Vagabonding in Europe?

Kayla C

Anyone ever do this or have some tips and suggestions on how to do this? Easy ways to make some money while over there? cheap ways to travel? Is it safe to bring a tent and just camp out where we end up if we find a nice scluded area? Any animals over there that we run the risk of getting eating by? Buying cheap bikes there? Anyhting that could be of value to our trip?

Some general info: It will be me, 19, and my buddy, 21, on the trip. We will be gone for 6 months. We will land in Ireland and then go to Scotland, England, Amsterdam, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Thailand, and Egypt. We already have rounded up all travel expenses including passports and visas and have that money saved and stored away. We will probably bring about $3,000-$5,000 with us for the trip and we are not afraid to rough it.

Don't be rude and tell us we are wasting time and money, I don't see travelling and gaining life experience as wasteful. We are going, we are just asking for a little advice.

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You can bring a tent if you find a place, a camping area to stay in advance. I dont think youd want to end up sleeping in a tent at Tescos parking lot! :p
You might want to consider some cheap hotels, and I would definitely recommend finding some in sdvance in case there arent any camping areas around.
Most of the bigger cities are... well... big and you ma not be able to find a nice camping place.
There are cheap bikes to buy, but you should maybe check on-line to see the general prices.
The countries that you are going to visit dont have large unemployment rates as far as I know, but Im not so sure about people wanting to hire some traveller theyve never seen before. However, you might get lucky. Actually, its very probable that in 6 months youll find 2-3 jobs at least. that is, if you try a bit harder to find them.
Just a tip: if you want to buy anything, from souvenirs to samdwiches, do not do it in the city centres because its usually more expensive there.
Enjoy your trip!
p.s. and definitely get those travellers dictionaries, with the main phrases in more than one language. Especially Spain and France! Not mny people speak English there.

good area to camp in DORSET?

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could anyone advise me on a good area to visit in dorset? ill be going by train to axminster, so it has to be somewhere relativly near there by bus.
i like moreland/heath, love hills and little dark, leafy lanes- i grew up in devon and know it inside out, so thought id try somewhere in dorset.... anywhere fit this? i dont mind being out in the sticks; but loathe crowds... any ideas???
or any specific capsites?
thanks.
;-)
and im looking for QUIET places, rather than somewhere with a bar and pool. i dont mind just a loo and a tap- i do mind noise.

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Have you thought of coming to the Boating, Camping and Caravan Exhibition at the NEC in a couple of weeks? It runs from the 23rd to 28th Feb and there are always stands with people promoting Camp Sites all over the UK and Europe, as well as the Camping & Caravan Club sites.
We go for the canal boat exhibitors (husband reckons he's too old for tents anymore); it's a good day out with plenty to see and if you need some extra equipment and gadgets there are usually goodies like that, too.
We used to belong to the Camping Club and found their sites to be good; afraid I don't have my sites books anymore.
You could also try the Tourist Information Office and ask them to send camp site information - they may have a details of Farm sites.
Love Lyme Regis if you want to try a spot of sea side.not too far from Axminster

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Things to do and where to stay if going to Yellowstone?

dont know

My husband and I are planning to take a trip to Yellowstone with our two kids (Girl-11 and Boy-14). We will be driving through either ND or SD to get there. Does anyone know of some other places we can stop?

Also, where are some nice places to stay around Yellowstone?
We are willing to camp in a tent or stay in a cabin, hotel....etc.

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We go to Yellowstone every fall and typically stay in West Yellowstone, MT. I realize that it is not along your route, but there is a decent selection of hotels and most are within a mile of the West Entrance. Here are a couple of links to the hotels we like to stay at just in case. Both have pools and free breakfast.

http://www.graywolfinn.com/
http://yellowstoneparkhotel.com/

We've also stayed in Jackson, WY but you would have to drive through the Tetons to get to Yellowstone. A nice drive, but don't know if you'd want to do it everyday.

The other place you might check for accommodations is Xanterra. This is the conssionaire that runs the hotels and giftshops in the park if you are interested. They might have info about camping, but I'm not sure.

http://www.xanterra.com/

As far as things to do...
If you are going to be there in the summer, check out Dunraven Pass. It is one of the best place to see bears. If your are there in the fall after they close Dunraven Pass, check out Lamar or Hayden Valley for bears. We've only seen them in Lamar, but I've heard great stories about the bears in Hayden. Both of these places are good for seeing the wolves too. Baronette Peak (just inside the NE Entrance) is known for its billy goats and you can see them up on the cliffs. Near the NE Eantrance and Yellowstone Lake is where you are more likely to see a moose in the park, but you'll have much better luck in the Tetons at Moose Juction and even the camp ground the other contribtor mentioned. We've seen plenty there late in the evening. Deer, elk, bison and coyotes roam the park and you can spot them just about anywhere. Be aware of the heards of elk and bison that cross the park roads after dark and drive with caution. You are likely to see big horn sheep between Mammoth Hot Springs and the North Entrance as well as prong horn.

If you want to see and animal that you haven't seen yet, ask other visitors. They are more willing to tell you where to look than the park rangers in most cases. They are anxious to share there stories of when and where they've seen a particular animal. Don't forget to bring binoculars (a pair for everyone if you can) or a spotting scope for viewing animals.

Other things to do...

Plan to visit Old Faithful at sunset. It will be less crowded and just beautiful. You can stop in the giftshops at Old Faithful Village to find out when it will errupt next (about every 90 minutes.) There is a nice geyser walk that passes many of Yellowstone's geysers and thermal pools. Castle Geyser is cool!

You might also want to check out Norris Geyser basin or even the Upper and Lower Geyser basins. Also visit the Terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs, very impressive. Just be sure to stay on the boardwalks.

Artist Point is a nice walk or you might want to visit the brink of the Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls, all of these are also cool at sunset.

Yellowstone Lake offers a variety of watersports/boating activities. Xanterra might be able to help you with planning these activities too.

If you like history, stop in the visitor's center at Mammoth. I believe there is a walking tour you can take to learn about some of the old building there and you can learn about when the army protected the park before the park rangers came on the scene.

Take a tour of the Old Faithful Inn. Very interesting and a good thing to do if it is rainy outside.

Other Tips...

Fill your tank before you enter the park (or plan to go out of the park to fill up), gas is less expensive in the towns. It is usually least expensive in Gardiner, just outside the North Entrance.

In my opnion, the best visitor's center is the Canyon Visitor's Center and it has nice restrooms.

Fill your cooler with drinks, snacks, lunch meat, etc in one of the bigger towns because food is expensive in the park and groceries are not very cheap in the towns surroundding the park. If you camp, follow all the rules for storing food where bears are present.

For current schedules of things going on in the park, read the newspaper they give you at the entrance to the park when you pay your admission fee. Your admission is good for 7 days and will also get you into the Tetons.

Be prepared to take tons of pictures.

Plan to dress in layers as the weather can change dramatically thoughout the day and from one elevation to the next. Make sure everyone has comfortable walking shoes.

And my favorite thing...the park webcams. If you click on the pictures, it will show you a snap shot of the park at the present time. Sometimes you will catch an elk or bison in the shot. And you can even watch Old Faithful errupt. Blow up the Old Faithful webcam and it will tell you the next predicted eruption at the top of the photo.

http://www.yellowstone-natl-park.com/webcams.htm

Have a great trip.

National Parks of the USA tent camping suggestions?

