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Best city for super-nearby camping? Portland, Seattle, or Denver?

2008-07-02T11:48:28Z

Pretty self explanatory.
Feel free to mention others if you want.

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good spot to camp near boise

2008-07-02T07:00:47Z

anyone have any suggestions? it looks like there are a LOT of places to camp? please help!

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Best Camping Food Ever

2008-05-23T02:08:50Z

Pesto Pasta - Pine Nuts - Fresh Rainbow trout was mine in the backcountry

what's the tastiest thing you have ever eaten:

in the backcountry?
while car camping?

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Camping in the cold in Tahoe

2008-05-05T17:22:42Z

I'm not doing serious Camping. I'm doing Renfaire camping in South Lake Tahoe at Camp Richardson the first two weekends of June. Comfort is the goal here. The night get down into the 30s and have been known to go into the 20s. I have considered these options.

1. Take a sleeping bag and a helluva lot of quilts. (I'm taking my truck. Space is not a problem.)

2. Try and rent a 0 degree bag.

3. Invest in a Zodi Tent heater. http://www.zodi.com/hotvents.html (I might use this again for a few weekends in September/October)

4. Blow the money on a decent hotel room.

What do you think?

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Welcome to America, now pick up your trash!

2008-02-20T06:42:31Z

There is this nearly secret oasis in the desert that used to be my backyard. I grew up in this beautiful wash where the water flows year round and the cottonwoods grow tall. Since then the area has become a neture preserve, but I still take the kids camping there.

Whenever we go I always take a few industrial sized garbage bags to pack out the trash left by the motorcyclists and 4 wheelers (fucking shitheels) The last time I was out there my friend and I were astounded to find hundreds of discarded backpacks, little day packs liek your kid would wear for school. The illegals dump 'em there before moving north.

So we filled the garbage bags with as much as we could pack out, then set to burning the rest. I guess the burning nylon made some black smoke and alerted the Sheriff and 2 deputies showed up thinking there was a brush fire. When they found out what we were doing, and saw how we erased our campsite footprint, we got off without a ticket.

My point, in a roundabout way, is that illegal aliens need to stop dumping their fucking trash in the desert. I'm tired of empty milk jugs, back packs, nasty ass underwear with skidmarks, old clothes, and such. Welcome to America, now learn English and pick up your fucking trash! It's no better out at my parent's ranch along the border. Maybe these border rescue groups should put garbage cans next to their water stations.

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Snow camping in the Grahams

2008-02-14T04:07:29Z

Gonna go snow camping in the Grahams (The Pinalenos actually.) Not gonna climb to the peak, just get back into the snow. It's snowing like hell there right now. Anyone live in the area? How far back do they close the gate?

Think we'll light pack it. Since we don;t have to carry water we'll be light fer sure. Water is a big thing in the desert. Makes fifty lbs eighty lbs real quick. Snow makes good coffee.

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cross posting a thread

2008-01-19T21:15:51Z

its worth reading if you have the time

http://bayareahiking.tribe.net/thread/427b13be-7308-4cce-998a-cfe72cac776c

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Camp in Tuva

2007-11-28T20:00:28Z

Dear Friends

Thank you for your interest to our music.

Last summer we held a throat singing camp in Tuva.

We had 14 students from around the world - 8 of them were from the US, 2 from Australia
2 from Denmark, 1 from France, 1 from England.
After arriving in Tuva, the students spent 1 week in Kyzyl, the capital city.
They were able to see many tourist attractions, see a Tuvan shaman,
and attend the Naadym - National Harvest Celebration.

The students then went on to spend 1 week in the deep taiga, with members of the Tuvan throat singing group Chirgilchin,
learning various styles of throat singing, traditional Tuvan instruments, as well as the Tuvan language.

This summer, we are trying to get 2 groups to go to Tuva again, in either June or July.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Please check our photos made by Russell Roesner - our student.
www.flickr.com/photos/ber...2427847575/

Thank you
Alexander

www.purenaturemusic.com

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free in florida?

2007-11-15T02:38:36Z

im especially interested in southern florida/keys. anybody been to ocala?

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Leave it to the feds to ruin wilderness

2007-11-04T15:09:31Z

So the feds have ruined one of my favorite hiking haunts. Since I was 15 I have been hiking in the Rincon mountains. It's a days hard hike to get up the mountain (9000' vertical ascent at 45 degrees most of the way). This is back country. You lose it there, they won't find you for years.

But with the feds taking care of it we now have:
1) fees!! Fucking $6 a night
2) Reservations-you have to reserve a campsite, no offsite camping allowed
3) camp sites now include a cement table, grill, and bear-proof boxes. What's next? A circle K?
4) No firearms permitted. So they got cat, bears, but no guns.

