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You are here: Home / Giveaways / The Outdoor Family: Camping Gear by Coleman

The Outdoor Family: Camping Gear by Coleman

October 4, 2010 By Stephanie

The Outdoor Family: Camping Gear by Coleman 1Almost all children love camping (and I think I know why). They can be as loud as they like, get as dirty as they please, and run for miles in open space…without being shooshed or scrubbed or told to sit still.

The wonder of nature is good for children – the fresh air, the golden sun glowing through the branches of trees, the birds dancing through the air, and the leaves crunching underfoot.

Actually, it’s good for adults too. I recently told Tim, “I think I usually hear God most clearly when I am in nature, in the shower, and talking to you (not necessarily in that order).”

The Outdoor Family: Camping Gear by Coleman 2Since it’s been “hotter-than-a-pepper-sprout” (as Tim’s grandpa always says) this summer, we’ve been staying indoors way more than we would like.

When Coleman sent us a great camping kit, the girls were over-the-roof excited. We set up camp in the backyard despite the heat (how could we not?).

Coleman is a brand we have come to trust for reliable products that make camping with your family a breeze. Products like these [click on each image for details]:

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The Outdoor Family: Camping Gear by Coleman 9WIN IT! One winner will receive a $25 Coleman gift card. To enter, leave any topic-related comment on this post prior to Monday, October 11th at 11:59 p.m. All generic comments like “Enter me!,” “Love it,” and “Cool stuff!” will be disqualified. Winner must provide a US mailing address.

* Coleman sent me product samples for review purposes and is also providing 1 gift card for the giveaway.

*UPDATE* The winner is #47 Brittany @ TheMamaZine. Congratulations!

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Comments

  1. Gianna says

    October 11, 2010 at 9:22 pm

    My husband is always looking for new camping gear!

  2. Donna K says

    October 11, 2010 at 9:09 pm

    They have good quality lanterns.

  3. Sarah L says

    October 11, 2010 at 8:45 pm

    I haven’t been camping in years. I go hiking in the mountains, but not overnight. Thanks for the contest.

  4. DANI says

    October 11, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    Slowly been buying all the Coleman stuff we need and want for our camping adventure, Now that the youngest are getting excited about camping, You gave me a great idea trying it out in the back yard to get them feeling comfy about it.
    waitressdani (at) hotmail (dot) com

  5. Chrysa says

    October 11, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    I love to go camping, but my husband is kind of a nature fraidy-cat (what can you expect – he was raised in the Bronx!) I am hoping to convince him to go on a trip next summer.

  6. Melanie says

    October 11, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    I would get a sleeping bag! We always need some new camping gear.

  7. renee says

    October 11, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    I would love to win this for my sister and her family. They love to camp and would do so more frequently if money weren’t so tight. Me, I prefer to hear about their camping adventures from the comfort of my own home :)

    yeloechikee at hotmail dot com

  8. Pamela S says

    October 11, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    Coleman makes such great quality products. I could use it to buy a lantern for my son to take camping with his boy scout troop. Thanks.

  9. R Hicks says

    October 11, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    I agree with you. KIds love camping. We go several times every summer and they love it. It is a great way to build those family bonds

    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

  10. Corinne Kurzmann says

    October 11, 2010 at 6:53 pm

    Wit 5 sons I habe s[ent my share of time in the woods..Coleman and their products have always been a faithful favorite of ours.They are trust worthy and I have never had a problem with their goods being ” a one time use” type of thing!
    Corinne
    ckurzmann@yahoo.com

  11. kathy pease says

    October 11, 2010 at 6:52 pm

    Coleman has such great products and we own quite a few as our family loves to go camping in the summer.
    My lid broke on my cooler not a coleman brand so next on my list is the 33 Qt Party Stacker™ Cooler – Brown :)

  12. Ken says

    October 11, 2010 at 6:48 pm

    I live in a storm area so I could use the StormBeam Dynamo Crank Lantern.

