Power Tool Batteries

Power Tool Batteries

Advantages and Different Popular Brands

Power tool manufacturers now offer many more cordless power tools than before, so the demand for power tool batteries has gone up as well. Power tool batteries vary by brand. Some of the most popular brands are DeWalt and RYOBI. Black & Decker is also another favorite. Power tools are built with a specific design of power usage that cause batteries to differ greatly from tool to tool, and from brand to brand. A new cutting edge lithium ion power tool battery has recently been released on the market which will make power tool batteries even more effective. The invention of cordless power tools has made construction and other tasks involving power tools much easier.

Specific brands have their own specific batteries. DeWalt Tools have a specific battery serial number for their different tools. For example, a certain DeWalt tools use an 18V whereas other will use an 9.6Volt. DeWalt battery serial numbers begin with the letters DW followed by 4 numbers. Black&Decker has a long list of batteries as well, ranging in voltage from 9.6Volt to 18Volt. RYOBI brand power tools have a much smaller list of batteries than does DeWalt or Black&Decker, and none of these batteries can be interchanged between brands. However, brand makers have started making batteries interchangeable between tools so consumers can purchase a package set of a good variety of tools, that all use the same interchangeable, rechargeable battery. For example, RYOBI has a set that includes a saw, a drill, and a flashlight that all use the same 18Volt battery. These sets usually come with two batteries so the user will almost always have a charge battery in stock.

Cordless power tools and power tool batteries have been improved greatly in design since they were first released. Higher voltage batteries make cordless power tools more powerful and weigh less. This enhanced design makes power tools more user friendly, more ergonomic, and easier to get into hard to reach spaces.

Most current power tools use a NICD batteries. However, a new lithium-ion battery has recently been released for Black&Decker that is said to last ten times longer than traditional lo batteries. It is also said to charge to 90 percent capacity in 5 minutes. Lithium ion batteries used for power tools are only 3rd in demand behind laptop and cell phone batteries. The release of this new battery be very useful to users because they do not suffer from the same memory effect that is found with NICD batteries.

Cordless power tools have changed the way many people work. Higher voltage allows batteries to work much better and last much longer. For the price of power tool batteries, upwards of $50, users want to get the most for their money. The release of the new Lithium Ion batteries will only further enhance cordless power tools.

Learn About Essential Turkey Hunting Equipment

Learn About Essential Turkey Hunting Equipment

There is a huge variety of hunting equipment available these days, due to the growing popularity of turkey hunting and ever-increasing numbers of turkey hunters. Turkey hunting was a much simpler activity in the past.

The hunter, dressed in his usual garb and hat, places his favorite slate call, box call, wing bone or scratch box into his jacket on the way out of the house. He picks up his double-barreled shotgun and a few shells in his pocket before walking out the door.

This is him, the turkey hunter all ready to do battle with a wary old gobbler. But what other equipment will he have with him?

Having lots of choices and options is a very good thing when it comes to hunting equipment. Todays modern turkey hunter has more choices than he ever had. But sometime, it becomes overwhelming to a beginner. Before going to hunting, you have to decide first what you are going to use to haul all of your equipment. This will also help determine the type and amount of gear you carry with you into the woods.

Turkey Vest, Back pack, and fanny pack are the three basic choices for packing turkey hunting gear.

These vests come in many different styles including the full vest or jacket style. Some prefer vests because of the many separate pockets and the game bag on the back that lets you carry decoys easily plus the gobbler if you are successful that day.

Backpacks allow you to carry much more gear than the vests. They also can be removed and even used as backrest if necessary.

The least expensive option are the fanny packs. They are popular to many hunters since you can carry some gear but you are not weighed down as much as with a backpack or vest. They also provide quick access to everything inside.

Many hunters will carry along a laser range finder and this is perfect, especially for those hunting with a bow.

Do you need to carry that lots of calls with you? No, absolutely not, but if you want to, there are now vests available that allow you to carry them and much more.

Here are some basic needs and optional gears you might consider:

Basic needs include shot gun, shotgun shells, full camo outfit including cap, and favorite calls. Turkey tag pencil or pen to sign tag. Gloves, head net or face mask. Bug spray for mosquitoes and ticks. Water and drinks, compass, toilet paper and knife are some of the few things that are usually brought.

