Renting camping equipment near Galveston TX?

newcamper

I am new to camping and not sure I want to invest in a lot of camping equipment yet. Does anyone know a good place to rent a tent between Houston and Lake Charles? Any suggestions for a 1st time camper?

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as an eagle scout i did a lot of camping in various types of weather here is what you need:

tent
backpack (you will be able to fit almost everything in one as opposed to suitcases; needs to be at least 4800 cubic inches)
a backpacking stove
eating utensils (such as metal pots and pans and cutlery this will make for easy cleanup)
as much food as necessary for the trip
clothing for the season
a Global Positioning System (get one in the range of about 300 to 400. they are good and some can float on water)
lots of water
a means of communication ( such as a cell phone)
a map and compass (if you re not careful the batteries in the gps will run out)
toiletries ( such as a toothbrush)
a shovel to dig your latrine
a flashlight
a watch
Extra Batteries
rain gear for everyone in your group
highly reflective blanket
fire starters
wood (if you're going to a campsite; If not you can just collect some in the woods)
matches or another way of starting a fire
let someone know where you re going and when you re expecting to be back so they know when to send for help if necessary
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST TAKE ANOTHER RESPONSIBLE ADULT. YOU MUST HAVE A BUDDY BECAUSE YOU NEED TO HAVE SOMEONE TO TAKE CARE OF YOU AND/OR YOUR INJURIES !!!! YOU'RE CHILDREN WILL NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO

as far as brands go to a place like REI, or Cabela's, or Bass pro shops they will have the best equipment. go look and make a list of equipment then go online and search for the cheapest price on the specific equipment you want. you should be able to save some money for the trip and so you can have some in case of an emergency. HAVE A GOOD TRIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i dont know any places where you can rent a tent except for REI if there is one down in your area but go to the local sporting goods stores and you will be able to find a tent that suits your needs for around 150 to 200 i know that if you look there then you are more likely to find what you need and what you like. i suggest you buy the tent and all your camping stuff becauseyou never know what kind of condition the rental equipment will be in and you wouldnt have to pay for anythign should it break or rip in any way.

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What will I need to go tent camping?

Q. 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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I`m considering buying a tent and camping equipment, know any good sites to get advice?

Rob T

I don`t know that much about it, so I don`t want just a selling site, but one which provides useful advice on the best to buy..

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I like this one. `Guide to buying the right tents & sleeping bags.`

It discusses type of tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads, as well as other important items.

http://www.outdoorlivingsupplies.com/camping-equipment-guide.php

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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How much would a lifestyle like this cost? Overall and yearly?

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Kirby

I have been thinking about buying a flat acre of land and simply living year round in a tent there. Of course I would also have a car to go to work and such but overall just me a tent some camping equipment and some land. How much?

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It depends where this acre of land is, if it's an acre in New York, well then good luck finding one. But, food and utilities would not be much at all.

Would it be feasible to hike from Wichita Falls to Apache next May? How many days would it take?

hastenslow

Would it be feasible to hike from Wichita Falls to Apache next May? How many days would it take, carrying a small (2 person) tent and other camping equipment?
That's Apache in Oklahoma, map ref 34 53 N, 98 22 W

It looks like a straight line distance of about 80 miles on the map.

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Apache, what? Not knowing the location of your destination it is difficult to guess how long it would take to walk there.

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

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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

Would you like the ability to secrete your own camping equipment?

Be an Ange

Would you like the ability to secrete your own camping equipment?

People have genetically engineered other mammals to make silk protein. Would you like to be genetically engineered to secrete silk protein. To make an all weather tent you could just spray milk or saliva all over a form, let it dry, then have housing.

Thus would you like the ability to secrete your own camping equipment

Note: this minimizes or reduces the effect of weather, or having to cooperate with others to have functional housing, which makes society optional.

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depends on where I'm secreting it from....

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What size of camping tent should I choose?

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Adela

I am planning a camping trip with two friends. We need to buy a camping tent but I don't know what size of the tent is suitable for three people. I did a little search online and someone said should choose a tent which can accommodate two more person because there must be some space for the camping equipment. Is this true? Is a five man tent a little larger for three?

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A five man tent is just fine. I do a lot of camping and I use a 2-3 person tent for just me, and a 4 person tent when I take the wife and kid along.

Unless your back country camping you can't go wrong with getting a bigger roomier tent.

What is the best website to buy camping gear?

flying_bli

Does anyone know who the best online retailer is for camping equipment (Sierra Designs and Mountain Hardware)? I am going to purchase a new tent, sleeping bag, and backpack.

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For top quality gear and exceptional customer service check out:
www.rei.com or www.ems.com

For great gear and great prices check out:
www.llbean.com = amazing deals on gortex
or
www.sierratradingpost.com = great outlet prices on name brands.

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