Where can I go tent camping in PA?

Q. Me and my friends want to go camping for one night in a tent. I live outside of Reading PA and I don't really want to drive outside of Berks County. I don't want or need all the fancy stuff like a pool and game room etc like they have at most campgrounds. All I want is a place we can put up a tent or two, have a bon fire, and throw back a couple (or more) beers without being hassled or fined by anyone. I don't mind a little walk but I also don't want to hike 3 miles into the forest. If anyone knows a campground like this or just a nice spot that we would be able to do all that it would be really helpful.

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Sounds like the beginnings of a perfect psycho slasher killer movie.

Check to see what state and national forests are near you as these have primitive camping where you can hike in a bit and camp too your liking. You may have to get the fire permit first. Good Luck!

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/camping/index.aspx

quiet tent camping near Harrisburg/ south PA?

whoknowswh

hi, i am going on a small roadtrip with a friend to Green Ridge State Forest from NJ. We wanted to stop halfway which would be around harrisburg area. Does anyone know of any quiet more secluded tent camping near this area of PA? It does not have to have bathrooms or anything, just more of a place to camp for a night or two and We dont really want to be in a noisy family area and prefer to be more quiet.
I was looking at maybe Fowler's Hollow (but i am having trouble finding out how expensive it is, etc. etc. Thank you!

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I sent you the link to the PA DCNR site for Fowler's Hollow when you asked about this before. Here's a tip: go to the sites for campgrounds and select "make reservation" then go through the steps. Once you have selected a date and campsite it will give you the option to see the price. Fowler's Hollow primitive sites are $19 a night in May. Prices may change based on the dates. Note that they are pretty well already booked up now so if you are planning on staying there you had better check now to see if they will have space for you. Here is the link to sites available for tents on May 23, for example. Click on the green "per night" to see the price per site:

http://www.pa.reserveworld.com/SiteSearch.aspx

In fact, based on the "availability calendar" on the Fowler's site, I think they may be closed for camping until Memorial Day weekend. This may be the case in a lot of parks, especially this year when the state has been cutting back on funds and personnel at the parks.

As I warned, this is a popular area for camping and it is near heavily populated areas. Don't count on cruising in late in the evening and finding a space to camp. Pick your destination now and make reservations or you may have a frustrating time finding the ideal place to rest for the night.

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Would you go camping with your small kids in the Outer Banks?

yahooey

...this weekend? The hurricane isn't expected to hit the NC coast, but they may get winds and rough seas. Tent camping.

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love the OBX but i would wait until the storm has hit and is over with. i know the waves can get very rough there and you would just have to turn away for a second for a tragedy to happen.

Are there any beaches near Norfolk, Va that allow camping?

jldude

I want to take this girl camping on the beach, but I'm new to the Norfolk, DC, Baltimore area, so not that familiar with the local beaches. I'm hoping to find one that's not super crowded that we can make a little fire and pitch a little tent overnight, or something similarly romantic. Just an idea, does anyone know a good place to do that? Or is overnight camping even allowed on beaches?

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GOOGLE camping areas on OUTER BANKS, North Carolina

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4 Season Camping Tents?

wolf_in_hu

Lately I've been getting into the whole wilderness survival thing, and I've done a bit of a background research in it. I've come to find out it's best to get 4 season tents because 1. You're not limited to any type of season and 2. They're vastly more durable than regular tents but I've still got a few questions I'd like cleared up.

Are the best tents really dome shaped? I've heard the dome or "cross bar top" shaped tents provide the best structure in high wind situations, I'd like the opinion of someone with experience. Is it really the Tent design or the way the person sets it up? Also I've heard that low profile tents are better suited for high winds just how low exactly? I'm more than willing to sacrifce head room for preformance (come on it's a camping tent, you're suppose to sleep in the thing not throw a dance party)

Are they're any good 4 season tents that ARE NOT school bus yellow? I know some may argue this is a safety thing so you can find your way back to camp, but if the weather is really bad common sense says not to got wandering around. Plus my mother and father have gone hunting together, they say you can't see the orange "safety" outfits even at 10 feet. This is just a personal choice thing.

And finally, are there any dependable, highly rated 4 season tents for 1 person? I'd like to travel as light as possible, I'll settle for a 2 person tent if I have to but 1 person tents would be ideal.

As far as price goes it really doesn't matter to me, I've come to find out as far as camping equipment goes you truly get what you pay for. And any additional information camping wise is welcomed by the way.
By the way I should point out that I'm mostly interested in preformance of the tent and it's color, I'll deal with a little extra weight in the pack if I have to but still it's nice to look around for what you want.

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I would recommend a good three season tent check under Sierra designs they make some great tents. I have had one now for a three years and camped in below zero weather in it and had some nasty rainfalls and have never had a problem. North face makes some great products as well. I am not sure where you live but in Canada we have a store called MEC they make their own brand of tents and are very good as well if you google MEC it will come up and you can look at their catalog. But if I was you check out Sierra Designs I would say they are the best tent on the market. I have the Electron a great two man dome tent with two vestibules.

Where can I find the best camping tent to fit six people?

Mar_Jenny

i need help i need to find a tent that can fit 6 people or more i have tried everything and i cant find the right one!!!!!!

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http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/subcategory/subcategory-index.jsp.10_A&_DAV=search_redir&returnPage=&rid=&returnQueryString=&navAction=push&navCount=0&parentId=&id=cat550002&cmCat=search_redir
The link above has good size tents but they are on the expensive side, as would any 6 man tent would be.

http://www.backcountry.com/store/search.html?q=tents&path=cbcs%23%23%2d1%23%23%2d1%7e%7eq74656e7473%7e%7ecbcsc3%23%23d%23%23f9%7e%7ecbcsc3s28%23%23c%23%23d4%7e%7encbcsc3s28g92%23%230%23%23o
These tents are a bit less expensive and are probably exactly what you are looking for.

I would also look into 2- 3 man tents or 3- 2man tents.

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Taking cats to Tent camping?

JK

Taking cats to Tent camping?
Hello, I"m thinking of taking my two cats to tent camping this summer. I bought a couple of feline fun house but I am thinking they will be bored to stay in there for seven days all day all night and thinking of getting a leash system (is that how you call it?) like for dogs. Last year when I took one of the cats I improvised something from the things I found from Walmart, but my cat go all around the polls and table legs and got all tangled up. I wonder if I had a wrong kind of leash (it was really thin). I also wonder if there is a better way to set it up so that we can allow the cats maximum movement. I often see a dog on a leash and the dog can move a lot of distance. I wonder how to make that kind of setup. Any suggestions?

I'm not looking to find friends to take care of the cats -- so that's not an option. Thanks for your help!
If you google cats and camping, you see there are people who did this successfully. If you are not interested in useful answers, please do not respond just to rack up your points. Thank you.

I want to hear from people who actually went camping with their cats and were successful.
The campsite we go to is usually very crowded and wild animals dare not get close to the campers.
You know all these "cat lovers" if you don't have anything helpful to say why bother to "preach" me what to do with our cats who are treated so well generally more so than y'all strange people.

