Hi, I would like to plan a trip to Ireland, but am not sure where to start. I need to save, and be frugal.?

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lindsey h

I really want to travel to Ireland, but am not exactly flush with funds. Any ideas on some cost effective, but safe ways to travel and see Ireland? Thanks so much!
I would like to be there for about a week, and hostel accommodations would be great if they are safe (are they? i have no clue). I would love to see the countryside more than the cities. I like in Rochester NY, USA. Thanks so much!

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Can you give us some more info on this please?

How long are you coming for?
Would you make do with hostel accommodation?
Are you wanting to see the countryside or the cities?
Where are you coming from?
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OK, first thing to bear in mind is that Ireland is split in two. In the North (Northern Ireland) they use Sterling (British money), in the south (Republic of Ireland) they use the Euro, so if you are going to visit both, try to make sure you have both currencies.

For Hostels, in Belfast there's Arnies ( http://www.arniesbackpackers.co.uk/ ) and in the south theres An Ãige (The Irish Youth Hostel Assoc) ( http://www.anoige.ie/ - they have hostels all over)

If you can afford a little more and are stopping in Belfast, then the place we use to put up friends/family if there is not enough room in the house is Kate's B&B ( http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/product.aspx?ProductID=4534 )

To make the trip cheaper, there are a number of bus tickets you can get that give you pretty much unlimited travel ( https://www.buseireann.ie/asp/ExplorerList.asp ) and you can view the timetables on line for Northern Ireland ( http://www.translink.co.uk/ ) and for the south by visiting ( https://www.buseireann.ie/site/home/ )

Something else you need to bear in mind is that Ireland is colder than a lot of the US. The reason it is so green is that it never stops raining :-)

There are also quite a few camp sites, but unless you have a very waterproof tent, you are taking a risk.

If you want to look up non-Ãige hostels or Bed & Breakfasts on your own, a good place to start is http://www.goldenpages.ie for the south or http://www.thephonebook.bt.com/publisha.content/en/index.publisha for Northern Ireand.

Now, all you need is to decide where you want to go, find local hostels, and plan the buses.

Need any more help, email me.

Year round tent camping in the smokies?

Isaiah

What would I need and how to stay out of site? I have list my job and I need advice on how to camp all year. trying to save $by doing this.

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I've seen the best tents money can buy blown into the night off mountains.
There are rags of those that were torn apart when ground placement held
on some of my uphill climb. I've had a tent in-hand drag me over icy stone.
I suggest a mid-level tent like Coleman, cheap, well-made. Dome with rain
fly, window flaps, with zippered mesh bug protection and portal closures.
You absolutely must apply seam sealant on all exposed interior stitching.
Stand tent turned inside out to seam seal if possible as you can't sleep
with the fire hazard and toxic odor. When dry sealant is your best friend.
Avoid fouling zipper teeth with sealant. Have extra sealer for repair. Duct
tape also for short-term patching; cold isn't duct tape friendly. Two areas are
likely to tear first: 1. Tent floor. Tent should be on a hillside but level, with
tarp under floor, and layers of cardboard inside tent over flooring for insulation.
Expect deterioration of floor cardboard and renew if damp or issues arise.
2. Mesh, it tears easily, and you need to respect that. You want room for
stuff. Higher tents have contain more air to warm (heat rises and bleeds fast),
there's wind resistence, so you need a shed shelter over it with sides facing
an expected weather frontage. Logs in a three side layer work and better hold
exterior tarp. It won't have to be waterproof but it must blunt wind chill / speed.
Digging into hillside requires wall support to avoid untimely burial. Log steps
with hammered pegs work. Double weather walls and roofing need vented air
space to vent moisture. Tents are designed as temporary shelter. You'd better
be filling sandbags to build better. Build around your tent. Work around the
braced exterior of stacked log grid. Focus on foot diameter logs, hand saw,
saw file, file oil, rags, hand winch, nylon sling lengths for log tow and hoist.
Tree nails. Claw hammer. Shovel. You won't have something. Find ruins
you can salvage. Dead cars to strip. You want a location with water that if
frozen you can still access. A USA hermit was arrested in 2013 and he
said that after a half-lifetime of being totally self-sufficient the only thing left
of personal property were prescription eye-glasses. Don't be a hermit. Using
Google Earth it wasn't hard to find a limestone grotto for boys in the UK to
sleep in and they were half-planet distant. Maybe you can do better in a chair.

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What are six good things that are currently happening in Africa?

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Unicorn

It just seems like everything is bad these days in Africa...

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Google "Africa Safari" and one becomes completely overwhelmed by the hundreds of thousands of choices presented, page after page of safaris on offer by hundreds of tour operators. It is no easy task but with a little preparation, searching for the ideal Africa safari can be a success.

Here are several essential points to consider ensuring you choose the right Africa safari;

1. Where to Go

If it is animals you are after the obvious choices are Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia or South Africa. If it is Gorilla trekking and African wildlife choose Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya. If it is culture try Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana; if you are really looking to get off the beaten track try Cameroon and Gabon in Central Africa.

East Africa: Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania offer a more "romantic" African safari; the roads, services and cultures are more authentic than the Southern African options.

The most famous parks of the Serengeti, Ngorogoro Crater, Masai Mara and Queen Elizabeth are in this part of Africa. The tropical African coastline of Kenya and the world famous Spice Island of Zanzibar. Anyone after animals, culture and a few days of relaxation on tropical beaches; East Africa is the obvious choice.

Southern Africa: Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa are far more western and comfortable than East African countries however they tend to lack the "real Africa" flair that we are accustomed.

The most famous parks in this area are Chobe, Etosha, South Luangwa, Okavango Delta and Kruger; the famous Namib desert and Fish River Canyon to the wine region of Stellenbosch. Southern Africa offers a very different experience to East Africa.

West Africa: Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana if you are after culture and not bothered about wildlife. Mali is famous for Djenne, Timbuktu and Dogan Country; Burkina Faso is well known for its music scene and Ghana offers historical sites from the old slave trade years, tropical beaches and a few game parks with very few animals.

Central Africa: Cameroon and Gabon is for the real adventure traveller. A safari through these countries will take you into a different world of tropical beaches, pygmies, bush meat markets, surfing hippos and thousands of low land gorillas. This part is far less travelled by the average tourist and can be difficult to find an English speaking tour.

2. Level of Luxury

5 star luxury accommodation to camping are all on offer in East Africa, Southern Africa and West Africa. Central Africa expect a minimum of 3-5 star accommodation.

Upmarket accommodation options are endless however expect to pay hefty prices for 3-5 star accommodation. Facilities are excellent offering well stocked bar/restaurant, often swimming pools, hot showers, flushing toilets as well as the romantic African colonial style most tourist lodges and hotels have adopted.

Campsites have changed immensely over the years. Gone are the days when there was no grass to pitch tents, cold showers (if water at all) and warm drinks in the fridge. Most campsites in East and Southern Africa are very well serviced and equipped boasting hot showers, flushing toilets, extensive bars and restaurants and good clean room accommodation to upgrade if camping does not take your fancy every night. Of course there is always the chance the power may go off and hot water may not last but overall campsites offer excellent value for money and all the amenities the average traveller desires.

3. Transport

Transport through Africa varies from Fly-in safaris, 4x4 Land Cruiser/Mini Van to custom built Overland Safari Trucks.

The most expensive but possibly practical way for those with a large budget and not much time is to fly from destination to destination. Most parks and major tourist attractions have air strips to cater for the fly-in safari traveller. Don't expect to camp on these safaris; companies offering fly-in also offer 5 star lodge accommodation. The downsides to fly-in safaris are that you miss out on the local sites, sounds, smells and culture of a country. Not really exposing to the real Africa. These tours offer full luxury.

Opting for 4x4 Land Cruiser or mini van is far cheaper than Fly-ins and offer anything from 5 star accommodation to camping safaris. Often group size is limited to 8-12 people per tour allowing for a small group feel without it being too overwhelming. These are popular safaris as they suit most budgets. These tours mostly stay in hotel/lodge accommodation with very little camping.