Eloise

I'm traveling with a friend from the east coast to the west coast. Driving. Sharing a tent. We'll have bikes. Would prefer to have shower facilities as it'll be summer & we'll prob. break a sweat. Looking for a literal map of parks to visits and which campsites you would prefer! We'd LOVE to get into the wilderness with the exception of extreme cases that we could get eaten by a bear or something outrageous. Leads to the nest point.... Would like to see Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, etc. Friend has an aunt in Oklahoma we can stay with for free so, any and every other park in that route we can camp at please let me know! & we're 19 & 20 yrs old & have never done this alone before, or at all... so what could you suggest as far as food? Cooler & grocery stores? Idk about ice though. Please any tips let me know!! We want to see the world and we decided to start at home! :D I know we have to book in advance so that's why I am asking. Hopefully booking campsites later this week! Thanks all!!
Ways to SAVE $$ & spend as little as possible!

& Places to avoid!!

thanksss

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Ahhh... the sun & the moon & stars. You have a big dream with long distances. It is a good idea but you have to take into account time and distance. How long and how far will you want to travel per day and for how many days. You talk east to west trip but the places you want to see are north to south. As for showers the national parks don't offer showers. You can buy most of the equipment you need for less over here. Walmart, Kmart, Campmor.com, Bass Pro Shops. I don't think you are into backpacking and long hiking trips so weight quality is not a trade off. West of the Rockies the gas prices go up a lot. Every town has some place to buy ice and food. As you travel you'll find the stores you like and just about every other exit on the interstate has a Walmart. For Cycling try adventure cycling on the web and railtrail.org. Look into our National Forests for camping and wilderness over the Nat. Parks. State Parks have better camping facilities, showers, beaches. For cycling in Colorado there are two good cycle paths along I 70. Glenwood canyon and Vail Pass. In Idaho/Montana the Hiawatha(sp) rail trail is a wilderness, no roads except the path 18 miles downhill with a shuttle bus at the bottom. Mt. Rushmore is near Custer State Park which is about 10XBetter than the over sized carvings. The whole Yellowstone area inside and outside the park is worth a lifetime. Make a point of seeing the geysers at night hopefully under a full moon with the stars. Wild animals are not a worry. At any and all truck stops and discount stores you can buy a road atlas with campsites listed. Every state, city and county has a website for tourists and camping suggestions. All libraries have internet. Every bank has an ATM. Places to avoid. I'm not a big fan of anything East of the Rockies too crowded. You'll find the west more interesting. As a general rule I keep the gas tank 1/2 full and 2 gallons of water per day, food for three days and let it happen. You'll find a small propane gas stove (any discount store) a must for cooking. You can make a campfire for pleasure at just about all campsites. Also they have picnic tables. You can walk around the campsite and get lots of advice as to gear, and the road ahead.

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florida keys cheap camping?

hyrum

I am planning a trip to the florida keys to be a bum for a week or so. Is it legal to sleep on the beach, if not where are some good places to camp? By good I mean cheap, I saw one place they wanted 60 bucks a night for a campsite!!! I am lookin at like maybe 5 or 10 bucks a night or better yet FREE!!!! Any suggestions?

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Great timing on the question as I just came back from a weekend campout in the Keys this past Sunday.

The road to Key West from the mainland is basically just a two-way highway, in many places with beach and ocean access directly on either side of this highway. You will not be able to sleep in any of these locations right on the beach as there are prominent signs prohibiting this all the way down along the road.

For cheap camping your best bet is going to be one of the four state parks located along the way. These are, in order from north to south:

John Pennekamp in Key Largo: http://www.floridastateparks.org/pennekamp/default.cfm

Long Key State Park:
http://www.floridastateparks.org/longkey/default.cfm

Curry Hammock State Park by Marathon:
http://www.floridastateparks.org/curryhammock/default.cfm

And Bahia Honda State Park in Big Pine Key, the closest state park to Key West:
http://www.floridastateparks.org/bahiahonda/default.cfm

You can just show up and hope for an available site, which kind of sounds like what you want to do. This is the off-season so it is not quite as busy as usual...and when I was down there this weekend it was really quiet everywhere I went so you might have a chance at a site this way, especially if you try to arrive at the campground early in the day. They always keep some sites available for walk-in campers on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you did want to play it safe you could try and make a reservation through Reserve America: (here is the link for Bahia Honda)

http://www.reserveamerica.com/Camping/BAHIA%20HONDA%20SP/r/campgroundDetails.do?subTabIndex=campDetail&contractCode=FL&parkId=281005

There are a few KOAs and private campgrounds along the way, but the state parks are going to be cheapest and they are still about $26 per night. You might also be able to root around the internet some and dig up some cheap fishing camps with little to no amenities, that might allow you to stay overnight. I found the Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge, but I could not find any rates for it (they do have tent camping sites). I suspect that it is more expensive than the state parks though.

There is a boy scout camp down in West Summerland Key and if you are affiliated with the scouts and they have the room at the time you are there, you might be able to get a really cheap place to put up your tent there...but they will not just let anyone stop and camp there.

The bottom line is I don't recommend that you camp or sleep on the side of the road or on the beach...it is prohibited and you might end up with some free overnight lodging...the kind you really didn't want!!

Cheap places to camp in or near Key West?

Eric F

Me and some buddies are going down to Key West next week but don't have enough money to pay for hotels (Cheapest I could find was upwards of 200 dollars) so we are looking to find a cheap place to camp out near Key West so we can go into town during the day. Any recommendations and rates? We don't have an RV, just a car and tent. Any help is greatly appreciated as we are leaving in a few days!

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nothing is cheap in the keys including campgrounds try boyds they run like 900.00 a week there is a koa down there also

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what is a great place for tent camping in new england?

gpinkwater

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I would have to say either New Hampshire or Maine.

Anyone know a good place to go tent camping in NH or Maine?

cnsconnor8

I have between 4 to 6 Adults and 2 or 3 small children and 2 cars. (not sure yet). We would like running water, but no electricity is not a big deal. We will be using tents and want to avoid the big RV parks and the commercial places. No Pools, golfcourses, clubhouses, arcades etc. We want our children to experience the rustic NH wilderness while still being safe. If anyone has any recommendations or knows a good place to look please help me out ! Thanks.

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Here is the website for Exeter Elms in Exeter, New Hampshire. I have stayed there in the past and it is a top notch operation, Great tent sites on the river, clean showers, and it is close to the beach, Portsmouth, and New England dragway. I was in Ash tenting area #4A . http://www.exeterelms.com/
Happy camping,
Free

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would like to hear pro and cons of camping tents, dome vs. pop-ups tents not travel trailer.?

jim69greap

up tents, not travel trailer.

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I have used all kinds of tents in my lifetime, dome tents have the quickest set up, but they do not do well in the wind. I have owned a pop up trailer, its a tent on wheels, you get the benefit of a sink, a/c, table, etc... but it is still canvas and you face the same issues with the elements like wet canvas, heat during the summer, the a/c wont do much in temps above 90. What you go with kinda depends on how often you go, we go once a month at least, we took the plunge and upgraded. As far as tents go, I liked the dome we had, I had to put extra tie downs on it when the wind was gonna be up, set up is easy on a dome and they are lightweigt and easy to carry. If you are considering pop up, check it very thouroughly, maybe even ask to try it out for a weekend.

Things to do while RV camping?

T

We are in our 40's & Have a few kids from 6 -16 in a 28 ft travel trailer , and looking for things to keep us busy or things to bring for a family's 1st time camping trip in the NY CT ME RI area.Tailgating ideasfor the adults are also considered. in addition to any lighting flags party favor ideas for the whole experience.. We have tent camped and just upgraded froma pop up..

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Whenever I go camping, be it in a tent or an RV, I choose my destination because there's things I want to do or see there. Neither the RV (or tent) nor campground is my destination, I only go there to sleep or maybe take some meals.