  13. Carla Spence says

    October 11, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    I’ve never really liked camping much because I’m afraid of spiders and I don’t like bugs, etc, etc, but lately my husband has been trying to convince me that it’s fun. I found out that it only costs $26 to camp out at a state park near the beach. That’s way cheaper than renting a motel or beach house for the night, which makes it a little more tempting.

  14. Sean Fidance says

    October 11, 2010 at 6:12 pm

    I remember camping as a kid with my cousins, but it’s been years since I’ve gone camping.

  15. tina reynolds says

    October 11, 2010 at 5:51 pm

    My kids love camping so much they have asked me many times why we can’t live in the woods, maybe someday is my reply since we would love to move out of the city to the country. One of my favorite things to take camping is are coleman cooler

  16. Becky S. says

    October 11, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    This would be a great start to our “new tent” fund. They have some great tents (we live in the city, but they boys and my hubby have been “camping out” in the backyard this summer) and we could use a new (bigger) one.
    beckytag618 at gmail dot com

  17. Jennifer Rowe says

    October 11, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    The first time we took our daughters camping (twins…they were about 18 months old); it poured. We were using my parents’ tent – a Coleman – but to be fair I’m pretty sure it pre-dated the 70’s. It was miserable. We were actually swimming in that tent. We didn’t bring the tent home & for Christmas my parents gave us a brand new 3 room Coleman tent, big enough and then some for the 5 of us. The next trip – phenomenally different. Except that it was scorching hot and we went for a week (In July) and one of my daughters had staples in her head from the other one pushing her into a chair the day before we were supposed to leave. We love that tent, have used it several times; most recently in our backyard to knock out a quick camping trip before the kids went back to school in August: blogged about it here http://writtenjen.blogspot.com/2010/08/what-i-did-on-my-summer-vacation.html. I can’t wait until next season, I’m already hoping for another week long trip, but some time in May, not July lol.

  18. Nancy says

    October 11, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    We need a new cooler! One of their products that especially caught my eye was the Coleman 75 Quart Wheeled Xtreme 5 Cooler in Dark Blue that costs $59.99.

  19. Suzanne (Crunchy green Mom) says

    October 11, 2010 at 1:09 pm

    I’d love to get a tent for my daughter for the holidays!
    She is 19 (today is her B-day) and she could use one of her own!

  20. Happi Shopr says

    October 11, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    Would love a coleman latern for our emergency kit

  21. Harriett D. says

    October 11, 2010 at 12:03 pm

    Coleman makes great camping equipment. Right now I am really want one of their larger tents.

  22. Liz N says

    October 11, 2010 at 11:27 am

    My boyfriend is always trying to get me to go camping with him…maybe this would be an incentive to do so!

  23. Heather W says

    October 11, 2010 at 11:24 am

    Nothing better than smores while camping!
    Lovefool827 (at) yahoo (dotcom)

  24. Jennifer Barr says

    October 11, 2010 at 9:59 am

    I love coleman brand items. I’ve been eyeing up their lanterns :)

    chevybelair1 at juno dot com

  25. Talisha Sturms says

    October 11, 2010 at 9:40 am

    I live in west virginia so camping is big here during summer time. We like to go camping atleast once a month. It brings the family together. We go swimming, fishing campfire. My daughter loves packing her sleeping bag and making smores. Are only problem when we go camping is a tent. I think we buy a new tent every year. I would like to get a big tent for the whole family instead of having a bunch of different ones.

    talishasturms@yahoo.com

  26. DEBIJOT says

    October 11, 2010 at 8:51 am

    We go camping a lot and could use a new lantern. Thanks

  27. Gaines Simmons says

    October 11, 2010 at 7:51 am

    The Coleman products are not just great for camping, but urban emergencies as well as storms. Thank you for the great opportunity and ideas. Best blessings. Following, liking, and subscribing.

