Know before you go camping

I give this article a 4/5 stars because of how well it explains what you will need to bring and what to do if you encounter something, which could harm you.   It also gives you examples of what you could bring to help yourself before you go camping and hints as to what to do to prevent getting hurt.  This article is great for people who are going camping for their very first time.

At the beginning of this article it gives you a statistic of how many people like to go camping not only because they like it but because it also an amazing stress reliever.  After that, they do a sub-heading of what you need to know.   They then give you a basic action plan as to what you will need to bring to be successful and safe in the outdoors.  In this action plan they include everything; food, clothes, first-aid, animals you can encounter.  Some of the things that they ask you too pack aren't things that you would forget to bring when going camping but it gives you a type of clothing and types of food that you can actually eat and wear in the wild.  This article also gives you ideas of where you could go if you wanted to camping.


In my opinion, this article was written very well.  It is like a whole camping checklist made for people who have never gone camping.  I think the author did very well in gathering the information and making this article.  It is also good for experienced campers so that they go back to the basics and make sure they are not forgetting anything.  Criticism wise I think that the author did not have to talk about the basic stuff like bring clothes and food too much.  She should not have to go in depth with things that are common sense.

Citation

1)  http://greatist.com/fitness/know-you-go-camping

2)SCHWECHERL, LAURA . "Know Before You Go: Camping | Greatist." Greatist | Health and Fitness News, Tips, Recipes, and Exercises. © 2013 Greatist, 28 June 2012. Web. 20 May 2013. <http://greatist.com/fitness/know-you-go-
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A Safe Campsite

Written by Michael D.Faw

I give the article 3/5 stars because of the in depth explanations of how to ensure safety while picking a campsite. It does a good job of targeting its audience, by making it interesting to read.

            At the beginning of the article it explains the importance of a safety kit, and to go through the contents prior to your trip so you know where the different items are and how to use them. It then goes into detail on how to pick a site for your tent, and to look around for any dead trees limbs to make sure you’re safe. It describes how you should keep your tent in a higher area, to avoid rain rushing into your tent, but not too high because you will be exposed to the elements. Although some of the tips seem like common sense things, I believe it is important to remind people and people who are new to camping. Finally the author mentions tips to survive lightning storms and communication with others for safety.

            In my opinion I believe the article was well written, and gives good tips for new campers or a refresher on things you should know before heading out in the wilderness. It gave me things to think about, such as dead trees around a tent that could potentially fall during an expected storm. If any criticism, the author should have explained about the other dangerous situations he mentioned in his introduction such as venom bites, wounds, etc.

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-Amy Jarvis

2012 Polaris RZR XP 900 Review: Long Term Test

The Polaris Razor

     This article gives a general review for the 2012 Polaris Razor. I would rate the article a 7 out of 10 because I think it was entertaining to read and was written well for the audience that it was aimed at. The author explains all of the positive and negative characteristics about the Razor, but there are many more positive things than there are negative. The article provides you with a strong understanding of the vehicle and would greatly persuade you to buy one for yourself. The Razor is a powerful off-road vehicle that will keep you having endless amounts of fun. 

    One of the biggest factors that make the razor such a great vehicle is it's engine. The ProStar 900 engine in the razor is described here in being able to "give a seat of the pants feeling like no other". If that does't intrigue you to buy one than nothing will. The writer of the article also said that the amount of abuse that the engine took without breaking down or needing anything replaced was incredible. The engine in the Razor is one of the best on the market, and apparently performs better at higher speeds than slower. The writer of this article did a great job of describing the power and strength in the engine.

  Besides the speed and power associated with the engine, the article also goes on to describe the off road capabilities of the Razor. As long as the trail is wide enough, this vehicle is said to be a great cruiser through any trails or mountains that you can find. The author says "whether you want to go for a relaxing cruise, or raise some hell, the Polaris Razor will serve you well". The only thing that can be a  downfall for the Razors comfortability is the fact that there is no power steering on some of them. Power steering is an optional addition, and with it, the ride just becomes that much more comfortable.

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