We enjoy visiting national and state parks, BLM land, wilderness properties owned by friends and members of our or other Jeep clubs. We spend our time off-roading, hiking, climbing, fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, floating and just enjoying the scenery. Upstate NY - Adirondacks and Catskills regions - is a favorite destination. Maine and western Massachusetts also offers outdoor recreational and scenic opportunities. If we go to a "tourist" type area, we'll visit the typical sites, hit the shops, take lots of pictures, maybe spend one or two days relaxing by the pool at the campsite.

The only things I ever brought to keep the kids busy at camp were their bicycles, a couple of board games and some videos for them to watch on the TV or laptop in case of rain.

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North Texas (coming from fort worth) great places for tent camping? Going to camp overnight this wknd. Ideas?

celadriel2

Limit in distance is 200 miles. Access to faucet preferred.

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A good place for camping is on Joe Pool Lake in Cedar Hill State Park, but this weekend is supposed to be pretty chilly -- down to 35 tomorrow night. You may want to stay in one of the fully furnished cabins in Loyd Park on Joe Pool Lake instead of a tent. To reserve one call 817-467-2104

Tent camping on a River in Texas?

Shannon

I want to go camping in tent near a river somewhere in Texas. Preferably close to Dallas/Fort Worth. Is that possible? Where could I go?

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It's absolutely possible with literally hundreds of choices, and you will probably have to check out each area further in order to decide which one will be best for you, here's just a few of dozens of sites...............................................

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What is a good way to start a campfire while tenting?

Samuel Ste

I've been thinking about camping outdoors and I've explored the different types of ways to make a campfire. I don't like matches because they can run out or get wet. So I've been looking into some cheap kits with a knife and fire starting rod.

http://www.amazon.com/Full-Tanto-Hunting-Knife-Starter/dp/B002SUT7G8/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1347124351&sr=1-3&keywords=survival+knife+with+fire+starter

and I've also been looking at some magnesium fire starters. The magnesium looks like it wont last very long though.

http://www.amazon.com/SE-FS374-Emergency-Fire-Starter/dp/B0010O748Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1347124573&sr=1-1&keywords=fire+starter


I'm new to these alternatives, so if you have any other ideas I would appreciate them. I'm just looking to get some opinions from some people who know what they are talking about. Thank you.

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The listings are also for magnesium but if you ara going camping there are ways to stack you wood so it will start. There is one thing you really must know is the proper way to put out the fire and just think it is out. Please check for this.

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Camping equipment! Campsites HELP!?

Q. Me and my boyfriend have just bought some camping equipment and a tent.. It was the third we had bought due to the last 2 both being faulty.. I advise nobody to go with 'Hi-gear' tents they are poor quality!.. I am wondering is 'vango' tents any good? we have just bought one and fingers crossed this one is fine! where are good cheap places to camp in England? I.e - the lake district? North/South Wales.. Anywhere else?.. We have bought all the stuff we assume we need.. Any tips or things we may need that you don't usually think about? Any advice would be good.. Thank you :-)

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Bum deal on getting a couple of defective tents! I know that can be frustrating. I've never owned Vango tent myself but they do have a more well established reputation. While it's important to shop around and get good prices on your gear, just remember that you usually get what you pay for.

I asked a couple of my friends in the UK where they go to find camping and caravan spots and one of the sites that's supposed to be good is:

http://camp-sites.wales.info/

Here's a great site to look for gear:

http://www.camping.co.uk/default.aspx

My most recent blog post actually deals with some of the "essential" items that you should be sure to take along when camping/backpacking. The provided PDFs aren't intended to be a "one-size-its-all" list of resources but they should give you some good ideas:

http://mytraverse.blogspot.com/2011/04/gear-for-backcountry.html

Happy Trails!

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camping-tent or camper?

Q. which do you prefer, what do you do when camping? I know I just am curious as what other people do to enojoy the outdoors

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Total tent camper. I have in-laws who have the whole deal, an RV, with two beds-one is a sleeper sofa, big bathroom w/shower, dishwasher, stove, oven, computer, satillite, two tv's, the works. We stayed in theirs for a week and I missed the tent so bad! It was nice but it was too cramped even for as large as it is. Camping is suspose to be no TV, ovens, dishwashers, etc. We have two kids and they don't need all that crap either. We will be a primitive tent-camping family until we can no longer get up from the ground or hold ourselves steady while doing our "business" in the woods! peace!

What will I need to go tent camping?

Blue987

I've grown up "camping" however it was always in a jumbo motor home. Next weekend I'm going tent camping and I want to be prepared. This is what I'm bringing... what else will I need?

Our site has water and electric, and bathrooms and showers close by:

Bringing:
tents
sleeping bags/pillow
small grill and propane
cooler with food/water
towels
plates/utensils/grill utensils
bug spray and sunscreen
clothes/ flip flops / sneakers / swimsuit / toiletries
flashlights
deck of cards
fire wood - will buy there
lighter

What else might I need? Temp will be high of 90 during the day, low of 59 at night. Possibility of rain at night

Thanks!

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Oh yikes, it's VERY uncomfy sleeping on a sleeping bag in a tent on the ground PLEASE buy a mat or air mattress to put underneath your sleeping bag.
remember to place a tarp under the tent. and to check for big rocks/ sticks where you're going to put your tent.


Daily Life
Shade Canopy / Rope & Clips ; Sleeping Bags
Air Mattress ; Chairs; Table; Tarps
Pillows; Air Pump; Blue Mat; lights & adapter; Wind curtain; weed eater

Food
Sides - Potatoes, boxed potatoes, Smoresâ Makings
Snacks - pudding, fruit snacks; Meat for meals -6 meals; breakfast foods; Soda /Juice; Ice; condiments - ketchup; Milk, butter; Eggs; Bread; Hot Dog/Hamburger buns;
Coolers; coffee

Cooking
Flipper for potatoes ; Gas for range; Range; Charcoal Lighter Brush, grill brush, tongs Skewers; BBQ Sauce Matches; Bacon tongs ; Frying Pan; Can Opener; Pot Holders; Tablecloth

Night Life
Lantern Holders; Mantles ; Lanterns; Gas for lanterns; Drinking / Cooking Water ; Firewood; Flash Lights;
Kindling - Newspapers &/or; Old Phonebooks (found dead corn stalks or dog hair works great for this too..)

Individual Bags
Clothes for each day - Hat, jacket, swim suit; long sleeve shirt, socks ; Underwear; Shoes - flip flops, water, tennis & beach towel; PJs

In Personal Care Bag
Shampoo, Soap & Hand Sanitizer; Washcloth & Dish Towel, Toothbrush, Toothpaste; Hair Brush, Medicines - antacid, Tylenol, Sunscreen; deodorant


Other
Camera w/film ; Toilet Paper in plastic baggie
Map ; Weed Eater with gas!
Money; Extra Batteries; Spare flashlight Bulbs;
Shovel ; Ziploc bags; Aluminum foil

Cleaning
Baby Wipes ; Dish Detergent; Scrub brush; trash bag
Dish Rack; Dish Towel; Big Pot ; Small Broom & Dustpan;


Dishes
Cups; Plates; Plastic Wear; Bowls; tupperware
Paper towels / napkins;

Fishing equipment
poles, tacklebox, worms, fish net, minnow bucket, license to fish

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cheap and quality family tent?

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.