Cats are smart creatures they come back even if they run away. Actually that's what happened last year when we went to camping -- our cat escaped from our tent, came back the next day. I'm not too concerned about cats being eaten by wild animals or the other dogs who aren't allowed on campsites without leash. Get frackin' out of my way if all you want to do is preach me some stupid stuff you don't even know what you are talking about. My cats are leash trained (to walk) but I'm looking for a good system to keep them untangled.

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We took ours camping once. And frankly, i was more afraid of staying in the tent than they were, so we ended up staying in a cabin for the rest of the trip. I hate sleeping on the ground I found. I used their kennel a lot, and they had free roam in the tent, and when we went outside, they were on their leashes. Then, someone came up with a brilliant idea of tying a piece of rope onto two trees, and put their leashes onto that, making sure that thry couldn't get tangled in anything, but that it was in the shade, and we put a log-thingy up so they can climb and be up high. They were pretty content with that because they could move around. so while we were around the fire and out around, we could see them, and when we went somewhere, we either took them with up, or put them in their crate. but i must say, i was glad when we went into the cabin.

Camping????

ddarlenema

We are going camping next Saturday.We are reaching the site falt-bottom boat like this one http://www.adirondackgoodboat.com/images/skiff.jpg
Any recpices, tips, stories,things to bring,or anything about camping really.

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I ran a public campground in the adirondacks (north of Lake George) for many years....Stories I have MANY... what to bring depends on if you are tenting or staying in a cabin or trailer... if you are tenting you will need a LOT ----tent, sleeping bags, air mattresses, (compressor to blow them up), coolers full of ice and BEER and SODA and Juice and milk, you will need eggs, bacon, sausage, (in case you catch NO FISH)...you will need utensils and cookware (they sell camping cookware very inexpensively at Walmart)... Jugs for water, aluminum foil (for cooking and wraping leftovers)....Onions catsup, mustard, salt, pepper, GARLIC, butter, cheese, and another cooler to keep it all under ice---MAYBE some pancake mix, hotdogs and rolls and hamburger and rolls, make a nice big Macaroni salad and put it in the cooler... OR, buy no food and eat out all the time---which can be expensive in most areas where camping is ... (prices in the small towns in the Adirondacks are VERY high in the summer months when dining out).... bring a canoe if you have one OR call ahead to your campsite area to see if you can rent them THERE (canoes or boats for FISHING)... oh yeah bring FISHING GEAR and blankets and pillows and lanterns and MATCHES (book matches preferably)..oh yeah and MONEY---games for any kiddies you are bringing and CLOTHES---if you are staying 2 days---bring enough close for 4 days--in case you get wet, spill lunch or catch a fish and get fish guts on you while CLEANING your prize.....

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Tent camping in SC - Myrtle beach?

aks5903

I live in myrtle beach and i want to go camping wit my girlfriend. We are only going for a night or two and we DONT want to be in a tourist campsite. Does anyone know a good place for more primitive campsite rentals that is still close to MB???

Thanks

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Edisto Beach State Park. It is a bit of drive from myrtle beach, but it is worth it - it is beautiful there - it reminds me of Giligans Island. You camp in what is a typical camp setting - trees, dirt, outhouses, etc., however, once you cross over a hill of trees, on the other side you overlook the ocean and beach where there are not that many people.They have mostly primitive camping sites but there are a few cabins (less than 10?). There are no hotels nearby which is great too and at night, you can literally see the milky way. There is also a bike trail if you like that sort of thing. One note though - the surf there is very rough however the beach has a lot of shells - big and small. I live in TX and my husband I have been thinking to go there. My aunt used to live in Charleston and when we came to visit, we always went there. I think you do have to make reservations ahead of time though.

Are there any places in San Diego to do at-large tent camping on a beach?

AppleCard!

I am going on a road trip this summer and San Diego is one of my destinations. I'd like to spend a night tent camping on or next to the beach, but not at a campground really, especially since reservations are hard to come by last minute. I'm looking for a place where I can just pick any spot on the beach and set up my tent.

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When I was in high school my buddies and I would camp out at Black's Beach so that we can surf really early the next day. Although, we wouldn't set up any tents, build any bon fires, or drink any beers in hopes that we wouldn't get caught. See... We weren't so sure if this was actually legal to be there overnight. But we did it anyway. Also, please be advised that Black's Beach has a reputation for being a nude beach. Not like that's what my buddies and I did! Heck we just wanted to surf! But, it did give us a tad bit of security in hoping the authorities would turn a blind eye to that beach. Seeing that being nude in public is essentially illegal as well! Anyway, you will need to hike some to get to the beach. I would say find street (public) parking up near Torrey Pines Gliderport and look for the trail down to the beach.

OR just get a reservation at the San Onofre State Beach. I recommend a weekday as your best bet. Then you don't have to worry about nudist, if your car is safe overnight, or the police.

Either way...Have fun.

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I am planning a trip from Washington to North Dakota, does anyone know of any sights to see along the way?

Chelsea Ta

We'll be taking I-90 almost the entire way, so if you know of any sights, or cool, inexpensive restaurants and activities along the way....like in Idaho, Montana, or before Bismark in North Dakota, please let me know! Thanks in advance!
Is there anything in yellowstone by I-90? We don't want to drive more then 30 minutes out of the way. So is northern yellowstone interesting or just trees? The part thats in Montana.

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho is a very beautiful place. I drove through there but didn't stop; I loved the forest and lakes. Western Montana is gorgeous, as well, due to its mountains, magnificent skies and wide-open spaces.

Through Washington, you will be driving through some very interesting country. You will follow the path of the Missoula Floods, and will also see old lava flows (which can be tracked all the way out to the ocean). Look up the scabland geology of eastern Washington, then look around the flat area of Missoula, MT and then up at the steep mountains to see the basin of glacial lake Missoula.

Also, with just a quick detour south you can see Yellowstone National Park. I have been to many natural areas and this is by far the most exciting place I have ever visited. Not the most beautiful, necessarily, but definitely unique. The geysers (Old Faithful), microbial mats at Yellowstone's hotsprings, the mudpots, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and wildlife are what make this park world-famous. Just don't camp there. People do it, but it's bear country, especially in the north of the park. Just this past summer a camper was killed while sleeping in his tent and two others injured by a mama bear.

EDIT: It's an hour from I-90 to Mammoth Hot Springs (ethereal springs cascading over white limestone terraces). And then, it's further to the Canyon area. I don't know of anything 30 mins. south of I-90 near Yellowstone. You really need an entire day (if not more) to see Yellowstone. I guess it's not such a 'quick detour', lol. When you get on I-94 you'll be going straight through Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. I've not been there, but places are made parks because they are unique, so it's worth checking into. The park's website says you can see badland topography and buffalo.

What kind of info do you expect to find when looking at a blog about observing?

Astro Writ

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Rarely use blogs of any type to begin with. Find them boring frankly. I'm also a seasoned observer (over ten years of eyepiece time), so what I know is rather extensive and what I don't know (which is also rather extensive), I know how to find out on my own, from personal contacts to using search engines.