Something tells me they are gathering fees to help put a road on the mountain so the candy asses who are ruining the other mountains can get their lazy fat asses up there too. I don;t know why the forest service feels they need to do all this stuff. The rugged climb was enough to keep out the tenderfeet.

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Winter hiking boot recommendations

2007-11-03T11:54:51Z

So I finally had some time to relax a little bit and I'm flipping through the Campmor (www.campmor.com) catalog and I'm looking for some winter hiking gear... wowsa what a selection of gear. Anyways I'm looking for some recommendations for some good boots for winter hiking. Preferably something waterproof, but water resistant with good traction, some toe protection and good ankle support are more important, I can wear waterproof socks if need be.

Also I'm looking for recommendations for good outer shell pants. I have good insulating layers already, but I need something that doesn't absorb rain water or snow and has a good stride to it since some trails have good vertical sections and restrictive pants suck....

Any help is definetly appreciated.

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Camping in or near Shasta

2007-11-02T02:00:29Z

Where are some good places to car camp around Shasta area, not expensive and near water, preferably to skinny dip in?

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Cold Weather Survival Primer

2007-10-30T05:51:25Z

thought I would share a bit of knowledge about how you lose heat aka get cold.
The five ways the body loses heat are
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Respiration
Perspiration/Moisture

Conduction is the physical process where heat is lost because you are touching something cold. So don't sit or lay on the bare ground, a large stone or a snow covered log. Put some insulation between you and it. be sure there is good insulation between your sleeping bag and the ground. If you're hunting in Winter bring a 3X3 hunk of carpet with pad stapled together to stand on if your standing on the ground. Put some kind of pad on the tree you're leaning on in the treestand or on the ground.
Convection is the heat lost from the wind blowing over/around you. So putting it simply, stay out of the wind. Use self made and natural occuring windbreaks. Put your camp in the wind shadow of same as well as your stands. Wear a windproof layer if possible.
Radiation is heat lost just because your standing it the great wide open. Even though you are clothed well with a hat, a scarf, gloves, etc. The heat still radiates off you. It also radiates out of your tent. Having some kind of roof above you will help reduce heat loss from radiation. That is also another reason to put a tarp over your tent not just to keep the snow off your tent but to be a radiation inhibitor/reflector. I've never personally tried it but those treestand umbrella roofs might help in this regard.
These first three are why it is urgent to get yourself a shelter in a survival situation. A proper shelter will get you off direct contact with the ground, block the wind and cover you to hold in radiant heat.
Respiration is your own breath. You take in cold air and exhale warm, moist air. The faster you breath the faster you'll get cold. Control your breathing. Easy does it in activities in cold weather. I've never had one to try but one of those fairly new heat exchanger face covers might be a good investment for the Deep cold Season. Slow, steady work is much better than rushing, grunting and heaving in gulps of cold air. This also brings us to the last...
Perspiration or sweating...to put it simply, sweating can kill you. While exercise can heat up your muscles and warm you all over, you must not sweat. You should be dressed in layers against the cold, so if you're working, strip layers. If you sweat strip and dry yourself with a towel if available. Not just sweat but any mositure is lethal in the deep cold. Rain, slushy snow or falling into water are all potentional killers. You need to get out of wet weather or the water, and get yourself and your clothes dry just as fast as you safely can. You have longer than you think before serious hypothermia starts. As long as you can, and are shivering you're in the self save-able zone. If you stop shivering and get foggy in thought you better have a friend with you or immediate rescue. A word here on wool. Yes it can keep you warm when damp but it sucks up a lot of water if you fall in . The same is true for most synthetic insulation.
Try swimming in any of it. You'll find it is the most exhausting activity you've ever tried. Extreme care must be taken when walking on ice.
So remember whenever and whereever possible don't sit, stand or lay on bare ground or object. Try to stay out of the wind. Keep under cover. Control your breathing. Stay dry, stay warm, stay alive.

