What is the wheather like in colorado springs during July?

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tlabrueyer

I would like for my family to go camping in colorado springs this year as our family vacation but I dont know if its too hot for a tent or would we be better off getiing a cabin.We are from Louisiana so camping during July in tents are only for the extremest becasue the humidity and heat are unbareable during the summer.

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In Springs in July, yes it would be to hot in a tent.(Try Cascade, Woodland Park or Lake George all close to Springs)

Springs however is right up against the mountains, and temps less than 10 miles from town may be a lot cooler. (don't forget that temperatures can dip down pretty low at night even in July, one year on the 4th of July I was camping in Leadville and it got down to 23F after leaving Pueblo at 103F)

Are alligators a safety issue while canoeing/kayaking on the Mississippi River?

Darry

I'm planning a kayaking trip through Louisiana to the Gulf of Mexico - Anyway back to the question...
Is this a major safety issue? Would is pose as a threat if I am camping along the river? What should you do if you did encounter one?

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Ok, I don't have stats for that area, but here in Florida, in the past 50 years or so, alligators have been responsible for about 26 human fatalities... compare that with dogs, which kill more people every year, and really, alligators aren't too much of a threat at all...

What time of year do you plan on going? Just to be on the safe side, I would avoid late March through May, due to courtship and territorial issues... most "attacks" on canoes and kayaks are misunderstandings... gator is hanging out on the bank, paddler comes around a corner too close, scares the gator, gator makes a break for deeper water and bumps the bottom of the boat on it's way, ~however~ during that time of year, all a gator cares about is the fact that there is something else as long (or longer) than it "swimming" through it's turf, when real attacks on kayaks or other small craft do occur, they are usually during that time frame. (early this year an 11 footer attacked a kayak on the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge... luckily it was shallow water and the gator was more concerned with the kayak than anything else)

Fed alligators pose a special problem... they don't recognize the specific people who feed them, they just recognize the basic shape... I know of several boat ramps here in Florida that have had trouble due to people feeding alligators (or "improperly disposing of fish cleanings") where every small boat that was launched would be bumped by large alligators... again, I don't know the stats up that way, but I'm sure it's similar... 95% of attacks by alligators here in Florida link back to the gator being fed.

My suggestions? Avoid being out on the water at dawn and dusk... alligators are crepuscular, most of their hunting takes place during these times.

As inviting as it may be, don't decide to go swimming if it's not in a designated swimming area... You're in their turf, the very few "unprovoked" fatal attacks here in Florida have been on people swimming in remote areas and the attacks were all by extremely large alligators.

Stay back from overgrown shorelines... just because most "attacks" on kayaks are bump and runs, doesn't mean that some surly gator won't wreck your 'yak any time of year... if there's a bunch of cover, assume there's an alligator, and give it plenty of room so it knows you're not a threat... try not to make them feel trapped (remember, alligators are more comfortable and feel safer in the water than out of the water.)

Don't feed them... this includes "incidental feeding" If you're catching fish for shore lunch, don't throw your cleanings back in the water... catch a trash fish? Treat it like it's a game fish and let it regain it's strength after a fight and swim off on it's own rather than just tossing it back... tired injured fish that have been caught and released are an easy meal for alligators, and they ~do~ know what a person with a fishing pole means.

Pick as open of a bank as you can find when going in to camp... cattails and other clumps of vegetation are ambush points for alligators... you want to be able to see as much of the shoreline as you can, and not that I think an alligator would come up into your campsite and bust into your tent to get you, but set up camp as far back from the water as possible...

While alligators deserve every scrap of respect you can give them, they aren't out to get anyone... however, if you do find yourself in an unlucky position, just remember that people who don't fight back don't get loose (not promising that everyone who fights back does get loose, but if you don't try, you've got no chance)... gator bumps your 'yak? Bump him back with your paddle if it's not a bump and run... heck, drop your anchor on his head if he gives you a chance and you need to... there aren't many soft spots on these animals, but if you're in the position where you need to use them, you need to know them... the fleshy spot where their nostrils are, eyes, and if you're unlucky enough to be in a position to take advantage of it the glottis (the flap at the back of the mouth that keeps the water out if they open their mouth underwater)... you find your hand in a gator's mouth, you grab for whatever you can get inside there if you've got any movement in your hand anymore.

Something else that I'm reminded of from when I was working on the tour boat... had a family from Louisiana on and they were commenting on how much bolder alligators here in Florida are than they are up that way... Louisiana has a much more extensive public hunt than Florida does, and alligators that way know that people are bad news... here in Florida people are more likely to feed them than shoot them, so ours are more.... "friendly" (please note the quotation marks... they're not really friendly at all...)

Main thing is just to give them room if at all possible.

Have fun, and wear a PFD.

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Is there some kind of Portable tent or sleeping bag for MHFU?

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Zach

I've been wondering if there was some kind of portable tent or sleeping bag for MHFU(Monster Hunter Freedom Unite). I'm asking this because me and my brother both just recently got Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, and we've been looking to give the game a camping like feel. So a portable tent or some sleeping bags would help give it that feel.

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There is no "sleeping bag" item in game- there would be no point to that really, as you can only go into the wilds during quests during the game, and each quest only lasts a maximum of 50 minutes (all of which should be spent actually fighting the monster).
Also I doubt that the game has any mods, as it is a psp game (or a vita game if you are playing it that way).
The game does have things like cooking spits (for roasting steak), but they become obsolete as soon as you get your first cat chef.
If you are asking if there are monster hunter real life sleeping bags- probably, but they are probably only in japan, so go on ebay or something and look.

Good luck and Happy Hunting

Where can I find the best camping equipment?

Shamroozi

I need extra large cot, and Instant tent (you know the one that assembles in seconds)

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cabela's, they have EVERYTHING, but it most likely wil not be cheap, also try looking around online, ebay maybe?

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How to keep a camping tent clean while camping?

