What is a good store/website to get teen school backpacks from?

Hanna Harw

I am looking for a new backpack for the 2011-2012 school year. Where is a good place to get cute teem backpacks for girls?

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Does anyone know of a place with cute trendy backpacks?

Kara Monte

I'm so sick of the same old jansport/high sierra backpack every single year. I'm going into eighth grade and i really want a cute trendy backpack but it has to be able to fit up to 4 textbooks in it that are about twelve inches tall. Plus notebooks, pencil pouch, and stuff. So...thanks!

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Don't listen to the girl who said girls don't use backpacks past elementary school. She is an idiot. I am a junior in high school and I can assure you that a majority of the girls at my school still use backpacks, even the most fashionable ones. Try looking into Delias and Tilly's for cute backpacks. Hot Topic also has many backpacks with a variety of colors and designs. Good luck!
http://search.hottopic.com/search?bmForm=frm_ht_search&bmFormID=1311201128114&bmUID=1311201128114&bmIsForm=true&bmPrevTemplate=%2Fhottopic%2FHomepage.jsp&bmHidden=pricelistname&pricelistname=PRC_USA_Standard&bmHidden=SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EATR_Available_In_Inventory&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EATR_Available_In_Inventory=true&bmHidden=p&p=Q&bmHidden=ts&ts=custom&bmHidden=asug&bmText=w&w=backpacks&bmImage=submit_search.x&bmImage=submit_search.y&bmImage=submit_search&bmFields=bmForm%2CbmFormID%2CbmUID%2CbmIsForm%2CbmPrevTemplate%2CbmHidden%2CbmText%2CbmImage&bmHash=63c94d167f6d006090420cdf2f568ec19bc3b864

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What stroller would you recommend?

Kaydi

I just found out that I am expecting my 4th. I have a 2 1/2 year old that'll be 3 shortly before the baby is due.

What kind of stroller would you recommend for the infant & toddler?
Obviously, I know a double stroller.... which one?

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My two year old hates strollers always had so I hadn't bothered with a double stroller. I kept playing with the idea of a sit 'n' stand but if the toddler is in the stroller its either because he's sleeping OR he is misbehaving.

Then I finally had to go grocery shopping without my hubby or car and I wasn't up to putting my 10 month old in the backpack carrier so I dragged the double stroller I got for free up from the basement. It was a death trap (jolly jumper) but my toddler *loved* being in a stroller with is brother. And of course winter is coming.

I hear great things about the BOB strollers but they just aren't in the budget. So it came down to the Graco DuoGlider or the Graco Quattro. The Quattro is a bit nicer and it is a bit less long when folder (but I think the 20% claim is pretty far wrong) but its thicker when folded). The Quattro has shocks and a couple of extra cup holders but no tray for the front seat (two cup holder OR a thin padded bar but not both). The DuoGilder was on sale and the Quattro was just not "twice the price" nicer.

The only complaint to so far with the DuoGlider is that the handle is a tiny bit high but then again I'm 5'2". Some people prefer the quattro because the handle dips in the middle so you can sort of pick your handle height (then again you can't lean on it). Oh and the quattro is 10lbs heavier (29 lbs vs 19 I think)

The Quattro gets slightly better review but some reviews who have had both prefer the DuoGlider.

Anyway in the US the DuoGlider is I think about $100 normal price and I don't think you can beat that for a double stroller with a cup holder for everyone and lots of other neat features.

Strollers are making me go insane?

FunkyMonke

So i have a high risk pregnancy and an overly cautious and slightly superstious husband, so i am 23 weeks and i have bought NOTHING... this however has been replaced by EXCESSIVE amounts of research on baby stuff, every freaking baby object you can imagine i have went nuts on reading reviews of, especially strollers. I have read so many blogs, seen so many pictures, i am literally obssessed with this stroller thing, i even read the reviews of European websites and i use a translator sometimes! I thought I had it figured out and settled on the Quinny Buzz + bassinet + Maxi-Cosi-Mico car seat, but then i realized the maxi cosi only lasts to 20 pounds and my friends baby is 22 pounds at 4 months! THen i saw the PEG PEREGO SKATE, and now i think i want that stroller instead. I was obssessed with the Stokke Explorey before i saw the Quinny in the store. I never liked the bugaboo b/c of it folds in two pieces. SO now i am just becoming super confused!!!!!!! What should i do? what stroller do i get? I am getting it later but i want to decide on it now? Please do not tell me i am insane for spending a lot of money on a stroller, i know it is excessive but when i went to Babies R US to look at the basic things like Graco and Evenflo I almost cried. They do not compare, and i do not want to buy another stroller in a year because those fell apart. I live in the city, the stroller has to be sturdy, i do not go on public transport pretty much ever , I do not use a car often, only with my husband (its a stick, i dont know how to drive it) ..... i want a stroller that is forward and rare facing and i want something that will last until child 1 is 4 and then through any other children i will have.
umm the stuff at babies r us sucked. They do not have the same stuff as they do online. They do not have stokke in stores or even bugaboo, atleast not the store i went to
Unfortuanatley i am in the US. The stroller options availabe in Europe just do not compare to anything we have here. The best strollers here are imported from EU, and only few are imported. You guys have the Joolz Bloom out recently, i can not even look at it as no store has it.