  28. Shelley Mitchell says

    October 11, 2010 at 7:33 am

    We are avid campers and go camping every year with about 17 other families! We have so much fun and the kids really look forward to it every year. My hubby will only use Coleman products when we camp! He says they are the best!

    msjem2001 at yahoo dot com

  29. Amy Delong says

    October 11, 2010 at 6:41 am

    camping is something we do often so this would be great for our family!
    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

  30. Kathy says

    October 11, 2010 at 5:20 am

    Coleman is the “go-to” brand for camping isn’t it? We have lots of Coleman products, too, and our next plan to camp is in Dec. at Highlands Hammock State Park. Unfortunately, summer isn’t a good time to camp in my neck of the woods, but Dec-Feb is heavenly.

  31. Erica C. says

    October 11, 2010 at 4:37 am

    That’s a really nice set they sent you! Your girls are super cute in it.

  32. Sonya Allstun says

    October 11, 2010 at 12:28 am

    We love camping also and during the winter months we get a survival pack ready for in the house also just in case of bad weather we have our lantern and warm sleeping bags handy

  33. The Jacobsen Family says

    October 10, 2010 at 9:20 pm

    We love to camp! My husband has had his eye on the new Coleman tent that goes up in 60 seconds… Have you seen it? There’s a video of it on their site. So awesome!

    • Stephanie says

      October 15, 2010 at 9:24 am

      I haven’t seen it, but it sounds super cool…exactly our style. Off to check out the video!

      • The Jacobsen Family says

        October 18, 2010 at 2:04 pm

        Did you see it? =) Pretty awesome, right?!

  34. Michele says

    October 10, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway. Coleman is a really good brand and everything is made with quality and very durable! I’m trying to get a zero degree sleeping bag for my son who goes on trips with the scouts and Coleman is going to be my choice.

  35. Erin E says

    October 10, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    Just a few days ago I was telling hubby that we should go camping, which we haven’t done in ages. I can’t even remember where the tent is – or if we still have it. lol! Thank you!

  36. Ellen Ring says

    October 10, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    Camping is a great family activity. We took our kids & now are taking our grandkids & it seems to keep us young.

  37. Julianne says

    October 10, 2010 at 7:01 pm

    We have slowly been building up our camping and fishing supplies, as a way to spend more ELECTRONICS free time together as a family. I would say a good chunk of our camping gear is Coleman! :)

  38. valancia says

    October 10, 2010 at 6:38 pm

    Coleman is the maker of quality items so this would come in handy!

  39. Viva says

    October 10, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    We have one coleman sleeping bag and it’s great. I would use this to buy another one, thanks!

  40. Jill L says

    October 10, 2010 at 5:29 pm

    We always buy some my husband something for our camping trips. His birthday is coming up so this would be perfect. Perhaps a new fan would be great.

  41. Diane Baum says

    October 10, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    We just decided that we were going to try a camping weekend and this would be very helpful.
    Diane Baum
    esldiane@gmail.com

  42. Colleen S says

    October 10, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    One of our favorite wedding presents was a 6 man tent. We are so excited to do some fall camping. Nothing better than waking up on a foggy fall morning to a campfire and a cup of coffee.

  43. Jill Myrick says

    October 10, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    Coleman to me has always been top of the line in Camping gear. And when I see the name Coleman on a item I am more prone to purchase it.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  44. Julie L says

    October 10, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    StormBeam™ Dynamo Flashlight
    Model No. 4346-700 This would really come in handy when we go camping thanks for the giveaway

  45. amy d says

    October 10, 2010 at 10:54 am

    i miss camping.i had to sell my tent to get some food in the house once
    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

  46. Sarah says

    October 10, 2010 at 9:34 am

    We love camping trips, and we could really use a new cooler – ours is old as dirt and about as attractive.