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Anita

I will purchase a new camping tent for my camping trip. I wonder is there any way to keep the camping tent clean while camping? Actually, I'm a bit of a neat freak.

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1. Use a ground cloth, or tarp, under your tent. Not only will this keep the bottom of your tent clean, it will keep the floor of your tent dry. Just be sure to tuck the edges of the tarp under the tent so that it does not catch rain.

2. Never wear your shoes inside the tent. When you enter your tent, sit in the doorway and remove your shoes, then place them on a floor mat, rug or towel near the door way. You can even leave them outside by tucking them between the tent and the ground cloth.

3. Bring a Ziploc bag for trash to keep the inside of your tent clean. Don't litter inside your tent--especially with candy and food wrappers which can attract bugs or larger, furrier nuisances. Better yet, throw your trash away in an animal-proof trash can outside of your tent.

4. Pack a whisk broom and dust pan to keep your tent clean. These even come in small, easy to pack camp sizes. Sweep the grit out of your tent every day, and once again before packing it.

5. Never store a wet and dirty tent. If you have to strike camp in the rain or even a heavy morning dew, be sure to pitch your tent again at home to dry. You can pitch it in the sun, a garage or porch. You can even dry it by hanging on a clothes line or over a fence. Clean any stains. If your tent goes into storage wet and dirty, it will come out stinky, sticky and moldy for your next camping trip.

How to choose a family base camping tent?

Ivy

I am planning to buy a family camping tent, what things should I consider?

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1. Consider how many people will be sleeping in the tent and if you'll be requiring one or two tents to house everyone. Make sure you have enough room for everyone to be comfortable. Every tent has its dimensions specified on the package, listing how many people it will house and how big it is. If you're looking for roomy comfort, subtract the number of people the tent says it will hold by one or two.

2. Figure out what style of tent will best suit your needs. There are two basic types of tents: dome and cabin. While there are a variety of styles of both, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. A dome tent is easier to assemble, having only two poles for the tent and one for the top cover. Since it's shaped like a dome, you'll give up some space in its height. A cabin tent offers more room since it is built in a square shape, but because it has more poles, it can take longer to assemble and be heavier to carry. If you're looking to house more than four people comfortably and have only one tent, a cabin tent is probably the best option.

3. Consider what extra requirements you need in your tent to properly accommodate you and your group. Do you want an extra attached screen room or a tent with several rooms? Do you have a tall person in the pack that will want to stand up straight while inside the tent? Will you be spending large amounts of time inside the tent? All of these things need to be thought out before you buy a tent. There are many varieties of tents on the market that come at a variety of prices.

4. Think about the area where you will be setting up your base camp tent and what the weather will be like. If you'll be camping in a cold region, you don't want a tent that has a screened top with a liner that allows more air inside. You also don't want a tent that allows little ventilation if you're staying in a hot area.

5. Consider the camping experience of the people you're camping with. If you're a novice camper, you might want a tent that's easy to set up. Generally, the fewer poles you have to deal with, the easier it is to set up and take down and the lighter weight.

http://www.quictents.co.uk has quality family tents, you can have a look.

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What are the best campsites in Colorado?

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pink.lemon

for a bunch of teen girls...& i'm kind of apprehensive about the whole dirty camping thing. but i'm willing to go if its pretty...i like the idea of a pretty lake as long as it doesnt have mosquitos...

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what part of the state will you be going to?
there are several great places to camp in the cortez, mancos area of the state. ( close to the four corners yet still in the san juan range) Joe moore is great for fishing and hiking and they have bathrooms without showers. and the best part is it's totally free to camp there! just a few miles from the towns of mancos and dolores.
if you like kayaking or canoeing then a camp spot in durango would be you best bet. most spots are level enough for a good sized tent no matter which area you go to. some are very low cost to free in price so you girls will have more money for snacks and drinks!
you mentioned the dirtyness of camping, yeah it can be a little bothersome but if you let that stop you you'll never be able to enjoy the outdoors. a couple of tips for keeping dirt out of the tents and sleeping bags; do not wear your shoes/ boots inside the tent take them off before you go inside. if you do get some dirt inside be sure to sweep it out as soon as you notice it.
happy camping kids!

Is bicycle touring a form of deviance?

The Wild C

What are some good reasons to show how bicycle touring is a form of social deviance? what are some things that influence people to even do it?

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Why I enjoy touring, written on the way to Durango:

Escaping from reality (my daughter's assessment.).
Feeling good from the constant "endophin rush" cycling provides (my doctor's assessment.)
Relishing the Adventure of the Road and the illusion of self-sufficiency.
Meeting interesting people and listening to their stories.
Becoming one with the slowly passing scenery and the weather of the moment.
Realizing the obvious health benefits of exercise.
Eating a lot with no pangs of conscience.
Reading myself to sleep in my cozy tent.
Doing something very few get to do.
Writing a journal of the adventure for my grandchildren and great-grandchildren to marvel at their crazy granddad's daring-do (stab at immortality?)

Social deviance? Hell yes! Anybody that rides a bicycle cross country solo and wild camps is by definition a social deviant. But so are bungie jumpers, sky divers, Nascar drivers...the list could go on and on. All walk to that different drummer, but most are law abiding, productive citizens when they aren't out being "deviant."

Slide into heaven shouting "man, what a ride!"

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Where can i buy a pretty/funky tent in australia?

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onyx

I want a funky, floral or just different tent for festival camping but i cant find anywhere in australia everything i find is in the uk... anyone know anywhere or any sites

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I think the stock standard festival tent is green with a silver fly! I don't think i've seen anything that looks any different. Make the festival that much more fun when you've had a few and you climb into someone else's tent because it looks the same as everyone else's.

Good luck!

How are the freedom to roam rules in Australia?

NinjaPilot

How are the freedom to roam rules in Australia? Is it legal to just set up a tent anywhere or is it only permitted in certain specified locations such as camp sites or so?

