the choice of a backpack is essential to a good backpacking experience because differences in design can affect the weight and ease of carrying a backpack. The backpack you choose should be comfortable and able to hold all your essential gear. There are two basic types of backpack construction – external frame and internal frame.

External frame backpacks are backpacks that have the frame on the outside. The actual pack bag is hung on the frame. They are usually rather large and extend above the head when worn. They usually have a lot of pockets and allow for space between the back and the pack for excellent ventilation. An external frame is suited to carrying heavy loads, but should be used on-trail only. They have a high center of balance so they make falls very easy if a person is on uneven ground or tries to bend down.

British Columbia is one of Canada’s most popular outdoor retreats. This vast province offers more natural wonders than any other part of Canada and, much like the American West, is an absolute haven for RVers. Plus in British Columbia campgrounds and RV camping resorts abound. To the east, the Canadian Rockies rise thousands of feet into the sky. To the west, the dense, fir-lined forests melt into the Pacific Ocean, where one can find coastal beauty in cities like Vancouver and Victoria or natural escapes in places like Vancouver Island and the Inside Passage.

Emerald Lake was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the 1980s for its paleontological treasures.  

Cooking a meal for your family in the great outdoors can be a very rewarding experience. However, without the proper precautions you and your loved one’s safety could easily be compromised. When using family camping stoves there are a few safety tips that should be utilized to ensure that both your relatives and the area you have set up camp in stay protected.

It is important to understand the main differences between family camping stoves and other outdoor cooking ranges. Stoves built for the camping family are typically heavier and most come with a grill attachment. Extremely flammable stoves and ranges with wide open flames are not well suited to groups with children and as such, advancements have been made to stovetops meant specifically for families. These are generally built with two to three burners and run on either propane or white gas. They also tend to burn hotter than smaller backpacking stoves.

There are a few safety tips that should be performed before your camping trip starts. Do not be tempted to buy inexpensive, clearance or incompatible fuels. Be sure to use the right kind of fuel for the stove model you have. And by checking family camping stoves thoroughly to make sure that seals, gaskets and hoses are intact, you can be sure that the stove will be in good working order.