What hiking and camping gear should I buy?

djinvincea

Ok here's the scoop...
I want to get into hiking and camping with my wife. I currently have no gear. What should I buy? I have about $800 to work with. I am planning on camping through 3 seasons, spring, summer, and fall (a little in the winter perhaps). I am going to need a two person tent, his and hers sleeping bags, and his and hers backpacks. I am looking for gear that would take me on 2-4 day hikes. Should go with internal or external backpacks. What's the difference? Is there a good rain resistant tent within my price range? I'm thinking I would want a mummy type sleeping bag. Again, not sure though. Brand names with reasons for purchasing would be much appreciated. Thanks.

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Go to www.cabelas.com and browse around, or better yet request a catalog. It's the best outdoors outfitter I've ever used. First off, since you're talking about backpacking, you need to think lightweight. Interior/Exterior just has to do with whether the frame is inside or outside the "pack" on a backpack. To decide on which type is better fo you, go to a good sporting goods store in your area and look at them/try them on. Sleeping backs should definately be the "mummy" style bags. They are around $100 each, but are very lightweight and can handle moderately cold weather (sleeping bags will have a rating in degrees to how cold it can get and you can still rely on the sleeping bag). They can also be compacted better than classic sleeping bags. Any brand in Cabela's would be a good brand, including its own brand. Also buy you and your wife sleeping pads... they are light, compact, and your back is worth it. I like the self-inflating type, but you can also get foam ones. Again any brand in Cabela's (this goes for all their products) is usually a good brand.

Tents are usually rated by seasons they can be used in (summer, 3-season, or all weather are popular ratings). Definately go for a dome-style tent rather than the boxier tents. Dome style tents are usually more sturdy, deflect water better, and are usually lighter. Also you'll want one with a good rain cover that goes close to the base of the tent, and a high waterproof rating (in mms)... 1,500mm waterproof ratings are pretty good. Also, pay attention to weight. Aluminum weighs less than fiberglass, but costs more also. A two person tent probably weighs around 15 lbs, and you and your wife can split this weight (she takes tent, you poles) or you can pack it yourself, but weight is the largest factor (besides neccesities) when hiking.

Alright, now that we have the major equipment out of the way, here are some neccessities.

-First Aid Kit and maps or knowledge of area, or GPs
-Flashlight w/extra batteries and lantern would be nice
-Good all-purpose knife/survival knife
-water purification pump AND purification pills... start out with at least 1/2 gallon of water each
-Waterproof matches AND waterproof lighter (just in case)
-Lightweight stove. Sporting good store can recommend good ones for backpacking.
-Food: lightweight, non-perishables, such as top ramen, energy bars, canned food, chocolate. Fatty foods are good to have in the woods since you will be burning a lot of calaries. They say one of the best things you can eat if your lost is butter. You may burn 3,000 or more calaries a day, so don't try to go on a diet right then. I recommend some type of powder flavoring for water... it doesn't always taste great when used with purification pills.
-Dish soap, eating utensils and backpacking pots. They usually come in a nice kit that doesn't take up much space. Look on Cabela's or at a sporting goods store.
-TOILET PAPER
-Permits. You usually have to get permits to camp in public parks/Forest Service land. You go to the closest Forestry office to pick these up. These are important if for no other reason than if you don't come back when your family expects you, they know where to start looking.
-Bear spray
-Clothes that can be layered, gloves, beanies, good hiking boots and tennis shoes if you dont mind the extra weight (for camp).

Recommended Supplies:

-Cell phone or handheld CB at least
-Camera (for obvious reasons)
-Rope(hang your food away from camp so predators dont get into it).
-Insect repellant/sunblock


There's probably more that I am missing, but those are the most important. The most important thing to do when going camping is to tell at least two responsible people you know where you're going, and give them a timeframe for coming back. Also I recommend you both take a First Aid Course... they are usually free and something could go wrong quickly (although unlikely) in the forests... snake bite, broken leg, heat stroke, hyperthermia, bear attack, drinking bad water (always purify or boil for five minutes... & retrieve from running water source. If impossible to purify, find area where water is "falling"... it's usually cleanest there).

I'm not trying to scare you away and you guys will probably have a blast, but definately be prepared.

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What does the small print at the bottom of the original 1969 Woodstock poster say?

Maddie

Its the poster with the bird sitting on the neck of the guitar and it says three days of peace and music. I have looked everywhere to try to find out what it says, but all of the pictures i find are to blury. i can read what it says where the bands are listed, but i cant read whats in the colum next to that under the subtitles Art show, Craft Bazzar, and so on. Please help!

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ART SHOW:
Paintings and sculptures on trees, on grass, surrounded by the Hudson valley, will be displayed. Would be artists , ghetto artists, and accomplished artists will be glad to discuss their work, or the unspoiled splendor of the surroundings, or anything else that might be on your mind. If you're an artist, and you want to display, write for information.

CRAFTS BAZAAR:
If you like creative knickknacks and old junk you'll love roaming around our bazaar. You'll see imaginative leather, ceramic, bead and silver creations, as well as Zodiac Charts, camp clothes, and worn out shoes.

If you like playing with beads, or improvising on a guitar, or writing poetry, or molding clay, stop by one of our work shops and see what you can give and take.

FOOD:
There will be cokes and hotdogs and dozens of curious food and fruit combinations to experiment with.

HUNDREDS OF ACRES TO ROAM ON:
Walk around for three days without seeing a sky-scraper or a traffic light. Fly a kite, sun yourself. Cook your own food and breathe unspoiled air. Camp out: water and restrooms will be supplied. Tents and camping equipment will be available at the Camp Store.

MUSIC STARTS AT 4:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, AND AT 1:00 P.M. ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
It'll run for 12 continuous hours, except for a few short breaks to allow the performers to catch their breath.

what impact did Friedrich Wilhelm Von Steuben have on America?

pup

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He had a major impact on the existence and efficiency of our army. Von Steuben was a Prussian officer and drill master who arrived at Valley Forge in February, 1778 to train the army. Instead of the existing policy of placing recruits in a unit before they had received training, Von Steuben introduced a system of progressive training. He broke the troops into small groups and trained them in guerilla warfare, which proved to be an invaluable method of fighting, since we had a relatively small number of troops to fight the large powerful British army.

He turned disorganized army into a disciplined, organized, highly trained army that became a powerful striking force of great precision. He organized and disciplined the forces so efficiently that he was thanked by Congress.

Von Steuben, who in 1778 was given the title of Inspector General, motivated the men through affection and idealism which lowered the danger of desertion. His methods also encouraged longer voluntary enlistments. These were imperative aspects of maintaining an army.

He wrote an army training manual, called "Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States", known as the "Blue Book". Although this Manual has been modified, it still remains in the basic guide for the discipline and drill of the Army. It was, like von Steuben, invaluable to the army.

Because combat was at close range, speed of firing and re-loading was of great importance. Von Steuben's manual dealt with this in specific, precise detail.

On June 28, 1778, Von Steuben's training was put to test when the American troops encountered the British Army near Monmouth Courthouse in the town of Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. What seemed to be a certain defeat turned into a patriot victory and a turning point in the war due to the tactics taught by Von Steuben. This battle was followed by victories in Stony Point and Yorktown, where the British finally surrendered.

Another program developed by Steuben was standards of camp sanitation. This was critical in preventing diseases. He also and camp layouts that were still the standard a century and a half later. This organized the layout of tents and roads, better organizing deployment and camp functions.

One of Steuben's biggest contribution to the American Revolution was training in the use of the bayonet, which became crucial. Until then, they used the bayonets as skewers for their food, or as tools. In the Battle of Stony Point, (a critical location on the Hudson River in New York) American soldiers attacked with unloaded rifles and won the battle solely on Steuben's bayonet training.

Steuben's military services in America are recorded in General John McCauley Palmer's biography on Steuben by his statement:

"...In the course of my researches I was soon convinced that the military services of two men, and two men only, can be regarded as indispensable to the achievement of American independence. These two men were Washington and Steuben. When I say that their military services were indispensable, I mean that each of them contributed something essential to final victory, that could not have been contributed by any other man in the American Army..."