Having said that, what I would need to know would be:
Regionally based (I happen to live near Portland, Oregon)
Long term weather forecasts. From 2 days to two weeks in advance. For my observing region, that would be Central to Eastern Oregon and Washington.
Light Pollution Levels for a given area
Observing sites - directions, nearby towns, property permissions (as needed), Wi-Fi hot-spots
Seeing conditions
Observing / Camping sites (tent and/or trailer)
Impromptu group observing
Equipment reviews
Techniques
Group meetings and classes

Short term weather and seeing conditions can be derived from the Clear Sky Clock and weather sites like NOAA.
Observing sites are usually by word of mouth by local Club members or from your personal experience.

The rest is usually considered topical.

You might want to look at the Cloudy Nights forums as an example.

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Poll: Camping on Cape Cod or a Hotel Room in Atlantic City?

ofevermore

Cape Cod has beaches, or you could party and gamble your socks off!

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I don't like gambling so Cape Cod sounds sweet. I'm not too handy with putting up a tent though---at least a campground tent, anyway

Questions about biking through Cape Cod (read details).?

Adelaide

My friend and I are planning to bike from our town to Cape Cod. In Cape Cod we want to follow the cape Cod Rail Trail through Cape Cod, then bike from the end of the trail to P town and take a boat from there to Boston to get home. We plan on sightseeing while we are on the trip and just stopping to relax and chill out in the cape so it will probably take a couple of days - which brings us to my questions:
Are there places where we can camp overnight in a tent or something along the bike trail? Or would it be better to just find somewhere to stay? Camping is preferred though.

Any suggestions, experiences, and ideas would be great :] Thanks!

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Nickerson State Park (official trailhead) which is close to the half-way point, provides camping, hiking and biking trails, swimming, fishing and boating. I think camping is the best bet. At a State Park there is more security and facilities which are nice. Pack your favorite things snacks, etc. Call to see if they have a store, if they sell foods you can easily ask someone to cook your food on their grill.
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/camping.htm

FYI
"There is a 2 day minimum on most reservations. Customers must be 18 years or older to make a reservation. ID is required upon registration at the campground."

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camping tents?

rosemary j

what are some good quality camping tents

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The best are made by a company called The North Face, but can be quite expensive. We camp all the time, and have a Coleman family tent, an Ozark Trail tent (from Wal-mart, I think made by Coleman), and an REI back-packer's 2-man tent. If you have any sporting goods store nearby (Bass Pro Shop has an excellent assortment), go in and talk to a sales person. Keep in mind that the size of the tent (how many people it sleeps) is a very crowded fit. For 4 people to be comfy, with duffelbags inside, you really need an 8-person tent. Keep in mind, too, seasonality, the type of material the floor is made of (you don't want it to tear if you have to put it up on a gravel or rocky area), and weight.

Camping tents?

Mandy

Anyone or know anyone who is a selling like a new or used 8 person camping tent?!?!?

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Sorry, I can't sift through Ebay for you, but that's where you will want to look. Also you could put a wanted ad on Craigslist. There's probably somebody with an 8 person tent that they bought for one camping trip and are ready to sell off.

Otherwise, here is a great deal on an okay starter tent. It has a bunch of good reviews, just bring a tarp with!
http://www.dealstudio.com/searchdeals.php?deal_id=101280&ru=283

I hope this helps.

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What are the best campsites in Colorado?

pink.lemon

for a bunch of teen girls...& i'm kind of apprehensive about the whole dirty camping thing. but i'm willing to go if its pretty...i like the idea of a pretty lake as long as it doesnt have mosquitos...

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what part of the state will you be going to?
there are several great places to camp in the cortez, mancos area of the state. ( close to the four corners yet still in the san juan range) Joe moore is great for fishing and hiking and they have bathrooms without showers. and the best part is it's totally free to camp there! just a few miles from the towns of mancos and dolores.
if you like kayaking or canoeing then a camp spot in durango would be you best bet. most spots are level enough for a good sized tent no matter which area you go to. some are very low cost to free in price so you girls will have more money for snacks and drinks!
you mentioned the dirtyness of camping, yeah it can be a little bothersome but if you let that stop you you'll never be able to enjoy the outdoors. a couple of tips for keeping dirt out of the tents and sleeping bags; do not wear your shoes/ boots inside the tent take them off before you go inside. if you do get some dirt inside be sure to sweep it out as soon as you notice it.
happy camping kids!

Is bicycle touring a form of deviance?

The Wild C

What are some good reasons to show how bicycle touring is a form of social deviance? what are some things that influence people to even do it?

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Why I enjoy touring, written on the way to Durango:

Escaping from reality (my daughter's assessment.).
Feeling good from the constant "endophin rush" cycling provides (my doctor's assessment.)
Relishing the Adventure of the Road and the illusion of self-sufficiency.
Meeting interesting people and listening to their stories.
Becoming one with the slowly passing scenery and the weather of the moment.
Realizing the obvious health benefits of exercise.
Eating a lot with no pangs of conscience.
Reading myself to sleep in my cozy tent.
Doing something very few get to do.
Writing a journal of the adventure for my grandchildren and great-grandchildren to marvel at their crazy granddad's daring-do (stab at immortality?)

Social deviance? Hell yes! Anybody that rides a bicycle cross country solo and wild camps is by definition a social deviant. But so are bungie jumpers, sky divers, Nascar drivers...the list could go on and on. All walk to that different drummer, but most are law abiding, productive citizens when they aren't out being "deviant."

Slide into heaven shouting "man, what a ride!"

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Camping in Colorado - Estes park or Sorrounding Areas?

GMR

I live in Denver and I'm looking for a place to go camping with my family on Labor Day weekend. I didn't reserve a spot in time and I'm having a very hard time finding a good spot.

We are camping in tents and would like a spot close to water and trees (We have a 2 yr. old and we would prefer to have a shaded area). Our first choice was the Rocky Mountain Ntl Park, but didnt have any luck there; or anywhere else we looked at. Do you know of any other places that are nice and that will take walk ins (and you think will have luck getting a spot)?

Any help would be really appreciated!

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Granby, Frasier, west of RMNP

Red Feather Lakes?

Big Thompson Canyon?

How about around Carter Lake above Loveland?

The Poudre River west of Fort Collins has some great places as well. But not nice if there are any shows at the bar up there, and probably no luck finding a spot.

Check with the YMCA in either Estes Park or Winter Park (Snow Mountain Ranch) about their camping places. The Y is absolutely amazing, especially for kids.

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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Any free or very cheap places to camp in the New England area? Who wants to pay $30/night to camp?

cromblad

My wife and a few friends of ours are planning on going camping sometime next August. We live in RI but would be willing to travel to anywhere in the New England area (within 4 hours or so). I know most "campgrounds" will rent you a site you can pitch a tent, but they charge you anywhere between $30 and $45 a night! On top of that they'll charge you an additional fee per person/per night. It would cost 6 of us over $400 to go camping for a week, and that's just the site. What has become of just pitching a tent in the woods and having a good time? Anyone know of any places where we can just pull up, pitch a tent, and eat out of the truck?

