Jim’s Hunting and Camping

Hi Everyone;

Thanks for looking at my blog and going to my web site.  This is the last blog and I am suspending the web site for a while unless you would like to buy it.  My wife and I are going to fully retire and try to do some traveling.  If you would like some information please call 231-743-6290 or my cell 231-388-0282  

Thanks again and God Bless.

Jim and Sharon Borders

Good Morning;

Among the items most campers should pack is a lantern. This is one camping tool that shouldn’t be overlooked. There are many styles of lanterns available but one of the most popular is the battery powered lantern. There’s a wide range of these lanterns to choose from. These are also available in the classic style with convenient handle. The great thing about battery camping lanterns is safety. There’s no flame and no hazardous fluids to worry about. The batteries for these are mostly alkaline or lithium. The brightest have long lasting bulbs that operate on “D” sized batteries. Some of these battery powered camping lanterns are also available with fluorescent bulbs for the brightest light.

Although these lanterns are great for camping, they can also be used in the event of a disaster or for hiking, fishing and hunting trips. It’s a good idea to keep one around the house for those times when the power goes out during storms. Most of these battery powered camping lanterns pack away easily and require minimal room for storage. Be sure to keep a good supplies of batteries available.

For smaller areas, there are battery camping lanterns that are sized well for tents and even mini-lanterns for personal use. One other battery powered camping lantern that can be of great value are those that are waterproof. These are great to have on hand as a rescue tool for rafting and boating while on camping trips. Remember that battery powered lanterns are great in any emergency. Since they take up so little room among camping and outdoor sporting packs, packing two or more is the best way to maintain maximum safety. These lanterns are manufactured to take on rugged outdoor packing and handling with ease.

In densely forested camping areas, supplying enough lighting power with camping lanterns might be a problem. With the variety of battery camping lanterns available, any well-stocked sports or camping equipment store will have a lantern suitable for any need. These are an essential piece of camping equipment, and the battery powered lantern ensures that you will have light, and be safe whilst camping.

This article by Claire Ann Jones of ezineArticles.   Thanks for stopping by.   Jim

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Good Afternoon;

A trail cam will take pictures of what animals are going past your blind and at what time they are going past.  Well have you ever thought of a trail cam as a security cam for your house and garage? They are a good source for security as they will take pictures at a distance of what is going on in the area.  Take care and be safe in what ever you do.

Thanks for stopping by.   Jim

Good Afternoon;

Here in Michigan we are having a beautiful day, sunny and about 25 to 30 degrees out.  Gets me in the itch to go camping or backpacking  and hiking.  When you go hiking you want to be sure to have plenty of fresh water with you and if you are hiking a long ways you don’t want to carry a bunch of water bottles with you so  having a water filter with you would make the trip a lot easier.  Today’s micro filters will provide good clean water for you and keep you feeling fresh instead of getting tired out to early.  So pack up and go hiking.

Thanks for stopping by.   Jim

Good Morning;

Can you smell the bacon frying?  The fresh morning air when you get up, nothing better than camping.  My wife and family have been at it for close to 40 years and we look forward to another bunch of years.  Weather you are backpacking or campground camping you still need food and a great camp stove is the best way to go.  Weather is is breakfast or dinner there is a camp stove just for you.   Get out there and have a great camping experience.

Thanks for stopping by.   Jim

Good Afternoon;

When you go camping and you are looking for a sleeping bag look at what kind of camping you do to determine what your needs are in a sleeping bag.  If you are in a tent with an air mattress and you camp in cold weather you will need a sleeping bag that is rated for about 10 degrees colder that the weather you plan to camp in, but if you only camp in the summer then a sleeping bag that is rated down to say 30 degrees above zero will probably do.  If you have a tent camper use the same rule as a tent and if you have a camping trailer you can use bed sheets and blankets if you want.  Myself I prefer using a sleeping bag rated down to at least zero degrees as we go camping is some cold weather.  So plan ahead for your camping and get a good durable sleeping bag that will match your camping and your budget.

Thanks for stopping by.   Jim

 Good Morning;

Golf is a game where players must be precise in gauging the distance of your target. It comes with experience and practice. But even the best players can’t get the distance correct even after years of experience, particularly on trying courses with many levels of elevation. You want the best rangefinder for golf to get true yardages on the golf course. Golf GPS units and range finders have completely wiped out guess-work for each shot.

Thanks to the modern engineering in rangefinders, not only you can get exact yardage to your flagstick just with a press of a button. Many of the better laser rangefinders for golf have been brought into the market nowadays. These devices have been a blessing to many golfers around the world. These systems apply cutting-edge optical engineering to measure yardage to any mark on any golf course or practice range; even factoring in inclines.

Some of the best laser rangefinders for golf are Bushnell Yardage Pro Sport, Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 Laser Rangefinder. Bushnell is commonly accepted as the leader when it comes to finding the best rangefinder for golf. Its units are used by recreational and professional players alike.

