my family wanna go camping in several days in Georgia National Park,we need a camping tent and some cooking supplies.pls kindly recommend cheap and quality ones.thx 4 ur kindness.
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As long as the weather is fair you can make almost any tent work for you. The Coleman Instant Tent 6 or 8 person models are preferred by many because they are easy to set-up and take down, but run in the $150-200 range. The Coleman Sundome Chris recommends is a good, low-priced tent, but is not as spacious or easy to setup as the Instant Tent, thought it would probably do better in the rain. Choose the one that makes the most sense based on your family size, allowing extra capacity so you can keep your clothing inside without being cramped.
You can use blankets from home or buy sleeping bags to make your bed. If choosing sleeping bags, pick a model that is rated at least 20*F lower than the coldest temperature you expect to encounter. You can always unzip the bag if it gets too warm, or sleep on top. Again, Coleman makes some decent fair-weather sleeping bags, also look at Kelty and Slumberjack. Expect to pay $50 and up for a decent sleeping bag, typically the more money you spend the smaller the bag will be when packed away.
Whether you use blankets or a sleeping bag you will want to have some padding underneath you. Some use cots, which cost around $100 each. Some are ok with foam pads, costing from $8 to $50. Then there's self-inflating mattresses, $50-150, which use expandable foam and air for padding and insulation. Finally you can use regular blow-up air mattresses, which range from $20 to over $100 and are available in single, double, queen and king sizes. In colder weather, foam and self-inflating mattresses are the best choice, as cots and air mattresses provide no insulation value.
In terms of cooking, a two-burner Coleman propane stove costs around $50, and disposable 16oz propane canisters cost between $2.50 and $3.50, each will last about 2 days. You can bring pots, pans and cooking utensils from home. You might need to bring one or two folding tables (1 to cook at, the other to eat at, about $45 each) and folding chairs ($15 to 75 each, depending on model). And a battery-operated lantern ($40-75). Use disposable plates, bowls and eating utensils to save money and time cleaning. You will also need coolers to keep your food and beverages cold. The Coleman Xtreme coolers are the best available for the money, and I recommend you get two: one for food and the other for beverages.
Don't forget some trash bags, napkins, paper towels, dish soap and hand soap. And a collapsible trash can is convenient. Also, a first aid kit is a good idea.
All this stuff is available at most WalMart stores.
As long as the weather is fair you can make almost any tent work for you. The Coleman Instant Tent 6 or 8 person models are preferred by many because they are easy to set-up and take down, but run in the $150-200 range. The Coleman Sundome Chris recommends is a good, low-priced tent, but is not as spacious or easy to setup as the Instant Tent, thought it would probably do better in the rain. Choose the one that makes the most sense based on your family size, allowing extra capacity so you can keep your clothing inside without being cramped.
You can use blankets from home or buy sleeping bags to make your bed. If choosing sleeping bags, pick a model that is rated at least 20*F lower than the coldest temperature you expect to encounter. You can always unzip the bag if it gets too warm, or sleep on top. Again, Coleman makes some decent fair-weather sleeping bags, also look at Kelty and Slumberjack. Expect to pay $50 and up for a decent sleeping bag, typically the more money you spend the smaller the bag will be when packed away.
Whether you use blankets or a sleeping bag you will want to have some padding underneath you. Some use cots, which cost around $100 each. Some are ok with foam pads, costing from $8 to $50. Then there's self-inflating mattresses, $50-150, which use expandable foam and air for padding and insulation. Finally you can use regular blow-up air mattresses, which range from $20 to over $100 and are available in single, double, queen and king sizes. In colder weather, foam and self-inflating mattresses are the best choice, as cots and air mattresses provide no insulation value.
In terms of cooking, a two-burner Coleman propane stove costs around $50, and disposable 16oz propane canisters cost between $2.50 and $3.50, each will last about 2 days. You can bring pots, pans and cooking utensils from home. You might need to bring one or two folding tables (1 to cook at, the other to eat at, about $45 each) and folding chairs ($15 to 75 each, depending on model). And a battery-operated lantern ($40-75). Use disposable plates, bowls and eating utensils to save money and time cleaning. You will also need coolers to keep your food and beverages cold. The Coleman Xtreme coolers are the best available for the money, and I recommend you get two: one for food and the other for beverages.
Don't forget some trash bags, napkins, paper towels, dish soap and hand soap. And a collapsible trash can is convenient. Also, a first aid kit is a good idea.
All this stuff is available at most WalMart stores.
Cheap Vacation?!?!?
Bethany
I live in NE Georgia. I would prefer not to have to drive more than 3 hours. There is me, hubby, 4 kids (girl 15, boys 12,11, & 6) I am not opposed to any and all ideas of lodging (camping, ect) packing our own food and don't need 5 star accomadations. Please list fun things to do or places to see and the cost if possible. I Would like something for 4 or 5 days. Thanks in advance for any info, also please list websites if you are listing specific places and they have a website.
I have tons of places I'd like to go, I want place that people have actually been and had a good time. I'd really like places that are not advertised as well and kinda off the wall so they won't be quite as crowded as the "main" vacationing areas. :)
I like the KOA campground idea, I've always been afraid to go to places like that because I don't want to end up watching everyone elses kids. Our local parks are awful in that parents turn kids loose and you have to keep an eye on them or risk your own kids getting hurt. Anyone have trouble with this at places?
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KOA Campgrounds are really great & inexpensive...you can rent cabins...lot cheaper than motels & better than tents (which you can do at KOA...cabins, RV's, tents)...
Two friends & I just rented a KOA cabin by the ocean at the Outer Banks of NC. It was my 1st experience at that ( I am a senior citizen) & I loved it. One word of warning...a cabin is just that...a cabin...small w/ beds, electricity, heat/ air & that is it 'cept for a swing on front 'porch'...you supply everything else...except water from outside. Showers & rest rooms are located in other buildings throughout the campground.
But as I said...senior citizen (the others were a generation younger), 1st experience, really liked it. Might want to give it a try. KOA campgrounds are located through the U.S.
KOA Campgrounds are really great & inexpensive...you can rent cabins...lot cheaper than motels & better than tents (which you can do at KOA...cabins, RV's, tents)...
Two friends & I just rented a KOA cabin by the ocean at the Outer Banks of NC. It was my 1st experience at that ( I am a senior citizen) & I loved it. One word of warning...a cabin is just that...a cabin...small w/ beds, electricity, heat/ air & that is it 'cept for a swing on front 'porch'...you supply everything else...except water from outside. Showers & rest rooms are located in other buildings throughout the campground.
But as I said...senior citizen (the others were a generation younger), 1st experience, really liked it. Might want to give it a try. KOA campgrounds are located through the U.S.
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