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You can camp at any Massachusetts state park for $ 9.25. The website says 9.25 per reservation. You need to call in advance
If you are calling inside the USA call toll-free 1-877-I-CAMP-MA or 1-877-422-6762
outside the USA 518-884-4959 (long distance charges apply)
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/camping.htm
Mass DCR hopepage http://www.mass.gov/dcr/forparks.htm

Road trip across the USA... whats the best way to do it?

Stacey H

Camper van? Mustang? Hotels? Camping? etc etc I want the cheapest way to do it and camper vans seems quite expensive, I'm from the uk so need to pay for flights as well. Would it be cheaper to buy a car rather than hire? Can I buy one with out being a united states resident??

Thanks

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I think the cheapest way to do this would be to rent a car for your length of stay. Make sure you get unlimited mileage included. Then bring or buy camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, etc) and camp out at either state parks, private camp grounds, or national parks. For $25.00 you can stay at a national park for 7 days and just pay a small amount for a camp site. Some parks are less expensive or free. State parks have a small admission charge and then charge a small amount for a camp site. Staying at a hotel each night would be the most expensive. There are some motels, like Motel 6 that offer lodging for as little as $40.00 a night. I would not buy a car. What will you do with it at the end of your vacation?
It will lose too much in value if you try to sell it.

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What was life like in concentration camps?

For the Jews, AND the soldiers?

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Men, women, and children are confined without normal judicial trials for an indeterminate period of confinement. Camp authorities usually exercise unlimited, arbitrary power. Although many kinds of facilities have served as concentration camps, they usually consist of barracks, huts, or tents, surrounded by watchtowers and barbed wire. Concentration camps are also known by various other names such as corrective labor camps, relocation centers, and reception centers. During World War II (1939-1945) more than 6 million people died in German concentration camps, but there have been other camps throughout history.

In Germany, the Nazis established concentration camps almost immediately after assuming power on January 30, 1933. A decree in February removed the constitutional protection against arbitrary arrest. The security police had the authority to arrest anyone and to commit that person to a camp for an indefinite period. The political police, known as the Gestapo, imposed âprotective custodyâ on a wide variety of political opponents: Communists, socialists, religious dissenters, Jehovahâs Witnesses, and Jews. The criminal police, known as the Kripo, imposed âpreventive arrestâ on professional criminals and numerous groups of so-called asocials: Roma (Gypsies), homosexuals, and prostitutes. The SS (Schutzstaffel, or protective units) operated the camps with brutal military discipline. During the 1930s six major camps were established: Dachau, Sachsenhausen, Buchenwald, Flossenbürg, Mauthausen, and, for women, Ravensbrück. In 1939 these camps held about 25,000 prisoners.

During World War II the camps increased in size and number. Important new ones included Auschwitz-Birkenau, Natzweiler, Neuengamme, Gross-Rosen, Stutthof, Lublin-Majdanek, Hinzert, Vught, Dora, and Bergen-Belsen. Millions of prisoners entered these camps from every occupied country of Europe: Jews, partisans, Soviet prisoners of war, and impressed foreign laborers. Early in 1942 the SS Central Office for Economy and Administration (Wirtschafts-Verwaltungshauptamt, or WVHA) assumed operational control of the concentration camps, and inmates were exploited as forced laborers in industrial production. In addition to the central camps, the WVHA operated hundreds of subsidiary camps, and local offices of the security police in the occupied territories maintained large numbers of forced labor camps. Inmates were worked to death in industries such as the I. G. Farben chemical works and the V-2 rocket factories. Those no longer able to work were killed by gassing, shooting, or fatal injections. Inmates were also used for âmedical experiments.â Early in 1945 the camp population exceeded 700,000.

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During World War II the U.S. Army forced approximately 120,000 Japanese Americans, two-thirds of whom were American citizens, from their primarily West Coast homes to ten concentration camps, many in the interior of the country. The U.S. government referred to these prisonlike camps as relocation centers.

Prisoners of War (POWs), in international law, term used to designate incarcerated members of the armed forces of an enemy, or noncombatants who render them direct service and who have been captured during wartime. Surgeons, chaplains, news correspondents, and hospital attendants of the Red Cross are not included in this category, nor are civilians who are detained and interned in belligerent countries. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries the Red Cross has brought comfort, legal aid, and attention to the plight of interned soldiers.

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Anyone knows any WILD camping site near london?

Maribel

Me and my mates are eager to camp but we dont want go too far in london for safety reasons, any nearby wild camping site will do aslong as we are allowed to drink alcohol and be loud at night. please provide a link if possible =]

THANKS in advance

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Hi, it's me again...
That's how I do it. Camp wild nearly every time. Very rare I stay on a site. Done it on five continents.
Trouble round London is finding somewhere far enough away from civilisation so you can camp out and be noisy without any noise going where you don't want it to go.
There's also light...it goes a long way at night......even a tiny torch will show up two miles away on a dark night.
You won't find links to wild camping sites because there aren't any wild camping sites that are run as such. Wild camping is camping out in the wilds so it isn't on a site. Organised sites mostly don't allow alcohol in tents, only in the campsite bar, and they won't put up with noise at night so that's no good.
In the wilds, you find somewhere, sneak in, set up the tent, cook, drink, have fun, sleep (sometimes), take the tent down and go home or off to another handy bit of woodland or a lonely field with a high hedge.
No site fees, no bookings, and if you're careful, no worries.
There are loads of places in the Chiltern Hills you can hide well enough, or on the North Downs, or out in Essex, thousands of possible places.
It means being OK with map reading...reading the land from a map to look for a place.
Google Earth is useful. Zoom around the countryside looking for likely locations.

On almost every bit of beach and in woodland in UK fires are illegal.
Far out places and proper smoke control maybe you'll get away with it but the fines can be very heavy. A couple of big portables stoves or disposable BBQs would be a better idea but the atmosphere isn't the same sat around a stove with a couple of guitars.
I've camped in nearly every county in UK on beaches, the Purbeck Hills, South Downs, Dartmoor, Exmoor, all sorts, scrimmed up in a small green tent and with fires that are very well controlled.
I was an outdoor instructor in the Army so I can do 'stealth' fires and stay hidden reasonably OK, but every fire sends a signal of sorts either on the wind or by eye. Keeping the signal low is the idea.
That's not the idea with a big fire to sit around with guitars and singing songs.
The woodlands give you loads of firemaking materials but care is needed anywhere you go in UK if you want a fire so my normal advice is...don't bother.
Here's the gaff about fires...for the Peak District but applies all over UK....woodland and moorland anywhere.
The guy on top carries a washing machine tub eh? Hell of a backpack he's got.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090918025837AAt7Yz6
There are hundreds of places reachable by public transport.
Have fun, take care, and be brave.
Fortune favours the brave, but not the just plain daft,haha.
Have a think about any place you get to, how to look 'non-camping' if necessary, and how to get out again.

Here are some answers about it for other people....local woods, guy in a car looking for a stopping place overnight, north country one but the tips are the same for everywhere, even in Germany or China.
Intro...applies round London too
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Apee_dDbCs8QsrHBZIDVuXpJBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20090401125151AASteKR . . . . .
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090920140734AArKzQQ . . . . .
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiGAK5R7Z5fGdz2rws4BvcghBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20100622092118AAetFTL&show=7#profile-info-jbpWAyMoaa . . . .
With a car...and hiding it.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtYG20ncRiK2X0FoyQXLK1QhBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20100701081903AA9M74r&show=7#profile-info-9ed4972108fd0e1194ba07281ccdaed3aa . . .

