is it illegal to camp in a Walmart parking lot?

Daniel S

I know they will let you (or atleast used to let you) have an RV there overnight, but what about tents?

Answer
About tent camping at Walmart, I don't know, but some WalMarts do allow RVer's to stay overnight, but I would call or go inside the store and get clearance from the manager and/or store security before attempting to park in their parking lot all night. Even then, you may still be asked to leave. A friend of ours had permission from the store, but the town's policies did not allow for 'camping' in any public place over night and our friend was rudely awakened by the police knocking on his door at 1 AM who told him he had to leave. So, he had to get dressed and hit the road again until he found a truck stop where he tried to get a few more hours sleep before he had to start driving the next day.

Renting camping tents?

Robyn I

I live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area in Texas. I am taking my kids camping this summer. W

Answer
Buy a tent. I just bought a 5 person tent from WalMart for $50.

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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.

Answer
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.

Answer
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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What's the best method to protect my tent from rain while camping?

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ninfragile

Anticipating any rain, I want to be able to shield the rain if possible. The tents are new and waterproof, but haven't used them in rain yet to know for sure and I don't want to use my vacation as the test.

Answer
If you bought a high quality tent it will keep you dry right out of the box and nothing needs to be done. If you have a lower quality tent then go to Walmart or any other camping store and buy some seam sealer and seal all the seams and stitching. Even a cheap tent should keep you dry if the seams are sealed. If you have any doubts set it up before the trip and throw a hose on it to test it out. If I ever have to put a tarp up over a tent then the tent will be promptly thrown in the garbage the next day.

How can someone who hates camping make the most of it?

ADB

A friend invited me on a 3 night, 4 day camping trip with her and her family. I would really like to spend time with my friend, but I've never been much of an "outdoor girl". I like a nice hotel room over sleeping on the ground. That said, I need to get away and would really like to try something new. How do you make the most of a camping trip? What's the best way to sleep comfortably and avoid getting eaten alive by mosquitoes? Any hints, tips, or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Answer
Turn it into a glamping adventure by bringing all the comforts of home. The easiest way to do that is to use a recreational vehicle they can be rented for the day, the weekend, the week or all summer. These are a hotel on wheels basically and all campgrounds accommodate them.
http://www.cruiseamerica.com/?utm_source=adcenter&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=full

If that is not your thing then tenting can still be a clamping adventure but still just as costly for the first timer. You start with getting a spacious tent and then outfitting it with the state of the art air beds, warm fluffy sleeping bags and or bedding, and comfy camp chairs and a nice side table with a coleman lamp an indoor/outdoor rug by the door and you have a wonderful and comfortable set up.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-8P-Instant-Tent-BONUS-Tent-Fan-Light-Value-Bundle/24909154
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Big-Game-Extreme-Sleeping-Bag/13849007
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Quad-Lantern/13848584
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Quik-Fold-Side-Table-Desert-Clay/16503226?findingMethod=rr
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Trans-Ocean-Cargo-4877-03-Indoor-Outdoor-Area-Rug-Aqua/20423520


Skeeters can be kept at bay the same way that you would in your own back yard and decorate your campsite to. You can set out citronella oil lanterns and candles and then use a deet based product on your clothing.
http://www.rei.com/product/850867/repel-sportsmen-max-formula-pump-spray-insect-repellent-40-percent-deet-6-floz
http://www.rei.com/product/815045/coleman-citronella-candle-lantern

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is it illegal to camp in a Walmart parking lot?

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Daniel S

I know they will let you (or atleast used to let you) have an RV there overnight, but what about tents?

Answer
About tent camping at Walmart, I don't know, but some WalMarts do allow RVer's to stay overnight, but I would call or go inside the store and get clearance from the manager and/or store security before attempting to park in their parking lot all night. Even then, you may still be asked to leave. A friend of ours had permission from the store, but the town's policies did not allow for 'camping' in any public place over night and our friend was rudely awakened by the police knocking on his door at 1 AM who told him he had to leave. So, he had to get dressed and hit the road again until he found a truck stop where he tried to get a few more hours sleep before he had to start driving the next day.

What is a best tent for camping in the heat?

b w

I am going to a festival that the heats gets a little much in the mornings, I understand tent fans are around so i guess which is the best tent fan/ tent combo. I do not want a pro one thats super $$ just in case it has to be left behind at the concert (on the other side of the country) heh thank you for your time and answers

Answer
Tarps and hammocks are the best. They make hammocks with mosquito netting built in if bugs are a problem.

