Outdoor camping equipment

[green1706]

Outdoor camping equipment

There are some who love the outdoors, and there are some that can't stand the thought of sleeping anywhere but under a roof. Then there are the ones who are somewhere in the middle. They like the idea of it, but they always end up being miserable when they are camping. Those who want to go, but they aren't sure they can do without their coffeemaker, should take some time to get the right outdoor camping equipment so they can have some of the things they will miss when away from home. This makes camping tolerable, and even fun for these people.

The most important piece of outdoor camping equipment is the tent. If you buy the wrong tent, the entire trip is going to be miserable. I found this out the first year I went camping. The tent we had barely fit the two of us, and when it rained, we found out it was not water proof. This made us miserable, and we ended up leaving in the middle of the night. When buying a tent, make sure you find one that is bigger than you need, and find one that is water resistant or water proof so you don't have to worry if it rains.

When thinking about special outdoor camping equipment, you have to think about the things you use each day that you just can't do without. You can find many things to make your stay in the woods or at a campground more fun. If you need coffee in the morning, get a travel coffee maker or one made for camping. If you need to have a pan to cook in rather than just a grill, you should get one. One popular piece of outdoor camping equipment is the outdoor toilet. If your camp area has no restroom, this is a must have, especially if you are a woman.

However, you also have to remember not to go overboard when you are buying outdoor camping equipment. You can't get more than you can carry with you or store in your vehicle when you go.

If you have an SUV, you may be okay with whatever you buy, but even then you have to remember that you need room for things like food, firewood, your clothes, blankets, and other supplies. If you aren't driving and are planning on a hike, you may have to do without a lot of your outdoor camping equipment. Keep that in mind before you agree to go.

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[Bowdacious]

No porta potty is necessary...Toilet paper and a hiker's shovel is all you really need....IF you are used to "poppin' a sqat"

 

[44fanatic]

Chief, what game do you referee throwing those white flags out....lol

 

[moondawg]

A good or decent tent is a good place to start. Get a tent that has 2 mesh windows, especially if you are camping in warm weather. I borrowed my dad's cheapo tent that did not have a window except for what was on the tent door. It was HOT, even at night. I ended up getting my own, a Coleman dome that had two mesh windows for better ventilation.

 

[skynimrod]

The tent is important, and also where you put it.
I will never forget one time while at our quick setup Elk Hunting Camp the 4 of us young stupid guys ended up in the middle of the night with wet sleeping bags from a down pour that created a creek through the middle of our tent. Them were the good old days. I found out that a down filled army surplus mummy bag does not dry out to fast.

Winter tents are hard to find anymore unless you go with a mountain climbing, or wall.

Tarps, and more tarps you can never have too many I have learned.
Also several coolers are always handy.

 

[skynimrod]

And I forgot.
"Welcome to the Campfire Green1706"

 

[44fanatic]

Winter tents are hard to find anymore unless you go with a mountain climbing, or wall.

Tarps, and more tarps you can never have too many I have learned.
Also several coolers are always handy.

I think the advent of the dome tent has killed the heavy duty tent for cold weather. I would be afraid to use my tent in sub freezing weather, to much heat loss through the top of the tent.

 

[skynimrod]

I was looking through my new fall Cabela's catalog and low and behold Extreme mid size Tents ore now available.