What camping accessories do you really love?

Betty · 03-29-2009, 01:28 PM

It seems that the camping bug has bit me and I just can't wait for our next camping trip. It's not yet planned - but I've been acquiring camping supplies here and there when I could and each time we've gone, it's been a better experience.

Aside from the usual tent, sleeping bag and camp stove type of stuff, what are some camping "accessories" that you really love and/or can't live without?

We did great with a tarp and some bungy cords making a shaded area for us when out in the forest. Not so helpful in the desert though.

We have a fold up table with a metal roll top. Works great for camping in the middle of nowhere where they don't necessarily have a table. It all folds up and fits in a little soft sided bag with a shoulder strap like the chairs that are similar in design do. Walmart. Great deals on camping stuff. I hate to love them and love to hate them.

We got a tent heater before our last camping trip and I really appreciated that thing - even if it did make me a bit paranoid about it tipping over or something. (but I tend to overworry in the middle of the night about things sometimes and with a bigger tent I don't think it will bother me.)

I'd love to have some sort of camping cocktail kit of some sort.

scaeagles · 03-29-2009, 01:33 PM

I modified a folding chair to have a circular hole in the middle and compartment to hold a shovel. Best thing I ever made.

Kevy Baby · 03-29-2009, 02:43 PM

Funny you bring this up. We just purchased a three-burner stove. Each burner has 30,000 BTU capacity. Will come in handy for our Memorial Day camping trip.

3894 · 03-29-2009, 02:44 PM

Pack llamas to carry everything.

Deebs · 03-29-2009, 02:45 PM

Indoor plumbing.

Andrew · 03-29-2009, 02:47 PM

A nearby four-star resort hotel.

3894 · 03-29-2009, 02:49 PM

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A nearby four-star resort hotel.

Kevy Baby · 03-29-2009, 02:51 PM

A nice little tent is helpful as well.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-29-2009, 04:44 PM

Picked up a great little hand axe last time, easy to wield and made quick work of medium sized branches.

If you're going to be hiking, camelpack. Definitely camelpack.

Betty · 03-29-2009, 05:04 PM

Nice tent. It must weigh a ton though and be pretty big to take with you though isn't it?

Great chair idea. Might have to try that one out myself.

And the axe we do not have but now that you mention it, I can really see how it would have come in handy other times. I'll have to get one of those too.

The camelpack just doesn't appeal to me. I'm not sure why that is - seems like it would be all warm and not very refreshing. Guess bottled water gets warm anyway though and it's a pain in the butt to carry with so...

03-29-2009, 01:28 PM	#1
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	What camping accessories do you really love? It seems that the camping bug has bit me and I just can't wait for our next camping trip. It's not yet planned - but I've been acquiring camping supplies here and there when I could and each time we've gone, it's been a better experience. Aside from the usual tent, sleeping bag and camp stove type of stuff, what are some camping "accessories" that you really love and/or can't live without? We did great with a tarp and some bungy cords making a shaded area for us when out in the forest. Not so helpful in the desert though. We have a fold up table with a metal roll top. Works great for camping in the middle of nowhere where they don't necessarily have a table. It all folds up and fits in a little soft sided bag with a shoulder strap like the chairs that are similar in design do. Walmart. Great deals on camping stuff. I hate to love them and love to hate them. We got a tent heater before our last camping trip and I really appreciated that thing - even if it did make me a bit paranoid about it tipping over or something. (but I tend to overworry in the middle of the night about things sometimes and with a bigger tent I don't think it will bother me.) I'd love to have some sort of camping cocktail kit of some sort. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I modified a folding chair to have a circular hole in the middle and compartment to hold a shovel. Best thing I ever made.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Funny you bring this up. We just purchased a three-burner stove. Each burner has 30,000 BTU capacity. Will come in handy for our Memorial Day camping trip. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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3894 Next Stop: Funkytown! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheeselandia Posts: 1,907	Pack llamas to carry everything. __________________ "I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice. Here comes the smolder." - Flynn Rider, "Tangled"
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Deebs ... Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 961	Indoor plumbing.
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Andrew Making Good Girls Go Bad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 734	A nearby four-star resort hotel. __________________ -- Andrew Just Andrew. Do I contradict myself? Very well then, I contradict myself. (I am large, I contain multitudes.) -- Walt Whitman, "Song of Myself"
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	A nice little tent is helpful as well. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Picked up a great little hand axe last time, easy to wield and made quick work of medium sized branches. If you're going to be hiking, camelpack. Definitely camelpack. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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03-29-2009, 05:04 PM	#10
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Nice tent. It must weigh a ton though and be pretty big to take with you though isn't it? Great chair idea. Might have to try that one out myself. And the axe we do not have but now that you mention it, I can really see how it would have come in handy other times. I'll have to get one of those too. The camelpack just doesn't appeal to me. I'm not sure why that is - seems like it would be all warm and not very refreshing. Guess bottled water gets warm anyway though and it's a pain in the butt to carry with so... __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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