Overland custom built safari trucks are the cheapest option. Most tours offered in safari trucks are camping with the exception of a couple who offer hotel/lodge accommodation. Travelling in a large safari truck gives you the best viewpoint enhancing your Africa experience. The vehicles are totally self-sufficient complete with camping equipment and extensive kitchen. Travelling as a group, anything from 13-25 people offers communal style living and is p

I live in Arizona and im going camping in 2days help?

Breanna

I haven't been camping in a long time.. and the last time I went it was spring or winter. But its summer now and my boyfriend wants me to go with him. I know to take water and drink lots of it but does anybody have any ideas on how to keep cool? And ill be in the desert. Do you think it'll be okay to wear shorts?

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Shorts can be OK if your skin is happy with them but long loose pants will keep the Sun off better. They don't get too hot if you get them with wide loose flappy legs.
Wear loose tops with plenty of ventilation.
Arabians don't wear shorts or skin-fit pants in the desert.
They wear loose fitting stuff. They've been there a long time.
If the material is light still use the sunblock under it. Sun can burn you right through thin cotton pants and tops , even loose ones but loose is a lot better than tight. See the link below.
Otherwise wear a sarong like the Indians and Malaysians do. They suit long loose tops a treat.
OK for the boys too. Men in Malaysia wear them with bright shirts or with western style jackets. I lived there a few years.
They are very comfortable to wear.
It's just a tube of light material you can wrap around you in one or two layers, roll it over at the top for a built-in band and tuck one end in under itself like a bath towel gets fitted..
Get it right you can run it it all day. Not in the desert without training though.
A friend just came back from South Africa where he ran a full 26 mile marathon in 40C heat.
He's 68. No problems. Used to it
Keep exercise slow enough to avoid overheating. Pace yourself for the conditions.
In the hottest part of the day, rest up in shade. Take some shade if you don't have natural shade. A washing line and a piece of cloth. Rig it up so you can rest under it in shade and keep whatever breeze there is flowing around you. Tents get too hot.
Morning and evening are activity time. Midday and early to mid afternoon are siesta time
Change it as you can to suit best what you plan to do on the trip but always err on the side of safety.

Get a wide brimmed hat, some good sunglasses and Piz Buin or similar Factor 50 sunblock.
That Piz Buin is used by mountaineers and skiers where UV is a big problem on bright sunny days high up.
Good in desert too. I used it in the Atacama and I always have some when I go the mountains.
Get it from sports and outdoor shops or online.
Great place, the Atacama. Driest desert in the world, but you can still live.

You need plenty to drink. Freezer blocks can last a while in an insulated bag or make a bag or box from polystyrene foam and newspaper. Large Thermos flasks are OK for a while as well. Gives you a start anyway.
Fill it with water leaving plenty of room for ice expansion, screw it up tight and put the whole lot in the freezer the day before you go.
Wrap it in newspaper, then a plastic bag, and pack stuff round it.That's cool water for tomorrow if the flask is big enough to last. The bigger they are the longer they take to warm up.
You can get coolers that work by evaporation but they use up water. OK if there's a creek handy.
Otherwise just keep the water containers in shade as much as you can.
Eat well, no junk. You need to stay healthy.
Have a great time.
Fun in the Sun..walkies.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100704125838AAOUFkW . . . .

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Where is there real wilderness camping outside of New York City?

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Sophie P

We'll be renting a car so it doesn't have to be accessible to public transportation. We're looking for a real wilderness type of camping experience, rather than putting up a tent on a large lawn or within view of other campers. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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The closest place for REAL wilderness camping would be six or seven hours away (depending on the specific location chosen) in the Adirondack Park. It's over six million acres and includes a 2.3 million acre forest preserve which the NY State Constitution mandates must be "forever wild." That preserve is the only public land in New York in which you can camp anywhere you want to (except, during the summer, anywhere over 6,000 feet elevation, because of fire risk) without having to be in an actual campground -- though there is that option, there are dozens of campgrounds that vary greatly in the level of amenities that are available and how crowded the sites are.

Wikipedia has a pretty good writeup about the park:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adirondack_Mountains

One campground that is worth considering, and is one of my favorites, is called Indian Lake Islands. The appeal, if you can get one reserved, is that there are campsites on islands that can be reached only by boat. Some islands have as few as one or two sites, so privacy is better than most organized campgrounds. The whole area is heavily forested, so even if there are other sites around it's not like that "large lawn" feeling. Info on the facility is here:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24471.html

I also like Eighth Lake (apparently at some point they ran out of names for the many lakes, and just started using numbers!):
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24465.html

There are some reasonably similar campgrounds in the Catskills, but generally it's more crowded there and you don't have the freedom to just pitch a tent (or use an available public lean-to at no charge) like you would in the Adirondacks. The upside there is it's less than three hours away from NYC.

What are some good summer weight loss camps?

Midnight S

I'm looking for information about good summer weight loss camps - are they all the same?

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Over the last 10 years or so, summer weight loss camps have changed significantly. Many weight loss camps now emphasize more fun-filled and enjoyable activities, as well as healthy meals, instead of campers feeling like theyâre just dieting while at camp. Many camps can also help educate campers in exercise and proper nutrition for long-term lifestyle changes and weight loss.

Hereâs a small selection of some of the great weight loss camps in the United States:
Camp Kingsmont (Amherst, Massachusetts) is known as a "fit camp" instead of "fat camp." Campers are invited to Camp Kingsmont for up to 7 weeks of the summer, where they'll enjoy well-balanced and healthy meals. A good deal of calorie-burning activities are offered, including tennis, dance, golf, go-carts, horseback riding, and karate.
Wellspring Camps (Wisconsin, North Carolina, Texas, California, New York, Hawaii) offers campers many activities including swimming and rock climbing. Campers journal their meals and track their steps with pedometers starting on the first day. They will also learn how to cook healthy meals, proper nutrition and diet, and modifying their behaviors. The camp also keeps up with their former campers for 2 following years.
Reality Ranch Military Camp (Ft. Thomas, Arizona) is for boys aged 11-15. The campers sleep in military tents outdoors and wear green camouflage. The camp is structured with military activities and time focused on proper nutrition and exercise. Campers enjoy field trips to the Grand Canyon.
Camp Jump Start (Imperial, Missouri) teaches campers long-term care plans, diet and nutrition, and communication skills, as well as typical camp games, in a traditional summer camp environment. The camp was designed and founded by a specialist in the health care industry, trained in obesity in young people.
Camp La Jolla (La Jolla, California) is for campers aged 8-18. Some of the activities at the camp are mountain biking, soccer, snorkeling, softball, and swimming. The meals are designed for summer weight loss. Campers also enjoy field trips to Universal Studios, Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, and Sea World.
Camp La Jolla also offers a camp for older campers (ages 19-29 and 30-60) as well.
As you can see, there is a good variety of weight loss camps. Itâs a good idea to ensure that your camper can lose weight safely by making sure that the summer weight loss camp you select has nurses and nutritionists staffed on site to help if needed.

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Beaches that allow you to pitch a tent for free in La Jolla, California?

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soccerkick

My friends and I want to take a spontaneous trip, but want to spend as little money as possible (college life). Are there any beaches that you don't need a reservation for that would allow you to pitch a tent for free?

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There are no beaches which will allow you to pitch a tent for free.

Beach camping is allowed at these beaches but you need to pay and you need reservations:
South Carlsbad State Beach,
San Elijo State Park, Silver Strand State Beach (RV only), and
Mission Bay (RV only).
See here about beaches in San Diego
http://www.san-diego-travels.com/san-diego-beach.html

If you want cheap, you can try a hostel. There is one in Ocean Beach:
http://www.san-diego-travels.com/ocean-beach.html
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What are the funnest, best and cheapest camp sites along the coasts of Washington, Oregon and California?

Rene H

I'm looking for campsites along the coasts of Washington, Oregon and California that are in good locations and that are not too expensive. I'll be going during the summer so I'de also need to know if reservations are required.
I'de love campsites that have beach access, that are full of fun people (mostly teenagers and young adults) to meet and that are near fun places to visit. Please let me know about any experiences, both good and bad, you have had. Thanks!