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Roughing it Weekend

2007-10-20T07:30:15Z

Went out Thursday to the Hoosier National Forest. I took a small pack and what I had in my pockets.
My gear list
1 1qt cooking pot
a few utensils
A canteen cup (stainless steel)
1 camp knife(general purpose knife of my own design)
1 10" mill file
1 diamond hone
1 pocket chain saw
1 Marble's camp axe
Cold Steel Spetznas shovel.
1 compass
10 X 50 binoculars
1 10X10 tarpoline
1 air mattress
thin fleece blanket
1 2 L canteen of water
3 bandanas
flint and steel fire starting kit
100 feet of paracord
1 roll of Gorilla tape
My pocket survival kit
Small note pad and three pens
BugOFF all natural insect repellent
the boots and clothes I was wearing
WARNING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE POLITICALLY INCORRECT. I also took my longbow, five broadhead tipped and two small game head tipped arrows, shooting glove and license as it is archery deer season here in Indiana.
I did take some food, enough for the first day and a half. Some pre-beaten eggs in a naglene bottle, some pico de gallo in a zip bag to go with the eggs. 4 Kashi granola bars of different types. small bag of jerky. an onion, a head of garlic. sea salt and pepper blend cranks. one can of corn beef hash (because it's been in the larder for a year) one can of beans and a small bag of rice. 1 pound of ground coffee. and various and sunder tea bags that I always seem to have in my pockets and spare room places in my packs etc.

I get ther before first light I look at my map and I know I can head due East for over 75 miles.I figure 10 is farther than most folks go so I open my glove box and get one last bit of gear pacce counter beads. After pacing off 100 meters, for example 65 paces with your left foot, pull down the first bead from the line with nine. Continue this until all nine beads are down. After the next 100 meters pull down a bead from the line with four and reset the nine beads. This marks 1 kilometer. When all the beads are pulled down at 4900 meters pace off another 100 meters, pull all the beads up to mark 5 kilometers, and start again. With practice you can be sure of your pace count day or night.
Sort of like saying the rosary while you walk. Which is where no doubt the idea for the beads came from.
So dead reckoning 10 clicks in.
I was right, after the first click the detris of human contact began to thin out. After 2 I hardly saw any and just beyond that none at all. So I went just half a click more. It was full on day by then so I circled an interesting looking clearing and found not one trace any human had been here before. The turkey and racoon and possum sign where incredible. 200 yrads to my northeast was an oak ridge and that would be where I would try to ambush a wary whitetail. So I went to the north side of the clearing where there was a huge boulder sticking out of the ground. and a made a A-frame with the trap with the boulder to the rear and my fire pit and entrance to due south. I blew up my air mattress and set up my bed. I gathered rocks for my fire ring and then tinder, kindling and fuel for my fire. I then built my fire and made myself some scrambled eggs with pico de gallo and some cowboy coffee.
Then I went into the middle of the clearing and took three bearings so I could find this place again. I could see a fire watch tower due north, High Tension powerlines due south One that was about 10 dgrees west of due south had a pecular red ball on the wires right next to it Due West from the direction I had come I marked a lightening struck giant sycamore I had used as my last dead reckoning landmark. Then I went looking for a water source. I found a small creek just over the hill. It was 11:50 am and as I crested the hill I saw several deer drinking from the stream. I sat down and waited for them to drink their fill.
They moved off toward the south and that is when I saw in the distance the corn fields, at least 2 miles away. Through the trees I doubt anyone not raided in corn country would have known what the little visible patch of golden brown that far away was. I went back to camp and made a water filtration tripod with my three banadas. I dranks the last liter of water in my canteen and went to the stream to fill it. the stream was slow moving and down from where I could see it normally was(did I mention it was 95? and has been for months seemingly) anyway it waqsn't muddy upstream from where the deer had been drinking and I filled my canteen halfway and took it back to camp and filtered it and then built up my fire and boiled it. while it was still real close to boiling I poured it into my canteen in order to kill anything that might still have been in there from the creek.
I decided to take a nap and then circle up into the oak ridge in the early afternoon and then over to the corn field edge and back to camp before dark. Bow in hand I slowly walked the route I set for myself. I made note of all the sign I saw and where and marked on the map places I thought it might be worth standing at dawn and dusk.
Aside from all the beauty I witnessed and the abundant game sign I saw the acorns corp appears low this year. So most of the deer sign was between the creek and the corn. Well it was about 6:30 when I turned toward camp. When it's the first time you've been somewhere it's better to only travel in the daylight. I got back to camp about 15 minutes before first light. Just before I got to camp I had the occassion to draw and release an arrow. As I am not sure of the sensiblities of my readers I will spare you the details. I'll just say when I got back to camp i had roaste squirrel and rice for supper and a cup of green tea. I watched my fire, prayed and communed with God for an hour or two and crawled into bed. I slept like a child in the bossum of its mother. I woke up about an hour before daybreak, stoked up the fire, Thanked God for the New Day and made cowboy coffee and a sort of fried rice and squirrel dish for breakers with what had been left over from supper. Yes they didn't get refridgerated but I put them in zip bags and recooking them I am sure made them safe to eat. I filtered a full canteen of water but instead of boiling after filtration I added an iodine tablet I had and then two little concentrate bottles of sassafrass tea I remembered I had in my pack. The sassafrass would kill the iodine taste and if I drank it enough I'd exude a natural insect repellant through my skin. Anyway I scouted and hunted all day. It was way too hit to take it really seriously. I didn't loose another feather shaft all day. I went back to camp made up some baked beans with a bit of jerky in them and sat quietly eating and thinking how grand this almost this two days had been. I decided to come home first thing in the morningI completely erased my camp foot print but I stacked my fire ring rocks up at the rear side of the boulder under some shrubbery that grew there. For when I return to this little enchanted glen. The walk back to the car was uneventful as was the 2 hour drive home.
Now some tips from the humourous side of life.
Remember to skin test a leaf on your arm before using it for more delicate business after your morning latreen.
Cowboy coffee is not "good to the last drop" Leave the dregs in the cup.
If you're on a really steep hill and you notice your boot needs tying, wait until you've found a level ledge or shelf before you tie it. Your somersaulting and cartwheeling down the heel isn't nearly as funny with no one to see, point and laugh.