For more on Von Steuben, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Wilhelm_von_Steuben
and : http://www.bergencountyhistory.org/Pages/gnsteuben.html

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Tent camping in cold weather w/ kids?

Amy Clark

This weekend we are attending a festival and going to camp. We live in Michigan- and it's fall.. so during the night the temp has been getting down around in the low 40's. I have a very nice 8 person tent and there are 5 of us in it. (Me, my husband and our 3 kids ages 10, 3 and 1). There is no electric hook-ups and I'm not comfortable with a heater inside anyways- only the kids have sleeping bags- is there anything else we can do to make sure its warm in there so the kids don't freeze? (Like laying extra blankets down on the floor etc...)

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Fuel powered heaters in tents can be deadly so don't even use them.

The tricks to staying warm at night is insulation and staying dry. Start by setting your tent over a good vapor barrier like a plastic tarp, this keeps water vapor from the ground from rising through your tent floor. Next is a good layer of insulation under the sleeping bags, the best form is a closed cell foam pad the thicker the better, Walmart has a folding foam sleeping mat they sell in the store for about $45 that is 4inches thick. A backpacking model called Thermarest is lightweight sells for about the same price is only 1-2 inches thick. Inflated air mattresses are not any good for trapping heat and get as cold as the air around you. I also sometimes use a folded furniture pad about $10 bucks at the hardware. Next is using sleeping bags rated for the weather sleeping bags rated to 15* will be good enough but the colder the rating the warmer the bag. Adding a fleece liner will add more insulation. Throw a comforter over the kids for a bit more and your done. Now before you hit the sack eat a good meal with plenty of carbs and drink plenty of fluids, this is what your bodies need to burn fuel with to make heat and keep you warm at night. Of course that may give rise to the call of nature and definitely get up and go because it takes heat away from the body to heat a full bladder and you can't sleep any way. Do all these things and I guarantee you will be toasty warm all night. Here is a link with more winter camping info,

What are the best tent camping resorts in Colorado?

ash

me and my soon to be husband are going for our honeymoon but I want to pick the best, most beautiful, most fun place to go. Where we can go to the spa, swim, horseback ride, hike, ski, bike, maybe sports like tennis, and do a lot of different things since we are planning to be there for two weeks. thank you!

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Ash, I'm not aware of any tent camping resorts in Colorado. There are resorts and there are tent camping sites, but I don't think I have ever heard of them combined. Is that what you are looking to find?

Anyway, what time of year to plan to come to Colorado, there are many fun things to do, but it might be difficult to both bike and ski unless you come in the spring or early summer.

It also depends on your budget, skiing at the major resorts can be very expensive ($70-100 per day plus rental fees for equipment). There are plenty of smaller ski resorts around the State that are more reasonable.

Some places to do some research on...
Winter Park (great skiing, nice small town, sledding near by... also beautiful in the summer with lots of activities like mountian biking, hiking, horse riding etc. )

Estes Park (a beautiful summer and fall destination)

Vail / Beaver Creek... an amazing (and expensive) winter vacation spot.

Pagosa Springs - less expensive, great any time of year, not far from visiting Mesa Verde or riding the Durango to Silverton train.

Ouray - Known as "Little Switzerland", great any time of year, particularly great in the winter if you've ever wanted to try ice-climbing. A beautiful place for all sorts of summer adventures. I'm looking forward to taking my wife to the Chipetta spa this summer not far from there.

Steamboat Springs - what a cool mountain town, it has some of the best atmosphere in the state. Skiing & hot springs are excellent in the winter. Hikes, horses, bikes, and hot springs are king of the summer activities.

Aspen - Whoa, now here's a town that will really leave an impression. This is likely my favorite area to backpack in the State. I haven't skied here yet, but all the resorts in the area are world class. This would really be an amazing honeymoon spot any time of year, but I'm not sure how close to town you'll be able to stay if you want to use a tent for your accommodations.

I would suggest planning on staying in hotels or resorts for several nights of your trip to make the whole experience a bit more pleasant for a romantic get-away.

Bed and Breakfasts are a fun way to travel around Colorado, you may be able to work your way around to a several parts of the State in two weeks time.

If you fly to Colorado, you will most likely fly into Denver or Colorado Springs for affordable prices. But, if you are among the super rich you can also fly into Vail, Aspen, and Steamboat to cut drive time significantly from Denver.

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Can you recommend a romantic weekend away that will be cheap, somewhere in England?

SAM L

Want to take my fiance away as it is our 5th anniversary, where would you recommend that is not too pricey?? but there is plenty to do rather than just shop!!
Want to drive myself, so no motorways!!

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go camping cus being close together in a tent with nobody around will be quite romantic

Could someone please direct me to all relevant legislation for camping/campfire making in Scotland / England?

Jordan

Hey all!
I am basically thinking of, as a charity event / you tube series to Hike/Camp my way down all the way from the Scottish mainland's most northen point, all the way down to Dover (in england) as a challange to both my camping and hiking abilities (also a way to reignite two of my most faviroute of hobbies from my early teens :D) and I was merely wondering what the laws, guidelines ect were for camping in remote, but public, areas are due to , as you can imagine, it would be quite impractical to book nearly every campsite from Scotland to Dover in the hopes I end up near one at the end of a day of hiking....
So any legislation that specifies where and how I can camp (if I can set up campfires ect ect) would be more than helpfull to ANYONE who can aid me :P
Who knows? Might even be able to do this little expedition by the end of the year :3

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hi : )

oh! excitement! im an avid camper, walker, & hitch hiker. i also love making plans. literally, as a hobby, plan-making rates highly.

the only places you need to book are the bigger, more expensive places w bars, pools, etc. smaller ones are cheaper & rarely full, even in the high season (ive never had a problem). the camping + caravanning club has heaps called certified sites~ usually for a max of 5 units (tents, campervans or whatever). the cheapest ive stayed at was beautifully remote, £2.50 a night~ very basic, no shower, just a loo & a tap. pretty perfect in cornwall, which youd expect to be packed & pricey : )
http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/siteseekersearch/aspx/search.aspx
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=1419 also has lists& w reviews~ you can work out which ones are small. it also lists places which allow fires.
wild camping is legal in scotland, "illegal" in england. bt in many places, esp the moors, if out of sight, away from property, its unlikely youd be stopped. as david s said, do not make a mess. in rural areas never trample crops, tho many fields now have wide grass borders you can pitch up on. due to an excess of fairy tales, woods & forests give me the heebee jeebees, but that may just be me : )
aim for a site every few days~ the main problem youll have is carrying water; its heavy. if youre in back woods all day, you wont be able to find places to top up.
youll also just want time to just chill out sometimes, without having to kind of keep one eye open for irate landowners or whatever. if youre planning on filming, either for upload as you go, or editing & posting later, youll need to charge your gear, so campsites are also handy for that. NO sockets in the woods!
many farmers will let you if you ask (tho ive not tried it, ive just heard this from others), for fere.

i dont know why youd need fires~ theyre romantic, but a change of wind can torch your tent, & its warmer to snuggle up in your tent anyway. tiny gas stoves safer, & hey- in the uk, dry wood isnt just hanging about : )

if you have to, cut turn back, so your fire is on earth, lay tiny twigs and grass in a teepee, pour water to extinguish, roll turf back over the next day.

though i assume you mean walking by 'hiking', to walk that distance is a real treck. i LOVE hitch hiking~ ive met incredible people, and heard awesome stories. with some common sense, its safe. im a girl and have never had a hand laid on me- ive had a few suggestions, but that's it. compare that to a city centre night out- even walking in the street can be unsafe and ALL women have been hit on by strangers in bars who dont know what 'no' means, or think its acceptable to grab breasts etc. its an easy way to get around, and if youre tired of walking (with a pack on, doing it every day, this will happen!). give it a try; trust your gut. if you get a bad vibe, dont get in. its restored my faith in human kind- & im a black hearted cynic : ) its esasier in some regions than others. for walking, get some seriously good boots, break them in, carry spares of a diff style, AND some sandels; sweaty feet are nasty.

