Camping Gear Links

Camping is fun and frugal

When camping this summer, Tom and Brenda Jordan of Fenton enjoy the comfort of a queen-size bed in their 27-foot RV and an electric frying pan that can cook anything from bacon and eggs for breakfast to a pot roast for dinner.

Babes in the woods: Planning camping with kids

Taking the young ones camping takes a little extra planning, forethought and kid-friendly gear.

Truck with kids' camping gear stolen from Redmond church

From Times staff reporters Sara Jean Green and Lauren C. Williams

Travel Local: Military Ridge State Trail to Blue Mound State Park

There is no better way to experience the local countryside than by loading up the camping gear and pedaling the Military Ridge State Trail out to Blue Mound State Park. You can travel all the way from Madison to Blue Mound without ever riding on a road. And on a bike-only trail, the only danger is that you just might want to keep riding.

Telescoping Lounger Chair from L.L. Bean

Camping is a summer adventure that never goes out of style. And now, camping gear and accessories are more ingenious, lightweight and camper-friendly.