Today you have a big choice of golf GPS systems and laser rangefinders on the market. It can get rather puzzling to select the best GPS golf rangefinder which suits your style and budget. But you can get a lot of guidance by reading unbiased best laser rangefinder for golf golfer feedback on the net. There are numerous free websites which rate various golf rangefinders from different brands and judge each unit’s unique benefits.

Critiques can aid you make an informed conclusion. It also helps to study buyer feedback and reviews on several sites and blogs as you’ll get first hand info from the end-user. Almost all of the best laser rangefinders for golf are really simple to use. They give the distance within seconds without the lag that can be found in a GPS system. They use advanced optical and computer technology to meter yardage to any target. Many rangefinders also give you precise distance even if the object is partly obscured by brush or other hazards.

In order to decide which is the best laser rangefinder for golf for you, then you should consider your own talent level, whether you play for tournament and handicap or you are an infrequent golfer playing for kicks. Evaluate the benefits of various rangefinders and purchase the best laser rangefinder for golf that meets your skill set and of course your price range.

This article by J. Symons of ezinearticles.  Thanks for stopping by.   Jim

Good Morning;

aking an interest in backpacking is something many people do. Backpacking can be an adventure. It can be a fun weekend hobby, the way you spend your vacations or part of your lifestyle. However, you approach backpacking, it is a great way to get some exercise and experience the great outdoors.

Backpacking challenging and adventurous. It appeals to young and old, male and female. It is something anyone can do because there are countless options on how and where to do it. Backpacking is a great way to get exercise and have fun at the same time.

Backpacking is the combination of hiking and camping. Backpacking trips involve hiking through wilderness areas and camping overnight.

There is a community in backpacking. Everyone works together to preserve the wilderness that they love. There are certain accepted and unaccepted behaviors in backpacking. Backpackers try not to disturb or damage the are they travel in. They clean up all traces of their camp and never litter or take anything along their travels.

A backpacking trip can last one night or multiple nights. The longer the trip the more that must be packed and carried, so planning both packing and the trip is essential. Since the backpack is carried around by the backpacker and it should carry almost all supplies, it should be as lightweight as possible, yet large enough to accommodate everything that is needed.

Some areas that are very popular backpacking destinations will have camp sites set up. They may simply have a fire ring and posted maps or they can have cabins. Other areas may have nothing at all and backpackers set up their camp wherever they find a good spot.

Backpacking requires a person to keep safety in mind always. There are many hazards in backpacking and a person who does not think about being safe is sure to fall prey.

The backpack itself can pose problems if a person does not learn how to fit it and pack it properly. The physical activity can be strenuous and a person must be conditioned to handle walked through uneven and rough terrain.

First aid and general wilderness safety is another thing a backpacker must know. It is easy to get lost and hurt in the wilderness, so every backpacker must have a good handle on staying safe.

There are large numbers of backpackers. They explore, love and walk through the wilderness with the common goal of a good backpacking experience. Armed with a little information a person can easily get started in backpacking.

This article by Joesph Then of ezinearticles.   Thanks for stopping by.   Jim

Good Afternoon;

You’ve been birding for some time and developed an degree of expertise. You may have built a good life list. Now you want to expand that list and ensure quality sightings at the same time. Binoculars served you well at closer ranges, but what about the birds across the water or on the mud flats, or farther across the prairie, or high in the sky? You are ready for new gear: a spotting scope.

As it is with binoculars, so it is with scopes. One can spend any amount. Often, manufacturers try to accomplish being inexpensive and being lightweight at the same time. Sometimes, this leads to scopes which are not well proofed for water or fog and are not as rugged. Still, recent trends have brought down the price to more affordable levels. Consequently, spotting scopes are not only for the elite, but are becoming both essential and accessible equipment for the avid birder.

The first decision is the eye piece, also know as the ocular. Really, this is two decisions in one. First do you want it configured straight through sited (ST) or angular (AN)? Straight through may make it easier to find birds because it works just like your binoculars. Angular appeals to some because it may be less a strain on the back and neck. If you are the sole user of the scope, ST may be the way to go. If you tend to share with several people when birding, you may wish to consider AN. Secondly, you have a choice of a fixed or variable magnification. Many believe it best to stick with a fixed magnification of 20x or 30x–the larger the magnification the greater the light distortion. Variable magnifications typically are 15x-45x or 20x-60x. You should use the smaller magnification in the range to locate the bird and ramp up to gain more detail. As you ramp up, less light will be let in accompanied by a narrower field of view.

The next decision is the objective lens. These define the field of view and are best if at least 60 mm. Larger objective lenses gather more light as well as allowing a greater field of view. The material used for the lens is important, too. The more expensive scopes have a special type of glass in them call ED, which stands for extra-low dispersion. ED enhances light gathering and corrects for chromatic aberration.

Finally, don’t neglect the support for your scope. Rigid, mid-weight tripods are best. Tripods need to be sturdy and easily adjustable. Consider a tripod with flip locks for secure and quick adjustments.

The acquisition of a quality spotting scope will enhance your experience and enjoyment of the great outdoors.

This article by Roy Smallwood of ezinearticles.  Thanks for stopping by.   Jim