Wild camping in england~ http://www.go4awalk.com/ask/iswildcampinglegal.php
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52767 http://www.ramblefest.com

for walking, id really advise you to stick to roads ONLY. carrying a pack & walking over bumpy, muddy, uneven ground is unwise. if youre far from anywhere youd be in real trouble if you ricked your ankle. youre more likely to trip if youre carrng a heavy load, as youre less nimble. backlanes are still beautiful but safe to walk on. its more tiring physically & mentally to watch every footstep. some places have poor/no mobile reception. i got hyperthermia when lost walking in the lanes on dartmoor, in the rain (non waterproof mac). plan to avoid problems.

a final piece of advice is obv to get the best you can afford- NOT a pop up tent & cheap argos backpack. find decent, lightweight stuff in shops, then buy it cheap & used on ebay/ forum classified (except a sleeping bag). get your backpack fitted properly, so it's weight is properly distriubted on your body. buy the lightest you can afford- weight at home is very different to weight after 15 miles... make sure any tent you buy is WATERPROOF. that superexpensive tent i had from northface? NOT WATERPROOF. also, dont get a bivvy- at some point it'll rain, or youll just want a break- youll need shelter to SIT in, not lie, coffin like, inside, & read/listen to radio 4. also- take a radio for variety from your ipod, or just for company. get a little walkman or similar. take a comfy mat, warm sleeping bag too. i now only buy uk or nz brands, designed for rain, unlike that SUPEREXPENSIVE mac from northface? NOT WATERPROOF. rab, gelert, alpkit- all v. good. northface- SO NOT.

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Anyone who has experience long-term living in the wilderness?

I am in the process of starting an organization devoted to wildlife conservation and would like to spend a summer living in the wilderness studying and observing the wildlife for a book I am writing but would like some help from anyone with long-term wilderness survival...please e-mail me if you would like to discuss this further. Thanks!

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I have had some extreme camping with the scouts, one in a survival setting of making huts out of branches, and brushy roofs in the middle of a snow storm. We only did that for a few days. I wouldn't want to do that for a season, but at least you are going in during the summer when the critters are about, especially biting flies and mosquitoes.

First, I would find a buddy. It's not wise to go by yourself. It would be too easy to knock you in the head, and no one would miss you until a missed status call.

Second, invest in a GPS unit if you are going into a large forrest. One company is also selling emergency response units that emails people you chose with your exact location if you set off. That would be smart because most forest unless in tourist areas are sparse on cell phone coverage. Never hurts to have an old fashion compass as well and a map.

Third buy a small kit with survival gear. Water tabs, MRE's, first aid kit, two-way radio and a way to power and charge out there. You might want to check out some survival sites and books, as there are enough loonies out there who fear basic survival, next big event in 2012. These people get off on wildness survival where they see themselves running when the next big one hits. If only Orson Wells scaring people off to the mountains with broadcast of aliens attacking the Earth. It kind of reminds me of that movie, "Red Dawn" when a pack of teens run to the mountains when the communist Cubans and Soviets attack their Colorado town (area).

I would invest in some good clothes, and some good camping gear. Backpackers have that to a science with solid packs, durable tents and the weight figured out to where they can pack it anywhere and not feel like a donkey at the end of the day.

Good luck with that. As a warning, there was once a guy who came from a good family up east who decided to give his college money to charity, and walked into the Alaska back country in basic clothing. He died of exposure. I would research the area you are going to, and find out what the extremes and plan accordingly. So many think that it will be warm all the time, or vise versa and find themselves in a pickle, and that is a week long camping trip that turns into a disaster. It sounds like you are talking months.

It sounds fun, but do it right, or we will be seeing your horrific ending on the news.

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Ever heard of camping in Hawaii?

thegreates

I'm going with my brother, Uncle, and Uncle's friend to Hawaii over spring break and my Uncle has told us that he would prefer to camp out in Hawaii instead of being stuck in a hotel for the whole week. We are planning to see or cram in as many places we can, so we will always be on the move.

Is it possible to like, camp out on a beach in Hawaii (We would bring big tents)? Are there areas to do that?

Also, what is your TOP MUST SEE in Oahu, Kona, and Kahuliu?
We are trying to not even stay in a hotel at all, other than the night we fly in and fly out.... What do you think?

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Sure you can camp, but youll need a camping permit. Are you interested in a beach home? You pay nightly, its beautiful, and you can also pitch tents in the yard. Its just 5 steps away from the ocean. Its located in Punaluu. Check out this website. We stay here every year. So beautiful...http://www.vrbo.com/104861

Coastal tent campgrounds in Hawaii?

Luis

I live in Newark, NJ. I'm planning a trip, alone, to Hawaii (Maui or Kauai) this Summer in July. I've never been to Hawaii. Once I arrive I would like to find a cheap motel that I can stay at for about a day or 2 until I am settled into the area. Afterwards I'm hoping to find a cheap (or free) coastal tent campground so I can camp for the remaining 2 weeks. I should have about $1000 by the end of June to use during this vacation. Any help would be much appreciated.

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Here is one of the best sites I know that tells you about tent camping on Kauai. http://www.hawaiilogue.com/camping-in-kauai.html

I've been at all or virtually all of these places myself, and I can tell you the pictures and descriptions are very fair.

I am less familiar with Maui, but this seems to be a good site based on what I do know: http://www.to-hawaii.com/maui/camping/

In addition to these campgrounds, you might also search for US Forest Service campgrounds, which are usually free so long as you register. For some reason, they don't show up on searches of Hawaii campgrounds, but I know there are some. You might start with this site: http://www.fs.fed.us/ and move out from there. These are not usually coastal, still, the price may be right for you.

Have lots of fun!

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Camping in Ohio around Grove City that's cheap?

Redwoodbea

I'm looking for a place to go tent camping with my boyfriend that's cheap near Grove City or Columbus (Hilltop area) that's no more than an hour away where you can build a bonfire ,go hiking on trails, that have picnic tables, restrooms and a place to park your car ? Thanks!

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ohio state parks
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Default.aspx?alias=www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks

Where can we find a cheap fun Ohio vacation rental?

Bethany A

My friends and I are looking for a weekend away in a cabin that's verrrry inexpensive! We're college students so we're not into paying alot...it would need atleast two bedrooms. We would need it just for a weekend. We can go on the fly too.

I've searched the internet over and most places want a whole week or are too overpriced.

I'm looking for people who just don't need their lake house/cabin for the weekend!

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Buy a tent, camp in a state park. If you think that people will rent you a cabin cheaply your crazy. No offense, but you wont be able to find one.

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Florida Fiesta Keys koa?.....?

I

Ive tried looking up information on if i can take my small dog to the koa campground....but i havent found anything on this, can anyone tell me if it is allowed or not? Pleaseeee and thank you!

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Good news for you! Dogs are allowed to bring to the campground. The Key West KOA campground is a popular spot for campers. While enjoying the beautiful scenery of Florida Keys, you can always expect a fun camping experience. Try local fishing or various beachside activities.