  47. Joye Rast says

    October 10, 2010 at 9:32 am

    I have gone camping with my family over 50 years and Coleman has been there with us. Looking forward to taking my grandson this next year, he is 2 years old and know he would love going fishing with his grandpa. Thanks for chance to get some new gear for our next trip.

  48. MamaKat says

    October 10, 2010 at 9:10 am

    DH and I were just talking about getting a Coleman camp stove!

  49. Casey says

    October 10, 2010 at 7:11 am

    I love love love camping! we are actually looking into buying a camper for next year and i am so excited! we use alot of coleman products, they are deinetly the best for being outdoors! :)

    misscasey(at)woh(dot)rr(dot)com

  50. Carolsue says

    October 10, 2010 at 1:56 am

    We go camping every summer — and could sure use some new camping equipment. Coleman is the best!

  51. fancygrlnancy says

    October 10, 2010 at 12:06 am

    My family used to camp for all our vacations.. have not been camping in years. Would love to start going again.

  52. Michael says

    October 9, 2010 at 10:50 pm

    I would use the gift card towards the purchase of 2 LED MicroPacker Lanterns! They stand less than 8″ tall, weigh less than half a pound and operate up to 125 hours on just 3 AA batteries!

  53. Christine says

    October 9, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    I am loving all the outdoors giveaways…makes me want to get outside right now. I would love to use this towards a nice cooler. Thanks for the chance!

  54. cynthia c says

    October 9, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    We love camping with scouting and Coleman supplies all of our needs!
    cynthia_crumpton(at)yahoo(dot)com

  55. Amanda S. says

    October 9, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    We love camping! It’s not what I call a vacation (no relaxing, lol), but it’s sure a fun way to make memories with the kids. :)

  56. Pauline M says

    October 9, 2010 at 5:19 pm

    Coleman is a definate staple in camping gear. We always make it a point to update certain items in our camping gear every year. It helps to ensure that our get-aways are always enjoyable!

  57. loni says

    October 9, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    This would be great for end of the season sales that will lbe doing on!

  58. Bryanna P. says

    October 9, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    Cool blog and thanks for the giveaway!
    Would love, love, LOVE to win this!
    =]

  59. Suzanne Lewis says

    October 9, 2010 at 10:47 am

    I haven’t been camping in awhile, but I would love this gc to purchase items to get back in the swing of things.

    txhottie_86 at yahoo dot com

  60. Tammy Darling says

    October 9, 2010 at 4:59 am

    I have owned a lot of great Coleman products over the years!

  61. Martina says

    October 8, 2010 at 10:29 am

    I’ve only started to go camping this year, but I love it! I don’t have a ton of stuff yet, and could really use a cooler – I heard Coleman makes very good ones that last a long time. I’d love one of those.

  62. susitravl says

    October 8, 2010 at 6:24 am

    I live near Wichita – where Coleman started. Love the Coleman store here. Right now, I’m looking for life jackets for my dogs because they are scared of the water. Coleman has some great ones like the Reversible Neoprene Pet Life Vest.
    susitravl(at)gmail(dot)com

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  64. wcc says

    October 7, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    Wow, thanks for the chance! :) I had no idea that Coleman sold so many portable grills! The Road Trip Portable Table Top Grill would be just perfect for us.

  65. Rena says

    October 7, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    We are big Coleman fans as well. In fact – we just got a tent that we will actually keep. It is the best one we’ve ever had. It is the Coleman 13×9 Cabin tent. We love it because the sides are almost straight up – so the height inside is FANTASTIC – It is actually set up in my living room right now for our (at home) camp out. For the record, we roasted marshmallows on the outside BBQ tonight! We have been loving our camping experience the last few days! We also love the fact that we don’t have melted ice mess in the coolers and I don’t have massive campfire laundry to do when we are done!

  66. nancy says

    October 7, 2010 at 11:50 am

    I would love to use this for the Coleman 8D LED Classic Family Size Lantern! Great for huricanes and power outages!

    nblexp at gmail dot com

  67. Pat says

    October 7, 2010 at 11:14 am

    My kids love camping out in the backyard beside the pool. :-) And mom loves it because she can “camp” from the back door.