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I live in Washington. Last fall my sister and I drove down the Oregon coast. In Oregon, many of the State Parks have yurts. They are tents built on platforms and are very cool. They are cheap, around 17-25 dollars a night. Go to Oregon State Parks.com and you will find all the parks along the coastal region.
I have travelled along the Pacific Coast from Washington to San Diego, Ca. Highway 1 goes right next to the ocean and is so beautiful. There are many good campsites. Have fun.

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how much is camping equipment in the U.s.?

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Jessica

I am going on a holiday to the USA and am planning a lot of hikes and camps. I was wondering whether or not I should buy camping gear that I don't have here or over there. How much are two-5man tents, sleeping bags fit for late Autumn/Fall, hiking shoes...What else should I take/buy if I am going to the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone in early september to late october? Your help is very much appreciated, thankyou! :)

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You did not mention where you live. If you live in a VAT nation, then costs are probably going to be less in the United States, where you will find sales tax rates at 5%-8%. Therefore, buy gear when you arrive in the United States. It is also probably easier and possibly less-costly to travel without all the extra weight in baggage on your international flight. Since you are looking for a five-man tent, I am assuming that you are car-camping and day-hiking, not backpacking with your gear. Therefore, you will be able to buy a large, cheap, heavy-weight tent for about $200. A two-person, lightweight backpacking tent will be around $200. You are going to find cold weather in the mountains, with snow in early September and all of October. I have searched 40 miles for the body of a novice hiker who was lost in Holy Cross Wilderness Area during a six-inch snowstorm last October. When I returned to the area last week, there was still two-feet of snow at 10,500 feet and higher elevation. I suggest that you purchase a +0 degree down sleeping bag, $300. If you are doing any backcountry hiking, then you should probably purchase a good GPS, around $400. Get a down jacket, $250.

My family of 7 is wanting to go to disney world , Fl but on a budget husband only one working advice.?

Q. I have a large family of 7 a 13 year old boy 8 year old girl 2 year old boy and a 10 month old girl plus taking care of my mentally ill uncle and of course my husband and I . My question is does anyone know of any discounts or tips on taking my family to Disney world in Florida. Any help will be appreciated.
Only mature answers please dont have to give kids away or anything manage to take care of them very well on a 2500.00 a week income plus take care of uncle with his social security disability check 1200. a month so seem to manage just fine being a frugal stay at home mom. Please adults only answer.
I dont know if you will read this but thanks pearl some people that come on this site are so immature anywho . Thank you for your help my husband works so hard and has managed to take care of everyone that he can from cousins to my parents his parents freinds and on down the line and he and mt kids really deserve this experience if i have to sell things that are important to me to go . He is a very loving extraordinary man that has a heart of gold and my kids couldnt be anymore perfect and loving I thank you for praying for us to bable to go as if it is gods will it will happen.

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I also have a large family, and we are taking everyone this summer. We have been planning and saving for a year. With that many people, of course, driving is a lot less than flying. As a kid, my parents would take us on vacation every year and we always stayed at the KOA Kampground. We all slept in tents and sleeping bags. Supper every night was hot dogs over the camp fire or sandwiches. Breakfast was pop tarts or donuts. Lunch was at Disney World. We would eat cheap, sharing meals if possible. Drink water.

This is the first year we are going to Disney, but I am a Six Flags veteran. With my own kids, my budget allows for a hotel. If you are driving to Florida, then you will already have the family van, so staying off Disney property is cheaper. You will just have to check prices on the internet until you find a good deal. Take as much food in coolers as you can. Go to the grocery store in Orlando and stock up when you need to. Take your own juice boxes and Capri Sun into the park for the kids. I take Kool Aid singles and mix it up in a refillable water bottle. Water is free and so is ice. Plus, you don't want your kids drinking soda all day anyway. Little ones will eat a pb&j, again, this Mom always has one in my bag of tricks, along with pb crackers, fruit snacks, and Slim Jims.

Your older kids are old enough to understand that you need to save up for this trip. For birthdays and Christmas, ask grandparents to give money to go towards the trip. Then when it is time to go, each child has their own spending money for snacks and souvenirs. Or, I give each child an "allowance" for the entire week. Mom will pay for lunch, but any snacks or drinks (other than the ones in my bag) they have to pay for with their own money. They also buy their own souvenirs. For my 13 year old, she is given her vacation allowance and has to buy her own meals as well. It is surprising how she is much more satisfied with a burger, no fries, no soda when when she is paying for it herself.

Get the kids involved in the planning and saving. Maybe have a family garage sale. Mow neighbors yards, do extra chores for grandparents and family friends. Ask church family to help give the kids odd jobs to do for money. When my kids are involved in the planning, they realize just how much it costs to do these things, so they are more understanding of why we do it on a budget and there is a lot less grumbling and complaining.

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what GOOD foods can I make before camping?

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happymom84

I can't do the hot dogs and hamburgers anymore. We are going on a 4 day tent camping trip next week. I am looking for food to prepare before we go. Like pasta salads to just eat . I also want to make the food ahead of time that I can cook while there. ideas? Just no hot dogs or hamburgers please. Thank you.

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for camping trips I used to collect stuff to take that would be easy to prepare.

I made bisquick type blend for biscuits, pancakes, etc that just need water added.
Steaks and bacon or sausage for meats
fresh fruits and veggies travel best.
I even took one Cheesecake birthday cake one year!!

My kids were in elementary school the last long campout we had. So there were lots of hotdogs which I don't particularly like. No ground beef stuff as it is more mess than I wanted to do.

Prepare your pasta and put in ziplock bags in the chill box along with dressings for your salad. Don't put the dressing on the pasta until ready to eat. The pasta has a nasty habit of absorbing it.
Chop fruits and veggies and ziplock them
Soup can be prepared and ziplocked so it only has to be heated.
hardboil a dozen or so eggs and peel, zip lock them

fresh eggs can be cracked into ziplock bags also, then just pour each out separately into skillet for breakfast.

What do you do on a solo camping trip?

Simba

I'm sure this has probably been asked before, but I'll ask again. I like to go camping, but my friends don't so I usually go alone. But it's sort of boring going alone. But I still like being outdoors and away from the fast moving noisy city. On my past camping trips I've done a little hiking. I've looked up some camping recipes (before leaving home) and tried them out. Or sometimes I'll just read by the campfire.

I think I would enjoy it more if I understood my surroundings better. I would like to get into bird watching, or learning to identify flora I see. I think I would enjoy taking up outdoors photography. But I'm not sure where to start with any of this stuff. I'm still a relative novice at camping and don't know much of anything about birds, trees or plants.

So what type of things do you do while solo camping? Or how should I get started with some of my interests.

If it makes a difference, I usually just camp at a regular campsite at a park (I don't want to go too remote until I have more experience.) But I tent camp, and don't have electricity.

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Try one thing at a time...learning flora...then fauna...then identifying birds. Here are some things my friends and I do when camping:
Hiking (like you do already)
Fishing (probably need a license)
Taking pics of sunrises & sunsets & local wildlife.
Set up a hammock, and listen to the wind and birds.
Practice making fire 'the old fashioned way' without starters, matches, etc....just for the heck of it, never know if it will come in handy some time in the future.
Learn about survival tactics in the wild (should you get lost, hurt or stranded some day).
Explore other campgrounds & parks
Get a good dog and take him camping with you. Walks and camping are great with medium sized dogs... like a Jack Russell, Rat Terrier, Miniature Pincher, Cocker Spaniel, Australian Shephard...etc.
Play fetch or frisbee with the dog. Share hot dogs with him :)
Take binoculars and watch wildlife & birds.
Make friends with other campers your age....might become something you make plans for to meet up and do in the future.
Just enjoy the peace and quiet.
Learn to write or draw, using nature as your inspiration...do it in a journal.
Take pics to put in a journal or scrapbook to add to your writing.
Use your imagination...the possibilities are endless....

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Tent camping cape cod?

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fflowykrab

My girlfriend and I are looking to do some camping on cape cod or the vineyard this summer, but all the campgrounds we've been finding on the internet look expensive and require reservations far in advance. Are there any campgrounds on cape cod or the vineyard, preferably on or near the beach, that are inexpensive and/or don't require reservations months ahead of time? How about state parks? Thanks.