KOA campground also has something for your little pets. Their new interactive dog park is specifically made for them. You can lose your dogâs leash and she will be pleased to run wild across the lawns.

Itâs said that this campground is the largest tent camping area in the Florida Keys. Plenty of amenities are offered, including tour shuttle, snack bar, hot tub/sauna and pool area. Be sure to experience unique campfire at night.

I found their website and you can visit it for more campground info, including rates, campground activities and more.

http://sugarloafkeykoa.com/campgrounds/sugarloaf-key/snapshot/#activities

The campground is also close to various local attractions. So I think itâs possible to explore the surrounding area if possible. Get a glimpse of the following website and learn more about Key West travel.

Does anyone know anywhere I can camp (tent) on the beach in Alabama, Mississippi, or West Florida?

ulm_woman

Hi, my boyfriend and I are from New Orleans. We don't want to travel too far from Louisiana, but also want a nice couple days to enjoy spring break. Unfortunately, because we're both college students, we're on a budget, so we've decided to pack the tent and camp! Any advice is appreciated!

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I don't know about Alabama and Mississippi, but in Florida it is not usually possible to camp on the beach. However, here in Key West many people do sleep on the beaches overnight, even though technically it is not allowed. You would most likely have to seek out a quiet spot where you might not be disturbed. If your budget can handle it, the state parks do allow tenting, and the fees are very reasonable. Many of them have beaches.

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Is this a good tent? I will be going hiking in Colorado in May.?

Q. http://www.ebay.com/itm/GRAY-DOME-CAMPING-TENT-7x5-2-Person-GRAPHITE-BLUE-Sealed-Bottom-NEW-/300888958394?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item460e6125ba

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On a scale of one to ten, it is a negative -7

You pay for what you get. Open up your budget to around $200-300 for some quality gear. To help you understand what you need in a tent read up on some information here is a good starting article,

Backpacking Tents: How to Choose
http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-tent.html

anyone selling a hunting tent?

Joe S

looking for a hunting tent in good shape and easy to view out and room for 2 to sit in with chairs

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Try craigslist or ebay. A lot pf people buy tents and other gear to go camping and either never go or go once and never go again so they want to get rid of their stuff.

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Where is a good place to go camping in California where you can swim?

treehugger

I would love to go camping with a tent somewhere in norther or central California. I certainly don't want to camp along the coast. Anybody know a good place to go where you can swim and use a jet ski?

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Don't know exactly where your at, but Clear lake comes to mind, Lake Shasta is another.

http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=473

http://www.shastalake.com/camping/index.html

How to make a camping trip fun for 18-25 year olds?

cloe*

Me and a few of my friends are goin camping in 2 weeks on a sandbar..we've got the typical beer, fire, tent, and hot dogs but what are some ways we can make it fun and interesting? I've never been camping before! Any ideas help :)

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Obviously, 2 weeks on a sand bar? that trip is dead in the sand before it even gets started I don't buy that story at all. 18-25 year olds need action and excitement head to a destination that has more things to do. Hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, hunting, climbing, canoeing, sailing, boating, rafting, caving, offroading but anything other than a sand bar. Head to one of the many mountain lakes this country has near a community with action and supplies Lake Tahoe, Lake Powell, Lake Isabella, Shasta Lake all have this kind of fun and and more.

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What are some places in Southern California to go on a school trip?

Awesome101

So on the end of the year my school goes on a school trip usually camping for a week. What are some places in southern california or places near that max 2 or 3 hours? preferred are camps that have cabins, not tents please :). Not just some camping place, a place that schools go to to stay for a week and "learn" but also have fun.

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Disney Land
Malibu
Venice Beach/Broadwalk
Santa B. Broad Walk
PCH is beautiful
The Getty
Golf N Stuff
Hollywood Walk of fame
Take the tour of celebrity houses
Staple Center

What's a good spot for camping in California on 4th of July?

Ryan Corsa

We're a group of probably around ten people or less looking for a tent camping site near a lake and hiking. We're trying to find somewhere that won't be too strict on curfew and noise levels. (We plan on drinking... a lot.) The closer to southern California, the better.

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Your to late to reserve anything for the 4th of july, those great sites were booked 3 months ago. That leaves first come sites. You want water and nearby hiking and few restrictions go north to the kern river above lake isabella. there are many first come sites along the river, however few services are available maybe porta toilets no showers, however you got the river. Your best chances of finding a good spot along the river is to leave home wednesday and get there quick, snooze you lose. Goldledge is a good first come campground with nearby trails that go up into higher country.$20 a night,
http://www.kernvalley.com/news/kerncamp.htm#GOLDLEDGE

Also Along the Upper Kern Canyon there are dispersed camping areas, free of charge, which are great for campers with self-contained units or large groups of people. Campfire permits are required when camping in these areas and reservations are not accepted. However, camping and the use of campfires are not permitted within 25 feet of the river's edge, streams or trails. Chemical toilets and trash receptacles are provided in most of these areas for your convenience. In areas that do not provide these services, PACK OUT WHAT YOU PACK IN. Especially, diapers, toilet paper, and human waste.

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How to keep bears away from your hammock?

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Parker

I like to go hammock camping but I go in a area prone to black bears

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Don't sleep with anything that has a smell, food, wrappers, brush your teeth with out tooth paste at night, put clothes on that you didn't cook food or eat food in. Hang all of this stuff up in a tree in a bear bag (check the best way for your area), or if there is a bear box use that AWAY FROM YOUR TENT. Black bears aren't really as dangerous as people think, they only go into your tent/ hammock if they smell food. If one happens to come by at night, just make some loud noises and it should run off. If you spill food, pick it up and pack it out if you don't like trail spice. Also cook away from where you wil be sleeping. I do a lot of backpacking in VT/NH and I am more worried about the moose because if they are running at you they are not stopping, a bear is just trying to scare you so you just stand your ground and make noise.

Where are some great camp grounds in NH?

kat

We live in NH and are looking to find a place to stay for a few days. We prefer a cabin.

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Ive driven past a place called 'crawford notch campground' on my way to bretton woods this past winter. Looked really nice, of course it was covered in 4 feet of snow and closed at this point. googled it and it looks really nice on the website. Room for tents, RVs, and even has a couple of cabins. Its right along the river in crawford notch.

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Need a location for tent camping in southern new hampshire or maine?

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deadmanssh

I live in Boston and my buddy lives in Portland, ME. I would like to find some place within two hours of both cities to take our families camping. We prefer rustic camping and I dislike RV's. I think the Old Orchard / southern Saco River area is too built up - too noisy and too busy. Any ideas?

