michaeln_2
Four friends and I are planning a last minute camping trip this weekend but none of us have ever been camping. We plant to stay at a public campsite in a tent for just 1 or 2 nights.
Even though there are only 5 of us we figure we better get a six person tent for space, but what kind/brand of tent is the best, for around $100.00? It's been a little rainy lately so we should probably get something that is waterproof. I've heard that even if they say they are waterproof, you should still waterproof them yourself. How is this done?
What should we bring? There's five of us and we will only have one tent. So, air mattresses are probably out of the question and we will probably only camp one night. I've looked at a few sleeping bags, but it's the middle of the summer and I want something lightweight. I don't really understand the temperature ratings and the highest temp I have seen is 50 degrees, is this lightweight enough for summer sleeping?
We plan to bring a cooler with drinks, but what foods are best to cook over a fire or on a campsite grill? We will for sure do smores but we are not fans of hotdogs. What about breakfast foods?
What types of lanterns are the best, there are many different types of bulbs, sizes, lumens, and power sources and we have no clue which are the best.
Do you recommend staying at a campground with lake access or one with pool access?
What other things should we pack?
What are good activities for us to do? We'll probably bring cards but what else?
Do you have any idea which campgrounds are best in middle Tennessee?
Thanks for your help!
Answer
Oh you POOR SOULS.
. Tent.
Six to eight man tents are usually easy to find. I'm not sure what price ranges are exactly, it's been a while since I've bought a tent. Look hard enough I'm sure you'll be able to come by something.
I'm doing you a favor right here - GO HOME AND ASSEMBLE THE TENT TOGETHER. Before you go camping. Sit down with all your buddies, carefully follow the instructions and get it set up correctly and then take it down together. When you pack the tent up you need to roll everything as tight as possible. It will be fairly easy once you get it figured out, but it may take you a few minutes to get it figured out. Trust me. *remember to stake it down*
Tents should come with a rain cover that will protect the inside from rain. The tent itself will still get wet. The best thing to do for this is to use 2 tarps, one to lay on the ground underneath the tent, and one to put above it like a roof somehow. You may need to get creative. If you wind up getting rained on while you're camping you'll be fine. Worst case scenario some of your shit gets wet and you have to dry it by the fire.
Air mattresses could be bulky. You can buy relatively inexpensive foam pads to go under your sleeping bags if you're not hardcore enough to sleep straight on the ground. Assuming you don't pitch your tent over a bunch of rocks it is possible to get a comfortable night's sleep without.
Be sure that there's a sleeping bag for everyone, even if its warm. If it's too hot at night to sleep inside it you can always sleep on top of it. You shouldn't need anything rated below zero for camping in the summer, but they're sweet to have.
Everyone should have a couple changes of clothes. Be sure to bring warm clothes even if you don't plan on wearing it. You'll want that sweatshirt if you need it. Bring a couple extra pairs of socks. Bring long underwear if you have them.
For food, bring a second cooler and a bunch of ice to serve as a fridge. You may even need to go buy more ice at some point. It's worth it. Sandwiches are really easy to do since you can put condiments, cheese, and meat in your cooler.. You will also want a box or a paper bag of dry foods.
If you don't like hot dogs you can always get a grill to go over the pit (or at a public camp site there may be some there) and you can grill burgers, steaks, whatever. Just remember to bring appropriate dishes/utensils for all your food. I would also recommend bringing some pots for things like boiling water for coffee/cocoa, soup, baked beans, etc. Bring fruit, trail mix, bread. If you bring a skillet you can make pancakes (bringing a bag of krusteaz mix is super easy - just add water) cereal, oatmeal, granola bars. Bring LOTS of drinking water. A couple gallons at least. You should be able to get clean water there but you'll want some for the road or in case you go hiking or out on the lake or something. You also won't want to hike for water to brush your teeth at 7 am.
There are gas lanterns to use outside. They can be kind of tricky. There's several battery powered options these days. Bring a few flashlights. Any camping gear made by coleman is high quality stuff.
If your campground has pool access you are not camping. I don't care if you're sleeping in a tent.
Bring a deck of cards. Bring a book of card games. Bring some other books too. If you have plant/animal identification books those are really cool to bring with you if you're getting out in the wild. Maybe bring some board games. You might not even need that kind of stuff, you'll probably wind up hanging out around the fire all night.
Have fun guys!!