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Hi, there is a campground on the Vineyard. We stayed there and have our personal photos and info on our site (in source below). It's a nice campground with tent sites and nice cabins. The cabins are very new and have windows, porches, electric outlets and fridges ! There's a general store with all the things you'd need...firewood, smores stuff, flashlights, milk, newspapers etc. They even have free wireless internet and adirondack chairs to hang out and enjoy.

We also have a page about campgrounds on the Cape.

Have fun !

Any beach in the cape that I could camp on?

Vetteburna

My friends and I were thinking about camping out, using tents and typical camping gear. We thought about going out to Cape Cod in Ma for a weekend or something. Does anyone know of a beach that would be ok to and possibly decent for camping?
thanks in advance

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Your not allowed to camp on the beaches, unless they are private and you know someone who will let you camp there.

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How much would it cost to pitch a tent at a camping resort?

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Phil

A couple of friends and I are planning a trip to Cornwall. What is the cheapest price possible, do you think, for pitching a normal camping tent (nothing big) in a camping park?

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your usually looking at about £8 per tent for a site that has toilets showers etc.

What kind of camping tent is good for 8 people? Hot temperatures and sand at camp site, needs to be light.?

sidulrike

We´re planning to travel to our camping ground by airplane, so it can´t be too heavy. We´ll be 5 people so I´m looking for an 8 person tent. Any advise?

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Hi there!

I have a big family and when we do our big leisurely camping trips, we always use our 8-person 2-room camping tent. The best I've found (and the best deal out there in my opinion) is the Columbia Cougar Flats II. It's a 15' x 10' dome tent with two rooms and space for up to eight people - though in my opinion, eight people would be terribly cramped in there. I'd say six max, which sounds perfect for you.

It utilizes the GoBe Dry System to keep all the moisture out in it rains - probably won't be much humidity in the desert, so you're fine there. It has a full seam-taped polyester fly with a waterproof coating as well. The frame is a hybrid steel and fiberglass which I've found to be very durable and long-lasting (this baby's endured the abuse of my family for many many trips now). It is spacious but has lots of storage like pocket pouches, hanging cup holders, lockers and a hanging gear loft.

Make sure you do plenty of research to find the tent that suits you best, but this would definitely be my recommendation. It's worked great for me and my family. If you need any other camping tips or ideas, check out my new camping blog:

http://camping-guru.blogspot.com/

Enjoy your trip and happy camping!

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What are the really useful things to take to a Music Festival when camping?

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Roberto Da

I am soon to attend the V-Festival weekend, I went last year and loved it - but I wondered if there was anything that any of you have taken to a general camping experience and found really useful? (Solar powered phone chargers... etc etc)

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You can get phone chargers that work off AA batteries but they only put a small emergency charge into the phone. All the phone shops sell them.
Maplin do one for £3
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=222899 . . . . .
Take a load of AA batteries and only take kit that uses AA batteries, not funny sizes. Life's easier then.
One of the biggest selling points for cameras etc for me is whether they use AA batteries.
Take an old phone, not your best one. Swop the SIM card and if the phone gets lost you've still got the expensive one at home.
Charge the phone just before you go and keep it switched completely off as much as you can to conserve the battery.
You can sometimes find phone batteries in the £1 basket in BT shops....if you're lucky there will be one to fit your phone. I've got three for my Samsung B2100 for long hiking trips but the phone goes for over a week without charging anyway and it's waterproof and tough....it's an expedition phone.
http://teck.in/samsung-b2100-tough-waterproof-dustproof-shockproof-rugged-mobile-phone.html . . . . . .
For security of all personal stuff a waist-belt fitting bag is ideal. Round the world backpackers use them, and all the locals in some of the more dangerous cities like Maputo and in Much Hadham-under-Gotchaville when the Red Lion closes at night.
They are ideal for festivals for keeping cash, train tickets, phone etc. Put it inside your sleeping bag when you sleep.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090825141758AAMEhQs . . . . .
Very thin seen better days towels are far better for festivals and camping trips than thick ones. They are less bulky to pack, do the job, and then dry out easier. Take a few. They soon get mucky in festival campgrounds.
Also take some old wiping cloths you can chuck out afterwards and some Baby Wet Ones or similar alcohol wipes for freshening up and generally cleaning things and a few rolls of toilet paper, which also makes good wiping cloths for messed up phones etc and drying them after the wet wipe treatment.
Half a dozen plastic carrier bags make good storage to tie old worn clothes into and for rubbish bags for the tent.
Keep tents organised and then they get a bit of space in them. Roll up the sleeping bags when they are not in use to keep them drier, and hang them out when the Sun shines to air them out.
Keep the tent as well ventilated as you can to keep condensation to a minimum.
Some spare tent pegs and a length of washing line to cut up for guy lines are very useful, and a groundsheet from B&Q or Homebase etc makes a good cover for a tent and keeps it more stable in the wind, and gives you total waterproofing. You can peg it down all the way round as extra security for the tent when you are away from it.
Also, if you use one to pitch the tent over you'll have a dry floor.
Dome tents do well in wind because of the shape but are less easy to cover. Tunnel and ridge tents cover easily and tunnel tents have the best space/weight/packed bulk ratio and also have excellent wind performance.
Coleman are great value and Vango are great too but are more expensive. Cheap tents can be covered as above and then they are just as good for festivals as expensive ones when the monsoon rains come.
Tents, and getting the sleeping bag back into the bag it came in....or into another one.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100426095902AADJ1Vz . . . . .
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100626122452AAuJRgA . . . . . .
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100717233932AALJ5Y4 . . . . . . .
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090927054511AA8JzCs . . . . . . .
A flying saucer type of LED lamp will be good for tent lighting and walking around and an LED rear cycle lamp makes a good soft tent light at night.
A small Camping Gaz stove and a couple of cartridges, and a lightweight steel bowl, will get you hot tea and coffee and some soups and stews, fry-ups, whatever. They can be bought for less than£10 and will save more than that just on coffees and egg and bacon baps over a three day festival.
A notebook is always handy and a pencil. Pencils write on damp paper. Ball point pens don't and fibre tip pens can smudge all over the place when the paper is damp so that when you try to read it later it's impossible.
Pencils are the great writing technology of the age. They actually work in tough situations. A true survival tool for safe and reliable recording of valuable infornmation and saves embarrassment later when you need a name or a number and can't decipher it.
Take the least amount of stuff you can get away with. Anything you take is at risk of getting lost or damaged. The less you take the fewer worries you've got and the more you can concentrate on enjoying the festival.
Have a great time.

where is the mesh pocket on the vango helium 200 tent where the short pole is meant to be inserted?

Q. i don't know if my tent is missing this vital pocket or i am blind.

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Hi, The instructions are sewn into the bag. Here is a product description with pitching instructions available . See against the instructions box.
http://www.springfield-camping.co.uk/Force+Ten/Tents/Helium+200/188/pc
The pocket is a little web pocket.
Here is a video from Cotswold Outdoor showing the Helium 100 getting pitched.
The Helium 200 is exactly the same except it's a foot wider to give a bit more space to squeeze another person into.
You can see how the material is turned up to insert the short pole.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xi7I8Vsq_c . . . . . . .

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Do anyone live indigenous in the Canadian frontier forest?

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Chase

I was looking at taking an extended trip with my family to an uninhabited portion of Canada's frontier forest. Is it legal to construct a log cabin and dwell for a partially extended amount of time? If not, is the area of wilderness vast and desolate enough to conceal from discovery?
Also what are the penalties for un-authorized construction of a cabin? Is this penalty different of public lands? Is the entirety of the frontier forest public land or whom does it belong to?