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meteor shower season

2007-10-11T03:37:06Z

the Perseids are this weekend. With it being a new moon there should be about 50-80 per hour.

Sept 1st is the Aurigids. Over 200/hr predicted!! Can only be seen on the West Coast

Head for the hills folks!!

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Campsite footprint?

2007-10-09T00:35:55Z

The last few times I took people camping with me (people who don;t usually camp with me) they all commented on how extensive my efforts to erase my campsite footprint when breaking camp.

When I make camp I pull back the topsoil into piles (the topsoil is usually flammable media, sticks, leaves, etc.

when I break camp I put the topsoil back, then scatter rocks over the area, then sticks and logs. Fireplace is utterly soaked and the rocks scattered randomly (with a good coat of dirt over the soaked coals.) Whenever possible I will throw brush and bushes over the area as well. Ideally the camp site should utterly vanish within a month.

Does anyone else take these measures?

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quiet air pump?

2007-10-03T03:14:53Z

Does anyone know of a 12 Volt air pump that does not make the horribly unnatural noise that mine does?

I would really appreciate knowing where to buy one.

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Broken Tent Pole

2007-09-27T01:43:14Z

What is the best way to repair/replace a broken fiber glass tent pole? I have one section that split lengthwise. It is an inexpensive Greatland Tent.

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Interesting camping phenom

2007-09-16T06:07:56Z

We were in the Graham mountainsd this weekend, hiking the springline (and no, when the water bubbles up out of the ground Idon't bother treating it.)

Along one of the springs we saw something interesting. The water popped out of the spring and flowed for about twenty feet before dissapearing into a hole. If we searched the area we found the water popping up some distance away from one of these holes. We were trying tofigure out how these subterranian water lines were formed when we realized that during the drought the local fuzzies had dug their tunnels closer and closer to the spring in search of water. When the monsoon season came along, their holes were flooded, creating these water pipelines that diverted flow in all directions. Cool.

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Long Term in the Bay Area Peninsula

2007-08-23T05:52:08Z

Where are good free or nominal fee spots to camp for a month or two within 45 minutes of Redwood City in the Bay Area Peninsula?

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Really super tent deal

2007-08-21T03:11:48Z

This is about the best deal you are going to get on a 4 season tent. The rainfly goes all the way to the ground and anchors seperately. This will be sold out soon.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=359983

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pup chews ground pad

2007-08-17T23:32:08Z

thors second camping trip . well he found something new to chew on . my Mec apogee ground pad . an inflatable one . so im looking for a new one . wanted to hear personal reviews . thumbs up or thumbs down . im 6' . would like something durable and packable ... who likes what and what sucks ................. thanks in advance ............

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X-post: What's you favorite...

2007-08-05T14:33:36Z

cookwear for cooking on an open fire and on a bbq grill, and why?

If you don't mind sharing your favs, I need some good recomendations before I go shopping.
Thanks!

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Car camping around Portland, OR

2007-08-05T01:22:11Z

Hey folks, a friend of mine got hit by a car yesterday and chipped a bone in her knee. We were supposed to go camping/rafting this weekend but that is out. She still wants to get out of town so I was looking for suggestions on any good car camping sites within 2 hrs of Portland. She's on crutches so she can't go far but I'm guessing she could hobble a little distance from the car if need be. We want somewhere where we can have a nice fire, too.

