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1. sewnnatural says:

   July 5, 2010 at 11:53 am

   What a great post!

   We have been looking and looking for non toxic camping gear and haven’t found anything but a somewhat non toxic 2 person tent yet… Has anyone found a non toxic tent, sleeping mat or sleeping bag?

   Thanks!
2. lizzyschofding says:

   July 6, 2010 at 12:01 pm

   We are all about a good old camping trip! Don’t forget the s’mores!

   Lizzy and Chelsea
   http://www.TOMS.com
3. annathema says:

   July 7, 2010 at 11:04 am

   I would be careful to add that bringing your own firewood is often not the best idea any more. Thanks to the emerald ash borer, transporting firewood is a great way to create problems by spreading this pest. A small camp stove is probably the most sustainable option today.
4. Healthy Republic says:

   July 7, 2010 at 11:35 pm

   Leave it better than you found it was always our motto!

   —Healthy Republic
   http://www.healthyrepublic.com
5. cyclist1 says:

   August 4, 2010 at 9:52 am

   To the person looking for non-toxic tents, and sleeping gear, we are a small business whose goal it is to offer such products. We do not have the exact products you are looking for right now, but we have others. We hope to offer sleeping gear and tents soon! I am not trying give a gratuitous advertisement here, just trying answer a question. Google “the happy camper site” and you should find us.
6. one4earth says:

   September 2, 2010 at 8:33 am

   Follow Camping Etiquette is the big thing that has kept me from enjoying camping…because OTHERS don’t follow it. I have especially had issues with smokers and noisy people past curfew. Any suggestions on how to fix this or where to go to avoid it?

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