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Most Provinces refer to public land as "Crown Land". This is a very common phrase used in Ontario. I have camped in Northern Ontario for a week and never saw anyone. I've also camped in Northern Quebec and similarly - no one around. Because of this - no one really notices that you are constructing a "hidden cabin" unless they hear the sound of hammers banging on nails in the distance. I have walked up to many "huntin' camps" as we call them - some authorized some unauthorized. Basically, in Northern Ontario on Crown Land you are not allowed to construct a "permanent structure". You can make a tee-pee and stay a week - perfectly legal. If you construct a cabin and the ministry of Natural Resources personnel find it - they will tear it down, and if they know who you are, will bill you for the cost of tearing it down. Quebec has similar rules. It takes staff about a week to figure out whether or not you had permission to construct your cabin - so a sign on the door indicating you HAD permission might stall them a bit.Do not construct a log cabin in Ontario any time after September 1st as the black bear hunting season starts on that date and the mean hunters are very possessive of "their territory" therefore, if they found you building the cabin in "their" area, they would squeal to the M.N.R enforcement officers about the cabin. The Moose season stats in early October in the far north and the deer season starts one week after the moose season ends. Be very, very careful who you tell about the cabin in the area anywhere near where you intend to construct it as the locals try to get along with the MNR staff (at any expense) so that their name will once again "be fairly drawn" in the fixed male- moose-tag-draw for the fall hunt. The draw is sort of based on how friendly you are towards the MNR staff all year long and the same people get the male moose tags every year, not the odd stranger. Because of this illegally conducted draw, the hunters are always squealing about every little matter in the forest to get in good with the MNR staff for the fall draws (here are fixed also some antler-less deer draws). So, if one of the hunters got wind of your future log cabin site, they'd squeal. If I were you, if you are leaving the cabin to get supplies for a couple of days - post an official sign on the door and nail it on firmly. Get the sign laminated before you leave civilization. Have the sign read something like this:
ATTENTION M.N.R. STAFF; DO NOT DESTROY OR TEAR DOWN THIS LOG CABIN. THIS CABIN WAS ERECTED WITH THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF IRVING F. JOHNSON.
That should stall them a week as they would have to verify with certainty if there is in fact a Mr. Johnson as a senior staff member of the Ministry of Natural Resources (all the way up to the Minister's office) or whether or not Mr. Johnson is a field officer with any one of the 3 MNR offices within 100 miles i(n any direction) of your cabin.MNR staff only paddle and use small motorized boats on well-traveled waterways and use ATV's on some well used trails. They do not walk through dense bush on foot looking to see if there has been a (new) log cabin constructed, unless they receive a complaint. They are understaffed and they do not have the time for that.There is also a little-known rule on camping on Crown Land and I forget the maximum length of time (it's something like 2 weeks or something) where, even if you sleep in tents - yo have to vacate the site every few weeks and more on and re-establish yourself at another site..Tip: Do not stay over the winter in your cabin - Canadian winters can be extremely vicious and cold. You could be snowed-in for a week or your ATV or snowmobile dies while you are traveling in or out for supplies at 40 degrees below zero. Your cabin should be used between May and October, preferably June to September.

I was just curious. Did we get any foreign aid when we needed it when Katrina hit?

siamvelvet

I was just wondering. If we did, who was it that helped?
I am not comparing it Haiti, I was just looking at the long term picture.

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Afghanistan
Donated $100,000 to the hurricane victims.[3]
Albania
Donated $300,000.[4]
Argentina
Made offers of help and assistance. Argentina also dispatched an elite team of bilingual mental health professionals.[5]
Armenia
Pledged $200,000 and made offers of help and assistance.[6]
Australia
AUD 10 million (approximately USD 8-9 Million), and a team of 20 emergency response officers immediately. Donated AUD 10 million to American Red Cross.[7]
Austria
140 specialists of the AFDRU were put on stand-by. Their focus was to have been on providing clean water with portable water-treatment plants. Within the EU Emergency Assistance for Katrina, Austria set up a communication network using IT and communication equipment for assistance/support, provided 10 sets petrol driven dirty water pumps, 500 pieces tarps/plastic sheeting and 300 camp beds.[8]
Azerbaijan
Donated $500,000.[9]
The Bahamas
Pledged $50,000.
Bahrain
Donated $5 million.[10]
Bangladesh
Donated humanitarian aid worth $1 million and said it would send 160 disaster management experts, including doctors, nurses, engineers and others.
Belarus
Made offers of help and assistance.
Belgium
Offered 3 Medical teams of 31 personnel, logistic team of 10 personnel, coordination team of 4 personnel, civil engineering team of 10 personnel, diving team, and also balloon-lamps, low and high capacity pumps and small generators.[8]
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Made offers of help and assistance.
Brunei
Donated $1 million.[10]
Cambodia
The king donated $20,000 to match the $20,000 Cambodian government donation.
Canada
Main article: Canadian response to Hurricane Katrina
September 5, 35 military divers were poised to depart by air Sunday from Halifax and Esquimalt, B.C., for the New Orleans area.September 4, On the request from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Canada sent thousands of beds, blankets, surgical gloves and dressings and other medical supplies. On September 2 the Government of Canada announced it was sending three warships along with a Coast Guard vessel, and three Sea King helicopters to the area. Over 1,000 personnel are involved in the operation, including engineers and navy divers. The Canadian Heavy Urban Search and Rescue out of Vancouver was in Louisiana from September 1, due to security they started their mission on Sept 3. Ontario Hydro, Hydro-Québec, and Manitoba Hydro, along with other electrical utilities, had crews set to go to the affected areas. On September 2 Air Canada participated along with U.S. member airlines of the Air Transport Association, in a voluntary airline industry initiative to support rescue and relief operations. Money donations although where very high, the province of Alberta alone threw in 5 million dollars alone. Although it is hard to put an exact number on Canadian cash donations because of some Canadians donating directly to the American agencies, but it is thought to be one of the highest international donors nation.
Chile
Made offers of help and assistance.
People's Republic of China
On September 2, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it will offer $5 million along with emergency supplies, including 1,000 tents, 600 generators, bed sheets, immediately for disaster relief. China also offered to send medical care and rescue workers if they were needed.[11] This aid package consisting of 104 tons of supplies later arrived in Little Rock, Arkansas.[12] A chartered plane carrying the supplies arrived on September 7.[13]
Colombia
Made offers of help and assistance.
Cuba
One of the first countries to offer aid, Cuba offered to send 1,586 doctors and 26 tons of medicine. This aid was rejected by the State Department.[14]
Cyprus
Offered $50,000.
Czech Republic
Offered rescue teams, field hospital and pumps and water processing equipment.
Denmark
Offered Water purification units.[8]
Djibouti
Offered $50,000.[2]
Dominica
Offered police to monitor hard-hit areas.
Dominican Republic
Offered rescue workers, doctors and nurses.
Ecuador
Made offers of help and assistance.
Egypt
Sent 2 C-130 planes loaded with blankets, medical equipment, and canned food.
El Salvador
Offered to send troops to help keep order in New Orleans.
Equatorial Guinea
Pledged $500,000.
Finland
Sent Finn Rescue Forceâthe group consists of 30 firemen and three Red Cross logistics experts.. Additionally Finland offered 300 tents, a water purification unit, sterile gloves, bed sheets, pillow covers, tarps and first aid kits.
France
Main article: French response to Hurricane Katrina
Concrete help was refused by the US government initially, however on September 2, Condoleezza Rice said that the US authorities would assess the situation and contact French authorities accordingly. On September 4, US authorities formally requested French assistance. France offered disaster relief stocks prepositioned in Martinique (600 tents, around 1000 beds, 60 electrogenic groups, 3 pumps, 3 water purification stations, 1000 folding jerricanes and other material). A 35-person team of the Sécurité civile (Civil defence) from Guadeloupe and Martinique were made ready, and a 60-man "catastrophe intervention" aeromobile detachment were prepared to be ferried from mainland in a short time. The Ministry of Defence offered 2 planes already in the zone and 6 more from mainland France, and two ships of the French Navy (probably the BATRAL Francis Garnier or Champlain, and the frigate Ventôse) and a 20-person team of emergency medical specialists. The non-governmental organisation Télécoms sans frontières and the company Véolia environnement offered aid in communications and water management, respectively. On September 7, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs stated that an Airbus Beluga from Toulouse with 12,7 tonnes of supplies flew to Mobile, Alabama, after a brief stop in the UK to load more food.[15] Two Casa airplanes from Martinique landed in Little Rock, Arkansas, ferrying tents, covers and 1000 rations of food for 24 hours.[8][16][17]
Gabon
Pledged $500,000.[2]
Georgia
Made offers of help and assistance.
Germany
Two German Army Airbus planes landed in Florida with about 25 tonnes of food rations to be transported to the disaster area. Further planes were prepared. Germany offered airlifting, vaccination, water purification, medical supplies including German air force hospital planes, emergency electrical power and pumping services. The aid was ready to go on German air force and chartered planes. A team of specialists from THW (German federal agency for technical relief) were planning technical measures and logistics in close contact with local authorities. A team of 89 flood fighting specialists and 5 medical personnel were dispatched from Ramstein Air Base to Louisiana by the United States Air Force. They brought 15 high performance pumps (10 pumps with a capacity of 15,000 litres per minute and 5 pumps with a capacity of 5,000 litres per minute) and 28 vehicles.[18] On Saturday, September 10 at 4:30 p.m., the THW started the first 15,000 litre pump at pumping-station No. 19. Three other 15,000 litres pumps followed. The drainage of New Orleans would have taken much more time if these pumps and the THW specialists had not been provided.[19]
The Minister-President of the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate addressed a letter to the commanders of the American forces stationed in his state offering financial support to those affected by the flooding.
Another German Air Force cargo plane carrying several thousand military rations (MRE) was denied entry into US airspace since, according to US authorities, they were not certified BSE-free. This was disputed by German authorities, pointing out that they were BSE-free according to NATO rules, that US soldiers would eat them regularly during joint operations (e.g. Afghanistan) and that these meals fully complied to UN rules.[20]
Greece
Offered $85,000[21], two cruise ships to house those left homeless, a rescue team, and supplies.
Guatemala
Made offers of help and assistance.
Guyana
Made offers of help and assistance and is organizing a telethon to raise money for victims.
Honduras
Offered 135 flooding and sanitation experts.
Hungary
Pledged $5,000 and offered to send a Special Search and Rescue Team, and also five doctors.
Iceland
Offered $500,000.
India
India offered to contribute $5 million to the United States Red Cross for relief and rehabilitation of the victims. They also offered to donate medicines and large water purification systems for use in households and small communities in the stricken areas, where potable water was a key concern.[22] India sent tarps, blankets and hygiene kits. An Indian Air Force IL-76 aircraft delivered 25 tonnes of relief supplies for the Hurricane Katrina victims at the Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas on September 13, 2005.[23]
Indonesia
Offered to send 45 doctors and 155 other medical staffers and 10,000 blankets to help survivors.
Iran
Offered to send humanitarian aid and 20 million barrels (3,200,000 m3) of crude oil.[17][24]
Iraq
Pledged $1 million to the Red Cross via the Red Crescent.
Republic of Ireland
Offered to send 30 members of the Irish Defence Forces. The Irish army would have supplied thousands of ready meals, tents, blankets, water purification services and medical aid, including first aid kits, crutches and wheelchairs. The group would have included about ten experts in stress debriefing. Six of the troops would have operated two water purification plants. The Irish Government also announced it is to provide initial funding of EUR 1.2 million for the victims.
Israel
Offered field hospitals and hundreds of doctors, nurses, technicians and other experts in trauma, natural disasters and public health.[25]
An Israeli airlift arrived in Little Rock, Arkansas with an eighty-ton shipment of humanitarian aid, including baby food, diapers, water, ready-to-eat m