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You are not permitted to set up camp on private property without the owners permission or on government land unless they allow it.However,in rural areas there are truck rest spots,stock routes, river banks etc where it is allowable. There are also rest stops for tourists that have toilet & BBQ facilities.It is not permissable to light fires in certain areas & times. If you ask around everywhere you go you are sure to find a sympathetic ear and a place to stay.

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What Cabela's hunting game could you drive ATV's and camp in tents and use different camos?

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Graham

I remember being able to track, camp, and drive in one of Cabela's games. Which one was it?

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Cabelas Big Game Hunter.

What have you found is the most comfortable portable bed for tent camping?

flight777

Trying to figure out a comfortable bed solution for tent camping. The best I've found so far is using a Thermarest 1.5" inflatable mattress and a layer of 3" thick open cell foam over that. But I'm not totally happy with it, as I still wake up kinda sore. I guess I'm looking for the best thing short of an actual bed mattress that can fit in the trunk of my vehicle. Thanks for any good tips.

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Those airbeds kill my back and never feel very natural so I personally use a Cabelas's self inflating airbed ...4 inches thick and with a sleeping bag it really gives me a good nights sleep . It also is much warmer than the traditional airbeds from the big box stores in that it insulates so much better and is much more portable and durable . They also have the Alaskan Guide model that comes in a double width .

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We are traveling to Mt Rushmore/Black Hills to camp the last week of May. Any camp site suggestions?

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Teresa

We would prefer - secluded, tent camping, beautiful views, wildlife, not to be surrounded by RV's.

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http://www.sdgfp.info/Parks/Regions/Custer/bluebellinfo.htm
*"BLUE BELL CAMPGROUND" (located in Custer State Park)
Mount Rushmore - 40 miles (1 hour)

I understand that you may want a campsite closer to Mount Rushmore, but the closer ones are more crowded.

Has anyone ever been to Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary in South Dakota?

KC

My family is planning a trip to South Dakota. I would like to know if this place is any good.

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I've been to the Black Hills. It's a pretty interesting place. As for Wild Horse Sanctuary, I haven't actually visited it. A friend of mine enjoyed it, but then she also is an avid lover of horses.

If you're heading in that direction, the Badlands would be a pretty interesting pit stop. It's worth the drive through the park, especially is you do a night drive. The Badlands is incredibly spooky at night and the stars are extra clear and bright. Also, if you camp in the badlands, expect the winds to nearly knock your tent over. The Black Hills are more lush and beautiful, and there's some amazing camping areas in Custer State Park within the Black Hills themselves - nice hot showers complete with metal stalls are available in that particular park. Crazy Horse Monument is pretty neat as is Mount Rushmore. There's a cave - Wind Cave, but it wasn't all that impressive. Those are the places I've seen in South Dakota.

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Are there any campsites in the UK with tents already set up?

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Fiona R

We want to go camping this summer and are wondering if there is anywhere in the UK which already has tents set up? We only have a small car and are unable to take all the equipment with us. We also do not want to buy everything unless we enjoy the 'outdoor life' as a family. Any recomendations?

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Hey well im going camping with friends in a couple of weeks, and i only have a tiny car too! I bought a tent in argos last week, it packs away really small!! So thats not something to worry about. Its easy to put up too, i put it up, with a friend, to make sure it was ok and it was up in 15 mins max. Neither of us have ever put up a tent before either so that wasnt an issue. The tent wasnt expensive, so if worst came to worst, you could always leave it behind you. If you decide that you want to go real camping, somewhere with a fridge isnt gonna cut it! If a tent has power, it takes away the magic of camping, i think anyway. This way would be a lot cheaper than renting a tent too, so the money you save can be used to go out for meals, on a day trip etc. It just depends on what you really want from this holiday? Best of luck!

Is there anything I can do to prevent my tent going mildew?

Stella

Every time time when I set up my camping tent it smells mildew. Is there anything I can do to prevent it to get such smell?

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You can do the following things to prevent your tent going mildew:

1. Find a very sunny patch at your campsite with lots of dry trees or places to hang your bedding. If you have clothesline, rope or kite string, string up a clothesline between two trees in a sunny area.

2. Remove every last thing from your tent so that it's bare. Leave the tent completely unzipped.

3. Hang up the bedding, sleeping mats, pillows, even bags to dry on tree brances, large rocks or your makeshift clothesline.

4. Wait until the top of the tent is dry before unpegging it and flipping it over so the bottom gets dry. When the bottom is dry to the touch, flip it back over, peg it down and brush out any dirt or crumbs with a dustpan and brush. Add the bedding, bags and any other paraphenalia you keep in your tent when they dry.

5. Dry out your tent before you put it away for any storage by airing it out completely outsidse in your yard, if possible. The sun and fresh air produce a better smelling tent than when you dry it indoors. Only dry the tent indoors if you have no other alternative.

I bought a camping tent from http://www.lavadeals.co.uk and I use this method to store my tent.

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How to organise a camping trip?

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Q. I would like to book a weekend camping trip for about 20 people? The camp manager told me that I need at least 20 campers.
The camp site is 50 km from Melbourne, Australia.
Now, where should I advertise to get 20 perspective campers?

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I'm pretty sure that strangers won't be interested in going on a camping trip with other people they don't know. Personally, I only enjoy camping when I'm with friends and we can just goof off and be ourselves, laughing while we screw up pitching the tent or drop food in the fire.

Why not just find a different camp ground where you don't need so many people to book a site and go with some friends? No awkwardness, more fun.

What is a good size for a pack for extended expeditions?

Sean

What size packs would be needed for 3 nights, 1 week, and 2 week camping summer and winter? How would a 70L pack work? Also, where should the tent be palced? I don't ever see tent attachment options for packs?

