One of the top ten resolutions of Americans year after year is to learn something new. While that could mean anything, we at Ocean Canyon like to assume people want to learn about all things camping! Here are four interesting ideas that might be new and/or useful to you next time you hit the campground or RV park:
Lifestraw Personal Water Filter
This little guy weighs less than 2 oz., costs $24 and could literally save your life. The manufacturer says it will filter 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria from any water source. It has a shelf life of five years and/or will filter about 264 gallons of water (1000 liters). Not only is this a great item to take on your next camping trip, it’s a great survival item for life in general. Read why Time Magazine called it the Invention of the Year.
Tick Key
This eensie doodad, made of sturdy colorful metal and costing about $7, is positively brilliant for easing ticks off unaccommodating hosts such as your pets, your children or yourself. Pop it on your keyring so it can’t get lost. It requires no special skills – you don’t even have to touch the tick. It eases off the tick without trauma, and without going into gory detail, that is the ideal arrangement for all involved. For those of us who love nature but don’t necessarily want to get it on us, check out the Tick Key.
Pack-Away Collapsible Bucket
This durable bucket is made of heat-resistant silicone. It’s sturdy, colorful, washable and water-tight (obviously; I mean, it’s a bucket). It can carry your water, wash your camp dishes or clothes, and then collapse down to store in just a couple of inches (and if you have a short-legged dog like our Corgi, it’s the perfect water dish at its smooshed height!) It costs about $30.
At $44 this isn’t the cheapest kit, but it is industrial strength, made by a company that outfits firefighters and military, and the whole caboodle weighs 2 oz.It contains handy camping items such as a pry bar, screwdrivers, tweezers and – my personal favorite – a waterproof lighter to get that fire going in a drizzle. It’s airtight, watertight and lights quickly and easily (they don’t recommend you keep it lit for more than 15 seconds, since the flame gets bigger and toastier).
There you have it – four handy items to consider for your next RV campground outing. We hope you’ve learned something new. Come join us soon! There are always activities going on here at Bear’s Den Resort, and you never want to stop learning new things.