OFFICIAL Kings Canyon Camp Swank Thread

[MouseWife]

Well, I dunno. I think that people are more curious about the BD on WM and willing to talk it up.

Bears I think make people soooo nervous!!

[Capt Jack]

follow the rules they give you when you arrive and you shouldnt have a problem. no food in the tents, use the bear boxes, no trash left around etc.

in all the years Ive been camping Ive seen one, ever. I saw their tracks and could hear them off and on, but never eye to eye. and even it was miles from camp and ran when it spotted us.

worry more about running out of something you need (tp, water etc), as its far more likely.

[Morrigoon]

Everything scented in the bear box (this includes soap, cosmetics, etc.)

[Not Afraid]

EVERYTHING scented in the bair box - even thing you think smell bad. Sun tan lotion, food or drink, toothpaste, lip stick or chapstick - all of it needs to go into the bear box.

You may see a bear but I've seen more bears in the day time than in the night time. However, don't leave a bag of Dorritos next to your camp table or you'll be SURE to see a bear in the night. We did at Sequoia.

If you feel unsafe about bears, carry some sort of noise maker with you at all times. Banging pots and pans together is a good way to scare them off. Also, don't run and make yourself as large as possible.

[Morrigoon]

Yeah, if you can stand with others in a group that's good too.

[MouseWife]

Thank you, all of you, for your tips!!

It is that eye to eye, Capt Jack, that has me shaking! But, I will follow those rules and thanks NA, I will find something noisy to keep by me at all times!!

We will only be two people, so no group!!

I thought of bringing my sis and her two kids but those kids are snack eating machines and I don't think they would understand the rules.

I tell ya, going with kids, going without kids, I think it will be a bit more relaxed, no? I always worried about the kids falling behind and the fear of mountain lions.

Again, thanks you guys!

As for the food, on this trip I think we are not going to take too much. Being mothers day, I am expecting a nice dinner at the Mountain Room....

{not that I deserve it for abandoning my kids on mothers day!! I feel sooo bad about that...}

[DreadPirateRoberts]

MouseWife, as long as you can run faster than the slowest member of your family, you should be fine.

[MouseWife]

Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

MouseWife, as long as you can run faster than the slowest member of your family, you should be fine.

ROTFLMAO!!! The Hubster always says this to me. He is way faster and it being only the two of us....

But, I can carry a walking stick and whack him with it, if need be.

A question about smells. I have an inflatable bed but I wonder if it will smell too whatever {plastic-y, I don't know}, any thoughts about that? It is brand spankin' new.

And, along this thread, if we do join, it would be for only two nights. I checked the lists on the wiki and it says we need a stove. Does everyone need a stove or would we be joining up on a team and thus not need one? I know the Hubster would LOVE to go and buy everything but I'd rather not buy things we don't absolutely need.

Oh, and, we would be sharing a spot with someone else at this point, right? I am soooo sorry because I know y'all have been through all of this but...

Do two tents fit on one spot and two cars also?

If anyone remembers about housekeeping camp, because I can't, are we able to park outside our unit???? I was hoping that for once we won't have to lug our crap a long way to our lodging.

Thanks you guys and sorry for all of the late questions.....

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by MouseWife

A question about smells. I have an inflatable bed but I wonder if it will smell too whatever {plastic-y, I don't know}, any thoughts about that? It is brand spankin' new.

Oh, and, we would be sharing a spot with someone else at this point, right? I am soooo sorry because I know y'all have been through all of this but...

We've slept on brand new air mattresses and have had no problems with them smell wise. But my wife always brings linens to put on the air mattress (bottom sheet, top sheet) and we use two sleeping bags: one right on top of the air mattress under the fitted sheet and one on top as a blanket.

And as far as joining the Camp Swank 2008 excursion, since we are using the "First Come, First Served" plan, there should be no problem joining at this point. I suspect there will probably be some who are currently planning on going who will drop out (no one in particular: just the law of averages).

[Capt Jack]

right...so be sure and bring a big stick to hobble one of them in an emergency