Oh you POOR SOULS.
. Tent.
Six to eight man tents are usually easy to find. I'm not sure what price ranges are exactly, it's been a while since I've bought a tent. Look hard enough I'm sure you'll be able to come by something.
I'm doing you a favor right here - GO HOME AND ASSEMBLE THE TENT TOGETHER. Before you go camping. Sit down with all your buddies, carefully follow the instructions and get it set up correctly and then take it down together. When you pack the tent up you need to roll everything as tight as possible. It will be fairly easy once you get it figured out, but it may take you a few minutes to get it figured out. Trust me. *remember to stake it down*
Tents should come with a rain cover that will protect the inside from rain. The tent itself will still get wet. The best thing to do for this is to use 2 tarps, one to lay on the ground underneath the tent, and one to put above it like a roof somehow. You may need to get creative. If you wind up getting rained on while you're camping you'll be fine. Worst case scenario some of your shit gets wet and you have to dry it by the fire.
Air mattresses could be bulky. You can buy relatively inexpensive foam pads to go under your sleeping bags if you're not hardcore enough to sleep straight on the ground. Assuming you don't pitch your tent over a bunch of rocks it is possible to get a comfortable night's sleep without.
Be sure that there's a sleeping bag for everyone, even if its warm. If it's too hot at night to sleep inside it you can always sleep on top of it. You shouldn't need anything rated below zero for camping in the summer, but they're sweet to have.
Everyone should have a couple changes of clothes. Be sure to bring warm clothes even if you don't plan on wearing it. You'll want that sweatshirt if you need it. Bring a couple extra pairs of socks. Bring long underwear if you have them.
For food, bring a second cooler and a bunch of ice to serve as a fridge. You may even need to go buy more ice at some point. It's worth it. Sandwiches are really easy to do since you can put condiments, cheese, and meat in your cooler.. You will also want a box or a paper bag of dry foods.
If you don't like hot dogs you can always get a grill to go over the pit (or at a public camp site there may be some there) and you can grill burgers, steaks, whatever. Just remember to bring appropriate dishes/utensils for all your food. I would also recommend bringing some pots for things like boiling water for coffee/cocoa, soup, baked beans, etc. Bring fruit, trail mix, bread. If you bring a skillet you can make pancakes (bringing a bag of krusteaz mix is super easy - just add water) cereal, oatmeal, granola bars. Bring LOTS of drinking water. A couple gallons at least. You should be able to get clean water there but you'll want some for the road or in case you go hiking or out on the lake or something. You also won't want to hike for water to brush your teeth at 7 am.
There are gas lanterns to use outside. They can be kind of tricky. There's several battery powered options these days. Bring a few flashlights. Any camping gear made by coleman is high quality stuff.
If your campground has pool access you are not camping. I don't care if you're sleeping in a tent.
Bring a deck of cards. Bring a book of card games. Bring some other books too. If you have plant/animal identification books those are really cool to bring with you if you're getting out in the wild. Maybe bring some board games. You might not even need that kind of stuff, you'll probably wind up hanging out around the fire all night.
Have fun guys!!
Who make the best camping tents for their price (low and high end)?
I want to get my boyfriend a camping tent for Christmas but I know very little about tents. I am currently looking at Alps Mountaineering, Coleman and Kelty. Which of these would you recommend? Are there any other tents that you would recommend? Which tents/ brands are the best deal? Is there anything else I should know about getting him a tent, i.e. I should also get a footprint?
Thanks
Answer
Go to a good outdoor store- EMS, REI, Campmor...those are the 3 that first come to mind. Go to the tent dept and talk to the employees there. They can help you find exactly what you need. Make a list of features/sizes and price range that you are looking for and I`m sure they can find something that fits your needs. Like are you car camping or backpacking? Do you want a vestibule? Do the types of poles -fiberglass and aluminum really matter to you? Dont be afraid to ask questions and explain to them what you want, thats their job, that is why they are there
Go to a good outdoor store- EMS, REI, Campmor...those are the 3 that first come to mind. Go to the tent dept and talk to the employees there. They can help you find exactly what you need. Make a list of features/sizes and price range that you are looking for and I`m sure they can find something that fits your needs. Like are you car camping or backpacking? Do you want a vestibule? Do the types of poles -fiberglass and aluminum really matter to you? Dont be afraid to ask questions and explain to them what you want, thats their job, that is why they are there
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