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The tent goes on top or along the base or anywhere you feel it's most comfortable. Most good packs have straps on them for fixing tents and sleeping bags. If it hasn't use a couple of bungee cords. Bend the hooks round so they don't catch on things.
My tents are very lightweight so they weigh about the same as the sleeping bag and they go one either side of my pack and I can open it without them getting in the way.
Different With the Vango mountain tent...it's heavier and bulkier so it goes on top.
Put them into a couple of big black bin liners well wrapped round and carry a couple spare...very useful bags those, very light, good for sorting stuff as well, tidying the pack without having stuff out in the rain or whatever and get a rucksack cover to put over the pack...added security, weather protection.
How big?
How light can you travel? How many luxuries do you want? Can't live without music, CD player and 20 CDs? MP3... laptop.... I've seen a few like that.
How are you cooking? Got stoves and pans and loads of food? How bulky?
My MSR Dragonfly packs small.
Water bottles.....errr hydration systems for the posh technical name lot.
Water bottles have been OK for me on five continents so far. Keep it simple me....I don't go for fancy names.
Can you get water or are you taking loads of it? Weight and bulk soon adds up to not so happy with this lot to carry.
I take 1-month hiking trips all round the world summer and winter spring and autumn with a 50-litre Nomad pack and it does OK for me.
Alps, Andes, Atacama, Africa, Asia, Australia, all the same....
All start with 'A'...all Accessed without trouble....
Some people couldn't live for a weekend with that 50 litre pack. Want everything with them. Sometimes I've got field equipment in it too...stereo microscope, cameras, etc for biology field trips.
Still no problem for me but some would have.
65-70 liter rucksack carries enough to live for a year easy if you want to live simple and walk easy, or 2-week trips with loads of food, and enough goodies for comfort.
Not too bulky, easy carrying, very popular size.
But only you know if it's big enough for you...or small enough.
Have some good trips.

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What should i bring when canoeing down the river and camping there for the weekend?

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trixi44030

I want to go camping down the Peace River in Florida for the weekend but I'm not sure what I would need to bring because my friends and I would be canoeing most of the way. So I have to be careful about getting our stuff wet. Is there any advice on what items to bring and how not to get everything wet (although it'll probably happen because you're in water lol).

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The Peace River is one of my all-time favorite canoe/camping trips. I have done the overnighter at least four or five times in the past six years! We usually put in at Zolfo Springs and take out at Gardner. You can bring whatever you want..depending on what you wish to carry with you. We like comfort when we camp, so we load up with gear...but you can also pack like a backpacker if you like. We usually go in November, when the weather tends to be cool or even COLD at night..but this time of year it is nice and warm so you will not have that problem.

For security...everything that cannot get wet is placed in a dry bag and then we tie down the dry bag to the canoe. We have a couple that are similar to this

http://www.rei.com/product/684856

The top folds over three times and is very tight. We put our sleeping bags and our change of clothes and other personal items in this. We also run the rope through items that are not placed in the dry bag and tie them to the canoe as well..the tent carrying strap, chairs, cooler handles, etc., just in case. They might get wet, but at least they will not float away if we turn over. Using those XXX-Large Ziplock bags AND Hefty-type garbage bags, double or triple bagging and tying shut will probably be fine for splashing or a quick dunk instead..but the dry bag is your best insurance policy.

Cell phones, Ipods, keys, matches, lighters, flashlights, etc., should also go in a ziplock and in the dry bag, tied to the canoe, while you are in the water. Most of the time we do lose cell reception in places while traveling down the river...but seem to get cell reception once we pull over and set up camp.

Speaking of turning over, the portion of the Peace River you will be canoeing down is not very deep. In most places, if you tip, just stand up! The water most likely will not even reach your waist. You are protecting your gear more from water pooling in the canoe than you are from it falling and sinking down into the river.

For gear, of course you will probably want a tent and sleeping bag. If you feel comfortable you can probably do without the tent...but I feel more comfortable and protected in one. You can also look into bringing a hammock instead! As I mentioned, we like our stuff, so we do bring an air mattress and a small pump (all in the dry bag) to go with it.

Other Basic Essentials: Knife, small saw, flashlight. whistle, canoe seatpads for comfort, toilet paper (NOT an optional item!!!--and keep it in a ziplock, in the dry bag!), small trowel for making your "cat holes," duct tape.

Next, we will cover food and cooking: You can cook over the open fire or pack a simple one-burner stove and a form of fuel (again in the ziplock/Hefty combo or dry bag). We do both. We usually collect dead wood on the river as we go down it and put it right in the canoe. Most likely you will be able to find some around your site. You can pretty much eat whatever you like. We have had chili, spaghetti with meat sauce and salad, roast pork with rice and beans, grilled chicken, etc. on our trips. Some of this we have cooked before we left...or marinated and froze. We always have bacon, eggs, and toast with coffee and juice on Sunday mornings before we break camp. Just make your grocery list, include fruit and snacks, freeze what you can for extra cold, and pack in your coolers!

As far as water...we will freeze water bottles and those will help keep food items cold, as well as be used for drinking water (you will need to drink a lot of water out there). We also bring a large (ours is 7 gallons, but you can bring individual gallon jugs) container of water for cooking. You should plan on 1-2 gallons of water per person per day.

Other Kitchen equipment: Cooking pot and/or pan; kitchen tools (spatula, can opener); biodegradable soap and scrubber; mess kits, etc.

Finally, again, remember this is a very hot time of year so protect yourself well from the sun. Hats, sunscreen, bug spray, and lots and lots of water!!! Of course..a bathing suit and towel.

Bring a small colander or sieve...with the water being low you should be able to pan for fossilized sharks teeth. We have found many, many of these!

Also, pack plenty of garbage bags...you don't want to leave any trash at your site or on the river.

Finally...don't wait until too late to start looking for your campsite. While not packed crowded...you will not be isolated either and the best locations will start to be taken early. We usually start looking for our spot around 4:00 pm so that we are definitely pulled over by about 5. You don't want to be hunting for a spot and then setting up in the dark out there if you can help it.