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How to plan for an overnight Kayak/Camping Trip?

Mitch

My two friends and I are starting to plan for a 2 day one night kayaking/camping trip. As far as kayaks go we are looking at buying some entry level Pelican Potomac 100 Kayaks. Will these be big enough to hold the supplies needed (food, small backpacking tent, water, small sleeping bag)? We haven't bought anything yet but are prepared to shell out quite a bit for this. Are their any suggestions as far as specific supplies go or any general advice?

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Rather than buy cheap flimsy kayaks, why don't you rent a couple of good touring kayaks instead? You don't say where you are planning to paddle so it's hard to give you more advice than that. The Potomacs have no flotation or bulkheads and one small storage hatch that is not immersion watertight. Also, the load rating is only 250 lbs. Depending on how much you weigh you and your gear, food and water may exceed that and the boat will handle poorly. At 10' long these are really not touring kayaks, but more for day tripping, light fishing and short distances or lake floats. You will work your butts off trying to cover any distance in these, especially if there is strong current and/or wind. The seats aren't particularly comfortable either, which can make for a long day. A 14' or longer touring or sea kayak will be much faster, track straighter and give you loads of watertight storage.

Also consider renting a canoe for two of you and the gear and a kayak for the third.

Just my (admittedly biases) opinion, but using one of these small rec boats for overnight touring is kind of like using a Vespa scooter for highway travel instead of a full sized motorcycle. If you are planning to do a lot more kayaking in the future, it would be worth your while to spend a little more on the boats. The Pelicans have poor resale value as well -- you would be lucky to get $75 or $100 for them if you decide they are not what you want. If there is an independent kayak outfitter/dealer (NOT a "big box" general sporting store like D1cks) in your area another option could be to ask if they have demos you could borrow or rent for the trip. The dealers in my town offer that -- it is a good way for people to test drive an expensive kayak before they buy.

If you are determined to get the Pelican -- why not just buy one (not 3) and test paddle it for a day in advance of the trip? See what you can pack in it and whether it feels comfortable. You can always return it and look for another option if you aren't satisfied.



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Good kayaks for camping?

fryguy8220

I wanna camping with a kayak like go down the river for a few days and camp at night on the river banks. Me an my dad do it all the time with a regular river boat. What are kind kayak should I use? I prefer some space for my tent cooking gear and water else I need. I am a backpack so I know my basic camping skills. But whateverither tips u can give will be appreciated

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The are a lot of choices. What water will you be on? If its not white water, you can use a touring or sea kayak. Did you want to rent or buy? If you have some experience, beginner to intermediate, the Tsunami by wilderness is nice. It is also a pretty stable kayak. Also, other things you need to take in consideration, how long of trip, how much gear ... So you need to look at the weight capacity of the kayak.

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Where can I find a tent like this?

climbing-r

i need to find a tent this size & shape: http://fuckyeahbedrooms.tumblr.com/post/773335641/belongings
where can i buy one?

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Well, that's an unusual site for Y!A but what you're looking for is a teepee, sometimes spelled tipi, or a ridge tent.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3400803.htm . . .
Argos do a teepee cheaper than most ridge tents that size but it's still quite a bit to fork out and it'll likely need a bit a bit of work on it before trusting it in wet weather.
It's much better if it's put up in Arabia with nice silk curtains and gold ornaments around and white fluffy carpets on the floor and some warm nights that are more comfortable for suitable night time activities like star gazing.
The sight of the heavenly bodies at night can be truly awesome and for many of them no telescope is required.
Here is some gen about the Argos 12 person teepee and the smaller 4 person one with a photo of the smaller one on the second link in my answer and comments from users of 12 person and the smaller one.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Amnw6vKT6b2.jruBph08yg4hBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20101123124210AA5f0XI . . . . . .
In the photo with the girl reading the tent she's in is a large ridge tent which you can get from many manufacturers all over the world.
In UK Blacks do a big one and the early Vango Force Ten tents were that shape too but now they are geodesic domes and tunnels.
Here is the classic Force Ten, as used by hundreds of Everest climbers.
You'll see Force Ten tents on Everest all through the year...if you go there.
http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/gear-news/happy-birthday-vango/3780.html . . . .
http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Force_Ten_Classic_Mk5_Tent.html
http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?14759-Vango-Force-10-Classic-Review&s=2061677d9c6d6db2d1b1f3126a1a4d73 . . .
A look in any camping shop or the on line sites will give a good choice of large ridge tents cheaper than the Vango and capable of providing a comfortable living area for three or four people.
These are up-market..as pricey as the Vango Force Ten.
http://www.tortugatents.co.uk/category/ridgetents/ . . . .
For space to move and have a party one of these would fit.
http://www.tents-direct.co.uk/show_tents.php?productid=1513 . . . .
The Relum Giant Pearl is probably more the size you had in mind though. It's a nice tent, well made and with good headroom.
http://www.jacksons-camping.co.uk/relum/ridge.htm . . . .
Have fun.

I'm doing d of e - where can i get the camping stuff for it cheaply?

Not t

It's just the main place to get the camping stuff i need is so expensive! Anywhere in LONDON?

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Not sure if it will be good enough for D of E but I got a very cheap tent (£15) from Argos which was waterproof through the Staffordshire V festival (a very wet weekend!). It was also lightweight, and very easy to assemble (even in the dark). They also have a deal for a 2 man, with sleeping bags mats etc which looked pretty good if you needed everything. I would advise buying the best sleeping bag you can afford though-there's nothing worse than being cold! And definitely get one of those camping mat things-not much help in terms of padding, but it does keep you a lot warmer than sleeping on the ground. I would also advise a headlight (torch with an elastic band that straps onto your head) which leaves your hands free. Not only invaluable for putting the tent up in the dark, but also very useful for removing contact lenses, if this is an issue!

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what do my husband and I need to go camping?

KimberlyJ

I haven't been camping since I was a kid. What equipment do I need? I don't want to spend a fortune on camping equipment, but I need to be comfortable. I am five months pregnant and feeling very sick. I think the outdoors would help me quite a bit. Any advice would be helpful thanks.

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#1 most important thing.

Be comfortable.

Pick out a tent at Walmart/Kmart/Target that is large enough for one of those Coleman (or off brand) air mattresses to fit inside it. Twin size at least. The air mattress should come with (you may have to buy it seperate) battery operated blower/pump, to blow it up for you. If it rains...the 6" thick air matress will keep you up off the ground and dry...even if you have an inexpensive tent.

Try to find a shadey spot, wherever you set up your tent. Tents can get hot in the morning with the sun shining on them.

I'd say the rest ...keep as simple as you can. Setting up and taking down your camp should not the a "big" chore. If it is...your making it too hard on yourself.

My favorite time saver? I gotta have coffee in the morning. I don't mess with a perculator anymore. I buy those big pre-made coffee/filter bag things. Drop one or two in a camp pot...boil...coffee! No mess to clean up.