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Where is there real wilderness camping outside of New York City?

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Sophie P

We'll be renting a car so it doesn't have to be accessible to public transportation. We're looking for a real wilderness type of camping experience, rather than putting up a tent on a large lawn or within view of other campers. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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The closest place for REAL wilderness camping would be six or seven hours away (depending on the specific location chosen) in the Adirondack Park. It's over six million acres and includes a 2.3 million acre forest preserve which the NY State Constitution mandates must be "forever wild." That preserve is the only public land in New York in which you can camp anywhere you want to (except, during the summer, anywhere over 6,000 feet elevation, because of fire risk) without having to be in an actual campground -- though there is that option, there are dozens of campgrounds that vary greatly in the level of amenities that are available and how crowded the sites are.

Wikipedia has a pretty good writeup about the park:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adirondack_Mountains

One campground that is worth considering, and is one of my favorites, is called Indian Lake Islands. The appeal, if you can get one reserved, is that there are campsites on islands that can be reached only by boat. Some islands have as few as one or two sites, so privacy is better than most organized campgrounds. The whole area is heavily forested, so even if there are other sites around it's not like that "large lawn" feeling. Info on the facility is here:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24471.html

I also like Eighth Lake (apparently at some point they ran out of names for the many lakes, and just started using numbers!):
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24465.html

There are some reasonably similar campgrounds in the Catskills, but generally it's more crowded there and you don't have the freedom to just pitch a tent (or use an available public lean-to at no charge) like you would in the Adirondacks. The upside there is it's less than three hours away from NYC.

What are some good summer weight loss camps?

Midnight S

I'm looking for information about good summer weight loss camps - are they all the same?

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Over the last 10 years or so, summer weight loss camps have changed significantly. Many weight loss camps now emphasize more fun-filled and enjoyable activities, as well as healthy meals, instead of campers feeling like theyâre just dieting while at camp. Many camps can also help educate campers in exercise and proper nutrition for long-term lifestyle changes and weight loss.

Hereâs a small selection of some of the great weight loss camps in the United States:
Camp Kingsmont (Amherst, Massachusetts) is known as a "fit camp" instead of "fat camp." Campers are invited to Camp Kingsmont for up to 7 weeks of the summer, where they'll enjoy well-balanced and healthy meals. A good deal of calorie-burning activities are offered, including tennis, dance, golf, go-carts, horseback riding, and karate.
Wellspring Camps (Wisconsin, North Carolina, Texas, California, New York, Hawaii) offers campers many activities including swimming and rock climbing. Campers journal their meals and track their steps with pedometers starting on the first day. They will also learn how to cook healthy meals, proper nutrition and diet, and modifying their behaviors. The camp also keeps up with their former campers for 2 following years.
Reality Ranch Military Camp (Ft. Thomas, Arizona) is for boys aged 11-15. The campers sleep in military tents outdoors and wear green camouflage. The camp is structured with military activities and time focused on proper nutrition and exercise. Campers enjoy field trips to the Grand Canyon.
Camp Jump Start (Imperial, Missouri) teaches campers long-term care plans, diet and nutrition, and communication skills, as well as typical camp games, in a traditional summer camp environment. The camp was designed and founded by a specialist in the health care industry, trained in obesity in young people.
Camp La Jolla (La Jolla, California) is for campers aged 8-18. Some of the activities at the camp are mountain biking, soccer, snorkeling, softball, and swimming. The meals are designed for summer weight loss. Campers also enjoy field trips to Universal Studios, Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, and Sea World.
Camp La Jolla also offers a camp for older campers (ages 19-29 and 30-60) as well.
As you can see, there is a good variety of weight loss camps. Itâs a good idea to ensure that your camper can lose weight safely by making sure that the summer weight loss camp you select has nurses and nutritionists staffed on site to help if needed.

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Where can I rent a camping tent for really cheap?

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justine

My friends and I want to go to Yosemite for like a trip and we were trying to find a couple tents that we could use. I looked at some places that were pretty steep in price and was wondering if there was a place i could rent for really cheap. I don't need anything too fancy, though it would be nice. I am looking for tents or a tent that can fit four people.

Thanks!

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Renting a quality tent for family camping is a waste of money when you can buy a quality family sized tent from Coleman for less then $75. and Colman tents come with a stay dry guarantee. Besides that you don't have to hassle with bringing it back in to the rental place. A rental agency will tack on charges for damage and run up your charge card limits and when your traveling you need access to your credit for emergencies. To discover out in the middle of nowhere that your over limit is a very big hassle. Here is a link with a good price on colman tents

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Sunlight-Ridge-13-x-11-Tent/13848688

Do you suppose it would be cheaper to build a mansion entirely out of lego or buy a brick and mortar one?

Hi

Or work in an office tower made of lego?

Not necessarily a HOUSE house but would it be feasible even as a holiday house or a huge tent for camping. I mean what are your thoughts on lego as a construction material? Or offices
I'm so sorry about that last sentence. Please please it's an accident. I didn't mean to sound like I'm one of those annoying trolls. Thanks in advance for understanding.

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Legos are really expensive!!! Trust me, I have a six-year-old.
I think you're better with brick and mortar, honestly.
Plus, Legos will fade in the sun, and I don't think they have great insulating qualities...