If I missed anything you needed to know...or you just come up with more questions, feel free to email me.

Have a great time!!!!!

What products have lifetime warranties?

Quathy K

I am mostly interrested in outdoor products, jackets, shoes, tents etc, maybe clothing or electronics. with lifetime warranties - I'm sick of havings things break.

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smith and wesson knives..... great products. im not afraid to do anything with them because if something happens or it breaks i send it right back and get it replaced... also i shop a lot at ll bean and im not sure if theres a store near you or not but anything you buy there has a lifetime warranty through them.. i bought a tent one time from them about 5 years ago and i went camping a few months ago and the zipper broke. i brought the tent back to them and told them what was wrong.. they looked up my information in the computer and saw my purchase and gave me my $180 back.. some things there cost a little more but its worth it knowing that if anything you buy there malfunctions, you can bring it right back to them.

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Can you rent camping equipment at Yosemite National Park?

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STEO

I am traveling to Yosemite this year to camp for a few days while in California. Is there anywhere in or near the park where you can rent camping equipment (tent, cooking supplies, sleeping, etc.)?

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Depending on where you are coming from this may be what youâre looking for.
For some items you may be better off buying new (cheap sleeping bag at Walmart for the price of the rental) or checking the 2nd hand stores for things like fold out chairs.

Where is a good place to camp in Southern Texas?

Peaches

My friends and I need to find a good place to camp in tents this next weekend. We go to Texas Tech and would like to stay in Texas. We don't mind traveling but we need a cheap place that is preferably warmer and a place were we can drink. Any good suggestions?

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Living in south Texas all my life I can help you. There is a little town in the hill country that you can camp by the river,rent a cabin,or pitch a tent beside the river.Bandara,Texas is what you are looking for.Its like stepping back in time to the old west.

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What is a good, relatively inexpensive tent to buy?

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fraucarlso

I am not really planning on backpacking so I am more interesting in a one or two person tent that can withstand all weather possibilities. I know the best tents tend to be expensive but I would like to find the best one at the lowest price. So can you tell me which tents are best for what I want and if they are expensive or not? Thanks! :)

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To be clear, Coleman tents leak just as much as most other manufacturers, but they will replace/repair the tent if you send it in. For the price, they are good tents and you can pick up something that will work for around $50.

For my money though, you can upgrade to an REI tent for about $100. Their Camp Dome 2 is a tried and true tent. It's well built and they will also work with you if there is a manufacturing defect. If you go to their website, the tent has been reviewed by over 100 people and received very positive remarks.

http://www.rei.com/product/731378

Lastly, if you buy from REI, if you try the tent out and decide you don't like it, you can usually return or exchange it as long as you didn't damage it.

Most tents are for 3 season use. A 4 season tent is designed to hold up the weight of snow during winter. If you aren't planning to use it during the winter, or it doesn't snow in your area, a 3 season tent is all you need.

What should I bring for a winter camping trip?

Nadine

I went camping three times last summer. Now I am planning a winter camping trip and I wonder what special camping equipment should I take since the weather is really cold.

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Warm Winter Clothes
Some waterproof cloth are preferable for a winter camping as cloth in other materials will be easy to get wet no matter couse the snow,rain or your sweat and will take a long time to dry them. Therefore,no matter for the camping tent or wearings, wool or synthetic materials will be good choice. Whatâs more, the have to make sure the clothes you wear are easy to put off to accommdate with the changing weather or the difference in and out of the marquee. Besides the cloth you wear, the socks, Gaiters and sturdy, well-insulated boots will make you journey easier.

Cold-Weather Sleeping Bag
A well-insulated, cold-weather sleeping bag is an essential winter camping item. Most sleeping bags note on the label or somewhere on the exterior the minimum temperature they can withstand before losing heat. Bring a winter sleeping bag that will keep you warm in temperatures well below those you expect to encounter. Placing a water bottle filled with hot water will help heat up your bag as well. Always sleep on top of some kind of sleeping pad to prevent losing heat to the cold ground. Choose a mummy-style sleeping bag with a hood so that you stay covered throughout the night.

High-Caloric Balanced Foods
Caloric requirements are higher in winter because you need more energy to stay warm. Bring about 50 percent simple sugars and complex carbohydrates such as rice, bread, dried fruit, candy and cereal. About 20 percent of your food supply should be proteins like meat, fish, eggs and nuts. Thirty percent should be fats like cheese, butter, pepperoni and salami. Depending on your daily activities, youâll need to consume between 1,500 (basal metabolism) and 4,500 calories (winter backpacking). Be sure to bring ingredients for hot drinks like tea, cider or hot cocoa.

Snow-Proof Winter Tent
The choice of camping tents in the winter camping is the most important thing you have to consider as it will be the teporary shelter for you. For a winter camping, pop up tents you choose must be snow avoidable and be sturdy to surpport the dropping snow. Make you sure that the marquee tent is big enough to handle all the bulky you bring as they are much more than camping in warm weather, especilly for family camping tents. Just check all the essentials you need for camping and recheck the camping gears before start off.

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Need a great tent camping place near Eastern PA or the lower Adirondacks?

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Krysta

We currently Live in Eastern PA and are looking for a long weekend vacation. My husband partially grew up on a dairy farm on Lake George in NY, and always wants to go back and visit. However it's around 5 hours away and we have a two year old. We re also expecting our next baby Jan. 2012 so we wanted to take a little family vacation. So I'm looking for recomendations for tent camping near easten PA or lower NY state that is 2 year old and pregnant lady friendly, lol. We would really love to camp next to a river. Any suggestions? Thanks!

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woodalls Campground directory lists everything there is
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i want to go camping with my friend this summer in new jersey?

Denise

where can we go?

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What kind of camping do you want to do?