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Wow!! You sound like me! I read some of your post to my husband, and he was cracking up because it sounds so similar. I have a huge spreadsheet comparing widths, weights, folds, etc. for a couple dozen different strollers but have pretty much narrowed it down to just a few. We just drove over two hours (each way) yesterday to go stroller shopping for the first time. At the first store, we saw the Orbit Baby, Stokke Xplory, and Quinny Buzz (as well as a less expensive model we didn't like at all called the EasyWalker Sky.) Even though my husband initially ruled out any 3-wheel styles, he loved the Quinny. (It actually has two little wheels instead of 1 in the front center position.) I definitely liked it best of those three. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see the bassinet, which is something we'd definitely get. Then at the second store, we were able to see the Peg Perego Skate and the Bugaboo Cameleon. Well, my husband never, ever thought he'd want to spend $900 for a stroller (when I started my research, he thought even $500 was nutty), but it was seriously love at first sight. He really didn't even want to bother with the Cameleon after seeing the Skate. (In his words, it's like the Ferrari of strollers...the whole "Italian thing".) Like you, I had also ruled out the Bugaboo because of the 2-fold thing, but it's my mom's favorite (because of all the "pretty colors"), so I was trying to be open-minded. The only reservation I had had about the Skate (other than the high price, of course), prior to seeing it, was the weight: 33.7 lbs! But it didn't bother us at all. Like you, this is our first child so maybe we don't really "know" how much of a pain it's going to be to lift it in and out of the car every day. But we're both healthy, strong, fairly athletic people, so we decided it doesn't matter to us. I'd say that the bugaboo maneuvers every-so-slightly better than the Skate but not so much so that we'd consider it over the Skate. Now, the only other "serious contender" is one we haven't been able to see in person: the Uppababy Vista. It's a LOT cheaper and doesn't seem to have any major flaws (other than the 27" width when the regular all-terrain wheels are on it.) My parents (who live elsewhere in the country) have seen both the Skate and the Uppababy. Dad loved the uppababy but forgot why by the time he saw the Skate. (Clearly, he isn't taking this whole "stroller research" thing as seriously as he should!!) They saw the Skate and Cameleon side-by-side. Unfortunately, the salesman who demonstrated them was CLEARLY biased against the Skate and loved the Cameleon. I won't get into everything he said here, since this is already probably too long of a response, but suffice to say that I don't think it was a "fair comparison". So mom left the store still thinking the Bugaboo was still superior. That was disappointing for us, since we were hoping she'd share our "Skate excitement". Anyway, the only stroller other than the Uppababy I haven't seen and still haven't eliminated (based on negative reviews, specs, etc.) is the Bumbleride Queen B. But at this point, I'd say it's likely between the Uppababy and the Skate for us. Perhaps if we saw the Quinny bassinet and loved it, we *might* be tempted to put it back on our short list. But really, that convertible bassinet-seat feature is awesome. The guy who showed my parents the Skate emphasized that the Bugaboo bassinet is far superior in terms of baby's comfort, but to us (again, "first time parents", so take my comments with a grain of salt), the Skate bassinet looked plenty comfy! So I don't know if I've helped at all. Like you, I just want to DECIDE, even if we don't buy right away, so I can move on to the next decision (carriers/backpacks, perhaps...) And it sounds like we are basing our decision on very similar criteria. Have you seen the Skate in person? I think there's a very good chance that's what we'll end up with. The only remaining concern we have about the Skate is that it's the first model year, and there are bound to be minor glitches as a result, at least in some of the strollers they sent out. So that's a risk. My husband is going to call Peg Perego USA customer service on monday, partly to get answers to a couple little questions but also partly to find out how easy they are to deal with, in the event that we do get the Skate and have problems with it. I know Peg Perego is a solid brand that's been around forever. (My mom had Peg Peregos for my siblings and me!) But we're certainly not taking the decision to buy a $900 stroller lightly. (not to mention the $250 infant seat that goes with it and possibly the $100 matching storage bag...) Best of luck in your search! Hopefully, you'll just see one and just know that it's "the one" for you!!