Tarps eliminate walls and you get more ventilation. No privacy really. You can pitch it low over a rope (tied between two trees and knotted to maximize opposing forces, you want it really tight) into an A frame that doesn't quite hit the ground, or into a modified A frame where one side is longer than the other, or a flat plane on an incline with the tarp opening to the private side. You still get more circulation under a tarp because the ends are open, you can cover them in rain with what is called a "beak", by using a poncho or a piece of plastic.

When you use tarps, you also want a ground cover, this could be a piece of 6 mm plastic, a neat sheet, or a piece of nylon from Walmart's clearance fabric dept or even a trash bag that you cut open.

Campmor and REI have great tarps, look for their 8x10 nylon tarp, it is waterproof, and very easy to use, grommets, for about 40 US dollars. You have to get your own line to pitch it with. Nylon masonry cord in bright colors is great. I always color coded mine to find corners vs sides. Tarps can also be plastic, such as you would throw over the bed of your pickup or a stack of firewood, or you can use any piece of waterproof material that you can tie corners into a sheetbend (a knot). You can get all kinds of tarps, all different carry weights, etc. I always had great results with the first one I mentioned, from www.campmor.com

Mosquito hammocks are great. For shelter over you, pitch a tarp as above, just higher, no ground cover needed. What is so cool about these is that you get air circulation all around you. Sucks in the winter so I always hit the ground but in summer there is NOTHING better. Your pack goes underneath you for maximum shelter of you and your gear, if you have it with you. So you don't need a lot of surface area under the shelter, use a smaller tarp, save packweight.

Hennessey Hammocks offer a lot of hammocks, they all have rainflys which attach directly to the hammock, eliminating the need for a tarp. Very popular. I never did like them.

Other hammock brands, these are cottage industries for the most part...so supporting small businessmen, you will pay more to buy from the little guys:

Speer
mosquitohammock.com
Crazy Creek
Clark or Clarke (not sure sp)
Byer of Maine
Travel Hammock

(above are all silk or nylon hammocks) Prices for these vary a lot. With a bugnet you will pay more. Without, they can start at 15 dollars....Hennesseys start at about 100 dollars.

You can also get rope/mesh/net ones that leave nice waffle prints on your butt, and these are available at most discount stores for about 10 dollars.

Have fun, don't forget your bug net if you are near water.

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is it illegal to camp in a Walmart parking lot?

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Daniel S

I know they will let you (or atleast used to let you) have an RV there overnight, but what about tents?

Answer
About tent camping at Walmart, I don't know, but some WalMarts do allow RVer's to stay overnight, but I would call or go inside the store and get clearance from the manager and/or store security before attempting to park in their parking lot all night. Even then, you may still be asked to leave. A friend of ours had permission from the store, but the town's policies did not allow for 'camping' in any public place over night and our friend was rudely awakened by the police knocking on his door at 1 AM who told him he had to leave. So, he had to get dressed and hit the road again until he found a truck stop where he tried to get a few more hours sleep before he had to start driving the next day.

What is a Best tent for camping in the heat?

b w

I am going to a festival that the heats gets a little much in the mornings, I understand tent fans are around so i guess which is the best tent fan/ tent combo. I do not want a pro one thats super $$ just in case it has to be left behind at the concert (on the other side of the country) heh thank you for your time and answers

Answer
Tarps and hammocks are the best. They make hammocks with mosquito netting built in if bugs are a problem.

Tarps eliminate walls and you get more ventilation. No privacy really. You can pitch it low over a rope (tied between two trees and knotted to maximize opposing forces, you want it really tight) into an A frame that doesn't quite hit the ground, or into a modified A frame where one side is longer than the other, or a flat plane on an incline with the tarp opening to the private side. You still get more circulation under a tarp because the ends are open, you can cover them in rain with what is called a "beak", by using a poncho or a piece of plastic.

When you use tarps, you also want a ground cover, this could be a piece of 6 mm plastic, a neat sheet, or a piece of nylon from Walmart's clearance fabric dept or even a trash bag that you cut open.