Optional gears include decoys, turkey tote, extra set of gloves and facemask, extra strikers for slate calls, and other local calls like owl, gobble tube, hawk, goose, coyote, peacock and woodpecker. Leather type multi-purpose tools, flashlight, matches, cellphone, walkie talkie, 2-way radio, GPS, topo map and aerial photos for hunting area. Rain gear, binoculars, camera, camcorder, tripod, laser range finder, ratcheting pruners, folding saw, ground blind or square piece of camo cloth, Snacks/food, moistened hand wipes, seat or pad and snake bite kit.

Having all these gears will certainly not guarantee that you would become the best turkey hunter in the world, but they can help boost your chances of having a turkey dinner when you go home for the day.

Give The Gift Of Gps This Holiday Season

Give The Gift Of Gps This Holiday Season

GPS means Global Positioning System and is a great navigational tool to make travel easier. If you are traveling for the holidays, a GPS unit can help you get there the fastest and shortest way. Or, if you are hiking for an outdoor holiday, a GPS unit is a great alternative to a map.

GPS devices have a lot of different components. The essential parts are the units people carry and the series of satellites, three of which are used to locate where you are while another is used alongside them in a process called triangulation to calculate your altitude.

GPS devices come in a variety of prices. As would be expected, the more expensive models offer more features than a basic unit. The very basic GPS devices will usually have a display and controls so you can determine your latitude and longitude. Some models offer a different number of waypoints which is for terrestrial coordinates such as longitude, latitude and altitude among others.

The term waypoint is also used to describe the number of landmarks displayed on a GPS device. This feature is found on different models, but not all units. What is displayed will vary depending on the map loaded, but the more displayed is not always merrier as sometimes the screen can become too full and hard to read.

The higher priced GPS units will offer features such as a digital compass, or the ability to download area maps, zoom, relocate and even change maps. Some models offer features like back-lighting allowing you to read them at night without a flashlight. Some also offer a tracking system so you can go back and recall where you have already been.

Garmin is the leading manufacturer, but there are many others where you will find options for weight, control placement and battery life. Some GPS models are waterproof which is a great feature when crossing lakes if you out hiking, for instance, or if you are caught in the rain or a storm.

The eTrex is a popular GPS model from Garmin, displaying up to 500 waypoints and offering controls on the side to maximize the units display size. It is lightweight and waterproof.

For example, the Garmin eTrex Summit offers some great features, such as the built-in compass allowing you to stand in one place and still get a reading. This is handy since some GPS devices require movement in order to get a reading. This model has twelve channels like other GPS models, which gives you other options when nearby GPS devices may give cause some interference to you unit.

Ultimately, you definitely get what you pay for. Prices range from $100 to $300 and more. So, be sure to do some research, look at a wide variety of models and choose the GPS unit that has the features you will find most useful and beneficial during your travel and holiday trips. This is the best way to find a model that meets your needs and is within your budget.

Eco Led Flashlight Shines Bright

Eco Led Flashlight Shines Bright

The Eco Led Flashlight is a great addition to any homemakers or campers lighting arsenal. It is not one bit bulky or awkward and it also comes with several options to charge it.

The Package

The Eco LED Flashlight came packages in your standard cardboard box with a nice little transparent window so you can get a look at the flashlight itself. It also lays out some very detailed specs for all of the technical fans out there.

Eco LED Flashlight Package

Inside the Eco LED Flashlights package I found a nice handful of adapters , a car charger, warranty card, a manual, and of course the flashlight. The creators of the Eco LED Flashlight really made sure the user had most an adapter for most any cell phone out there.

The Eco LED Flashlight was really well planed out. It comes equipped with a 180 degree pivoting head to make getting in those hard to reach places allot easier. The body of the flashlight has a pretty comfortable hand grip on both sides. Combined with its light weight (400g) and its wrist strap the flashlight would be easy to tote around all day.

Did I mention t he Eco LED Flashlight also comes with a clip on the back so you will never have to let it leave your side. The designers must of really wanted you to pick it up and hardly ever put it down.

The pull charging Eco LED Flashlight is powered by five ultra bright LEDs with an expected 50,000 hour life time. The charge that powers these five ultra bright (15,000 – 18,000mcd) LEDs is held in some Ni-MH rechargeable batteries enclosed in the flashlight. These batteries can power the flashlight for about 3 1/2 hours at best when using the 12v adapter.

Charging The Eco LED Flashlight

Now you can charge your new Eco LED Flashlight three different ways. Some are far more effective and will result in a bigger charge and longer use from that charge. But no matter what you will never be left high and dry since it can be charged via the rip cord.