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First time camping experience...?

Mr.Chipotl

Ok, so me and a few friends want to go camping to celebrate our first year of college completed and I'm in charge of arranging everything. Personally, I've never been camping but wanted to since I was a kid. Ideally, I'd like to find a nice camping area in New Jersey that isn't "family-oriented," in other words, secluded but environmentally beautiful. Somewhere where we can build a small camp fire for barbecuing, preferably near a lake where we can swim and/or fish. Are there any sites like this in New Jersey? (Out of state sites are fine too; We're willing to make the trip) Where and what do I have to do to arrange this? Do I have to call and reserve a spot? Also, how much money do we need in order to make this trip as comfortable as possible? (We have 4 people going, including myself). If we go, it'll probably be for a weekend or so (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Please, help me make this trip memorable! College sucks...

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I live and frequently camp in NJ, and it's sad to say that there are few opportunities for this type of camping in our state.

If you are looking for secluded, scenic and near water, your best bet will be the primitive campsites in Wharton State Forest in the Pinelands (Atsion, NJ). Bodine Field, Hawkins Bridge, Batona, Mullica River and Goshen Pond have hand pumps for water and pit toilets. Buttonwood Hill and Lower Forge sites have no water. Mullica River and Lower Forge can only be accessed by hiking, canoeing or horseback; motor vehicles are not permitted. All other areas are accessible by motor vehicles. Most campsites are on or a few yards from a river, creek or pond. Some of these sites require traveling a distance over unimproved sand roads, where loose sand and water holes as deep as 12" may require a high-clearance 4WD vehicle, but most can be safely accessed by an AWD SUV, CUV or Pick-Up truck.

Note that it is illegal to possess or consume alcohol in NJ parks and forests. My experience is that if you are otherwise behaving in a mature and responsible manner and being discreet, most rangers will not bother you, though there are no guarantees. But if you are noisy, have a bonfire large enough to land aircraft by, or have cans/bottles of beer or alcohol in plain view, expect to get a ticket ($75). It is also illegal to swim in any water not supervised by a lifeguard, but "wading" is permitted and, to be frank, I've never seen this enforced except when attempting to swim in an unprotected area visible from a protected one.

Reservations are accepted in-person at the ranger station or via mail using the application form listed below. Cost is $2 per person per night for primitive campgrounds. Aside from the camping fees, you'll need gear, firewood, stove fuel and food/drinks. How much this all costs you depends on how extravagant your needs. You can get by on $5 worth of food and fuel a day eating Ramen Noodles, Hot Dogs and Beans, or over $35 dining on Roast Beef Subs, King Crab Legs and Filet Mignon.

There are many other state forests and parks with camping on or nearby water; check the list on the Camping Reservations page listed below. Note that these are family-oriented campgrounds, usually with full bathrooms including hot showers, one or more playgrounds, and are frequented by families in camping trailers. But some do offer reasonable amounts of privacy and great views of rivers, lakes and mountains. Some noteworthy areas are Stokes State Forest, Highpoint State Park, Worthington State Forest (right on the Delaware River). Camping in these locations is a bit more expensive at $20/night per site, max 6 people and 2 tents. Unfortunately, Byrne (aka Lebanon) and Allaire are not on or near any water features.

Round Valley Reservoir has a unique camping area that has full facilities but is not accessible by car. You need to backpack (3 to 6 miles, depending on the site) or access the camp by water (small boat, canoe or kayak). While still a "family" campsite, there won't be any RV's and few if any small children.

Finally, if you are up for a hike, you can section-hike the Appalachian Trail and camp overnight (one night per location) for free. You would need to be completely self-sufficient including water and toilet facilities, pack out all your trash and solid waste, and move to a new location each day. In return you get to test your endurance and self-reliance while enjoying breathtaking views of the mountains, valleys and Delaware River.

Expanding out from NJ there are many great places in PA and upstate NY for remote camping. Perhaps someone local to those areas can suggest some spots that are legally open to the general public.