  68. Selene says

    October 7, 2010 at 7:50 am

    While we are RVers, I’ve never been a “camper”. I like my comforts too much. But many of the camping items sure make RVing a lot more fun!

  69. Abbi says

    October 6, 2010 at 8:28 pm

    Our family truly loves camping. We go at least a couple of time each year. My kids do love to be able to spend all day outside, getting very dirty and roasting marshmellows. They love sleeping in the tent (even when it rains) and eating every meal outside. My husband and I think it is fun too. If I won this I would really like to get real camp cookware. I have been hauling our regular pots along but don’t care for how black they get over the fire and also they aren’t as compact and light for our biking/camping trips.

  70. Pat says

    October 6, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    I really like that tent that you have in your picture. Coleman makes some great camping products.

  71. Sammi says

    October 6, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    I could use everything in this travel kit – I love to camp out, but I don’t love to rough it, so anything that makes it more fun is great!

  72. Michelle says

    October 6, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    Camping in the backyard is fun too! We did it last summer, along with smores!

    Thanks for the giveaway.

  73. beth shepherd says

    October 6, 2010 at 11:58 am

    I like their corner fans
    Thank you
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

  74. RussR says

    October 6, 2010 at 10:33 am

    My wife won’t camp at all, but I made the first baby step with my daughter. We bought a couple of coleman sleeping bags and camped out at the zoo overnight. It was a great program and we saw all the nocturnal animals out and active. Can’t wait for a real outing.

  75. Rachel Calhoun says

    October 6, 2010 at 10:21 am

    I would love to win the Coleman gift card. As a worker at a building materials store along the gulf coast, I do not have the luxury of evacuating/leaving the area when a storm is coming. We rough it in order to get people what they need in times of disaster like chain saws, tarps, plywood, generators, gas cans, etc. We have successfully been open every time the day after a storm without a/c, power, lights, etc. That gift card could come in handy for a new sleeping bag, a led lantern, or even towards the propane water heater so I don’t have to take cold showers after working all day.

  76. Kathy D says

    October 6, 2010 at 9:12 am

    I LOVE CAMPING BUT LENT SOMEONE MY TENT AND THEY BROKE ONE OF THE POLES WANT TO CAMP THIS SUMMER WITH MY FOSTER KIDS AND MY SISTERS FAMILY

  77. jennifer horn says

    October 6, 2010 at 7:24 am

    My husband loves camping and in fact just returned home yesterday from a trip to the mountains in Missouri to ride horses.

  78. Mark says

    October 6, 2010 at 7:20 am

    We also camp. My grandma bought us a nice camping tent but it got ruined in a storm. It would be nice to get another one.

  79. Shaunda Eppes says

    October 6, 2010 at 6:44 am

    I am a true city girl through and through, but my husband and son would camp out everyday and live off hot dogs and jalapeño chips.

    Shaunda.Eppes at gmail dot com

  80. JulieK says

    October 5, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    Aww there was no signature question at the end of this post! :) I like your guiding questions – they always prompt me to comment.
    We too love Coleman, in fact, our tent is the same color scheme, although a bit differently shaped. Nearly all our camping gear is from Colemen as well, as they have just developed a quality brand over the years.

    • Stephanie says

      October 9, 2010 at 5:32 pm

      Thanks for mentioning the fact that you appreciate my end-of-post questions. Sometimes it takes me forever to think of an engaging question, but it’s almost always worth it. I love stimulating (and participating in) meaningful conversations with other parents.

  81. Crunchy Beach Mama says

    October 5, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    I want one of those rolling coolers so bad! Perfect to bring to the boys games! :)

  82. Linda Lansford says

    October 5, 2010 at 5:11 pm

    I would use this to buy picnic suff

  83. Sunshyn V says

    October 5, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    As a kid, I loved camping, still do in fact. I recall that it wasn’t nearly as much fun to stay in an RV, and we’d beg to be allowed to sleep in a tent instead. I know I must have grown up somewhere along the way because now I’d probably go for the RV with its heat and a/c.