Car (tent), RV and Cabin Camping:

Most State Parks have campsites where you can park your car and setup your tents, or even park a small camper. Fire rings and picnic benches are provided, restrooms with showers are nearby, but no electrical, sewer or on-site water. Pets and alcohol are forbidden. Up in Northern NJ: Stokes State Forest, Highpoint State Park, Worthington State Forest and Wawayanda State Park are nice. Down at the Southern end there's Belleplain and Corsen's Inlet for car and small RV camping. But my favorite state campgrounds are in Wharton State Forest in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. See the NJ DEP website for the complete list of state parks and campgrounds. All parks feature hiking trails, many have lakes with fishing, canoeing/kayaking and swimming areas, some allow mountain biking and horse riding.

There are private commercial campgrounds throughout the state where you can car camp or park an RV. Private campgrounds are more expensive but provide conveniences such as electric, on-site water and sewer connections. Game rooms, movies, swimming pools and other coordinated activities are provided at most commercial campgrounds. Most commercial campgrounds permit pets and *responsible* alcohol consumption. The most popular commercial campgrounds are in Southern NJ in and around Cape May, where the seashore attractions of Cape May and Wildwood are just a few minutes away. Beachcombers is my favorite commercial campground in the Cape May area. I've also stayed at several commercial campgrounds in the Pine Barrens, Wading Pines is my favorite.

Backpacking

If you want to go backpacking, the Appalachian Trail cuts through Northern NJ for 42 miles and is considered one of the top hiking trails in the US. The views in the NJ section are spectacular, but the terrain can be tough. The Batona Trail through the NJ Pine Barrens is also beautiful, and is much flatter and easier to follow. There are remote camp sites at several state forests that are not accessible to vehicles but are accessible to hikers, canoes and kayaks.

Canoeing/Kayaking

If canoeing or kayaking are your passion, the Pine Barrens again is the place to go in NJ. The Batsto, Mullica, Oswego and Wading Rivers offer plenty of remote scenery and accessible camping spots, and there are many outfitters to rent canoes or kayaks if you don't have your own. There are also some commercial and state campgrounds along the Delaware River on both the NJ and PA side of the river.

Summary

If you're sensing a common thread here you're not mistaken. My favorite area of NJ is the Pine Barrens. You have opportunities to fish, hike, canoe, kayak, shop, dine, explore historic sites and ghost towns, drive off-road on sand roads, geocache, and just sit back and enjoy the outdoors. It is my #1 choice for camping in NJ. But if you're more into the seashore attractions, the commercial campgrounds in the Cape May area are fantastic and draw visitors from throughout the Eastern USA and even international visitors.

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Planning a trip to Australia... i need HELP!?

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i l o v e

Im planning on getting a holiday work visa and going to Australia for a few months.

We are thinking about going from September - November
Is that a good time to go???

**We are wondering about popular places to visit, or stay.
**Places we could work, and the likely ness of getting a job with a work visa?
**How to find a place to stay for the couple of months we are there

And any tips or suggestions

THANKS SOOOO MUCH :)

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September- November? That's spring. A lovely time to visit!

**We are wondering about popular places to visit, or stay.

It depends what your into. If you want to see our city life, there's a few to choose from. Sydney is our biggest City, with lots of clubs and restaurants. Melbourne is the second biggest city, with the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere, the Eureka Tower. You can go up the top in the Skydeck. Gold Coast has beautiful beaches, but night life there can be pretty feral and hectic. Perth also has lovely beaches, and is one of our more tropical cities.

There are Motels named 'Mecure' that I highly recommend.

If you want to visit the desert of Australia, around Alice springs is fine. You can climb Uluru, I did a couple of years back, an awesome experience is assured. There's even safaris there!

You can go to Darwin and visit Steve Irwin's (RIP) own zoo.



**Places we could work, and the likely ness of getting a job with a work visa?

Work? How long are you staying for? A couple of months, not many people will hire you, sorry.



**How to find a place to stay for the couple of months we are there

Simply google city or desert locations and hotels.

If your planning on visiting the desert, there won't be many nice hotels, mainly just inn's and things. If you go on a tour, they should supply you with tents and you camp =)

There's plenty of beautiful Australian City hotels.

Heres a list of Melbourne hotels:

http://www.totaltravel.com.au/travel/vic/melbournearea/innermelbourne/directory/hotels



Sydney:

http://www.holidaycity.com/sydneyhotels/



Perth:

http://www.holidaycity.com/perthhotels/




Gold Coast:

http://www.holidaycity.com/goldcoasthotels/




Hope I helped!

things for young people to do in Perth?

i am 17 years old and was wondering whta king of things will appeal to me in perth...some things i might want to do etc things to see