(P.S., Possibly hard to believe now, but you'll look back at college as one of the best times of your life.)
(P.P.S., No state parks/forests have hookups, electrical or otherwise. The State University of NJ is Rutgers, centered in New Brunswick NJ, not Madison, WI. The State College of NJ is in Ewing, NJ, formerly Trenton State College. Drew University is located in Madison, NJ and is a state institution, but has never been referred to as "the state university." All total there are 12 state colleges and universities and 19 accredited community colleges in NJ.)

best camping supply stores?

tri1104

I KNOW I can do an internet search and come up with dozens, if not hundreds, of good campling supply websites... isntead, I'm asking for your opinions of what you think are the best, not just a random list of ones you quickly "googled" - thanks a ton! :-)
PS - by best, I mean, selection, quality, shipping, etc...

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First Off: If you are not opposed to helping the local economy and getting usually really good service, I would always check out my local specialty camping store first. Unfortunately, independent stores don't have the buying power of REI and EMS, so you can at best maybe save 10% because you belong to the local hiking club.

Sierra Trading Post is usually the first place I look for clothing and accessories. The vast majority of the goods they sell are closeouts or seconds. I've purchased many things from STP via mail order and in the stores. Sometimes selection and colors aren't always the best, but I've never had a problem with any returns or exchanges when necessary.

I worked for Eastern Mountain Sports for a few years. Prior to working there, I shopped there for many years. I think EMS is overpriced on much of it's Lifestyle clothing and some of the brands it carries are not my favorite. However, when it comes to tents, packs, and sleeping bags many EMS products are very well designed and constructed. EMS always has some sort of deal or sale going on as well, so it's rare that the vigilant shopper would ever have to pay "fool" price unless it was an emergency. I still buy a lot from EMS but always during sales or clearance stuff. Customer service at EMS varies from store to store. Smaller stores are generally better. Stores close to a major trail can be really good to thru-hikers or they can be royal assholes depending on how the attitude of the thru-hiker is. Returns are generally no a hassle. The worse case is you'l get store credit without a sales slip.

I like REI for many things, but namely because the display merchandise is set-up to try out. You can walk into a freezer at REI and try out the sleeping bag. The co-op idea is nice, but you get 10% of your spending back. Why not just give me 10% off right from the get-go and spare me the "progressive-hippie-feel-good-mumbo-jumbo"? I've only bought clothes from REI or National Brands. REI clothes are well made, but I don't see any significant difference between REI and Royal Robbins or Ex Officico clothes. I've never been impressed by REI catalogs. They just seem to highlight things with the intent you'll visit the website or a store.

Campmor. Another favorite of mine. I actually go to Campmor when I want to see the stuff. My sister-in-law lives in the next town over from Paramus, so I rarely order anything from the catalog and use visiting my nephews an excuse to go gear shopping. Campmor's own products usually kick ass. My Campmore fleece vest is a good knock-off of The North Face Denali vest and I've had mine since 1999. I have a ski bib from Campmor I bought in 2002. That has seen it's share of repairs, but I use it for making snow and running lifts, so it gets beat up. Again..it takes a beating. I also like that Campmor has in-store specials that never make it to the catalog. I got a $300 backpack for $135 just because I happened to be in the right place at the right time. Again..awesome service and never any hassles with returns!

Cabelas is good for hunting, fishing, and RV camping. They don't know jack about backpacking, climbing, or serious kayaking/canoeing. Bass and Gander Mountain...worse than Cabelas when it comes to hunting and fishing and RV camping..even worse when it comes to adventure sports.

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what school backpack ?

Rachel

i want a new back pack for school that has bright colors and that is baggy and large for a lot of school supplies,,i do not like jansport or wilson.

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http://www.tillys.com/tillys/variants.aspx?prod=196511320&ctlg=020_Girls&cid=1094&source=1&size=

i think this backpack is awesome!! havent used it yet but i got it for this school year and i think its really cute!!!

where can i buy a cute girl jansport backpack ?

Q. okay...iv been looking for a backpack for school .but, i cant seem to find a backpack i like !pleaz help

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You can buy cute girl jansport backpacks online from
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=jansport%20backpack%20&tag=ya-us1-20&index=apparel&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=jansport%20backpack&tag=ya-uk-21&index=blended&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=6738

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Backpack, travel...?