Campmor and REI have great tarps, look for their 8x10 nylon tarp, it is waterproof, and very easy to use, grommets, for about 40 US dollars. You have to get your own line to pitch it with. Nylon masonry cord in bright colors is great. I always color coded mine to find corners vs sides. Tarps can also be plastic, such as you would throw over the bed of your pickup or a stack of firewood, or you can use any piece of waterproof material that you can tie corners into a sheetbend (a knot). You can get all kinds of tarps, all different carry weights, etc. I always had great results with the first one I mentioned, from www.campmor.com

Mosquito hammocks are great. For shelter over you, pitch a tarp as above, just higher, no ground cover needed. What is so cool about these is that you get air circulation all around you. Sucks in the winter so I always hit the ground but in summer there is NOTHING better. Your pack goes underneath you for maximum shelter of you and your gear, if you have it with you. So you don't need a lot of surface area under the shelter, use a smaller tarp, save packweight.

Hennessey Hammocks offer a lot of hammocks, they all have rainflys which attach directly to the hammock, eliminating the need for a tarp. Very popular. I never did like them.

Other hammock brands, these are cottage industries for the most part...so supporting small businessmen, you will pay more to buy from the little guys:

Speer
mosquitohammock.com
Crazy Creek
Clark or Clarke (not sure sp)
Byer of Maine
Travel Hammock

(above are all silk or nylon hammocks) Prices for these vary a lot. With a bugnet you will pay more. Without, they can start at 15 dollars....Hennesseys start at about 100 dollars.

You can also get rope/mesh/net ones that leave nice waffle prints on your butt, and these are available at most discount stores for about 10 dollars.

Have fun, don't forget your bug net if you are near water.

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How can someone who hates camping make the most of it?

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ADB

A friend invited me on a 3 night, 4 day camping trip with her and her family. I would really like to spend time with my friend, but I've never been much of an "outdoor girl". I like a nice hotel room over sleeping on the ground. That said, I need to get away and would really like to try something new. How do you make the most of a camping trip? What's the best way to sleep comfortably and avoid getting eaten alive by mosquitoes? Any hints, tips, or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Answer
Turn it into a glamping adventure by bringing all the comforts of home. The easiest way to do that is to use a recreational vehicle they can be rented for the day, the weekend, the week or all summer. These are a hotel on wheels basically and all campgrounds accommodate them.
http://www.cruiseamerica.com/?utm_source=adcenter&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=full

If that is not your thing then tenting can still be a clamping adventure but still just as costly for the first timer. You start with getting a spacious tent and then outfitting it with the state of the art air beds, warm fluffy sleeping bags and or bedding, and comfy camp chairs and a nice side table with a coleman lamp an indoor/outdoor rug by the door and you have a wonderful and comfortable set up.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-8P-Instant-Tent-BONUS-Tent-Fan-Light-Value-Bundle/24909154
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Big-Game-Extreme-Sleeping-Bag/13849007
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Quad-Lantern/13848584
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Quik-Fold-Side-Table-Desert-Clay/16503226?findingMethod=rr
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Trans-Ocean-Cargo-4877-03-Indoor-Outdoor-Area-Rug-Aqua/20423520


Skeeters can be kept at bay the same way that you would in your own back yard and decorate your campsite to. You can set out citronella oil lanterns and candles and then use a deet based product on your clothing.
http://www.rei.com/product/850867/repel-sportsmen-max-formula-pump-spray-insect-repellent-40-percent-deet-6-floz
http://www.rei.com/product/815045/coleman-citronella-candle-lantern

What kind of camping stuff can you rent on a military base?

Tamera C

My husband is Army and in Korea and where I live there is an Air Force base. I heard you can rent camping equipment and other stuff from there. Is this true and if so what all is there to rent for camping? And are the prices reasonable?

Answer
the out door rec building has a bunch of things. camping. BBQ, bounce houses, chairs, tables. all sorts of things.

i was going to get a bounce house for my son's b-day. they were $50 and normally $65 down town. so a little cheaper.

it will depend on the kind of camping you want to do. if you are talking tents and sleeping bags. them walmart might just be better, then you own them and can go more often. but if you are looking for an RV, the kind you pull with your truck. then they are good priced. different areas have different prices. i think the RV's were $85-175 a day depending on size.

since your hubby is in NK. you will need your POA.. since he is army and not actually assigned to the AF base near by. so check to make sure they will allow you to do the pick up.

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