Take a minute to check out the RIBZ front pack. I bought one to use hiking and quickly found myself using it everythere doing almost everything from hiking to biking to kyaking....... I loved it so much I became a rep.. check it out it will be worth it. Jeff
If you are traveling in the southern Oregon Coastal area, you may want to try Alfred A. Loeb State Park. I recently stayed a few nights there, and here is some information about it for you.
Loeb state park is nestled in the trees approximately 8 miles up the Chetco River from Brookings Oregon. Actually, the official brochure states that it is ten miles, but my GPS gave it as 8.3.
It is a state run park, so it does contain side by side lots. Unlike many that I have been to, however, there was at least a little breathing room. Of course, for you camping purists out there it will not do. I, having grown up with the Cascade mountain range outside my back door and the ability to go up into the mountains any time I want and go camping for free, have always been a little iffy on the whole idea of paying for a camp site. But I have managed to make a little concession over time.
The Park contains 53 units, including 3 cabins. Standard camp sites ran $16.00 at the time that I went, and all included electric and water hookup. Cabins were running at $35.00
There was a simple ΒΌ mile riverside hiking trail which led to a Redwood Nature Trail. Unfortunately at the time I went the Redwood trail had been closed to prevent a dangerous fungus from getting spread into the vulnerable area.
At the time I went, the river its self was low, do the time of year. Near the Park it was slow moving with algae growing along the bottom. I have no doubt that at other times of year it is much better and I do not want to sell it short for that reason.
The best news is that it is less than ten miles to the Pacific Ocean and Harris Beach where the rates were $22.00 at the time. So for a short drive to the ocean you can get a better price and really the best of both worlds - both mountains and ocean.
The down side is that the standard sites are first come first serve and even on the last weekend of September there were only about four or five sites not full.
Though the season is close to over for the year, getting out and camping and hiking again got me fired up and looking for special deals on Camping and Hiking gear. Be sure to check out my eBay store at http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Inner-Wisdom-Gifts__W0QQ_armrsZ1?refid=store for some great deals before they go away!
I recently returned from a trip to the Oregon Coast. I went Camping and Hiking at Alfred A. Loeb State Park, which lies about 8 miles up the Chetco river from Brookings. Then I came down to Harris Beach, just north of Brookings, where I dove into the ocean and got sand in my ears. On my drive home, I stopped to take a hike in the Redwood Forest.
What a great country we live in!
Taking the trip got me excited again about camping and hiking, so this week I decided to add several Hiking and Camping items to my eBay store and auctions. A few of the great ones include the Emergency Dynamo Lantern With Radio (item #250505459575), the GSI Hard Anodized Extreme Wok Set (item #250505459674) and, my personal favorite, the GSI Glacier Stainless Steel Margarita Glass (item #250505431597). I am also glad to be able to offer a great Large Multi-pocket Hikers Backpack at a starting price of only $11.88 (current price may differ).
For all the great hiking and camping products, be sure to check out my eBay store at http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Inner-Wisdom-Gifts__W0QQ_armrsZ1?refid=store
More about my trip and the locations that I visited later.
I Have a 4-1 Shovel that is Perfect For Camping it Has a Shovel,Axe,Saw & Knife. All in one Comes with a Belt carring Case.To boot the Knife has 2 can openers on it.So if you think you might like it.Then check it out and MAKE ME a OFFER.I have one on auction for $17.00 starting price.So check it out and let me know what you think.
packing for a trip via mc poses some issues differently than with a larger vehicle. it isn't always the weight but often volume that is a problem.
trying to solve the sleeping issues now. i really need a cot. i'm just too old and sore for just a thin pad. but tent cots are too wide and square. and 36 inches is too long to tie down safely. so i went looking for a cot that would fold smaller.
set up searches for: Byer Tri Lite go-kot LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot
anyone use a larger (over 300lbs), small packing cot?