Saturday, December 25, 2010

The Camping Stool As A Tool For Bird Watching

By Roy Davis


Most bird watchers are equipped with binoculars, scope, bird guides, a bird song player and a few other gadgets. However, including a camping stool is a great addition to your gear. A lot of the walking and hiking done when you're birding can be exhausting, particularly when you're abroad and you don't know the terrain or the facilities offered by the place you are visiting. It is always handy to have one of these artifacts with you.

For starters, a camping stool is just like a regular stool or small chair with no back. It's also lighter and can be folded and easily carried everywhere because it is made usually of nylon and aluminum. There are several shapes, forms, sizes and colors. The important thing to look for is that it's comfortable for you. When you're birding in the rugged outdoors, there is no guarantee that you will find a place to sit and watch birds. Imagine how handy it is to have your own chair with you always.

One of its many advantages is that it's very easy to handle. They are usually very small and light weight, and you can attach it to your back pack or fold them in simple carry cases than you can put on your shoulder. The standard weight is around two to four pounds.

When it comes to watching birds, this artifact is very useful under different circumstances. It is ideal for open areas like marshes, beaches, wetlands, watch towers and grasslands, where you can easily sit and have an open view. Another alternative is to sit next to a tree and lean on it to check out birds high in the canopy without straining your neck. So why stand when you can sit and enjoy the view?

Aside from these uses, they can also be applied to more obvious situations like camping, campfires, fishing and many other outdoor activities. There is no reason why you shouldn't be comfortable in the rugged wilderness. This little contraption is designed to make your life easier with all of its applications.

Many brands are in the market from outdoor products. Prices range from 5 to 50 dollars depending on the brand and whether it is made of aluminum, metal or wood. At the end of the day, your choice should be narrowed down to how comfortable the stool is for you, and how easy it is to carry. After all, its going to be yet another gadget you'll have to bring along for birding.

Considering how small and practical these things are, now it's easier to ponder having one with you on your bird watching travels. In time it can even become an indispensable item as a bird guide or binoculars. Now that you have with you a light, easy to carry portable place to sit, it's easy to see that the camping stool is a new tool for bird watching.




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