Maria Y

So I've purchased this backpack at amazon.com, it's the brand called Jansport, and I was wondering can I used that for camping, walking around city, etc? do you think it can fit my personal needs? do you think the bag might be too big? It's a superbreak pack btw, also I checked the review, the people said they liked it alot.

http://www.amazon.com/JanSport-Super-Break-Backpack-Bunny/dp/B000E3F210/ref=sr_1_11/104-2626986-1025503?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1184695535&sr=8-11

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I had that type of backpack while I was in high school and I loved it! JanSport is a very good brand and is very durable (I took my on several camping trips). I suppose it's the same size as any other backpack...so you should be able to fit all of your school supplies in it.

Camping Tent Recomendation?

Hysol

I would like to purchase a camping tent and am looking for a manufacturer recommendation. It would be a 3 season tent. I need it to be water proof.

I checked Consumer Report and they have never rated tents. Every time I look at some tent online there are good and bad reviews that often counterdict each other.

Do any of you out there know of a good unbiased site that has reviewed and rated tents?

Do any of you out there own a tent brand that you really like? ( waterproof, zippers work well, well made).

Thank you all in advance.
Wow, thank you for all of your responses. Great questions that you asked.
OK, I would be using this tent for two uses. One would be hauled with a motorcycle in a pull behind trailer (Marine Corps vet here-Run to the Wall and Rolling Thunder rides done every year.). And I would be using it with a car for traveling. No back packing. I am 60 years old, not much hiking done here. I need waterproof. I don't mind spending some dinero on the tent. I would prefer a 4 person tent (might have a young lady friend with me now an then) and I would prefer being able to stand up in the tent. I am 6 foot tall.
I hope that supplies more info for all of you.
Thanks for the help.

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You failed to provide critical details: size, weight, type of camping.
When I am car camping, I am fine with the cheap department-store tent that holds a queen-sized air mattress and all of my gear. However, I use very different tents that are one-fifth as heavy and ten times more expensive when backpacking in remote mountain tundra locations. Generally, within a class based on weight and cost, you will find many similar models that are about equal in quality. If you spend a few hundred dollars, you will get a good tent.

Big Agnes Fly Creek UL-1, $330
MSR Hubba Hubba 2, $300

A few great tents are manufactured for:

Big Agnes
MSR
GoLite
Marmot
The North Face
Sierra Designs

Backpacker Magazine has good tent reviews.

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Good Hiking Pack for Kids?

Emma

We're interested in getting a sturdy backpack for our oldest daughter. I'm willing to spend around 100-150 dollars if I know that it can be passed down through all 3 of our kids until it's completely out grown by all of them. I'd rather an external frame pack (it's what I'm familiar with) but if you know a really high quality internal frame I'll take it into consideration.

The kids right now are 7, 5, and 2 years old. We're thinking our first hike-in trip will be in 2 or 3 years when the little one is old enough to walk the trail by herself. My husband and I would bear the brunt of the gear, the oldest a little gear in the pack we're looking for, the middle one some dry food in a regular book-bag, and the youngest would just walk without anything.

Just so no one freaks out, we're not being unreasonable in our plans. My husband is an Eagle Scout and is an experienced hiker. I have only done drive-up campsites but have been camping since I was a baby and spent some time in the Army so I know how it feels to haul 70lbs of gear over several miles. As a family, we did some 1 mile hikes last year when the middle kid was 4 years old and we currently do 2-3 mile day hikes every few weeks, so we know that a 5 year old can keep up as long as you don't push too hard. In fact, this weekend we did a 3 mile 200 vertical foot trail with the Big Girls walking, the little one was carried in a pack, and finished in just over an hour.

All that aside what I'm looking for is a good quality, durable, external frame pack for a kid in the 9-11 year old range.

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With the exception of the 7 year old they are to young yet for any large capacity back packs so simple day packs that you can get at any sporting goods supplier will do. In that pack they should carry some water, some snacks, a flash light, a whistle, a space blanket, a fire starter, a multitool, a signal mirror and a two way radio (and know how to use them).

Long treks 2-3 years from now? your eldest could probably use a JanSport Scout Pack or the Kelty Jr. Pack and be able to carry around 25lbs on an external frame pack. However for a young frame internal frame packs are better to use for balance, control and comfort and instead of carrying the weight of a metal frame they can carry more gear they need. There are many high quality packs and you should try before you buy, rent them if you can. REI is one place that rents gear and they have reviews available for the gear the do sell. Check them out

Do you have A tent link this?