The first method we will look at is using the Eco LED Flashlights ripcord. If you keep on yanking on that little S.O.B. for 1 full minute you will be able to use the flashlight for about 25 minutes. Keep on pulling on it for 3 total minutes and you will get about 35 minutes of life. And finally if you are really hyper you can go for 5 minutes and get 45 minutes of life out of it.

That does not make all that much since to me however but that is what the manual says. Why not just pull for 1 minute and use it for 25 minutes and then when it runs out pull for 1 more minute and get another 25 minutes of use. 2 minutes of pulling equals 50 minutes of use then? Some times it just pays to be lazy I guess.

The next method of using the Eco LED Flashlight is by plugging it in to your cell phone. Now your getting really lazy. The book says that for every five minutes use while plugged into your phone it will equal about ten minutes talk time. This also seems rather silly to me. Why in the heck would you want to use up your cell phone battery when you can just pull the cord for a minute?

The final method of charging your Eco LED Flashlights battery will yield you the longest charge. This of course is by plugging it into your cars cigarette lighter. When using the handy 12V adapter included with the flashlight you can get a nice long charge. In fact you can run around in the woods at night or any other dark corner of the world for a whooping 1.5 – 3.5 hours until your Eco LED Flashlight goes dead. In which case you will have to pull that cord like mad so something will not sneak up on you.

Eco LED Flashlight Specs

* Powered by 5 Ultra Bright LEDs (15,000 – 18,000mcd)
* 180 Degree Swivel Head
* High Brightness
* Pulling Powered (45 minutes use max)
* 12v Car Lighter Charging (1.5 – 3.5 hours)
* Cell Phone Charging (5 minutes of use equals 10 minutes talk time)
* Powered By Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries
* Convenient Clip

Conclusion

All in all I have to say that the Eco LED Flashlight is good new edition to my home. It is very maneuverable and puts very little strain on your wrist while trying to hold it steady. I would recommend it to anybody who is serious about getting a nice rechargeable LED flashlight. The other little crappy ones that you shake back and forth can not even come close to touching the Eco LED Flashlight.

39 Miles In The Smoky Mountains

39 Miles In The Smoky Mountains

The Smoky Mountains can be hard on the ankles, and it rains a lot. I learned this on the first day of my hike, both through experience and from the stories of the other hikers. This was good, though, because hiking this stretch of the Appalachian Trail would be a good test for my new lightweight backpacking gear.

I was hiking in light running shoes, with a frameless fourteen-ounce backpack. My down sleeping bag weighed just seventeen ounces, and I would be sleeping under a lightweight tarp. My pack weight was eleven pounds total at the start, including all food and water.

A friend from Asheville, North Carolina drove me up to Newfound Gap, in the middle of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We took in the view with a hundred other tourists, and then he hiked with me for the first mile or two, before heading back. I made a dead tree branch into a walking stick, to help my knees when I was hiking the steep downhill stretches. It was getting cloudy and cooler, but I hadn’t heard anything about bad weather.

Hiking In Snow

I probably was in Tennessee when it began to snow. The Appalachian Trail here weaves back and forth across the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, but in any case, I was somewhere near Clingman’s Dome, above 6000 feet. The flakes were getting larger, and night was coming. I had come south from Michigan looking for warmer weather, and I hadn’t expected snow in early May, even in the Smoky Mountains.

Setting up the tarp quickly (and illegally, I was later told) on a hidden hillside, I used my shoe on a stick to hold up the weight of the snow gathering on the nylon roof above. I went to sleep. Throughout the night I woke up to see how far I had slid down the hill and to shake the snow off the tarp.

In the morning, I was surprisingly within a foot or two where I started, and I had somehow managed to stay dry. Seven inches of snow covered everything. I packed up and was soon at the top of Clingman’s Dome. There is an incredible tower at the peak, with a spiral ramp going to the top. I was the only one there to enjoy the view, and I could see ten or twelve feet in every direction.

By noon I was fortunately below the snow, in the cold rain. When I reached one of the trail shelters, I couldn’t get a fire going in the fireplace – for the first time in my life. I ate soggy cold noodles. Fortunately, my papery rain wear kept me dry. My feet even dried out for a while, until the rain returned that evening.