  84. AuraR says

    October 5, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    As a kid I was fascinated by the coleman lantern that my dad brought with us. The way he would light it up and then the sound when he pulled in the flame and made it light up. I’ll always remember that

  85. Brenda T says

    October 5, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    My parents brought us up camping all the way across the east coast to the west. I was the only girl amoung my 4 brothers. Ever had a pillow fight in a tent? We never could have survived that without our Coleman camp stove and lanterns.

  86. Marcia Goss says

    October 5, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    I’d like to win this for my husband. He really needs a sleeping bag.

  87. Mellissa C says

    October 5, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    The girls baby dolls went camping too. So adorable.

  88. Joy Bennett says

    October 5, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    I haven’t been tent camping since I was a kid but do remember it was fun. I guess I should try it again with my kids.

  89. Suzanne K says

    October 5, 2010 at 11:53 am

    To this day (many, many years later) I still remember the first camp out I got to go on with a friend… our parents let us ‘camp’ at the elementary school (when it was safe)! Boy did we think we were independent! Only to find out (years later) that the parents checked on us multiple times overnight! Still fun, and still fond memories of a camp out!

  90. Monique Rizzo says

    October 5, 2010 at 11:12 am

    Hubby and I got a Coleman tent for our wedding shower. 17 years later it is still going strong. Great brand.Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

  91. Brittany @ The MamaZine says

    October 5, 2010 at 10:54 am

    I haven’t been camping since I was in my teens but many of my favorite memories from childhood take place while camping. I’d love to share more of the outdoors with my daughter!

  92. Jenn S. says

    October 5, 2010 at 10:38 am

    We need a new tent. Ours was left behind during our last move because it was home to a bird and her soon to hatch eggs.

  93. Schmidty says

    October 5, 2010 at 9:43 am

    I have Coleman products that are older than my college-age kids but now that they are both camping/hiking fanatics I would love to add a nice piece of Coleman gear to their collection.

  94. Linda says

    October 5, 2010 at 9:38 am

    We love to take the kids camping every summer, it is great to cook out and explore the nature trails.

  95. Michael says

    October 5, 2010 at 9:33 am

    camping is a big part of my life. Coleman products are great

  96. Denise B. says

    October 5, 2010 at 8:27 am

    I love to just set up a tent in one of our children’s bedrooms so they have a little something to play and pretend with and hide in. I used to wish I had something like that when I was a child.

  97. Julie Cutshaw says

    October 5, 2010 at 8:09 am

    oh we love camping, tho now at my old age my back can’t handle tent camping, so we enjoy camping in our motorhome and my onlu 6y old grandson loves to go too. This summer he went with us to camp for a week and we
    enjoyed grilling out each evening, sitting by the campfire making smores, cathing fireflys, pond fishing.I try to find a campground with lots activites he would love. Next year it will be 2 weeks of fun again, this time I think we will go to cherokke NC just across our Tenn state line & enjoy some creek fishing so he can catch some bass fish. We couldn’t do with out Coleman’s great items, they are what true camping is all about, thanks
    sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

  98. Heather S says

    October 5, 2010 at 7:41 am

    Backyard camping is fun and mini vacations at home is what alot of us have to do because money is tight

  99. Meghan says

    October 5, 2010 at 7:24 am

    Coleman is the best! I went on my first camping trip when I was a few months old and it always reminds me of ox family. We had to many fun times camping growing up. I would like to do it with my kids someday!

  100. Sharon A says

    October 5, 2010 at 6:19 am

    I love being in nature, especially camping by running water. The sound just lulls you to relaxation.,

  101. Lisa says

    October 5, 2010 at 5:53 am

    My husband has been wanting to try camping with the whole family. This would give us a great start! The kids are very excited to give it a try.

