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Your Weekend Getaway – Camping

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Planning a weekend family tent camping getaway? Check out our latest campgrounds in Texas.
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Campers love campgrounds and it can be hard to find a good one. Our Readers submit their favorite campgrounds in Texas. Before you head out on your next camping weekend adventure in Texas, consider these destinations.
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February Spotlight Trek 233 – Geo Dome Tent

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Trek 233 Geo Dome Tent

Trek 233 Geo Dome Tent

This months product in the Spotlight is the Trek 233 Geo Dome Tent. This brightly colored family tent is perfect for the average size family and features a four pole frame system for added stability.
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New Slumberjack Camping Gear Available

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PracticalSports is please to announce Slumberjack Camping Gear has been added to our ever growing line up of quality camping gear. For over 50 years Slumberjack has produced some one world’s finest camping equipment. Know throughout the world as a leader in gear such as sleeping bags, camping tents, camping furniture and accessories.
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Seeing The USA On Your Bike

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Motorcycle Touring Tents If you own a motorcycle, there is nothing as exciting as just taking off for a few days or longer and seeing as much of the United States as you can. If you are heading off on a road trip, motorcycle touring tents can be invaluable, and whether your travels take you to Yellowstone Park or along a historic route, a tent is a practical and money saving option. There are plenty of places where you can camp and enjoy some solitude, wonderful scenery and fellow bikers, perhaps even the sun rising over the desert, and in remote and isolated areas you can make camp almost wherever you want to.
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What You Need To Know About Canvas Camping Tents

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Canvas Tents

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The success of any camping trip is dependent on the quality of the camping tent used during the trip. Different types of camping tents have different advantages and disadvantages. For instance, many people often buy nylon tents because they look great or are cheap. However, these tents may not offer sufficient protection during adverse weather conditions. Nylon tents are also not as strong and durable against UV rays as canvas tents. This is the main reason why canvas camping tents are recommended by experienced campers. That being said, you may want to consider buying a tent made from canvas if you need a strong, long-lasting camping tent.
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Lets Build A Campfire

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Campers and backpackers have five main types of campfires available, each with there own advantages and disadvantages. Lets explore these and see which will fit correctly into your camping style.
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Cast your Vote for PracticalSports.com

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Were asking all our valued customers to help with a vote. About.com is taking votes for Best Camping and Outdoor Retailer.

Please cast your vote for PracticalSports.com @

http://camping.about.com/u/ntn/campinggear/Best-Outdoor-Retailer/form.htm

Using Screen Tents and your RV

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Screen Tents

Screen Tents

Standalone screen tents are the perfect choice for outside recreation while traveling by RV. Saving yourself and family from the on-slot of insects, like flies and mosquitoes, is indispensable for camping or traveling in a Recreational Vehicle.
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Camping Air Pad by Browning

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Air Pad, Sleeping, Camping

Browning Air Pad

PracticalSports is please to announce Camping Series Air Pads by Browning have been added to our line up of fantastic camping gear. These self inflating air pads are easy to use, highly transportable and made from strong fabrics for extended use.
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Camping Holiday Sales Are Here!

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Camping Holiday Sales Are Here!

Camping holiday Sales Are Here!

Practicalsports is Gearing up for Holiday specials for the campers in your life. We are offering free shipping on all orders over $99.00, Save $20.00 off our best selling canvas tents from Trek Tents, a Pink Page to help support cancer awareness and coupons for $5.00 off orders over $99.00 and $10.00 off orders over 199.00 (great for products that normally have free shipping included).
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