camping gearLast month my husband got a raise at work, and we were thrilled, especially in this economic climate where many people are seeing fewer hours and even layoffs. We decided to spend the extra  money on camping gear because it's our favorite way to spend extra time. With great camping gear, the hassles of camping are gone. The first thing we are going to upgrade is our tent. We want to try winter camping in the pine trees and snow, so getting a really good tent is imortant. Then we'll get sleeping bags that are rated to zero fahrenheit just in case it gets really cold at night. I'm so excited about upgrading our camping gear. I can't wait to sit around the computer and select what we need to upgrade to give winter camping a spin. My mom thinks we're crazy, but life is short, and we love the snow and cold. Imagine sitting around a big, crackling campfire with toasty warm clothes on and watching how the snow changes color with the flames bouncing light off it. I think it's going to be a fantastic experience for all of us. camping gear