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Camping Solo

2007-07-27T03:55:22Z

Okay, yes I know that one should not camp alone....but....some of the best experiences camping are solo.

Any hints, tips, tricks, and suggestions from those (esp. females) that camp solo? Anywhere to def. stay away from?

Thanks

Halcyon

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Crater Lake and Mt St Helens

2007-07-26T15:35:02Z

Going up to Oregon and wondering if anyone has suggestions for camping at crater lake or near crater lake and mt st helens? anyone?

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X post ~ Fav camping along the West Coast.....

2007-07-23T14:34:10Z

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for some great camping spots along the wast coast. From Washington all the way down to Mexico. Tent and/or trailer sites. Must allow my dog! We would love some of the camps by water.

Any favs? Any recomendations? Thanks!!!

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Beach Camping

2007-07-10T23:08:36Z

Is it o.k. to camp out on beaches in California maybe up away from the water a ways. Know of any places like that?

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King's Canyon and Sequoia??

2007-07-10T22:50:43Z

A group of friends and I are all planning a trip for mid-May to see King's Canyon and Sequoia for the first time. We've done some research and we're trying to find some good places to camp (car camp - one of our friends just tore his MCL) that are accessible to beautiful and less populated parts of the parks. We found information on Potwisha and Buckeye Flats campgrounds and they sound like they're smaller than the big RV camps. Does anybody have any recommendations or suggestions?

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Radical Backpacking

2007-06-12T15:50:17Z

I must

For the adventurous creative expressive or simply silly outdoor people.
http://tribes.tribe.net/radicalbackpack

oxo
fko

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Any one know of dog friendly camping close to the Bay Area

2007-06-01T18:27:10Z

Hello, I am looking to camp with my friend and doggie this weekend! I live in SF and would like to find a beautiful spot 2 hours from the Bay area that is quiet and dog friendly. Any suggestions would be much appreciated...

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Hiking Season Prep and Tips

2007-05-29T03:22:03Z

Hey y'all,

How about we share some tips for hiking and preparing for the summer season.

My first tip, get those hiking shoes out or get your new ones now and start breaking them in before you go on any long hikes.

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Road maps with campsite data

2007-05-27T20:28:05Z

Who publishes the best paper (not electronic) maps that show campgrounds along the route with some basic info: fees, toilets, showers, reservations, etc. I'm taking a week off and will be in Oregon, California and Nevada. I read (maybe it was here) that the AAA has good campground maps. I don't own a car, so don't really have much use for membership. When I need a car, I have access to a motorpool or for a trip such as this, I rent.

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Historic camping.

2007-05-09T04:57:48Z

Hey there,

Anyone interested in the various forms of historic camping such as buckskinners, mountain man, revolutionary war, or medieval and renaissance period camping?

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mid-California

2007-05-03T02:33:10Z

Hi
I was wondering are there any places to camp on the I-5 a little further south of Lake Shasta? Im going on a road trip and looking for a midway point between Los Angeles and Grants Pass Oregon.

Thanks

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Camping Full Time?

2007-05-03T00:13:42Z

I'm seriously thinking about going all out and buying a 5th wheel trailer and a truck to pull it and living on the road myself. With a satellite dish I can take the internet with me, and I can use a friends address as my residence address, and re-imburse her for postage for forwarding my mail to me.

I would take a couple of friends with me, my dog, and my motorcycle, and would probably plan my route to arrive at field trials happening around the country that I could run my dog in.... And working here or there as I travel doing HVAC or refrigeration work.

Anyone had any ideas, or discussion on any of that? Thanks.

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Funny or disasterous camping stories....?

2007-05-02T19:24:24Z

well, obviously which you would call it usually depends on wether or not you are the victim.....

My funniest one is when a large (60x40) metalicized tarp was put up between trees for sun shade, at a steep slope so it would not get weight down from any rain that might happen.

Under it we had tents, dome tents...

Well late one night it got real windy and ripped loose some of the grommets and the edge reinforcing cord along the top edge, then it rained in torrents.

Everything seemed fine though and we pretty much all slept through it not knowing about the damage to the tarp.

Some time in the early morning I woke up unable to breath and realized the tent roof was within inches of my face and the air was very stale.

I tried to life the roof but could not, but the way it moved suggested water, and a lot of it on top of the tent.

So, thinking my life depended on it, and it probably did, I grabbed a large dagger and cut my way out, which lead to a nice deluge into the tent and freezing cold water all over me.

During the night the tarp had shifted, filled with water, bent over the trees it was tied to, and proceeded to crush my tent.

Oh, and on top of all that Northern Hydraulic refused to honor the warranty on the $200 tarp, which was hurricane rated. Last time I bought anything from them.