Keep the "camp" part of it simple. You will have more time to relax, explore or goof around.

Just my two cents...


Have fun!

What is a good cheap tent brand? Greatland,Ozark Trail or Field and stream?

bridget36

Looking to buy a big enough tent for a family of 5. I don't want to spend to much money because I am not sure if I will even like camping.So I will like to buy a store brand. I am not sure what kmarts brand is. Anyway out of the brands I listed above our any of them good?

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All very good advice above. I will give my two-cents worth. I have two, four-man (9'x7') Ozark Trail tents from Wal-Mart. For a family camping trip, these work great, they are easy to set up, pretty good bang for the buck and over-all have been pretty good tents that have lasted several years and are still holding up. Would I climb Everest or go on an extended backpacking or climbing trip with them, absolutely NOT! I have a quality, one-man backpacking tent for my more serious backpacking trips that I bought from REI. As somebody else said, a tent for the kids and a tent for you guys is the way to go, it's what I do. Two smaller tents are cheaper than one large tent and two small tents are easier to set up than one large tent. I tend to be very organized when I camp. My wife and kids scatter their "crap" all over the tent. Having two tents helps this a lot. The other plus to this is if something happens to one of the tents, it gets a tear, catches on fire, whatever, you have a back-up. Everybody has opinions based upon personal experience, and this is my personal experience. I hope your family develops a love of camping and the outdoors, it's a fantastic family experience.

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looking for 2 camping tent bags only!?

baby_luv

I am looking to purchase the bags only, the tents are 3 person tent and the ones that came with the tent tore when my kids went hiking.

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Sea to Summit makes a variety of dry bags that may work. Compression sacks have straps that allow you to attach your gear to packs. The sacks could cost as much as the tents if you bought cheap tents. You could probably buy used tents with the bags at rummage sales, on-line, or through the consignment shops. You did not specify the model of tent that you own.

Timberline Nylon Tent Bag, $8.50 at Campmor.

I need a tent from the 1990's and i need it cheep?

hack

I am and independent filmmaker with a very low budget. One of my scenes is based in 1998 and it has a group of campers camping in the woods. I need at least 2 tents from that time period can someone please help.

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There isn't that much difference between camping tents of the 1990s and today. Any 'dome tent' would do fine, they were very popular then and still are today. Even for bigger, more complicated tents, I don't think there have been any major innovations in all that time.

You might call a few local sporting goods stores and see if they rent tents. Or check out our local Craigslist and see if any are for sale cheap.

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Where are good places to visit if I want to take a roadtrip from the Western New York region...?

Marie09

I really like nature things. Anything like that. Or any other place that is interesting. I'm thinking of traveling either up the east coast or towards the west coast. Any good places to visit?

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If you like nature you will love up state NY. Plenty of state and federal parks and forest. Bring a tent. Best to try to make some reservations if you can. East coast, try Maine. again plenty of camping and nature areas. Cost is also pretty cheap and if you nee work for a day or two. Summer is the time to be here. Tagger

I'm Planning a 2 months Hiking & Camping Trip through the East Coast, What do I need to know?

digitalboa

So, For now, The trip is supposed to start from Maine (W.Mountains N.P) Or MA (Around Eisner Camp, Barkshires), NY (Albany, Catskills) and NJ (Bear Mt. S.P, N.Y.C) then a plane to FL and back to NY, and I need to know a few things:

Where should I go (Nature and Urban)?
Where can I sleep (Camping, Motels)?
How to travel cheap (transportaion)? Bus? Train? Airplane?
How to go to FL and back? Airplanes are expansive (220$)?
How to eat cheap and vegatarian food (not from the garbage)?
anything special I should take with me? (maybe for the National Parks)
How much does things usually cost in the US? (Tent, BackPacks, Shoes, Clothes Etc.)

Thanks Everyone!

Answer
I hope this site helps
http://www.infohub.com/TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/8733.html

have fun

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Where is the best place to go camping in a tent in Central to Eastern Washington?

Bob

Requirements:
-Fishing
-Pets Allowed

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lake roosevelt on the kettle falls side and just north of kettle falls..
theres a little campground there and you can fish for turbalo....I think they are called.....hybrid rainbow that looks like a foot ball weird!..have fun!

Campsites In Eastern WA?

brownba

Where are the best places to go camping in Eastern, WA??
Not RV Camping But like Tent camping..
Please Give any websites to the places...

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Hi, I actually don't know of any, tho I live i WA state.. I was just thinkin' that WA ghost towns would be a fun place to camp. I do know of one called Sternsville down by ocean shores. My father used to live there when he was a little guy.
O you know what you can try? Go to the Washington.Gov web-site. Click on campgrounds. You're in! Have fun! Wendee

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Tents for family camping?

B

Does anyone know where I could buy a tent ( online or in store ) that would be fire retardant FREE . ..?
I really need a new tent but I want to get one with no fire retardants.

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I believe most tents have fire retardant. Your best bet would be one of the canvas tent suppliers. They make tepees and period tents from canvas and some are made to order. I'll bet they make a tent and then add the fire retardant. They would probably be the mfg. that has what you require.

How to assemble a big family camping tent?

Stella

I have ordered a 8 man family tent at an online store and I wonder how to assemble such a big tent? Will it cost too much time to setup?

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1. Choose a level site that is free of rocks, sticks and other debris. Spread the tent out with the floor side down. Unzip all doors.

2. Extend the tent poles by pulling out each section and inserting it into the metal ferrules. Start in the middle of the pole to reduce tension on the internal string. Set the extended poles aside.

3. Locate the center hub on the center roof of the tent. If it is not already attached to your tent model, attach it with an "s" hook.

4. Take one tent pole and slide it through one of the sleeves on the tent wall. Insert the top of the pole into one of the openings in the center hub. Repeat with the remaining tent poles.

5. Enter the tent and lift the roof by raising the center hub. The roof and tent poles will be off of the ground. One adult stays in the tent while the other works outside. Flex one of the tent poles and place the free end into the metal pin at the base of the tent. The tent pole should follow the seam line of the tent. Repeat with the remaining tent poles.

6. Attach the tent to the tent pole frame. Clip the plastic clips that are sewn to the tent walls to the tent poles. If your tent has Velcro straps instead of clips, attach the Velcro straps to the tent pole frame.

7. Stake down the tent by inserting the tent stakes through the stake loops at each corner of the tent. Pull the tent floor even and tight. Hammer the stakes into the ground at a 45 degree angle.

8. Attach the rain fly. Place the rain fly over the tent. Attach the hooks on the corners of the rain fly to the metal rings on the tent corners. If your rain fly has an additional fly pole, slide it through the sleeve at the edge of the rain fly awning. Insert each pole end into the grommets on each side of the door.

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South Africa 2010?

