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ninfragile
Anticipating any rain, I want to be able to shield the rain if possible. The tents are new and waterproof, but haven't used them in rain yet to know for sure and I don't want to use my vacation as the test.
Answer
If you bought a high quality tent it will keep you dry right out of the box and nothing needs to be done. If you have a lower quality tent then go to Walmart or any other camping store and buy some seam sealer and seal all the seams and stitching. Even a cheap tent should keep you dry if the seams are sealed. If you have any doubts set it up before the trip and throw a hose on it to test it out. If I ever have to put a tarp up over a tent then the tent will be promptly thrown in the garbage the next day.
If you bought a high quality tent it will keep you dry right out of the box and nothing needs to be done. If you have a lower quality tent then go to Walmart or any other camping store and buy some seam sealer and seal all the seams and stitching. Even a cheap tent should keep you dry if the seams are sealed. If you have any doubts set it up before the trip and throw a hose on it to test it out. If I ever have to put a tarp up over a tent then the tent will be promptly thrown in the garbage the next day.
How can I make a special wash bucket for camping?
Badger
We will be drive in camping with no running water. I want to make a special wash bucket with some rags for everyone to be able to rinse hands and other dirtys. Should I use a little bleach in the water to keep it fresh? Maybe a little soap? Any other ideas?
Maybe salt water?
Answer
Some people keep a plastic rectangular tub in their sink (or one side of it) to soak dishes in. These come in various sizes and are very cheap. Found at Walmart, Kmart, etc. They make great camp sinks. They can also be taken into the tent for sponge bathing.
But your attempt to keep the water in the vessel "fresh" is futile. I would not put bleach or salt in it because nobody wants that stuff in their eyes.
A better approach is the "2 bucket" method. Bucket #1 holds clean water. One dips some clean water out of bucket #1 into the plastic tub, does what one wants with it, and then pours it out into bucket #2, which is waste water. That way the water source and the work bin stay clean and all the dirty stuff ends up in bucket #2. Buckets cost $3 at Home Depot. Just bring a dipper to remove water from bucket #1.
I assume you will have a water source, such as (my fave) 5 gallon blue plastic water jugs (like gas cans) with a spigot on each, available at Walmart for $10.
Just like condiments at the hot dog stand, one may set out near the wash tub some soap, bleach, or whatever for people to use, before dumping used water into bucket #2.
Not bad for a $12 solution, eh?
Some people keep a plastic rectangular tub in their sink (or one side of it) to soak dishes in. These come in various sizes and are very cheap. Found at Walmart, Kmart, etc. They make great camp sinks. They can also be taken into the tent for sponge bathing.
But your attempt to keep the water in the vessel "fresh" is futile. I would not put bleach or salt in it because nobody wants that stuff in their eyes.
A better approach is the "2 bucket" method. Bucket #1 holds clean water. One dips some clean water out of bucket #1 into the plastic tub, does what one wants with it, and then pours it out into bucket #2, which is waste water. That way the water source and the work bin stay clean and all the dirty stuff ends up in bucket #2. Buckets cost $3 at Home Depot. Just bring a dipper to remove water from bucket #1.
I assume you will have a water source, such as (my fave) 5 gallon blue plastic water jugs (like gas cans) with a spigot on each, available at Walmart for $10.
Just like condiments at the hot dog stand, one may set out near the wash tub some soap, bleach, or whatever for people to use, before dumping used water into bucket #2.
Not bad for a $12 solution, eh?
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