Definition of some things is quite necessary even though we all know what they are. Sometimes we just don’t think about describing them. An example is a compass. Have you ever thought of defining a compass or do you just get up and start using it. Let me define it for you. You see, a compass is a device that is used for navigation which uses earth’s magnetic field so as to determine your geographical position. The Chinese were the first to create a compass. The Vikings of northern Europe also used a crude compass in the 12th century. Nowadays, I am sure that when someone talks of using a compass, he or she may seem backward. There has been an upsurge of technology and this may seem to render the use of compasses obsolete. For your information, compasses are still beneficial. First of all, they do not require the use of power unlike many of the current navigational devices or systems. You will be saving on energy and power when you use a compass.

Have you ever been camping and thought to yourself - "I wish I had a.....". I'l leave the blanks to you. Here are five items that every camper should have in their kit bag. They are the kinds of items we never think of until we need them.

If you're into outdoor activities such as paintball, camping, trekking, mountain (or rock) climbing, fishing or caving, then you'll know how difficult it can be to take all the essentials along with you.

Camping and trekking can be demanding especially when you're limited in the supplies and equipment you can take with you. The military has it all planned for their personell. Trousers have extra pockets, rucksacks are designed to utilize every inch of space, both on the inside and the outside, and for those essential extras, the military designed special load carrying vests.

If you're out trekking and camping, then one concern that many people have is that they leave as little impact on their environment as possible. Digging holes and lighting camp fires does have an effect on that environment, even if only marginal. However, multiply it by hundreds of campers and that effect is no longer marginal.

Every weekend there are tens of thousands who are out camping, even in the midst of winter. Right now we're in the middle of summer and that means any form of physical activity is going to create sweat, and after a couple of days, even your own mother is going to reject you. Unless,of course, you have the right personal hygiene gear with you.

Camping is a lot of fun for a lot of people. It's so easy to leave home, arrive at your camping spot only to find you have left something at home. Here are four camping products that should form the bases of every camping rucksack. If you have these four products - then you can still enjoy your camping trip.

What sort of camping do you enjoy? For some, it's a relaxed feet up throw a line in the water type adventure while for others it's hard work, trekking from one camping site to the next. For the latter, being able to relax and get a good nights rest is very important. The last thing you need is to wake up in the morning feeling stiff and sore and hardly able to go on - or go back.

One item that is necessary for outdoorsmen of all types - campers, hunters, soldiers, and adventurers - is tentage. You don't want to leave home without it.