Hiking Through Seasons

I hiked the Appalachian Trail for half a day, explaining to other hikers I met that I wasn’t just on a day hike (“Is that a day-pack?”). Then I headed lower. The trees above a certain elevation in the Smoky Mountains don’t yet have their leaves in early May. Lower down the leaves open in April, so as the trail went up and down, I passed from leafy forests to winter landscapes repeatedly. I eventually found a good springtime campsite.

From a conversation with a couple backpackers in the shelter, I learned that I was hiking illegally, or at least camping illegally. The Smoky Mountains National Park is free to enter. A permit is required, however, to camp in it. Too late to go get a permit, I went off the trail far enough to be out of sight when I set up my tarp.

The rain returned, but this was good – another chance to test my new gear. I realized that one of the benefits of a tarp is the space to move around during long stays. Another is the view. Birds and squirrels made regular visits. Fortunately, only a few insects joined them.

Hiking Long Distance

Morning came, and although I was warm and dry, I had enough of the Smoky Mountains. I’m not a fan of rainy woods, and though the surroundings are beautiful, you don’t get to see the views in the heavily-wooded Smokies, like you do in the Rockies. Twenty miles later I was hiking alongside a highway. Another 19 miles of hiking and I found a bus to take me back to Asheville.

I never could have hiked 39 miles in a day in hiking boots. For three days I managed to stay warm and dry through snow and rain. My Smoky Mountains hiking experience proved to me the value and safety of lightweight backpacking techniques and equipment. It was also fun to tell the other hikers that, no, I wasn’t dayhiking.

Notes:

In the Smoky Mountains National Park, hiking is free (forever, according to the law). Camping, however, requires a permit. You have to camp in one of the shelters, or next to it, if it is full. Some of trails are particularly beautiful and unusual. For example, the trail head up from Bryson City, where I came out of the mountains, begins as a long highway tunnel that never became part of the highway. You’ll need a flashlight (yes, it’s that long and dark) to walk from the parking area to where the tunnel opens into the woods.

The Dangers Of The Outdoors

The Dangers Of The Outdoors

If you ever decide to go hiking, even for a short period of time, I can’t express how important it is to be smart, and know that no matter how short of a time you plan on spending out there, anything can happen to you.

It’s the really small things that people don’t even think about that gets them into trouble. I am a very good example of this. I decided to go trail running a few years back, and I was feeling really energetic that particular day. Of course I planned on running in, and running out before the sun went down. So the sun started to go down, and I decided it was time to run back. Now the trail markers crossed at grey and blue and consequently, they looked exactly the same, with just a little less sunlight. I was lost until the next morning because before I knew it, there was no sun, and no moon what so ever.

I was lucky in fact. What I didn’t know was that in any direction it was only a matter of miles in any direction to find a way out. I didn’t know that of course and i went in circles a bit, but imagine if it was a large park, and I could have been lost for weeks. That’s potential death for many reasons I can name and all i needed… was a flashlight and it would never have happened.

Stupid right? Well its really not, in all honesty, its something so simple, especially with my background, I figured it couldn’t happen to me. And it happens to a lot of people and some aren’t so lucky. You need to be educated at least a little bit before you go out there, and bring some emergency supplies just in case.

Every time I tell people that moose are dangerous they look at me funny like “wha”? Those are people that may try and pet the creature that can trample you to death. Or they think because they are packing a knife, they’re going to fend off a bear. The chances are slim I hate to say. In fact in almost all cases people run from bears, and then what good is that knife? But if you knew that running downhill is your best chance against a bear you’d come out unscathed (most people think playing dead is best).

Just don’t make the mistake of thinking that accidents, and unfortunate incidents can’t happen to you. If you do your research, and bring the essential, you can always be assured that you’ll have nothing but a fun, safe time.

Outdoors Survival – Prepare For The Worst

Outdoors Survival – Prepare For The Worst

Every year we read or hear about hikers or hunters having to be rescued or even worse. You can bet that when these folk left home, the last thought on their mind was having to fight for their lives in a situation they just would not be prepared for.

Being prepared for an outdoor trip means more than taking along a first aid kit. Assuming the worst means you should be prepared to spend at least one night outdoors without shelter. Then, if your day trip turns sour, you are ready for the worst.

Typically, it is major trips and expeditions that are well planned with emphasis on survival. This is natural in some sense, as you are already planning to be outdoors for an extended period of time. It is the weekend warrior going for a Sunday afternoon hike, that can end up in the most trouble as in these situations, no thought is given to wilderness survival. After all, it is just a little afternoon hike, right? Wrong !