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*clears throat*

I will just make a list. ^^

1. T.P a friends house
2. have a photo scavenger hunt at the shops from pictures of stuff like a red beanie, flower socks, pink pants the losers have to eat a raw egg or something.
3. ride your bike, skates, scooter, skateboard through a drive through tell them it's a dare you'll have a better chance of getting served.
4. dye your dog or cat to match your outfit use (washable dye) take on a walk, or just bond with it, it will make you feel squishy inside.
5. post fake yard sale signs(HugeSale)Tools, furniture,video games, clothes, jewelery etc. make it interesting watch the cars go in circles how many times do they go around.
6. set a fart bomb bag off in public places.
7. have an unbirthday for a unknowing friend send everyone to their house shhhhh it\.'s a suprise. >;D
8. post signs of something lost be creative. dog with 2 leg's, bike with 1 wheel etc see how many calls you get.
9. run an extension cord outside, rent a new release, set up chairs, blankets, popcorn, snacks etc have a movie night outside.
10. pool hoping at a random apartment complex make sure it's during pool hours you don't want to get arrested or make sure you know your exit.
11. Hang with friends
12. shaving cream/foam fights
13. food fights
14. 4 wheeling
15. karaoke night, have a contest on who can sing the loudest - you will be your neighbours will be best friends!
16. swimming
17. splash unexpecting people with water, with a water bottle or wash your car (get point with parents if you dont have one) and throw soapy water or chase passing people with the bucket.
18. midnight walks
19. text everybody on your phone at midnight, with some really weird message
20. Go to adventure world with friends, go on every ride and see who throws up first!
21. create a band and jam
22. Go to movie theater dressed up as if you are in it. (EX: transformers; dress up in boxes as transformers. Spiderman; dress up as spidermans... ect)
23. Camping in General (you can sleep on your tramp, set up a tent in your backyard, but the most fun is at at lake or next to a river. campfire, marshmellows, fishing.
24. You haven't lived until you found a park where the spinklers go off at night- and run through them with your friends in your casual clothing. (you'll never forget it!)
25. HOT TUB-ING! find someone with a hot tub and befriend him/her.
26 Energy-Drink party. yeah, maybe you think they are nasty, but if you aren't into real 'drinking' then its a great way to hype everyone up and do some crazy things
27. BBQs! find a grill, turn up some music, oh yeah, maybe throw some limbo into it. Everyone comes to a BBQ!
28. Swing-sets at Sun-set. playgrounds are not just for five-yr-olds! Grab some icecream or smoothies and go swinging and watch the sun set. It's actually a pretty good time
29. Create a pack of bike-riding, rollar blading, or even scootering teenagers - For more fun, do it at night and put a bunch of snap-on glowsticks on everyone. It's pretty cool
30. Then theres good ol' bowling ^^

Hope this helped - of course theres heaps more! but i'd be here forever soo have fuuun!

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Can you tell me a few things about Seattle Washington please?

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Seahawk Te

I love mountains, ocean, trees, rain and clouds along with a big city environment. Seattle seems to offer me a bit of everything. Can you tell me a bit about Seattle though and the surrounding areas? I've got a few questions.

What is the must do activity in Seattle, that Seattle is most known for?
What are some good restraunts that offers that Northwest kick? Best food?
Where is the best place to live in Seattle?
How far are the mountains and some camping areas? Mt Rainer included.
How far is the ocean, and which beach is the best to visit?
Is Mercer Island a good place to live?
What are YOUR favorite places in Seattle, or favorite activities?

Thanks much, you'll be a great help.

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One of the previous answerers said Seattle and Tacoma are right on the coast. And they are definitely not. They are on the coast of Puget Sound, but not on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Be prepared for a 3 to 4 hour road trip to get to the actual beaches like Ocean Shores and Long Beach. I recommend Aberdeen for a beach trip though, because it is a nice little town. If you just need a quick outing to a local beach, check out Alki Beach, right in Seattle, or look for Gene Coulon Memorial Beach in nearby Renton. That's a 20 minute trip or so down I-405. There's also an Ivar's at Coulon Beach, which is the locally recommended seafood restaurant. Must do activities? Probably going out on a boat and enjoying Lake Washington, checking out the islands in Puget Sound by ferry, and going hiking and camping (sometimes you'll need to bring a tarp to put over your tent :D ). The best place to live is the suburbs, I would say. The whole area is beautiful, but living 15 or so minutes away from the city makes life a little quieter, and gets you closer to the Cascade Mountains, outdoor activities and major shopping centers (including Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila, the largest shopping center in the Northwest). The mountains are about an hour or so from the city, and camping is always fun in Eastern Washington (a nice road trip away) and on the Olympic Peninsula, which can be traveled to by ferry (which also has it's own set of mountains!). Mercer Island seems like a beautiful place to live, but you may find that the real estate is a little expensive (Bill Gates lives on Mercer Island :D ). So that's pretty much it for Seattle. I've lived here my whole life and I never want to move anywhere else. The people, the coffee, the clouds, the rain, the activities, the clear air and much more make Seattle one of the best and most unique places in the world.

Hope that helps!
Joey

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I need to know some good tent camping spots NEAR chicago illinois?

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Ed

Where are some good tent camping spots near chicago illinois? it needs to be close and preferably no actual need to drive on the highway to get there... no need for anything like pools,bathrooms, electricity, or anything as long as it's legal to camp there and preferably cheap AND YEAR ROUND.

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http://woodalls.com/ lists all that there is

where can i go wilderness camping in the Midwest?

khunte4

I would love to go wilderness camping without a campsite somewhere near chicago. I will drive up to 4 hours to get somewhere. I was thinking michigan but am open to other suggestions. I have looked all over the internet and havent been able to find a place that you can just go out into the wilderness and pitch a tent. Please help!

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isle royal national park is in michigan; but it takes some work to get to the actual park, i think you need a ferry to get you to the island that is isle royale...but once there you;ll see moose and hear wolves at night

http://www.nps.gov/isro

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Where is a good place for tent camping in the Western Carolinas or Eastern Tennessee?

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Patti C

We are looking for a place where we can drive to a campsite, then pitch our tent. So many campsites either require you to backpack in your stuff, or they are just for you to park your RV.

Any ideas... our tent is fairly large.

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I've camped on the Blue Ridge parkway, at the Smokies, at Mount Mitchell State Park, NC (you can camp at the top at the state park or there are private campgrounds below it), New River State Park, NC (there are drive in and canoe in sites), Stone Mountain State Park, NC, and I've wanted to camp at South Mountain State Park, NC.

In Hot Springs, NC the private campground is on the French Broad River, on the Appalachian Trail, has a great little town, and has hot tubs!

I've camped in NC in Nantahala National Forest , Linville Gorge, Roan Mountain, TN area, and wanted to camp in Mt Rogers, Joyce Kilmer and Shining Rock areas, but haven't gotten to it yet.

Have Fun!

Where are some good places to go camping in North Carolina?

murderot1c

I wanna go camping but I don't wanna go to a "campground" that feels like its a trailer park for tents.

