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Terri
I want to know if it is worth the money for the tent? We are looking for something to use on our canoe trips?
Answer
Hubba Hubba is a great tent - two doors, to vestibules, and super light which is a huge plus for backpacking too. However, if you are only using it for camping out of a canoe, you can definitely afford to go to a bigger tent. Canoes can hold a TON of stuff. I backpack with a 2 man Sierra Designs tent, similar in floor space to the Hubba Hubba, but when I canoe or kayak camp with my husband, we usually use a 3 man tent. The extra space is nice to have. ... we even bring the cast iron dutch oven if we're in a place that allows fires! Canoes camping to me is luxury camping. :)
I got a great deal on my Sierra Designs from a site called Sunnysports.com (I think they're related to Campsaver, they buy up a lot of closeouts and discontinued models).
They have the MSR Mutha Hubba (3 person version of the Hubba Hubba) for just $319:
http://www.sunnysports.com/Prod/CategoryID_2145/Context_2144/Sort_Price/DescSort_0/Filter_4%3d2160%2c2161%3a1%3d2150%2c2149/MSRTMHN.html?Hit=1
And they have a 3 person Sierra Designs for under $200 right now.
http://www.sunnysports.com/Prod/CategoryID_2145/Context_2144/Sort_Price/DescSort_0/Filter_4%3d2160%2c2161%3a1%3d2150%2c2149/SDSTZ3.html?Hit=1
The Marmot Limelight 3P is on their for cheap too.... Oy... if only I could justify getting another tent!
Definitely check Craigslist in your area too - lots of people buy expensive gear thinking they'll get into backpacking and end up not using it... they usually let it go really cheap. Also, check Ebay and www.geartrade.com for smoking deals on all kinds of stuff.
Hubba Hubba is a great tent - two doors, to vestibules, and super light which is a huge plus for backpacking too. However, if you are only using it for camping out of a canoe, you can definitely afford to go to a bigger tent. Canoes can hold a TON of stuff. I backpack with a 2 man Sierra Designs tent, similar in floor space to the Hubba Hubba, but when I canoe or kayak camp with my husband, we usually use a 3 man tent. The extra space is nice to have. ... we even bring the cast iron dutch oven if we're in a place that allows fires! Canoes camping to me is luxury camping. :)
I got a great deal on my Sierra Designs from a site called Sunnysports.com (I think they're related to Campsaver, they buy up a lot of closeouts and discontinued models).
They have the MSR Mutha Hubba (3 person version of the Hubba Hubba) for just $319:
http://www.sunnysports.com/Prod/CategoryID_2145/Context_2144/Sort_Price/DescSort_0/Filter_4%3d2160%2c2161%3a1%3d2150%2c2149/MSRTMHN.html?Hit=1
And they have a 3 person Sierra Designs for under $200 right now.
http://www.sunnysports.com/Prod/CategoryID_2145/Context_2144/Sort_Price/DescSort_0/Filter_4%3d2160%2c2161%3a1%3d2150%2c2149/SDSTZ3.html?Hit=1
The Marmot Limelight 3P is on their for cheap too.... Oy... if only I could justify getting another tent!
Definitely check Craigslist in your area too - lots of people buy expensive gear thinking they'll get into backpacking and end up not using it... they usually let it go really cheap. Also, check Ebay and www.geartrade.com for smoking deals on all kinds of stuff.
Best/Chepest way to go on a road trip to California from Illinois?
consumingf
I am planning a cross country road trip for the summer with my broher from the Chicago suburbs to Yosemite National Park in California to visit my cousin. I will be 19, and my brother will be 17. We are responsible, and my parentals have already said it is alright, as long as we do all the planning, and all the funding. We need to do this as cheaply as possible. We will be gone about 2 weeks, including transportation to and from, and staying there. We will be camping both on the road and in the park. Does anyone have any extra tips for us to help this trip go smoothly?
Any input is great!
I don't have to worry about campsites in the park. My cousin works in the park, and since we're caming with him, we've already got sites in the park guaranteed. Does anyone know campgrounds on the road though, since we don't want to pay for motels?
Answer
Route:
I would suggest Interstate 80 for most of the westbound (and for the return EB portion) and then in Reno, Nevada, you would head south on route 395 and head into Yosemite via the back way. The drive south from Reno into Yosemite is particularly beautiful, and in fact, the drive west across 80 is fantastic.
Other tip:
There's an old saying: take half as many clothes and twice as much money. It's kinda true! Take as much money as you possibly can. (Or at least have it available from what you save up)
Camping:
I have a great book called "California Camping" by Foghorn Press that includes descriptions and reviews of EVERY campground in California. http://www.foghorn.com/ They make similar guides for other western states as well. And last time I checked on eBay, there were good deals available.
Camping in Yosemite: reservations open up I believe 5 (ish) months in advance and summer is definitely the busy season. Check out the Yosemite camping page http://www.nps.gov/archive/yose/trip/camping.htm and make your reservation as soon as it is possible, or you may not get one in the park!
Also, Yosemite is so beautiful that you can't really go wrong no matter where you stay. Valley floor campgrounds are a good jumping off point for anywhere you'll want to go. But be aware that the largest campgrounds do allow RVs and generators from 6am to 10pm, so if that machine noise would bug you, be sure to pick one of the smaller tent-only campgrounds...
Good luck and have fun! It'll be great! Hope this helps!
Route:
I would suggest Interstate 80 for most of the westbound (and for the return EB portion) and then in Reno, Nevada, you would head south on route 395 and head into Yosemite via the back way. The drive south from Reno into Yosemite is particularly beautiful, and in fact, the drive west across 80 is fantastic.
Other tip:
There's an old saying: take half as many clothes and twice as much money. It's kinda true! Take as much money as you possibly can. (Or at least have it available from what you save up)
Camping:
I have a great book called "California Camping" by Foghorn Press that includes descriptions and reviews of EVERY campground in California. http://www.foghorn.com/ They make similar guides for other western states as well. And last time I checked on eBay, there were good deals available.
Camping in Yosemite: reservations open up I believe 5 (ish) months in advance and summer is definitely the busy season. Check out the Yosemite camping page http://www.nps.gov/archive/yose/trip/camping.htm and make your reservation as soon as it is possible, or you may not get one in the park!
Also, Yosemite is so beautiful that you can't really go wrong no matter where you stay. Valley floor campgrounds are a good jumping off point for anywhere you'll want to go. But be aware that the largest campgrounds do allow RVs and generators from 6am to 10pm, so if that machine noise would bug you, be sure to pick one of the smaller tent-only campgrounds...
Good luck and have fun! It'll be great! Hope this helps!
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