Now here are two assumptions people make: 1) “I have a cell phone and/or GPS – I will be ok.” Without cell coverage, or problems locating satellites, or even flat batteries, you may end up with no help at all. 2) “I am a couple of miles from a town and civilization.” You can get very lost in under two square miles and that is assuming you are not injured. Consider how long it will be before anyone even starts looking for you. Guaranteed it won’t be until dark!

Here is a simple and sensible checklist for a day outdoors, doing any activity:

* Know the terrain – This is especially important if you are in an area that that you are unfamiliar with. Understand how wet or dry it is. How steep or wooded. How many trails, and where the nearest human habitation is. Know the surrounding area too in case you find yourself wandering far off course. You can get all this information from readily available topographic maps.

* Know the climate and weather – This is critical. Weather changes account for some of the highest number of deaths in the outdoors. Some areas can have major weather changes in a matter of minutes, without warning. This can involve lightning storms, sudden snow storms or even rapid drops in temperature or simply rain. With the ubiquity of the web, local weather is easy to find.

* Correct dress – Following on climate, you should dress appropriately in layers. You should also pack in extra clothes to accommodate any sudden weather changes. Just as a little insurance. You can always shed clothing if it gets too hot, but you cannot add clothes you never packed. The reason for dressing in layers is that you can remove or add as conditions change. You also want to avoid sweating when the air temperature is cold as your inner layer becomes damp and will chill when you slow down. By dressing in layers you can avoid this.

* Tell someone – Tell someone where you are going and how long you will be. This sounds obvious, especially if you are going hiking near home, but is very important. If you leave and nobody is home, just leave a note or a message on your own answering machine. Try and leave a map if possible, but otherwise a description of where you will be. A search and rescue team armed with accurate coordinates will be able to find you quickly. The same team being told “he’s in the woods somewhere” may never find you!

* Survival Kit – Create a survival kit that is compact and can fit into your pack easily. Take it with you whenever you go out. Leave the items in the survival pack. That way, you just need to pick up and go, without having to worry whether it’s all in there.

Example Survival Pack: Band-aids, Bandage/tape, Pain Killer, Antiseptic Cream, Needle, Tweezers, Magnesium Fire Starter, Waterproof Matches, Pocket Knife – swiss army, Fixed blade knife, Mini Flashlight, Rope/cording, Duct Tape, Compass, Space blanket, Mirror, or old CD, Whistle, Flare (if you have room), Glow Sticks, Candy bar.

The items listed above should fit easily into a small tupperware or bag. This is just an example and you should tailor it for your own needs, terrain and time of year. With a survival pack of this kind, your odds of survival increase dramatically. Do not forget to take along some water, it may be tough to find some clean water under stress.

No matter what you take with you and how well you prepare, your brain is still your best defense. Take the time to study basic survival skills or take a course. Knowledge can keep you alive. The information included in this article is just the beginning of what you should know.

Be safe and enjoy the outdoors.

Counter-strike 1.6 — Game Review And Hacks

Counter-strike 1.6 — Game Review And Hacks

This game was developed as a modification to half-life 2 however ever since its creation it evolved so much that it has become a whole new game in itself, Counter-strike 1.6 is developed by the famous Valve Corporation which is also attributed the development of other games such as team Fortress.

Much like counterstrike source, the 1.6 version is a one person shooter game which places the player right in the middle of the action and allows him/her yet venture to a multi-player experience through the use of “steam” as well as the source engine which was developed for Half-Life 2.

This game works by missions, the players take the role of an antiterrorist group which had to go on missions in order to free hostages, detonate bombs as well as eliminating as many enemies (terrorists) as possible. According to GameSpy Counter-strike is the most played modification of Half-Life being played today.

In addition, this version of the game implements a mandatory advertising system (enforced since 2007), these advertising’s were placed in the game maps as well as in the game graphical user interface which is pleased overhead. Given these measures the players quickly complain about how distracting and in face of those advertisements are, this question was taken to Valve’s forums but apparently the entire thread was deleted by an “unknown moderator”

Counterstrike 1.6 and Hacks:

One of the most popular hacks which has been developed for counterstrike is the VDC: Project Mayhem Cheat v3.02 which provides several features and benefits to players such as: a hitbox style aimbot, an auto pistol, adjustable aim spots, improved distance based aim, a triggerbot, wall hacks, an improved night mode, a super flashlight among many other features.