  102. kristen says

    October 5, 2010 at 5:19 am

    This is great! We are looking for a new tent to replace the two man backpacking tent we own. Our days of two are LONG gone… and I think we want a large (possibly two room) tent. That also makes me think that our days of just roughing it in the wild are over. Campsites, with bathrooms nearby, here we come!

  103. Margaret Smith says

    October 5, 2010 at 4:30 am

    Coleman makes the best camping products. Right now we’re looking for a large lattern.
    Thanks so much
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

  104. susan says

    October 5, 2010 at 2:11 am

    We love Coleman products and own several of them which make camping that much more enjoyable (and easy)!

  105. Kirsten says

    October 5, 2010 at 1:47 am

    We have been fans of Coleman products for years. We have coolers, air mattresses, lanterns and more.

  106. Rebecca Graham says

    October 4, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    My husband and I like to take the 5th wheel and go camping during the summer months.

  107. Madeline says

    October 4, 2010 at 9:15 pm

    I love Tim’s gradpa’s expression. The heat of summer lands us indoors way more often than I’d like. Thank goodness for Autumn!

  108. Csixberry says

    October 4, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    It has been pretty cold and rainy up here and I love this weather, I really don’t like summer because it is too hot. MY kids love to play outside but with the heat in the summer I just want to stay in the A/C!

  109. Vanessa says

    October 4, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    I’ve never camped in our backyard! What a great idea! If we ever get a tent again, I may just have to do that with our girls. I did that quite a bit as a kid, and always loved it!

  110. Jes says

    October 4, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    we are still in that “accumulation phase” when it comes to camping gear. It can get so pricey!! We registered for lots of goodies for our wedding – and are now pretty much set to have a little camping adventure. Except, now it’s FREEZING in upstate New York and there is no way I would willingly want to sleep outside these days. Guess we wait for next summer!!

  111. Leah says

    October 4, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    I’m a city girl, but there is something so soothing about being close to nature!

    “Hotter than a pepper sprout”…cute! I may have to borrow that phrase ;-)

  112. Staci A says

    October 4, 2010 at 6:35 pm

    Camping trips are usually so fun. And you are so right, kids are more free and excited out in the middle of nowhere. I love the Coleman products we own. They definitely make camping more comfortable!

  113. NGS says

    October 4, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    Is it wrong that what I really want is some Coleman gear that is camping utensils and food storage to use for packing my lunch to take to work?!

  114. danielle says

    October 4, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    That is pretty much the sweetest lantern ever! :)

  115. Amy says

    October 4, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    our tent is often set up in our family room with the door facing the tv. that way the girls can camp and we can cuddle and watch a movie.

  116. Sharon says

    October 4, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    I think most of my camping gear is from Coleman. I’ve tried some of the other brands, but they always seem to be trashed after a single outing. The air beds are the best! I’ve never ended up on the hard ground in the middle of the night.

  117. Noreen says

    October 4, 2010 at 4:02 pm

    my husband does not enjoy camping so my girls go camping with girl scouts. (He says he did enough camping in the army)

  118. Krista says

    October 4, 2010 at 3:15 pm

    Mmm, we need a tent before we can do much camping… this would go towards that!

  119. Sara says

    October 4, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    I read your blog post about taking your girls on their first camping trip! You are so brave. We have two little one’s (one just a week old) so we aren’t camping any time soon. I would love to get them out camping while they are young though. It makes for so many great family memories!

  120. erin says

    October 4, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    We still have yet to take the kids camping!!! I really wanted to this year. But, we just didn’t. We need to. I totally loved camping as a kid. I still like it. It’s just harder to sleep on the hard ground…

  121. Nini Lettner says

    October 4, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    Yay! You set up camp in your backyard! I remember doing that as a kid, and we have already done it here. It is so fun to be able to set up camp…even if it is just steps away! There are some great places to camp up here…maybe we will get you up here in that RV…there is a perfect State Park, just minutes from my house with RV hookups about 15 feet from the beach!