Dane_62

I'm considering buying a Northwest Territory 18 x 17 ft. Eagle River Dome Tent w/Screen Porch from Kmart for 94.00 ($56 off). (link http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_9990000023613611P?vName=Fitness+%26+Sports)

However I have not been able to find any reviews on it. I'm looking for someone who owns this tent, has used this tent, or owns a similar Northwest Territory tent. Please let me know what you think of it.

Also if you own any tent close to this size 18X17X6.5 do you have trouble finding campsites where you can set up a tent this big?

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I think you get what you pay for, and this brand, from this store that isn't very much. It might last a couple of seasons, but I wouldn't put it through a rain storm or any significant wind.

Also the size seems way overkill. If I was car camping with a large family I'd prefer if we kept it two, or maybe three, people to a nice sturdy dome tent. Then you could put up a screen tent for sitting around together. Those smaller tents could also be used for other things, like kids camp outs, backpacking trips, while this giant tent is only good for one thing.

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Must have camping gear?

Q. My husband is interested in taking more camping trips next year, so I thought I'd get him some camping gear for Christmas. Looking for suggestions for what I should get him. (Cheap but durable.)

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Depending on the kind of camping you/hubby/both are interested in, the following gear is useful:

1. headlamp - a flashlight that is worn on the head, thereby freeing your hands (for cooking at night, or hiking before dawn, or finishing a walk after dusk). There are many brands, choose one within your budget (or what is on sale)

2. tent - depending on whether for hike-camping or car-camping, you'd want different weight/size/material (and that will determine the price)

3. sleeping bag - weight/material will depend on whether it's intended for warm-weather camping only, or 4 seasons (and that will determine price)

Then, depending on the style of camping, you may wish to consider:
- type of backpack
- cooking stove
- cooking pots/pans
- waterfilter
- water bottles/camelback
- map holders (waterproof?)
- compass/GPS

That's enough to start Christmas shopping with...

I need a good camping backpack for $40 or less....?

B Dawgg

I need to get a backpack that's durable, at least somewhat waterproof, and has a lot of space inside. I would like to stay inside the $40 price range, but if it's just super awesome for that extra $5 or so, recommend it. It definitely has to be from REI or Dick's because I don't live near any other sporting goods stores. And no I will not buy online, I like to see and feel before I buy.

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It's gonna be difficult to obtain a quality backpack for such short monet at rei,you'd be better off going to a yard sale when spring arrives,and getting a sweet deal on a great bag rather than just an ok one for what you want to spend.

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Are Jansport Internal Frame Backpacks any good?

counterexa

Im looking at a cheaper backpacking internal frame and came across a few Jansport packs. I cant seem to find any customer reviews on them. Has anyone had an experience with them?

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Jansport makes a decent backpack, but don't expect the same level of quality and comfort you'd find in a North Face or Lowe Alpine pack. I'd put Jansport as a mid-level pack and generally only use them for short-term needs (OK from a train station to a hotel and that sort of thing). For any trip where you'll be hiking a good portion of the day, save up for a better quality pack. Your back and shoulders will thank you for it. You might check places like www.campmor.com and www.northernmountain.com They often have older, discontinued packs on clearance and you might be able to get a better pack for close to the same money as a Jansport.

where can i find the jansport zebra backpack?!?

ally_holly

where can i find the jansport zebra backpack?!

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Go right here: http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/jansport-fuzzy-zebra-backpack-101310485

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Help with northface backpack hotpepper or optimus and style...?

bibi

Anyone who has had one could help...I'm hoping to get a northface backpack online so i don't know how it measures and can't decide between colors. By the way I'm a female entering college... I'm interested in : hot pepper in color teal/black or black with pink or teal w/ gray
http://www.sunnysports.com/Catalog.aspx?op=ItemDisplay&ProductID=NFCPBCHP&Page=1&Term=north%20face%20hot%20pepper&Hit=1

http://www.backcountry.com/the-north-face-base-camp-hot-pepper-backpack-womens-1280cu-in

or this one in black w/ pink & white
http://www.sportsauthority.com/largeImage/index.jsp?LargeImageURL=/graphics/product_images/pTSA-10244923dt.jpg

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No, no, no. Do NOT buy the Hot Pepper as a college backpack. First, it way too small. That backpack is designed in my opinion for light hiking or a backpack to use when you are vacationing to see tourist sites. I bought that and immediately returned it.

The second one looks too small either.