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Appalachian Trail: White Cap Mountain

... Preview: White Cap Mountain stands like a great sentinel in the heart of the 100 Mile Wilderness. At 3644 feet, it is the highest peak in the region and the only one to rise into the alpine plant zone. Trail: Hikes in Northern New England
Brownville Junction , ME - Hiking - 28.1 miles

Appalachian Trail: Baldpate Mountain

... Preview: The trail through Baldpate is popular and well marked, making it a good choice for strong hikers looking for a pleasant day hike. Baldpate Mountain is in western Oxford County, roughly 7 miles east â¦
Trail: Hikes in Northern New England
Bethel , ME - Hiking - 8 miles

Appalachian Trail: Barren - Chairback Range
... Preview: The Barren-Chairback Range rises to just 2670 feet at its highest point, making it one of the lower mountain chains crossed by the AT in Maine. But this little range makes up in ruggedness what it la ... Monson , ME - Hiking - 16.2 miles

Appalachian Trail: Baxter Ponds
... Preview: This section of the AT is best described as a walk on the water side. This hike winds along a river, then along a stream, and then along the shore of several ponds before reaching the foot of majesti ... Millinocket , ME - Hiking - 9.9 miles

Appalachian Trail: Buck Hill
... Preview: This hike is a short but enjoyable day hike just outside the town of Monson. Though it offers no major views, it's a fine walk through the woods.
Monson , ME - Hiking - 6.3 miles

Appalachian Trail: Carlo Col & Goose Eye Mountain
... Preview: This mountain range is not reserved for the long-distance crowd. The heart of the Mahoosucs - the rocky wreckage of Carlo Col, the open heaths and summit vistas of Goose Eye Mountain, and even Mahoos ... Upton , ME - Hiking - 11 miles

Appalachian Trail: Carry Ponds
... Preview: This hike combines beautiful forest scenes with the scene of a dramatic moment in American history. Winding through a series of ponds, along streams and across the Kennebec River, the path also cross ... New Portland , ME - Hiking - 17.5 miles

Appalachian Trail: Central Lake Country
... Preview: For those who can spend only one day walking in the 100 Mile Wilderness, this 8.3-mile hike offers a sampler of some of the most beautiful and varied country in the Maine woods. The route includes a ... Greenville , ME - Hiking - 8.3 miles

Appalachian Trail: Crocker Mountain
... Preview: Crocker Mountain, with two distinct peaks, is at the northern end of a succession of mountains that constitute the most strenuous hiking on the AT in Maine, along with Katahdin and the Mahoosucs. Lik ... Stratton , ME - Hiking - 8.3 miles

Appalachian Trail: Little Bigelow
... Preview: The westernmost peak in the Bigelow Range, Little Bigelow, like its larger neighbor, Bigelow Mountain, has some outstanding views of the Flagstaff Lake country and the Dead River. Not particularly di ... New Portland , ME - Hiking - 13.8 miles

Appalachian Trail: Mahoosuc Notch
... Preview: Is Mahoosuc Notch really the "Toughest Mile of the AT?" Although selecting just one of the 2150-odd miles of the AT might seem impossibly subjective, every AT hiker will eventually hear the reputatio ... Upton , ME - Hiking - 9.4 miles

Appalachian Trail: Monson Slate Hills
... Preview: This first walk in the 100 Mile Wilderness covers its southernmost 14.2 miles, where the AT passes over a portion of the Monson Slate Hills. It features many small ponds, the AT's highest waterfall, Monson , ME - Hiking - 14.2 miles

Appalachian Trail: Mount Katahdin
... Preview: Legendary along the AT, the jagged, treeless profile of Mount Katahdin seems incongruous among other rounded, forested Appalachian peaks. The glaciers never reached high enough to smooth off Katahdin ... Millinocket , ME - Hiking - 10.4 miles

Appalachian Trail: Moxie Bald Mountain
... Preview: The hike up Moxie Bald is one of the prettiest you'll find. Even the beginning of this hike is gorgeous, leapfrogging across the rocks at a small rapid on Baker Stream. If you are feeling adventurou ... Related information:... From the guidebook Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in Northern New England
Bingham , ME - Hiking - 9.6 miles

Appalachian Trail: Northern Lake Country
... Preview: The northernmost section of the 100 Mile Wilderness traverses a varied landscape of tall trees, placid lakes, and surging streams, where a kaleidoscopic play of sunlight and forest color inspired earl ... Greenville , ME - Hiking - 17.4 miles

Appalachian Trail: Old Blue, Elephant, & Bemis Mountains
... Preview: The hike up Old Blue Mountain has much to recommend it: impressive hardwood forests, fine views from the open summit (3600 feet), and an old-growth red spruce forest on the saddle between Old Blue and ... Andover , ME - Hiking - 8.6 miles

Appalachian Trail: Old Speck
... Preview: You might expect the name "Old Speck"

Where are the best places to tent camp in Massachusetts?

jlb1016

I'm looking for a nice place to go tent camping with my boyfriend. We don't need a family camp grounds...just something fun for a couple in their mid-twenties.

I'd love to find a place near the Cape or Martha's Vineyard but anywhere nice in Mass would do...

We're looking for a place where we can swim, ride bikes, rent jet ski's or paddle boats, etc. Thanks!

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I you are adventuresome, you can try Nickerson State Park in Brewster.

The adventure part is that as far as I know, they still operate on a first-come, first-served basis (you can't reserve a spot in advance), and people have been known to have to camp in the parking lot for a couple of days before a site became available.

Alternatively, Sweetwater Forrest (also in Brewster) is a family-oriented campground where you can reserve sites in advance.

Both places offer camping, with nearby freshwater ponds. You can swim or ride bikes (there are trails inside Nickerson Park, and the Cape Cod Rail Trail runs by both places). I don't think that power boats of any kind are allowed on the ponds. Its not far from either to one of the many beaches on the Cape - Brewster is on the bay side (the 'quiet' beaches), but its not far to the major ocean beaches.

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Where is the best place you have ever tent camped?

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dancingsta

My husband and I love to travel. We like to tent camp in places that have lots of trails. My favorite place we've ever tent camped is Rocky Mountain National Park. Any other suggestions?

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Rocky Mtn Natl Park is wonderful! We'll be going there in about six weeks. I love it.

One of our favorite places to go is in the Uintah range in Utah. Most of the best places are reached by hiking but if you take State Rd 150 (Mirror Lake Hwy) that runs between Kamas, UT and Evanston, WY you'll find several campgrounds that are in beautiful country. There are several mtn lakes along the road that offer great fishing but are way to cold for swimming.
http://www.outdoorsinutah.com/mirrorlakehighway-camping.htm

Moon Lake on the south side of the range, above Mountain Home, UT is another great place to camp. It's a bigger, nicer lake but further from civilization.

I am new to tent camping and need help. How do you use an electrical hookup in a campground?

romancegir

I am going to camp in a Yogi Bear campground in a site that says "Water and Electrical Hookup". Does that mean I can use an extension cord with a strip on the end of it that has plugs in it?
I can find lots of info on tent camping on the internet, but nothing that explains electrical hookup. I'm a single mom. I hope I can find a veteran camper who can help me with my camping questions.

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Typically, "Water and Electrical Hookups" are referring to convenient places an RV or trailer can plug in to for power and running water. Chances are, you should be able to plug an extension cord with a power strip for running some electrical items.

I say plan your trip as if the electrical won't be available, but bring a few things that will be helpful in case it is.

A few helpful camping tips:
If there's a firepit, bring a couple Duraflame logs. They last a couple hours, don't take any special gymnastics to ignite, and you can always throw regular wood on after the duraflame is burning. Remember to smother your campfire before you go to bed (Shovel dirt on it, etc).

Bring a stiff rake. Rake out the spot where you're putting your tent(s). This way, you don't end up rolling over onto a rock or acorn.

Please, please, PLEASE, clean up when you're gone. Have your kids walk all over your campsite and pick up every little bit of trash possible. (Also, bring trashbags! Not all campsites have convenient trash receptacles).

Check the temperature ranges in advance, and pack accordingly. It's a very long night when it's freezing cold and you didn't bring the winter sleeping bags. Remember that tents catch fire VERY easily, so don't put the tent next to the campfire, and don't bring electrical or gas heaters into the tent.

Bring fresh drinking water. (Those 2.5 gallon jugs with the convenient spigot are good...)

Bring a medical kit w/ all the usual refinements. Kids will always find a way to get boo-boo's.

I can almost guarantee that you will certainly overpack for your first trip. You'll find that over time you'll be able to whittle it down to the stuff you *really* need, as opposed to the stuff you think you'll need.

If you're with someone who is not a morning person, they will be much worse in the morning. Trust me.

Good luck!

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