  122. Lachelle says

    October 4, 2010 at 2:09 pm

    We just moved from Arizona to Colorado and have made grand plans for the outdoor adventures we can have in this new state!

  123. Joy says

    October 4, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    Well now we have matching tents! I’m not sure I’m ready to camp again just yet :)

  124. Becca says

    October 4, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    We’ve had our eyes on a new Coleman tent. We will soon outgrow the one we bought right after we got married.

  125. Joanna @ Starving Student Survivor says

    October 4, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    Backyard camping is always good. Any camping that can involve s’mores is excellent.

    • Leah says

      October 4, 2010 at 8:47 pm

      I second the s’mores : )

  126. Kristie says

    October 4, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    We love camping and actually went a few times this year-we’re probably done until next year now-it’s getting a little cold! This would be great to win! Thank you for the chance! :-)

  127. Heidi says

    October 4, 2010 at 11:33 am

    One of my greatest memories was when we bought our nice big tent last summer and set it up in our yard. Our girls laughed and played in their like it was the best thing they have EVER seen.

  128. Deanna says

    October 4, 2010 at 11:25 am

    I haven’t gone camping for years but in two weeks my husband and I are meeting up with my sister and her husband for camping/hiking weekend. I’m really looking forward to it!

  129. Sarah Johnson says

    October 4, 2010 at 11:12 am

    Just realized I didn’t type my blog address correctly! Oops!

  130. Sarah Johnson says

    October 4, 2010 at 11:11 am

    Like I’ve said on previous comments, we’re out to change our “haven’t been camping but have all the stuff” status and this would be awesome to purchase some of those last minute things!

  131. melissa from girlymama says

    October 4, 2010 at 11:04 am

    Oh my word! We have the exact same tent!!

    We just bought another Coleman tent too. And we have coleman coolers and sleeping bags and lanterns. They have such great stuff! And great customer service – we had a sleeping bag break and they replaced it for us!

  132. Christine Jensen says

    October 4, 2010 at 11:03 am

    My kids and hubby love camping…I don’t mind the dirt and cooking outside, etc, but I have the hardest time sleeping when I camp. So, the longer we camp, the grumpier I get from lack of sleep.

  133. Melinda J says

    October 4, 2010 at 11:01 am

    I noticed that lantern in one of your earlier pictures. it looks great! My hubby is always ready for camping, I’m still working on it after the bear scare, LOL. I might use the KOA idea to ease back into the activity.

  134. Kara says

    October 4, 2010 at 10:52 am

    Hmm, that sleeping bag said its ideal for camping in 40 to 60 degree temperatures . . . I’m going to guess it was just a tad warmer during your backyard campout?

    My husband is off for a week on fall break next week, and we’re escaping the heat to go camping somewhere near Payson, but we’re going to do a trial run in the backyard before we go! If it would ever be below 95 when its time to go to bed . . .

    • Stephanie says

      October 4, 2010 at 10:24 pm

      We actually didn’t spend the night out there! We retreated to our cozy beds in our air-conditioned house. ;)

      • Kara says

        October 5, 2010 at 8:34 pm

        You’re a very smart woman, Stephanie. :)

  135. Nancy S. says

    October 4, 2010 at 10:48 am

    Camping in the backyard is so fun! The girls loved it when we did that last year. I want to head down to Madera Canyon with them and trying camping there.

  136. Tiffany says

    October 4, 2010 at 10:29 am

    We love camping and are thinking about heading down to the dessert (Grand Junction area) in a few weeks for one last camping trip of the summer. I cannot belive how fast this summer went – and I am not ready for winter yet!

    • Rodger says

      October 8, 2010 at 9:56 am

      With the daylight quickly dwindling, a new lantern would really come inhandy :)

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