Tokoloshim

Let's ALL go to S.A. in 2010! If we start making arrangements NOW, we can save up enough money to build our own 'village/camp' near Johannesburg. Imagine, people from all corners of the globe in our 'village'! (We could hire a piece of land, bring or buy tents, build ablution blocks, have an ENORMOUS marquee, giant TV screen, and party for a month!) Who says yeah???????
Seriously, if we are enough people we could charter flights, (at reduced prices, compared to commercial airlines) live cheaply, (we could have our own kitchens,
and party!!!!!!!! I am sure we could also get some sponsorship.
We put a tall fence around our camp, with securiyu guards, charge an entrance fee, and have a 'Football Woodstock'. Obviously we are not going to be watching soccer all the time.
Oops, security guards. (above)
All wellcome! Blacks, Whites, blondes, brunettes, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Atheists, dwarfs, nerds, ALL!
No bigots and racists!

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Sure, let's do it.

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

Unicorn

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

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

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

1. Where to Go

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. Level of Luxury

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

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

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

3. Transport

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

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

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

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

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What to wear when going camping?

Q

I'm going on a three day camping trip Friday with my Geology class and was wondering what should I wear? and what extra things to bring? I already have a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, flashlight, and toiletries. My teacher has multiple tents and his already providing one to me and a couple of students.

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I have a six-page check-off list on what to bring camping. My daughter and I are heading out for 3 nights as well on August 23/24/25 and we are the only campsite on the whole lake! It's a 4 hour drive from our home in Toronto. We will probably only see a couple of canoeists paddling by and beavers, loons,bullfrog etc. I am a very experienced camper and my daughter and I have been canoe-camping 2 or 3 times a year (sleeping in tents) for the past 20 years. Here's the deal on clothing. IF (that;s a big IF) there are no pesky bugs bugging you for the 3 days - then you don't need bug-proof clothing tips from me. IF it does not go down below zero any night you don't need any tips on staying warm in a Wal-Mart cheap sleeping bag that is useless at 30 below zero. I'll stat with the bugs. I hope you don't have any, if you do - especially just before night fall and early in the morning - you a thick long sleeved- garrment - such as a flannel shirt or a thin ski jacket. You should be able to button-up or zip up your thick shirt or jacket all the way up to your chin. You need a hat. Preferably a Tilley hat or similar hat that is a tight fit. (the mosquito net drops down over your head and without a brim sticking out from your forehead the bugs will bite through the net). The hat keeps the net from touching your face. You need long pants, not shorts obviously. The pants should be jeans as mosquitoes cannot bite through them. You need gloves and the tip of the gloves and the bottom of the sleeves should be squashed tightly together with elastics (if you've got black flies). Mosquitoes will not try to climb up your sleeve. To keep bugs away near a campfire (if they're swarming around) you need to sit close to the fire and have your head engulfed by smoke from the fire OR sit anywhere and wear mosquito nets to cover your head. You should wear 10 inch high boots - not shoes.At night , if it gets real cold, you should wear a ski jacket with an attached hood and also bring a scarf. You should wear long pants INside the sleeping bag, wear thick wool socks. In the middle of the night when it's cold you'll appreciate all these things.Bug spray is an option but buy one with a high percentage of Deet - the others are useless.

what do you think about the tent cities growing ?

proudvegan

the internet shows tent cities aren't just popping up in usa but toronto, canada too ... i think it's sad how they are just letting our economy getting worse by borrowing money from thin air

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It's sad, because basic housing is a human right.

Edmonton, Alberta had a "tent city" set up last year, and many people continue to live in tents or camps in its river valley.

An Urban Design Salon that I am part of came up with some solutions to address panhandling and homelessness in the city a few months ago, but the ideas could be applied elsewhere (source below).

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Need a New Motorcycle Camping Tent?

Jack

This Summer I am taking a seven or eight day trip up the coast of California and then across the state into The Sierras to meet up with family to fish the lakes and streams. I currently have a 5x7 Alps Taurus 2 which is fine for a night or two, but not for a week. Iâm 6â2â and 250 lbs and with my bedroll there is not enough room to bring in all my MC gear out of the elements.

So, Iâm thinking maybe an 8x8 4-man tent with at least a 5â center height. I donât need to be able to stand straight up to change clothes, but I donât want to have to bend at the waist, either.

The packed diameter is not that much of an issue, nor is the weight. But, the main compartment of my duffel is 24â long and I need my tent to fit in that.

I have a small Coleman Cat Heater that I would use to take the chill off when up in the mountains. Weâve tried that heater in our trailer and in a 10x10 tent. Useless. But it does work well in my 5x7. Maybe it will work in a 4-man, too.

A vestibule would be good, but not necessary. One or two doors; doesnât matter. Aluminum poles are preferable.

Iâd like to stay under $200; $150 or lower would be better. But, Iâll spend more for the perfect tent if needed.

I think I like both the Kelty Trail Ridge 4 and the Big Agnes Jupiterâs Cabin 4. The Kelty is $50 cheaper but the Big Agnes packs a little smaller.

Any recommendations? Or comments on the two mentioned above?

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I have a four-person 9x8 Pacific Crest Rock Creek dome tent that I used on my solo motor camping trip to the Arctic Circle in AK two years ago, and that I will be taking on my planned ride to Panama this spring. I really like it. It works great, and to me is the best combo of price, quality, size, weight, packability, and ease of one-person deployment (I have no trouble putting it up or taking it down alone). It's also very light and compact for its size, measuring right at 24" when in its carry bag.

I use a twin air mattress when I travel by bike (a comfy, good night's sleep is critical), and it has plenty of room inside for that and all of my gear with room left over for changing clothes or whatever. The height at the peak at 52" is a little less than five feet, but I'm 6-2 and it works fine for me.

My previous tent was a three-person dome, but one of the main ridge poles broke while putting it up one evening and I had to replace the whole tent in a small town on the road. I couldn't find another three-person tent since there was only one sporting goods store in that town, and it was kind of a small family-run place with a very limited selection (not complaining - there could have been no selection at all). I was a little worried about bumping up to a four person tent as I thought it might be a little too big and bulky for MC camping, and my three-person had worked so well (other than a balky main zipper).

In reality, I like the four person tent even more than my three, so the broken ridge pole was a blessing in disguise. Aside from being a bit roomier without being TOO big, the Pacific Crest is also higher quality than my last tent, which probably explains the broken ridge pole and balky zipper on the old one.

Best of all? The Pacific Crest Rock Creek is less than $60 from several sources online. I paid $69 for mine at the small town store two years ago, which I still consider a good deal for what I got, especially in a pinch.

Looking for an extreme weather tent that is still good for summer camping?

J-Bird

Hello! We are looking for a good tent for family camping. From the Midwest, so the weather can be pretty unpredictable. Summer camping trips can often go from 100 degrees+ to tornadic weather in a matter of minutes.

However, most extreme weather tents have poor ventilation and are practically stifling in hot weather. We had a North Face one (not sure the model) but ended up returning it after many sweaty, sleepless nights.

I currently have my eye on the REI Base Camp 6 tent and the Cabela's Alaskan Guide Model and XWT model tents (probably the 8 person versions)

Any experience with these or other extreme weather tents for summer camping?
We do car camping, so no, weight is not a consideration.

Also, I realize we should not be camping in tornadic weather. But we have weathered quite a few severe summer thunderstorms, and Coleman tents often do not stand up to the challenge.

