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I'm torn as to whether I should bring my main guitar camping or not. My friend has done it before without damage (these are solid rosewood backed guitars) so they aren't cheap. I have a performance on stage at the campsite (there's a meeting area) , and my guitar will most likely stay in my tent. My climate is southern california. I want to sound my best, and there might be a certain someone ;P attending the camp, but I don't want to risk my beloved. It's solid guitar except for the sides, and I could bring one of my cheaper guitars, but it wouldn't be the same. what do you guys think?
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Weather and heat are two things that are not good for the guitar. I have a cheapo guitar I use for retreats and camp outs, no one will care as long as it's in tune. A good case will keep it safe enough and keeping it outta the heat and moisture will suffice, cool weather prevailing the tent is ok.
Weather and heat are two things that are not good for the guitar. I have a cheapo guitar I use for retreats and camp outs, no one will care as long as it's in tune. A good case will keep it safe enough and keeping it outta the heat and moisture will suffice, cool weather prevailing the tent is ok.
How can I pamper a princess first-time camper while camping? Where can I find gadgets that make it 5 stars?
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It's a 7 day camping trip in southern California with no electricity and minimal running water. If you take someone who is used to Oprah-style vacationing (I say that in love), what are some products out there that can make it not only manageable, but unbelievably enjoyable? I'd like to take it to the point where someone else might say, "Is this really camping?" given how much they are being spoiled by the latest gadgets, gizmos, and technology. Thanks in advance.
I knew the "camping is SUPPOSED to be..." would come up. In this specific case, the trip is mandatory for the person involved and staying somewhere else is not an option. This is a problem-solving question, not a opinion poll.
Great questions. Very primative campground, same place each night with minimal day backpacking. Thanks!
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If you have to backpack all of the stuff into the campsite then you'll be unable to take things like heavy-duty blow-up air mattresses. Here are a few of the things I've picked up over the years at places like REI, Eastern Mountain Sports, Campmor, and LL Bean that I regularly use when backpacking:
1. Java Press. I use the Backcountry Bistro (aka Big Sky Bistro). My wife got mine for me off the web...don't know where.
2. Black Diamond has a slick new electric lantern that is pretty cool. I saw that at Eastern Mountain Sports yesterday.
3. Crazy Creek chair. I got mine at Sierra Trading Post but you can get them almost anywhere. There are cheap knock-offs at Target and Wal-Mart...they suck and break.
4. Backpacking Espresso Maker. I got mine at Campmor years ago. I used to use mine a lot. It works great. Sorry..you won't be able to make her frothy cappuccino without packing in some dehydrated milk though.
5. Good Food. There are a lot of dried veggies and fruits available at better supermarkets. A lot of the backpacking meals from Backpackers Pantry and Mountain House are very good as well. Similarly, there are dozens of noodle dishes that are very tasty and easy to make. The seasoning packets and spices are what makes the taste!
6. Travel games. Travel Scrabble saved the day on a trip with my wife a few years ago. It poured rain all day on one day and we hung out in the tent playing Travel Scrabble for a few hours. I also stash a few pages from Mad Libs in with my map when I take the scouts out. I also have taken travel chess or checkers. They don't take up too much room, nor do they weigh all that much.
7. I have a few bandanas I got from LL Bean or REI a few years ago with things like animal prints, stars, and tree identification tips. I use the astronomy one sometimes at night to locate constallations. My buddy has a better thing I believe he got from the Boy Scout catalog that is a foldable star chart that you can set for your latitude and season. It's like a rubber bowl and you move it to meet your needs. It's neat.
8. Frisbee. (also serves as a dinner plate in my case.)
9. Things to suit your destination. If I am backpacking into a place with some good rock, I'll take my climbing shoes and go bouldering. I'll take a fun noodle or some other floaty thing if I'm hiking into a hot spring or swimming hole. I even packed in a gold panning dish one time in New Mexico and spent the day panning streams for gold nuggets. (Hey, I found about $75 worth of gold that day!..don't laugh.)
There are other gizmos I've seen, but never used...such as the Ice Cream Maker and the hand-crank blender. These are good things if you are car camping and can tote in the extra weight and bulk, but aren't something I would take backpacking.
Have Fun. If she doesn't...dump the princess.
If you have to backpack all of the stuff into the campsite then you'll be unable to take things like heavy-duty blow-up air mattresses. Here are a few of the things I've picked up over the years at places like REI, Eastern Mountain Sports, Campmor, and LL Bean that I regularly use when backpacking:
1. Java Press. I use the Backcountry Bistro (aka Big Sky Bistro). My wife got mine for me off the web...don't know where.
2. Black Diamond has a slick new electric lantern that is pretty cool. I saw that at Eastern Mountain Sports yesterday.
3. Crazy Creek chair. I got mine at Sierra Trading Post but you can get them almost anywhere. There are cheap knock-offs at Target and Wal-Mart...they suck and break.
4. Backpacking Espresso Maker. I got mine at Campmor years ago. I used to use mine a lot. It works great. Sorry..you won't be able to make her frothy cappuccino without packing in some dehydrated milk though.
5. Good Food. There are a lot of dried veggies and fruits available at better supermarkets. A lot of the backpacking meals from Backpackers Pantry and Mountain House are very good as well. Similarly, there are dozens of noodle dishes that are very tasty and easy to make. The seasoning packets and spices are what makes the taste!
6. Travel games. Travel Scrabble saved the day on a trip with my wife a few years ago. It poured rain all day on one day and we hung out in the tent playing Travel Scrabble for a few hours. I also stash a few pages from Mad Libs in with my map when I take the scouts out. I also have taken travel chess or checkers. They don't take up too much room, nor do they weigh all that much.
7. I have a few bandanas I got from LL Bean or REI a few years ago with things like animal prints, stars, and tree identification tips. I use the astronomy one sometimes at night to locate constallations. My buddy has a better thing I believe he got from the Boy Scout catalog that is a foldable star chart that you can set for your latitude and season. It's like a rubber bowl and you move it to meet your needs. It's neat.
8. Frisbee. (also serves as a dinner plate in my case.)
9. Things to suit your destination. If I am backpacking into a place with some good rock, I'll take my climbing shoes and go bouldering. I'll take a fun noodle or some other floaty thing if I'm hiking into a hot spring or swimming hole. I even packed in a gold panning dish one time in New Mexico and spent the day panning streams for gold nuggets. (Hey, I found about $75 worth of gold that day!..don't laugh.)
There are other gizmos I've seen, but never used...such as the Ice Cream Maker and the hand-crank blender. These are good things if you are car camping and can tote in the extra weight and bulk, but aren't something I would take backpacking.
Have Fun. If she doesn't...dump the princess.
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