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dumb camping questions...

2007-05-02T08:24:15Z

so... I had a few questions about sleeping in my car while camping.

1) when folks do this, do you leave the windows open for more air? what about bugs? do you put up mosquito netting or anything over the windows?

2) what about bears? (i'm in california). i hear that bears can rip open cracked open windows looking for food. do i need to keep my food out of the car, away from it? am i just being paranoid? i know there are bear boxes in places like yosemite, but what about smaller campgrounds around the state?

i know i could just sleep in a tent, on the ground, but i want to go camping alone and i'm not very experienced (yet - unless you count camping at loud sound system gatherings camping), so i know i'd just feel safer in the car for now. plus i recall nights of trying to sleep in a tent and freaking out at every little noise and having trouble getting to sleep. i figure i should ease myself into this.

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best foods to take camping?

2007-04-29T03:26:34Z

Hey there, I often attend outdoor festivals during the summer. I like to bring my own food, but at times I am at a loss of what to bring. Or I just get bored of what I bring. I don't have a stove to cook anything.
Usually I bring fruit, peanut butter, crackers, granola bars, cereal, soy milk, apple sauce, nuts, muffins, etc.
What else is good to take that is nummy?

Thanks!

^_^

-Meghan

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some tips

2007-04-25T19:41:13Z

I did this on a recent minimalist backpacking trip into the hoosier National forest and thought I'd share it. I took eggs in a nygel bottle in my pack. I prebroke the eggs, added 1 tablespoon of water per egg and whisked them up for scrambles or omelettes then pours them in the wide mouth nygel abd left an inch and a half for expansion and froze them solid over night. After hiking in 5 miles and setting up camp they were still frozen but by morning in the tent they had thawed enough to use and I sure got smiles from the other guys scrambling up fresh eggs in the morning. I also had a wide mouth nygel full of pico de gallo to go with the eggs and they razed about that. I kept then both in the same pair of spare wool socks inside a zip lock bag. The frozen eggs kept the pico cold and fresh, It wasn't enough extra weight to be a problem and provided high quality nutrition on that first morning in camp.
My other tip is if you want something sweet that is a notch above and never spoils, EVER. try buckwheat honey. It is fantastic on pancakes (when you forget the real maple syrup like I did once) and it has enough flavor to stand up to nut butters in simple sandwiches. Remember the only food that never spoils is honey. and sometimes some quality sugar can give you that boost you need for that last few miles beofre camp or home. You might also like guava honey.
a quick recipe.......if you have a food processor or really good blender grind roasted cashews(1 pound) and dribble in walnut oil until it is a smooth paste(just a couple to few teaspoons of walnut oil) and you have a nut(legume actually) butter that is leaps and bounds beyond peanut(another legume) butter.

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Oregon Coast Camping

2007-03-08T03:54:59Z

Hi everyone, my name is Daisy. I have a friend coming out later this spring from Mimmesota. We want to go camping on the Oregon coast, somewhere near the ocean from the central to north coast. Does anyone have any suggestions about good spots? We don't want to hike in, we want to pull the car into a spot and be within walking distance of the beach. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

Daisy

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apache tent trailer? anyone?

2007-03-01T20:09:00Z

Anyone ever own one of these, or have any experience with them? I have an opportunity to buy a 1969 that's in fair shape, but wondered if anyone knew much about em?

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Tent question

2007-02-25T07:18:09Z

Anyone now the BEST way to re-waterproof a leaky tent that was ACCEDNETLY touched by somone that didnt know better? ;)

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Another tent recommendation (but a goodie)

2007-02-10T18:47:42Z

It won't meet any need of folks who want backpack-ability, but this is a different kinda tent that meets some folks needs — the Springbar tent (a Utah-manufactured canvas tent, playa-wind-storm-tested and incredibly easy to erect).

The link is to a review on my Tribe blog.

http://people.tribe.net/25a0a951-cd1f-4d28-9e98-ff4f6cb87794/blog/5c9fe17f-03e9-4e39-956f-ab6c7bb64ffc

I hope it's of interest. I was sure impressed.

Johnny

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Merry Christmas...

2007-01-30T08:03:33Z

Here's to you and your's from me and mine. Happy Holidays...

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Camping in Angeles National forest?

2006-11-10T17:25:20Z

Hi,
I just moved to the valley, and noticed Angeles National forest isn't too far...can anyone tell me how camping is there? Is there free camping?
Thanks!
Victoria

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Outdoorsy people Unite at the Boom Boom Room this Wed 10/4!