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Ok, I'll stick my opinion here too, I have the Big Agnes Flying Diamond 6 Tent.

http://www.rei.com/product/779625

This puppy is not light by any means a whopping 20lbs and we got it on sale a while back so the sticker price was not to bad for us. It holds nicely in heavy winds and we camp a lot in Joshua tree with it. Taking the fly off it breathes well enough for us and I also use a battery powered fan at night to keep cool in it but haven't camped in scorcher weather, Joshua tree is just too dang hot in the summer.

We also have a Coleman tent, had it for years and use that for general camping for long stays. We like to use cots and to be able to stand up in the tent keeps us dry and breathes very well has the built in tarp and we set out tables and stuff for showing info to through hikers along the PCT we have been assisting in resupply for through hikers for many years. The Coleman has been a very reilable tent for us.

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Camping Sites ? (UK)?

#1991

Helllo ,
Could any 1 tell me some good camping sites for tents please
where they do them all over the UK Thankyou x

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There are thousands, are you so lazy that you can't just google it? It would be just as quick as typing this question. I'll even provide a link for you:

http://search.live.com/results.aspx?q=campsites+UK&form=QBRE

camping 2nd hand family tents uk?

Amanda jan

any websites about where they do cheap 2nd hand family tents?

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just take some tarps and use some string and sticks and make a leanto or a fort!

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Can i use a gas camping stove to heat my tent?

sexysam

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Fires, tents make a deadly combination

06/11/01
Story by Craig Medred

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - For thousands of years, the Plains Indians heated their tents with fire. The drafty teepees they called home were basically designed to wrap around a firepit. The teepee had a big opening in the roof to let out smoke and fumes and a loose-fitting door to let in plenty of oxygen.

A hundred years ago in the Alaska Bush, miners and trappers who roamed the wilds lived in heated tents. Archdeacon Hudson Stuck carried a tent and a stove in his sled on his 10,000 miles by dog sled across the state. The Sourdough Expedition that nearly reached the summit of Mount McKinley in 1910 packed tents, wood stoves and wood almost two miles up that mountain.

Their tents were but a small improvement on those of the Indians. They closed them up more to get rid of some of the draftiness, but made sure to vent the fire.

Fire was a friend to these people in the cold arctic night. Heat was one of the few luxuries they knew.

Were they to return to Alaska today, it might shock them to learn that the warm, heated tent is no longer a friend - but a deadly enemy.

Recently, a charcoal grill used to heat a tent near Circle Hot Springs north of Fairbanks killed two men.

Last fall, a propane heater used in a tent near Tok killed a moose hunter from Iowa camped along the Taylor Highway.

In 1994, a propane heated tent nearly killed five mushers in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

Eight years before that, a tent heated with a butane stove killed two Swiss climbers at 14,000 feet on Mount McKinley.

Blame technology.

Blame human thoughtlessness.

Blame what you will, but recognize these are tragic and unnecessary deaths.

Part of the problem is that there are so few tents on the market these days designed to operate with stoves; most of those available are old-fashioned, cotton wall tents.

Cotton is heavy and subject to rot. Most of the stoves designed for use in wall tents are likewise heavy. Nearly all of them burn wood, which is time-consuming to collect and somewhat dirty to burn.

Most major manufacturers abandoned wood-stove heated tents decades ago and gave up cotton in favor of nylon or polypropylene. These fabrics are lightweight and resist rot, though most of them will break down in sunlight.

What they will also do is burn - easily and rapidly.

For that reason, most manufacturers avoid making accommodations for heat in their tents. Overtly encouraging people to heat today's tents of nylon and polypro would significantly increase the likelihood of tent fires.

A tent fire would sooner or later kill somebody, and then the tent manufacturer would probably be looking at a massive lawsuit.

If you are a tent manufacturer, this is a good reason to avoid heated tents like the plague.

The public wants lightweight, durable tents. Give the public what it wants. And if people die or nearly die trying to heat these tents with camp stoves, propone heaters or, in the most recent case near Fairbanks, a charcoal grill, it's their problem.

Most tent owners understand this. Others, obviously, don't.

All they seem to know is that it is as cold inside an unheated tent today as it was 100 years ago, so they do what they can to warm the tent. Since there is no convenient way to put a vented wood stove in most modern tents, people turn to easier, apparently cleaner, or simpler methods of heat.

They fire up a propane heater, a camp stove or even, as in the case of the men north of Fairbanks last week, a charcoal grill. All of these devices produce carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless gas given off as a byproduct of combustion.

Your blood loves carbon monoxide. Scientists calculate that your blood's attraction to carbon monoxide is 210 times stronger than your blood's attraction to oxygen.

Because of this, carbon monoxide quickly replaces oxygen in your bloodstream. Your brain begins to starve from lack of oxygen. You get dizzy and nauseous. Eventually, unless something is done to get rid of the carbon monoxide, you die.

According to U.S. authorities, carbon monoxide is the leading cause of poisoning deaths in the United States.

Alaska, according to an American Medical Association study, led the nation in per capita carbon monoxide deaths in the 1990s. Alaskans perished in tents, cars, houses and who knows what else.

One man died in a hunting shack on the Kenai Peninsula some years ago when a charcoal grill was brought inside to provide heat in the fall. Charcoal fires are among the biggest producers of carbon monoxide.

Everyone ought to know that, but it's obvious from the deaths around Alaska each year that some don't. As a species, we seem to have forgotten what the sourdoughs knew and before them the Indians and before them, quite possibly, the cave men:

Fires need to breath, or they will kill you.

Fires need a place to exhale bad air (a stack) and a place to inhale good air (a vent).

Without those things, fire fills the air with its waste (carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide) at the same time it is sucking the oxygen out of the air to maintain itself.

If you are in a tightly-closed tent with a source of fire, be it a smoldering charcoal grill or a seemingly clean-burning propane stove, that fire is pumping your environment full of poisonous gas at the same time it is sucking out the oxygen you need to breath to survive.

Time and time again, this has proven a deadly combination. It is unfortunate that there are any who fail to understand. Don't let yourself be one of them.

What are some name brand camping equipment manufactures (10 pts)

jack

Who are some of the top manufactures for camping equipment such as sleeping bags, tents, climbing gear, backpacks, stoves, etc...

I would like to browse their websites.
I need something a little more heavy duty for upper Canada/Alaska near the tundra and lower forests.

I also woudn't mind it being universal for the most extreme cold climates.

I get catalogs from Cabelas, Sierra Trading Post, and Gander Mountain.

Do you know any others?

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Not really manufacturers but... As mentioned is REI and Adventure 16: http://www.adventure16.com/

The question for sleeping bags is whether you're going to be in wet areas. It's especially important at freezing temperatures to keep dry. I use synthetics in this type of weather. Another suggestion is a top of the line goretex bag with the best goose down available. Get the one with the best subzero rating that you can find, and when its warmer, leave it unzipped. Better a little cool on warmer nights than freezing your rear off during an unexpected storm. I've been snowed in for days during a freak blizzard and during that trip I took a light summer bag to save weight.... it was pretty miserable and a GREAT adventure, now I take the best and use it unzipped.

I believe that there are some good gortex covers that can be purchased.

EDIT: I just learned a little from this site: http://www.weasel.com/gear_bag.html

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