I would recommend: Hot Shot, Borealis (womens), Surge, Heckler, Recon, Slingshot or even the Jester. I own the Borealis. It is nice, but I am going to return it for the Surge because it is larger and has more compartments which I need (I'm also in college...nursing school).

What kind of backpack should I use?

I love the outdoors and camping and stuff involved with nature. I have tons of badges.. some I bought about the environment, some I earned from girl guides when I was in it, etc. I want an outdoorsy-type backpack.. one that I can easily sew badges on to and it reminds people of the outdoors when they see it. Thank you! (sorry if this was confusing)

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JanSport backpacks are fun... there's a lot of variety. They have a huge line of outdooor/hiking back packs that come in lots of different designs and colours. I own a JanSport backpack myself - it is not an outdoor pack, though, it's a school pack :] - and is made of sturdy, decent-quality material. They are a little on the pricey side, but you can find deals online.

Here is the link for the "Outdoor Packs" page on the JanSport site:
http://www.jansport.com/js_product_thumb.php?cid=3

This is a great site, the preview images are high quality, you can roll over to magnify - and there is a detailed description for every backpack. You cannot buy the products directly from their site, but they have a feature that you can use to find local JanSport dealers. Bentley is one example of a dealer.

Good luck and have fun shopping! Happy camping! :D

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camping ! campamento ! ?

linaalove

so im leaving in two days for Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California Mexico. i know we are going to rent out some cabins but i don't know what to take? for example shampoo's? or blankets? i literally want to know EVERYTHING i should take.... im taking like.. 5 different changes of clothes for four days... good?

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Me voy de campamento a Bahia de Los Angeles BC Mexico y no se que llevar. me gustaria q me digan toodoo que voy a necesitar para pasarla bien.

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No. I spent three weeks backpacking across Alaska with only one change of clothes. You do not know how to pack for a camping trip. Follow checklists. I carried less than fifty pounds of gear and food to live for three weeks. You need to pack quick-dry, layered clothing and ultralight equipment.

What to bring camping with me?

<3OneDirec

Okay so my dad and I are going camping for 3-4 days (in the beginning of April) in Allegheny the pa side and I was wondering what to bring such as what type of food, how much clothes, what kind of shoes any extra shoes. Sunscreen etc. so just give me some ideas of what to bring! Thanks:)

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use a checklist for knowing what to bring, here is a good one. http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-checklist.html

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North Face Backpacks?

cherie

So, I new need a backpack for school.
I'm a short (5'1") girl, so I was hoping to get one of the woman's backpacks.
But none of them have front pockets, so I wanted to get the Heckler, since there's a front pocket. But the Heckler doesn't have the special woman's fit.

So my question is, is there really a big difference between the backpacks made for women, and the ones that aren't?

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I don't think there are any differences. I think North Face bookbag are for both gender but I mostly see girls with pandora. =)))))))

The North Face backpack help?

Sunglasses

I need a HUGE backpack for school.
It needs to hold 5 one and a half inch binders,
A couple novels,
Several smaller notebooks (maybe 3 one subject ones),
2 Pencil Cases

I walk home a mile and a half, and I'm a girl. I would like to know what kind of The North Face bag to get. Thanks!

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It totally depends on your taste, but I know a guy who has this one and he says he could fit all of his stuff for one day and half of the next. Where I go, we have A and B days that alternate.
http://www.zappos.com/the-north-face-borealis-tnf-black~2?ef_id=wodQKuppoVcAAAtX:20121118193911:s
If your looking for something more stylish Burton Bags have got you covered! It can also double as a backpack for snowboarding.

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Camping Supply store?

kristin22

Could someone please list a bunch of stores that sell camping equipment and supplied, OTHER than junky wal-mart. Thanks.

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I'm a stickler for never buying gear without actually seeing the stuff. I'll take my chances ordering online for things like cook kits, tent stakes, food..etc. When it comes down to sleeping bags, tents, packs, etc. I always hit a real store:

REI has the highest distribution of stores. No, one isn't in every mall, but there is one almost within a few hours drive for just about everyone.

EMS is Northeast USA only. It sucks they closed their western stores.

Local chains are also good sources. Hudson Trail Outfitters (DC/MD area); Ramsey Outdoors (NJ); The Great Outdoors (New England)

Independent Stores are also a great way to go: The Moutaineer in Keene NY, Mudd N' Flood in Taos; Cadillac Mountain Sports in Bar Harbor and Ellsworth ME, Teton Mountaineering in Jackson Hole; Outdoor Gear Exchange in Burlington VT....best consult your local phone book, but a lot of these places are online too.

