What camping accessories do you really love? - Page 4

Morrigoon · 03-30-2009, 12:18 PM

I know a campground where you can do that. Certain sites are "accessible", including a power source.

Betty · 03-30-2009, 04:07 PM

THat's some set up you've got there Kev. Is it an air mattress or a real one?

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Kevy Baby · 03-30-2009, 04:33 PM

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Right on Kevy! I knew I'd picked out a good one. Did you find it easy to set up?

There was some initial confusion when inserting the diagonal poles across the top. Once we got that figured out (and we labeled them the next time we put the tent up), it was a breeze: only took about 10 minutes the second time we set it up (and that was working at a leisurely pace.

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(and now I must go try and find photos of this tent of yours.)

Thank you for finding that. I started to, but time was an issue for me.

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That's some set up you've got there Kev. Is it an air mattress or a real one?

Susan is a comfort fanatic, so from the bottom up, there is:

Two Sleeping Pads side-by-side (almost the same size as a queen mattress)
Feather Bed
Opened sleeping bag (optional - for colded climates only)
Fitted sheet
Person(s)
Top Sheet
Down comforter
Miscellaneous Blankets (though usually only on her side)

Also, she draped mosquito netting from the roof (not necessary: Susan did it for effect) and lots of pillows.

Yeah: were really "roughing it"

Alex · 03-30-2009, 01:04 PM

True, but if you run a generator all night then you run a significant risk of camp site vandalism from your neighbors.

Moonliner · 03-30-2009, 01:09 PM

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3894 · 03-30-2009, 01:23 PM

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Morrigoon · 03-30-2009, 01:54 PM

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True, but if you run a generator all night then you run a significant risk of camp site vandalism from your neighbors.

The accessible sites don't require a generator

They're wired. Oh, but ONLY the accessible sites have power, and it's low power, nothing you'd run a microwave off of.

Personally, I've been coveting an EZ-Up. I think I'm going to go with the "First Up" one because there are lots of accessories easily available for it at WalMart.

And I need a new camp bed at some point, because the frame on my old twin size one broke (and I wanted a queen size anyway). But that's not an emergency because my Coleman couch/bed is a decent substitute.

alphabassettgrrl · 03-30-2009, 02:43 PM

I love all the camping stuff. It's light, it folds, and it's cute!

Betty · 03-30-2009, 03:49 PM

Our upcoming camping trip will now include an upgrade in living spaces with our new tent.

"8 person" should be a great family tent and we can actually stand up in it. A MAJOR upgrade from our 4 person tent.

I've got my eye on the dutch oven I think. Camp is great for exploring, off roading and hiking - but it's also good for sitting around camp, reading and being a woman of leisure. The dutch oven seems to play into that fantasy quite nicely.

I can't wait to go camping! I have no idea where or when - but maybe again for our anniversary in May.

innerSpaceman · 03-30-2009, 03:54 PM

Of course, this whole thread is making me sad there's no swank camp this year, though glad I'm not spending money on all the new equipment I want.

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Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	THat's some set up you've got there Kev. Is it an air mattress or a real one? Spoiler: __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	I love all the camping stuff. It's light, it folds, and it's cute! __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Our upcoming camping trip will now include an upgrade in living spaces with our new tent. "8 person" should be a great family tent and we can actually stand up in it. A MAJOR upgrade from our 4 person tent. I've got my eye on the dutch oven I think. Camp is great for exploring, off roading and hiking - but it's also good for sitting around camp, reading and being a woman of leisure. The dutch oven seems to play into that fantasy quite nicely. I can't wait to go camping! I have no idea where or when - but maybe again for our anniversary in May. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Of course, this whole thread is making me sad there's no swank camp this year, though glad I'm not spending money on all the new equipment I want.
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