2006-10-01T19:55:43Z

Hey camper folks and music lovers,

I was booked last minute at this AWESOME San Fran club--can you come? I am an outdoors camping lover who hasn't had chance to go lately because i'm always playing these darn music gigs!

Come meet me and then we can talk BACKpacking for fall trips! I am due for Big Sur hot springs BIG time, as well as Tahoe winter planning and more.

If you're a musician, let me know, perhaps you can sit in? it's my new favorite thing to do at shows: esp welcome: singers, harmonica, mandolin, keys, guitar, etc. Just shoot me an email at melissa@melissarapp.com

You music fans, please come out the night will rock! guaranteed good time or your $$ back.

stars and sky,
melissa rapp
www.myspace.com/melissarapp
www.melissarapp.com

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Yosemite camping trip Labor Day weekend

2006-08-31T07:16:22Z

Hi,

I want to go on a camping trip this weekend to Yosemite. I would like to carpool, and camp with people. I am rather low-key, but adventurous. I am a 32 year old guy who is into mountain biking, hiking, swimming, camping, rock climbing, cooking by the fire, etc. Let me know if you are interested in joining me.

Ananda

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Any recommendation for backpacking trip on labor day weekend

2006-08-18T19:17:24Z

Dear happy campers,

I would like to go camping on the labor day weekend for a backapacking in a wildness hope that there are not a lot of people.
Would you please to recommend me some site?

Thanks in advance and have a great week end

t.

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Swimming Holes

2006-08-17T03:51:17Z

Hot summer, eh? Please accept an invitation to visit http://people.tribe.net/bigdipper.
Deep, mountain water along the Pacific Crest and the length of the Appalachians.

Get Wet
The Big Dipper

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Arroyo Seco in early August

2006-08-10T01:46:06Z

We are heading there for three days. I am not much of a hiker. Does anyone have other suggestions about the area?

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Best campsites at Lake Pilsbury, CA

2006-08-10T00:19:40Z

So, I have never been to camp out there and need the skinny on where the good spots are. Anyone have any insights for a group of 20 or so with kids for that area?

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Denali

2006-08-01T23:37:17Z

Anybody been recently? My last visit was at least ten years ago, so I wonder what has changed.

I'm interested in referals for good areas to hike and/or and any general tips.

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Rebar Stakes and Shade Structure Solutions!

2006-07-30T01:35:56Z

Here's a great site for heavy duty rebar stakes that stand up to heavy winds. Also, lots of how-to's for shade structures, etc...

www.trickconcepts.com

Peace, Love, and Fire
-bren

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Butt Lake anyone??

2006-07-25T18:03:32Z

I'll be up at Butt Lake, CA (yep! that's right butt lake not butte lake) the first week of august, great fishing and tent camping, Mt. Lassen 40 minutes away!

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Coffee Press Pot

2006-07-17T02:53:48Z

I bought a coffee press pot to use for camping and we gave it a try this a.m. before camping next week.

It wasn't great.

The directions were vague - so maybe some real life advice could help.

How long do you let it steep? And we still got grounds - how to avoid them?

Thanks!

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Where to camp?(Live in L.A.)

2006-07-13T14:14:52Z

HI
I'd like to go on a camping trip with my boyfriend, but dont know all the good places to go! I live in los angeles and of course dont mind driving to get somewhere thats beautiful. Ideally it would be somewhat secluded where we can have a tent and fire or BBQ...and somewhere with scenic hiking.
Any suggestions?

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ONE STREAM PER DAY: You can help stop the spread of New Zealand Mud Snail

2006-07-12T21:56:23Z

Hi folks, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but a nasty, tiny invasive snail from New Zealand has shown up in southern California. This very tiny (a few millimeters long) snail can clone itself, and one snail can produce a population of millions that carpet the bottom of a stream, crowding out native invertebrates and thus reducing food resources for native fish. It had been found in the Malibu Creek watershed, in Piru Creek, and very recently in the upper San Gabriel.

The snails can attach to clothing, boots, other gear, even skin, and hitchhike to new areas. The can live up to a month out of water in moist conditions.

It may have been brought here by fishermen, hikers, or researchers.

What can you do? If possible, stay out of infected creeks!

Once you have been through any creek, examine your clothes and boots and try to remove snails. (This is very difficult, their small size makes them hard to see, and they can get into boot soles and hide under laces).

To avoid carrying them from an infected watershed to a clean one, only hike in one watershed a day!

Let clothes and boots dry THOROUGHLY, in a clothes dryer or in the sun for at least 48 hours, before wearing them in a new watershed.