I use places like Campmor, Sierra Trading Post, and the online stores to buy consumables and things I want extra of. For example, I know I like EMS Techwick shirts, so I buy them online instead of driving an hour to an EMS.

Cabelas, Dick's, Bass Pro Shops, and Gander Mountain are good for hunting and fishing supplies. Bass and Cabela's actually train their staff, so if you are looking for camping gear, boots, etc they will give you good info. I was in a Cabela's in April and they had some sweet Petzl headlamps, JetBoil stoves (I sold three of them while I was there...to other customers) and a nice selection of Thermarest products. Gander Mountain staff seem to know three things: Guns, Cotton sweatshirts with silkscreened pictures of deer, and when to take a cigarette break. Dick's is a bunch of...well, the name says it all. Most clerks at Dicks know about as much about camping as the clerks at Wal-Mart.

Now...don't rule the Wal-Mart, Target, and K-mart out completely. They all sell bottles of propane fuel and white gas by the gallon cheaper than any other specialty store. Target actually has a nice selection of Leatherman and Gerber tools, and (unless you are backpacking) all three stores are good places to stock up on food and beer (unless you have blue laws.)

What to bring to summer camp?

:)))))

Okay soo I am in high school and I am going to a one week summer camp I've been there before but last time I had NO friends with me. I mean I had my sisters and two other girls I knew but they were really mean and I had a hard time talking to people there.

Anywho I am going this year with 3 of my best friends and I need help packing I kinda know what to bring but not really.

there are cabins not tents ( well I think I will be staying in a cabin... Hopefully :/ last time I did not sure if I will this time haha

anyway no phones, ipods, cds, games are allowed.

Please help me get a list together.
Also what are some fun things to bring thats not like cloths and things I need.

Pleasee help ! THANKS :)

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Actually, I'm going to go to a camp just like this next week, so I've definitely got some advice for you! This is my fifth year doing summer camp, so I know what I'm doing!

BAGS AND LUGGAGE:
Normally, I take three bags to camp. Two are trash bags filled with bedding and beach towels, and the other is a large set of storage drawers. Now, I know this sounds crazy but I pack my clothes into a set of plastic drawers before I leave for camp and when I get there I just put the drawers in my cabin. This works so amazing and is incredibly convenient. If you don't have room in your cabin for this or are unable to buy one, just pack your clothes into a large duffel bag to store under your bunk. Another good idea is to bring a couple of milk crates (like the colored plastic ones) to stick under your bed to store stuff in. I've never done this, but a couple of my friends have and they say it works great. You also might want to bring a shower pail for your shower stuff. I couldn't find a link to buy one, but I'm sure you can pick one up at Walmart, Target, Meijer, Kmart, etc. Lastly, bring a small backpack for the daytime to store things like a camera, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle, etc.

CLOTHES AND SHOES:
Here's what my typical packing list looks like:
6 normal shirts
2 old or baggy shirts to get dirty
4 or 5 pairs of shorts
1 skirt
3 swimsuits
2 pairs of pajamas
7 pairs of underwear
1 swimsuit coverup
2 pairs of flip flops
1 pair of old tennis shoes
1 pair of jeans
1 sweatshirt

I usually bring normal tee shirts to camp, like graphic tees and plain shirts. Then I bring old shirts to get dirty in painting or mud hikes or something like that. I bring a pair or two of Soffe shorts (google them if you've never heard of them, they ROCK!), some jean shorts, and a colored pair of shorts. My jeans are usually old and good for campfires, same goes with the sweatshirt. I bring two pairs of flip flops for just basic activities and tennis shoes for hikes. Lastly, for swimsuits I usually bring two one-pieces and a tankini (I go to a Christian camp, so thing have to be modest). Oh, and also include a couple of camis.

For extras, I would bring maybe another book, some stationary and stamps, lanyard string, friendship bracelet string, an alarm clock, a fan, and some pictures from home to tape on your bunk. Another good idea that my camp uses is bringing a "profile sheet" that you tape to your bunk that's all about you and your likes and dislikes. We also like to bring board games, art supplies, and card decks. My camp has the same "no anything that is electronic policy" and it sucks, but when you bring fun stuff it helps. I wouldn't recommend bringing a digital camera. They can get lost or dirty really easily (trust me, it's happened). Instead bring a couple of disposable cameras so you can have tons of pictures.

Good luck and I hope I helped out!

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