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What to bring on a 3 day 2 night camping trip?

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haley

So in about a week I'm going camping in Steamboat. It's hot where I live (80s-90s) it's 3 days and 2 nights and we're sleeping in tents and going to the lake! Any suggestions? We might hike too.

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Steamboat will be cool at night. Last week, I was camping at Missouri Lakes in Holy Cross Wilderness near Vail at 11,500 feet. The snow had not completely melted from the slopes. I was comfortable in a +15-degree down sleeping bag in a fleece and raincoat at night. I packed a pasta meal, powdered milk, olive oil, almonds, two water bottles, water filter, sleeping pad, ultra-light tent.

Three days of food ideas:

Prepare scrambled eggs with a variety of vegetables, bacon bits, cheese, and carton of egg whites. Use some of the egg whites in pancake mix for another meal with pie filling as a topping.
Chop vegetables and any meat you desire for a stir-fry with teriyaki sauce.
Pack for hiking with beef jerky, nuts, cheese, chips, and fruits.

Are there any pet friendly campsite/swimming areas in the north eastern part of Missouri?

Ashley K

I have looked around the web a bit and I can't seem to find much. We live around Kansas City and don't want to travel more than an hour or two, but we would love for the whole family to be able to camp, including our dog. A lot of the campsites are pet friendly but what do you do with your dog when the family goes swimming in the lake or river?

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You might try this:
www.basswoodresort.com
www.mostateparks.com/twainpark
www.campdownunder.com

Looks like a good alternative to tent sleeping and this way you could keep you and your dog in a safer place than a tent (weather and otherwise!)

Crate your dog while you swim - provide plenty of water and shade if outside and his/her favorite toy or chewie. Keep the crate within sight or if you have an RV or a cabin keep the door locked. Or have one family member play with the dog, etc. and take turns swimming.
Here is a link on how to camp/swim with a dog.
Hope you find what you are looking for!

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What is a good air conditioning option for camping?

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Scott S

I have planned a camping trip coming up in mid July and I expect it to be hot. I am looking for a economical (<$100) option to cool down the tent at night. I recently purchased a misting fan, but was disappointed with the lack of cooling and amount of water it put out (the tent would be soaked). Anyone familiar with evaporative coolers (and do they put out much water). Any other ideas for cooling at night?

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Just some thoughts I had, since I've camped in the heat a lot. I can't do much since I backpack; it was only last year that I bought a cheap personal fan. If you can get one that will blow into one end of a flimsy tube (like the plastic sleeves they put newspapers into, taped end-to-end), put the fan at the top of the tent and blow the hot air outside. You could pin the exhaust end to the inside of a screen. Draw in outside air through screen at the bottom. If you can stand the breeze, have a small fan blow directly on you. To shield your tent from sun during the day, try one or more of those aluminized plastic emergency blankets.

Swamp coolers (evaporative) only work in very dry air, and need a steady supply of both power and water. It can sit outside the tent and be ducted in with the flimsy tube idea. This cools the air stream, so the cooled air must flow through the tent--it can't be bottled up. Check the power and water consumption and make sure it'll work in your climate.

Ice coolers can cool and dehumidify. Some small models can sit inside the tent with hoses going to an ice chest sitting outside, but they use a huge amount of ice and need steady power (for a pump to bring cold fluid from the chest and a fan for the heat exchanger inside). I've heard that the cheap ones don't work. If it works, you'll need to provide for the condensate drip.

True air conditioners consume the most power but would work the best, assuming a plug-in campsite. Your best value would be the smallest unit that you can find at a thrift store such as Goodwill, or a closeout store such as Ollie's. Set it outside and duct the air into the tent. Unless it's an unusually large tent, it will probably get too cold to close up the tent with a second duct returning air to the unit (that one would have to be a collapsible spring wound one), so you could simply let it blow through. This will cool AND dehumidify.

Air conditioners go as small as 4,000 BTUs. For a small tent, you can get as low as 1,000 BTUs by looking for an "enclosure air conditioner" made to cool electronic equipment in cabinets. They're smaller and consume less power, but they won't be really cheap unless you can find a surplus/used one, and they're still about 50 pounds.

The smaller you go, the more complicated it gets. To a point. You need a steady supply of compressed air to run a vortex tube, but these are also made for enclosure cooling. Put compressed air in one end, get two streams of air out--one hot and vented to the outside, the other up to incredibly cold. They shriek, but they're also sold with mufflers. Don't even think of getting one without.

If your tent is small enough, try circulating air through one of those cube refrigerators using ducts and a small fan. These are in your price range, and you can sometimes pick those refrigerators up for free if you cruise around during a township's large item pick up day. Fasten some sort of finned heat exchanger to the icebox. If you're ambitious, cut most of the case off from around the guts, being careful not to disturb the tubes. Add the finned heat exchanger. Pop rivet what you need of the case back on, adding a fan. And a second fan on the coils in back. This sounds like a worthy project. It will drip. It could also ice up. So? Space the heat exchanger fins farther apart. What do you want for free?

Has anyone from America gone to Tomorrowland in Belgium, if so how much was the total cost of it?

nicole s

I am trying to go to Belgium for Tomorrowland 2012 this summer! I'm curious to see the total cost of Americans going to this festival including flights, tickets, camping pass ect. Any information would be appreciated! Thanks!

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i was wondering the same thing, so i did the research and found a site that is selling the 3 day pass for 259.686 USD (converted it from Euros), that does not include airfare, food, other substances or tents u may need to stay in. also the site says orginal face value was 63 euros which including a 15 euro camping pass would be like $110 so the eariler u get them the cheaper they are

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What permits do I need to camp in a Kansas state park?

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Matt and C

Hello!! I have reserved a cabin in Clinton state park in Kansas, but Iâm not sure what permits I need. Iâve read in different places about a Vehicle permit but am unsure if that only applies to things like RVs and campers? Iâve also seen a permit to stay overnight but Iâm unsure if that is only for tent camping or if it also applies to the cabins. Any help is greatly appreciated!!
Thank you for the link but it does not specify any of the questions that I asked.

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Call and ask directly. 785-842-8562

What permits do I need to camp in a Kansas state park?

Matt and C

Hello!! I have reserved a cabin in Clinton state park in Kansas, but Iâm not sure what permits I need. Iâve read in different places about a Vehicle permit but am unsure if that only applies to things like RVs and campers? Iâve also seen a permit to stay overnight but Iâm unsure if that is only for tent camping or if it also applies to the cabins. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

http://www.kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/State-Parks/Locations/Clinton

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Based upon the fees page for that site (see source below), you're going to need to pay a vehicle fee. You can either get daily permits for that, or an annual permit. Should be able to handle that at the park entrance.

As for the camping fee - to me, it looks like the cabin rental includes Overnight usage, and the fee is included. But, your best bet is to call them - the page you linked to has the number. Even if you do have to pay it, look at the page - it's just an additional $7 or $8. Not a lot compared to the cabin rental. Even if you don't call them up, the ranger at the gate should be able to clear it up for you.

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What are some good places to camp near the Salt Flats in Utah?

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luxyfoxy

I am looking for a canyon/mountain experience but bathrooms would be nice. Tent camping not roughing it or anything. Also, I don't want to be eaten by wolves or bears. Thanks.
I think I would like to camp at a campground but one in the mountains or canyon. Not so sure about camping in a totally primative area and get eaten by wolves and bears. Thanks.

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www.koa.com

KOA rocks, you can get a book with every site in the country and they're all over the place, I used the crap out of them through my 20's travelled all over the states. Good luck!

Where is the best place to tent camp and fish in southwest utah?

Callie M

I would like the area's as southwest as possible. We have children in ages 14 down to 4 so it must be kid friendly and safe.

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http://www.trekshare.com/members/chris89/
my buddy just got back monday from a 3 day trip to Utah. check out his pics from the link they are tabs in the left column they start with Utah Scenic Highway 12 and up.... hope you have fun!!!

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What makes a tent waterproof? and how to know if one is?

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tackelberr

I got tent and sprayed with waterproofing. Used it yesterday during the rain and had to put a tarp over it to keep the water from seeping through the top. So I'm looking for a new one thats really rain proof, any suggestions?