Since this hacks are downloaded as executables or files located inside zip archives it is neither recommended for the player to scan them to a reliable antivirus application before they are uncompressed and installed.

Us Visitors: Summer Time Driving Tips

Us Visitors: Summer Time Driving Tips

Foreign visitors whether heading out on a weekend US road trip or planning a long family vacation on the road you must take some precautions to have a great experience. Your vacation can be ruined if you encounter trouble while driving. Before you start off on your trip, check out these travel tips.

1. Tires must be checked periodically. They lose air pressure every month. An optimum tire pressure is required to maintain the proper contact between the road and the tire. Your car’s fuel economy can be improved if you maintain the manufacturer recommended pressure in your tires.

2. Follow the recommended schedule for an oil change. Different types of oils are suggested for different weather conditions. Thicker oil may be more suitable during summer months. The coolant/antifreeze ratio must be 50/50.

3. Make sure the belts and hoses are in a good condition, and all the fluids are topped off. Batteries usually have a life span of 3 to 5 years. It is a good idea to have the battery tested because extreme weather can put a strain on an older battery.

4. Get a membership to an Auto club like AAA if possible. Have their numbers handy in case you are stuck on the road and need assistance. Some car manufacturers include this service on their cars. Check to see if your car is covered under such a plan.

5. Always have an emergency kit in your truck. The kit can contain basic tools, food, water, jumper cables, first aid kit and a flashlight. Auto stores sell fully assembled kits.

6. A small cooler packed with food and drinks can be very handy especially if you are travelling with kids. Keep it stocked and replenish it at gas stations along the way. Avoid salty snacks and sodas, they can dehydrate you.

7. Do not drive if you are sleepy or tired. Take frequent rest stops to stretch and refresh yourself. Always wear your seat belt and strap children in approved car seats.

Make sure your medical insurance travels with you. Have a great summer!

Camping Games For Adults

Camping Games For Adults

Weve all had tons of fun playing I Spy or taking part in a camping scavenger hunt. There are plenty of board games that are ideal for playing by the campfire and a deck of cards is a must have on any camping trip. But what about some fun camping games just for adults?

Traditional camping sports, like horseshoes, volleyball, and shuffleboard are always fun, but here are a few creative camping games for adults and older teens that are sure to bring lots of enjoyment, as well as a few laughs. Coleman paintball gear is also a fun choice for adult outdoor entertainment.

Mr. Bs Shave

Give everyone a balloon and a marker. Blow up the balloons and instruct everyone to draw Mr. B a face. Apply shaving cream to each balloon and give everyone a plastic knife for their razor. The first person to shave Mr. B without popping him is winner.

Wheres the Grapes?

First, be sure you have plenty of table space for each participant. Put 5 grapes on a plate and heap whipped cream over the top until the grapes are hidden. Place a plate in front of each participant, have them put their hands behind their backs, and see who can uncover and eat their grapes first. Be prepared with lots of napkins for this adult camping game.

Popping Crazy

Before the game, write a selection of crazy actions on strips of paper, like cluck like a chicken, do the twist, or imagine your Elvis and perform a song. Put each action inside a separate balloon and blow them up. All participants should sit, facing one another, in a large circle. Play some upbeat music and start passing the balloons from person to person around the circle. After a few minutes, stop the music. Each time the music stops, everyone should put the balloon they are holding in their chair and sit on it with all their weight for about 5 seconds. Wait for those who popped their balloon to perform their crazy action, then start the music back and continue.

Things That Go Bump in the Night

This camping game for adults is so much fun that you may want to invite your neighboring campers to join in! You need at least 4 people, but the game is more fun the more people involved. You will need a flashlight and should play at night with all your camping lanterns off. Designate one person as the curator and another as the visitor, everyone else is a statue. Statues can move through the dark, but must be completely quiet. The curator should have the flashlight and he and the visitor will walk around trying to catch the statues moving. If a statue is seen moving, heard bumping into something, or talks he becomes a visitor as well and joins the curator in eliminating other statues.

Balloon Lift

This is another camping game for adults that promises hilarious fun! Divide everyone into teams of two and place a balloon on the ground in front of each pair. The object of the game is to pick the balloon up, then pop it between the two people, but without using any hands! The first team to pop their balloon wins. Teams that use their hands are eliminated.