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Converting my hammock chair to a wilderness camp chair

Converting my self made lightweight, compact nylon hammock chair to a camp chair. Ideas from fellow Youtube users Ggreenvideos and EconoChallenge. Chair weight with two 11 ft long webbing straps is 6.4 ounces. See previous video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YevDjEk7Ps

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Amik Outposts Offers the Best Fishing Vacations in Canada

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Real trophy fishing, Awesome Outpost cabins, Best Walleye fishing, Monster Northern Pike
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Yes, Dear, Just Store it on the Ceiling: Garage Overhead Storage Options

Just when you think you have run out of storage area, because all of your wall and floor space is taken up, somebody comes up with an innovative storage option. Now, I have to admit that I have heard jokes about putting stuff on the ceiling, but I did not really consider it as a serious option. But somebody did. Yes, that is what makes a really good entrepreneur, they take the ideas we joke about and make it a reality, then years later we can say, “I thought of that!” and regret our missed opportunity.

It seems that lack of storage space is a modern problem, you see storage units popping up all over the place, people have sheds and basements full of stuff, and garages packed to the limit. Lets face it, our modern society is filled with pack rats. Some of the stuff we honestly need, some we don’t. But some of the stuff we need, we only have to access occasionally. That is when garage overhead storage options come into play. So what are these items? Here is the list from my garage:

• Christmas decorations (or any holiday, if that is your thing)

• Seven years of filed paperwork that we are told to keep “just in case” (of what, I don’t know, I think it’s a joke that IRS agents chuckle over occasionally. Of course, if you don’t have the paperwork, then the jokes on you!)

• Bikes stored out of the way for the winter, and skis for the summer

• Camping supplies

• Seasonal clothing

• Folding chairs

• Food supply

• Keepsake items from your childhood

Of course, once someone figured out a way to store things on the ceiling, many other creative people followed, so there is a variety of garage overhead storage options.

The most obvious solution was to attach a hanging shelf to the ceiling. These shelves are most often made of metal, with the shelf portion like a metal grate so that you can see from below what is stored on it. These shelves are available in various sizes and depth so that you can find just right one for your storage needs. Access to this type of shelf is with a ladder or step stool (if you are already tall).

Another overhead garage storage system available uses tracks that hang from the ceiling. The tracks have an “L” shape and two sets of tracks are positioned the desired distance apart so that plastic totes can hang between them. This works great, and is economical, if you already have files or Christmas decorations already stored in plastic totes. Many of these systems have optional utility hooks for bikes and ladders. These are also accessible with a ladder, and though they can hold quite a bit of weight, they usually do not hold as much as the hanging metal shelves.

Now, if you do not like the idea of having to use a ladder to access your items, somebody was clever enough to solve that problem too. There are garage overhead storage solutions that are on a pulley system. Most often composed of a 4’x4’ platform that can be loaded and lifted up to 12’. You just have to make sure that it is located over a clear space so that you can lower the shelf when you need to get something down, such as over where you normally park your car. Also available on pulley systems are ceiling bike and ladder lifts.

So, take a walk out to your garage and look up. Do you see any available storage space up there?

MJ Marks

http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/yes-dear-just-store-it-on-the-ceiling-garage-overhead-storage-options-746625.html

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Save-On-Foods Meal Solutions on Global TV featuring meal ideas and tips for cooking at the campsite.

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Now Yurt-talking

Whether you’re eager to experience outdoor life as the nomadic tribes of Central Asia did centuries ago, or you just want to spend a weekend away, yurts are the perfect home away from home for reluctant campers. You can find them in parks and ski resorts across Canada and the U.S., with many concentrated in Oregon, Hawaii and British Columbia. Popularity of these ingenious cabins has skyrocketed so much that some require bookings a year in advance.

So what is a yurt? Basically, it’s a wood framed tent that’s covered with durable canvas. Lattice often surrounds the inside wall for stability. Yurts are very strong and weather-tight, so you won’t have to worry about waking up to a snow-hill in your bedroom. And it doesn’t matter what kind of vacation you enjoy, unless of course you like to literally sleep under the stars – the luxury level can vary widely. Some yurts are basic cabins with bunk beds and a small heater; others are lavishly decorated with every creature comfort you could desire, including full furnishings, kitchen, bathroom and TV. Many have skylights so you can feel a part of nature without battling the weather and insects that come with it.

Rustic experience
Adventurous yurt enthusiasts book backcountry yurt rentals, walking miles to reach their front door with only their clothes and food in their packs. Winter camping is also a popular excursion, whether in a national park, backcountry trail or on the slopes of a ski hill. And if you want to trek the Grand Canyon but don’t want to tote your supplies all the way from New England, yurts offer the perfect solution.

For those of you who enjoy the experience of hiking through the wilderness, you’ll be able to pack a lot lighter and enjoy your trip without the sore back. Since sleeping and cooking supplies will be there waiting, you don’t need to lug them around. Some allow several modes of access, including biking trails and driving, great for groups who like to stay together but have different ideas about how to get there.

The best thing about yurts – aside from their comfort, the beauty of your surroundings and getting away from it all, they’re pretty cheap to rent. Some are as low as $30 a night; of course the price rises if you want more amenities. Now, that’s sweet, right?

Paul Lander
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/now-yurttalking-76549.html

Cheap Frugal Discount Budget Camping Out Trip Ideas With Kids

http://www.financeabout.com/knowledgebase/browse/210/howtofinanceavacation.html – Want to hit the great outdoors cheap? Go camping. Save money on cheap camping ideas. Go have fun camping with the kids and get away on a cheap vacation idea. Camping trip.

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