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There have been plenty of times where I have gone without gear, kind of a spur of the moment type thing. I feel more comfortable having my gear though.

I have to agree about the water activities. I'm always game for them too. Fall is still my favorite, but late summer would be a close second!

When is your favorite time of the year to go camping? I prefer fall so that it is cool (but not too cold) and we can cuddle up around the fire.

My worst animal encounter was with a black panther! There was that had escaped from a circus (at least that's what I'm told) and was living in the wooded area near our home. I was paralyzed when I saw it, but fortunately it just kept going.

I have fair skin, so sun protection is a must for me or I end up looking like a lobster! Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen...I use it all!

I always keep a compass with me. Usually I get pretty good cell phone reception in the areas I hike too, as long as I can find an opening in the trees.

Has anyone ever been mountain climbing? I do a ton of hiking and love being outdoors. I think I might want to try it out.

I am pretty obsessive about everyone wearing their life vests. I fell out of a boat once when I was a kid and it saved my life and now I feel I have to make sure everyone wears them.

Do you bring any items with you that must be kept cool? If so, what do you use. I have a friend that is diabetic and needs to keep her insulin cold during our camping trip.

I don't think you have to buy the most expensive tent out there, but be careful buying the cheapest of all the options. That being said, Walmart has a great selection to choose from.

I am the same way with all of my hiking gear, which often leaks over into the camping gear too. I would be dangerous if I could afford to buy more!

Some things, like my tent and sleeping bag, I keep tucked away nice and neat. Most everything else tends to get piled up in a corner of my garage.

I never bring clothes that I am going to worry about getting dirty. I bring older jeans and old swimsuits. There is no reason for anything fancy. =)

I think I must not be allergic. I grew up running in the woods, barefoot even, and never had a reaction. I know it was all threw the woods where we played, but none of my siblings ever had any reaction.

I have never used one, but I have seen others on them and have always wanted to try one out. I would love to hear others opinion about them too!

Haha! I guess it just takes some getting used to. I personally enjoy having the different speeds and gears, makes the ride a little easier.

They are great! I've never rented them, just ridden on friend's jet skis. We don't ride at the beach though. We usually go to a lake.

I am not a hunter, but I do like to shoot at targets. I found the bow to be much more difficult than I have ever imagined. I stick to the guns.

I didn't even know what it was, but now that I know, I don't think it would be something I would want to do. I don't think I would be very good anyway! =)

Telling stories and playing guitar around the fire are some of our favorite activities. Sometimes we will just gaze at the stars and talk.