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Pisgah National Forest, Nantahala National Forest and there's Great Smoky Mountains National Park, these are my favorites anyway with lots of backpacking sites and very secluded in West North Carolina..............

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What should i bring when canoeing down the river and camping there for the weekend?

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trixi44030

I want to go camping down the Peace River in Florida for the weekend but I'm not sure what I would need to bring because my friends and I would be canoeing most of the way. So I have to be careful about getting our stuff wet. Is there any advice on what items to bring and how not to get everything wet (although it'll probably happen because you're in water lol).

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The Peace River is one of my all-time favorite canoe/camping trips. I have done the overnighter at least four or five times in the past six years! We usually put in at Zolfo Springs and take out at Gardner. You can bring whatever you want..depending on what you wish to carry with you. We like comfort when we camp, so we load up with gear...but you can also pack like a backpacker if you like. We usually go in November, when the weather tends to be cool or even COLD at night..but this time of year it is nice and warm so you will not have that problem.

For security...everything that cannot get wet is placed in a dry bag and then we tie down the dry bag to the canoe. We have a couple that are similar to this

http://www.rei.com/product/684856

The top folds over three times and is very tight. We put our sleeping bags and our change of clothes and other personal items in this. We also run the rope through items that are not placed in the dry bag and tie them to the canoe as well..the tent carrying strap, chairs, cooler handles, etc., just in case. They might get wet, but at least they will not float away if we turn over. Using those XXX-Large Ziplock bags AND Hefty-type garbage bags, double or triple bagging and tying shut will probably be fine for splashing or a quick dunk instead..but the dry bag is your best insurance policy.

Cell phones, Ipods, keys, matches, lighters, flashlights, etc., should also go in a ziplock and in the dry bag, tied to the canoe, while you are in the water. Most of the time we do lose cell reception in places while traveling down the river...but seem to get cell reception once we pull over and set up camp.

Speaking of turning over, the portion of the Peace River you will be canoeing down is not very deep. In most places, if you tip, just stand up! The water most likely will not even reach your waist. You are protecting your gear more from water pooling in the canoe than you are from it falling and sinking down into the river.

For gear, of course you will probably want a tent and sleeping bag. If you feel comfortable you can probably do without the tent...but I feel more comfortable and protected in one. You can also look into bringing a hammock instead! As I mentioned, we like our stuff, so we do bring an air mattress and a small pump (all in the dry bag) to go with it.

Other Basic Essentials: Knife, small saw, flashlight. whistle, canoe seatpads for comfort, toilet paper (NOT an optional item!!!--and keep it in a ziplock, in the dry bag!), small trowel for making your "cat holes," duct tape.

Next, we will cover food and cooking: You can cook over the open fire or pack a simple one-burner stove and a form of fuel (again in the ziplock/Hefty combo or dry bag). We do both. We usually collect dead wood on the river as we go down it and put it right in the canoe. Most likely you will be able to find some around your site. You can pretty much eat whatever you like. We have had chili, spaghetti with meat sauce and salad, roast pork with rice and beans, grilled chicken, etc. on our trips. Some of this we have cooked before we left...or marinated and froze. We always have bacon, eggs, and toast with coffee and juice on Sunday mornings before we break camp. Just make your grocery list, include fruit and snacks, freeze what you can for extra cold, and pack in your coolers!

As far as water...we will freeze water bottles and those will help keep food items cold, as well as be used for drinking water (you will need to drink a lot of water out there). We also bring a large (ours is 7 gallons, but you can bring individual gallon jugs) container of water for cooking. You should plan on 1-2 gallons of water per person per day.

Other Kitchen equipment: Cooking pot and/or pan; kitchen tools (spatula, can opener); biodegradable soap and scrubber; mess kits, etc.

Finally, again, remember this is a very hot time of year so protect yourself well from the sun. Hats, sunscreen, bug spray, and lots and lots of water!!! Of course..a bathing suit and towel.

Bring a small colander or sieve...with the water being low you should be able to pan for fossilized sharks teeth. We have found many, many of these!

Also, pack plenty of garbage bags...you don't want to leave any trash at your site or on the river.

Finally...don't wait until too late to start looking for your campsite. While not packed crowded...you will not be isolated either and the best locations will start to be taken early. We usually start looking for our spot around 4:00 pm so that we are definitely pulled over by about 5. You don't want to be hunting for a spot and then setting up in the dark out there if you can help it.

If I missed anything you needed to know...or you just come up with more questions, feel free to email me.

Have a great time!!!!!

Hows the camping at Beals Point at Folsom Lake?

Kathy C

We wanted to stay near Sac so that my husband doesn't have to use all his vacation time. He can go to work from the campsite. I know Folsom Lake is busy, but it seems to be the only place close enough to Sac for my husband. We are Tent Camping with 2 little ones 4 and 2. Anyone have any suggestions, concerns, comments? All is welcome, good and bad.
Which tent sites are the best? I read that some of them are up an embankment with stairs? WTF?

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If you have not made your reservations you better do so quick they fill up fast.
http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Folsom_Lake_Sra/r/campgroundDetails.do?page=details&contractCode=CA&parkId=120034&topTabIndex=CampingSpot

My last trip there was a bit dusty the campsite was dry and the wind blew like the dickens. The fishing was great though caught a lot of cat fish and shared with several folks in the campground. You have to bring your own firewood or buy from the concession they don't let you gather wood any more. I recommend to bring a good easy up sun shelter the kind you can add the screen walls and the wind wall it makes a comfortable place out of the bugs and wind. Bring the bikes too lots of trails to ride around on. if your campsite is near the water spigot bring a hose or bucket to toss water for fun and purpose a water fight cools the kids off and holds the dust down.

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Stayed in Rv at site #53 lotsa trees dont know about the tent sites, looks like they have lots of shady trees though.

Here is a link for what to bring with a great check list
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/family+camping+checklist.html

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