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A self-supporting tent (like a dome tent) with a full rainfly should keep you relatively dry. I have a Eureka Aspen, a Eureka Apex, and a Big Agnes Seedhouse 3. I NEVER get wet. The Aspen is my primary tent. It has seen hailstorms in the Rockies, torrential downpours in the Adirondacks, and wet sloppy snow in Vermont.

Taped seams are the best, but you can always get seam sealer at the camping supply store closest to you. If you are buying your camping gear at Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart, Sears, etc...expect to get something less than quality. Go to a REAL gear store and look at the tents. Eureka tents are the best tents if you have a tight budget. You can pick up an Apex at Campmor for about $89. A good MountainHardwear or Marmot tent will set you back a couple hundred bucks.

Also...these are all lighter backpacking style tents. If you are looking for something that you can set a cot and chairs in, then you are really going to pay big bucks for a good tent. A Kelty Trail Dome 6 person tent goes for about $350 (I think) and better tents are more expensive than that. You can pick up a 6 person cabin tent at K-Mart for $150...and you will get wet.

Make sure your tent is tight. That is what keeps the tent from dripping. Use a groundcloth. I put mine inside the tent, some people put it under the tent or they use a pre-fab footprint to keep the groundwater and condensation out.

Also...one drip doesn't mean the tent is leaking. Condensation can easily build on the inside of the tent. If the temperature and dew point are equal, count on water clinging to the ceiling. Chances are it will drip on you. All of my tents have a roof screen. Moisture travels out through the screen and condenses on the fly. When it runs down the fly, it lands OUTSIDE my tent. If my tent had a solid ceiling it would roll down the INSIDE of my tent and I would get wet.

Also...follow all of the other advise already posted. It's all pretty helpful.

What are some helpful things to bring for camping?

Jacinda

I am going to Yosemite to camp for the first time. I have the usuals like a tent, sleeping bag, insect spray, sunblock, flashlight - but what are some other things I should bring?
Oh yes, FOOD! ;)

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These are my check lists i hope you can make use of it and see what you might find needed in your camping trip.
take care...

Gear Checklist: Mountaineering
Clothing
Outerwear
waterproof/breathable jacket
waterproof/breathable pants
insulated parka
fleece jacket or wool sweater
fleece pants
waterproof gaiters
synthetic hiking pants
synthetic shorts
Base Layer
midweight long john top
midweight long john bottoms
long sleeve T-shirt
synthetic briefs
synthetic sports bra
synthetic T-shirt
Accessories
wool or fleece hat
balaclava
midweight wool or fleece gloves
synthetic liner gloves
waterproof overmitts
Footwear
waterproof hiking boots
camp footwear
wool or synthetic socks (3)
liner socks (2)
Extras
sun hat
bandanna
single long whistle: stop
two whistles: resume hiking
three whistles: emergency Gear

Mountaineering Specific Gear
internal frame pack
mountaineering boots
hinged 12-point crampons
mountaineering axe (70cm)
climbing harness
climbing helmet
belay/rappel device
prussik slings or mechanical ascenders
sewn runners
daisy chains
avalanche probe
lightweight avalanche shovel
climbing ropes
protection hardware (nuts, screws, etc.)
ski goggles
glacier glasses
avalanche transceiver
Other Gear
Internal or external frame backpack
convertible or four-season tent
down sleeping bag (-30° to 20°F)
inflatable sleeping pad
closed-cell foam sleeping pad
trekking poles
white gas stove and fuel bottles
lighter and waterproof matches
cookset
eating utensils, bowl, and insulated mug
headlamp w/extra batteries and bulb
32 oz. water bottles (2)
water bottle parkas (2)
water treatment (filter, tablets, or drops)
pocket knife or multitool
compass
sunglasses
first-aid kit with personal medications
chemical heat packs
stuff sacks
assorted zipper-lock bags
bear-bagging rope (or canister)
insect repellent
mesh head net or suit
sunscreen (SPF 15+)
lip balm (SPF 15+)
toilet paper and trowel
pee bottle

Hiking-Mountaineering-Camping Checklist
Target Weight for fully-loaded pack ("every ounce counts!"):
<20 pounds: summer up to 3 overnights
<30 pounds: winter up to 3 overnights

Clothing
hiking boots
socks (2 pair; wool/synthetic, not cotton)
sock liners (personal preference)
long pants
shorts (or zip-off pants)
t-shirt (2; synthetic, not cotton)
underwear (2; synthetic, not cotton)
long sleeve shirt
camp shoes (e.g. sandals)
hat (wool for winter)
bandana
Hiking Gear
backpack
webbing/straps for attaching gear to backpack
trekking or ski poles
whistle
Dog Gear
water bottle
Food
towel/blanket for sleeping
brush

Camping Gear/shared
tent or tarp/ground cover
camp stove
fuel for camp stove (incl backup)
matches (waterproof)
cooking utensils (pot/pan)
water filter
Iodine tablets
watch with altimeter and/or GPS
clothes line
duct tape
multi-tool (e.g. Fisherman's)
camera
cell phone
2-way radios (only if expecting to split groups)
bear spray
Food/shared
dinner (freeze-dried, e.g. pasta, sauce)
breakfast (e.g. oatmeal)
coffee (instant) & creamer
Personal Items
sunglasses
medicines (cold, aspirin, etc)
sleeping aid (e.g. Xanax)
First aid (bandaids, polysporin, needle)
toiletries (tooth brush/paste)
moleskin
knife/scissors (e.g. small Swiss Army)
towel (small, quick-dry)
ear plugs/eye shield
sunscreen (SPS 15+)
Lip balm (SPS 15+)
bug repellant
toilet paper (with extra zip-lock bag)
wipes
map
compass
book
flashlight/headlamp w/ extra batteries
mirror (for signaling)
Camping Gear/individual
sleeping bag (down; light/compressible)
sleeping pad
eating utensils (bowl, mug, spoon)
garbage bag
emergency space blanket
camp chair
pillow case (use filled with clothes)
Food/individual
water bottles/bladder (bladder not when below freezing)
electrolyte replacement (Cytomax, Gatorade)
trail mix or power bars
beef jerky or dried steak nuggets
Lunch (e.g. sandwich)
Medical/shared
medical gloves
SAM splint
Benedryl (for allergic reactions)
Sawyer Extractor (for bites/stings)
Tincture of benzoin (skin disinfectant)
Bloodstopper (to control bleeding)
Roll tape
triangular bandages (cravats)
4"x4" sterile dressing
CPR shield
single long whistle: stop
two whistles: resume hiking
three whistles: emergency

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How to choose a right camping tent?

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Q. We will plan to have a family camping next month, our last camping tent is broken, we have to get a new one. I don't want to have another failer unsuccessful purchase. Four people will sleep in the camping tent and we won't camp in winter. Is there someone can give us some wonderful suggetions? Thank you very much!

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Go with a coleman instatent best family tent there is
http://coleman.com/product/instant-tent-6/2000010194?contextCategory=11020

How to repair a canvas camping tent?

Q. I noticed there is a tear in my canvas camping tent. Can it be fixed? How to do that?

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1. Sew the sides of the damaged area together. This is similar to sewing clothing, except that thick canvas may require a large needle or awl and heavy duty or waxed string. These materials are available at outdoor specialty stores.

2. Spread seam sealer or beeswax to the sewn seam. This product is available at outdoor and camping specialty stores, and can vary depending on the make of your tent (canvas or nylon). Follow all product instructions and warnings for proper application details, including drying time.

3. Line up one of the patches so that it is centered with the inside area of the tear. The patch should be larger than the damaged area on all sides by at least 2 inches. Secure the patch with glue, which can also vary depending on the make of your tent. Follow product instructions for drying time; be sure the adhesive is completely dry before continuing.

4. Sew the patch into place to fully secure it. Using adhesive and stitches will help prevent the tear from spreading or from opening again.

5. Spread seam sealer or wax over the sewn seams and the edges of the patch for optimal protection.

6. Line up, glue and sew the other patch to the outside of the tear. Be sure that it lines up with the inner patch, as the two should be the same size. Apply sealer or wax to the seams and the edges of the patch.

Or you can purchase a new camping tent on http://www.quictents.co.uk.

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