For more information, go to http://www.healthebay.org/news/2006/06_08_nzmudsnail/default.asp

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OT: Promote Global Cooling -- Give the Gift of Light

2006-07-05T22:30:43Z

After seeing Al Gore's movie "A Inconvenient Truth" my friends and I gathered to discuss what we could do to be part of the solution, not just part of the problem

Here's one idea. . .give compact flourescent lightbulbs to your friends as gifts for birthdays, holidays.

You will be saving them money on electricity, plus cutting fuel usage overall.

If America as a nation ONLY switched to these energy efficient lightbulbs, it would make a huge difference.

Please pass this message on! (oh and take your friends to see the movie)

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Dela-where?

2006-06-12T15:53:07Z

Anyone going to be in Cape Henlopen this coming weekend?

J

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California Central Coast car camping

2006-06-08T20:21:06Z

Wanting to have my cake and eat it too, I'm looking for recommendations for a camping destination that is:
(1) somewhere between Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz,
(2) where my truck and trailer could pull right up to the campsite,
(3) that's not too huge, crowded, or parking-lot-like, and
(4) where I can reserve a few specific adjacent campsites.

Montana de Oro would be PERFECT, except that the only site-specific reservations there are for equestrian and hike-in sites. I'm testing a new camping trailer (see http://www.campausa.com if you're curious), and need to have it right there at my site.

Is anyone familiar with anyplace that would fit this description....?

Thanks in advance!

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clothing optional camp sites around the Bay Area, CA

2006-06-02T23:48:40Z

I'm looking for camping around the Bay Area - preferably within about 2 hours of San Francisco. And I need to be able to accomodate a large group of people - 100 or 200. And a lot of those people like to run around naked.

Any recommendations?

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upgrading the kids

2006-04-28T03:29:43Z

My kids had reached the age that they had outgrown their knapsacks and needed upgrading. I just spent $15 at the swapmeet for 3 barely used, full-frame backpacks. Their quality range from a Kmart $20 model to a catalog quality inverted frame. Before the kids only had room in their packs for a sleeping bag and some small essentials. Now they have room to spare and a more comfortable frame to carry it in.

Next trip will be a three-miler into the Grahams. With the dry conditions we'll have to hump a lotta water. It'll build character ;)

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Never Been Camping

2006-04-19T04:29:42Z

hello all. my wife and i have pretty much NO experience with camping, but we'd like to give it a try. any advice on what equipment to buy, especially on a tight budget??

A Basic Camping Gear Shopping List, anyone?

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waterproofing tents

2006-04-15T18:29:43Z

Does seam sealer do the trick or do you need to get a spray waterproofer?

I just used a new used tent and it got wet from the floor the ground sheet stuck out an funneled water under it. It came up from the bottom and pooled in the tent.

thoughts?
thanks.

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Sex while Camping

2006-03-28T03:18:36Z

OK any tips to share about erotic play during camping?

Any do's or don't?

Curious what people have to say on this topic...

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Califronia Traveling

2006-03-16T19:50:28Z

i am planning a road trip from LA to Joshua Tree to Zion ( or Grand Canyon).

I need your expertise:

1. What's the best way to go about this, best route to take etc.
2. I have 4 days, does it make sense to go to Zion or Grand Canyon
3. Hot springs along the way??
4. Where to stay in Joshua Tree and Zion/GC?

5. Anything else you think I absolutely need to do/see/play/explore/conquer/awe at...

Thank you in advance good folks!!

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Camping 03/24 Death Valley

2006-03-16T08:13:46Z

Well my adventure for this weekend will be Death Valley. I am suppose to meet a group of friends in the valley. I can probably haul a few people and their gear if they lived in the bay area or met me somewhere along my route down there.

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Camping 03/17 Salt Point Jenner, Ca

2006-03-16T07:00:21Z

Well this weeks camping adventure will be at Salt Point State Park. I know this is last minute for most folks but I will be out there rain or shine. I will probably be the only person out there so it will be easy to spot me but look at my blog to see a picture of my tent and truck if you plan on coming up.

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Air Travel With Camping Gear

2006-02-26T10:40:02Z

Does anyone know what things you can or can't bring with you on a plane as far as gear goes? I figured you can pack things in a large duffle, tent, sleeping bag, etc. and check it.

But what about an empty cooler?

My friends and I use a Grill 2 Go. If we were to pack that in a duffle, wrapped with sleeping bags, could that be checked?

Just curious...

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anyone in vancouver canada?

2006-02-05T18:50:02Z

just seeing if there is anyone in vancouver b.c. ,or somebody traveling there who would like to join me at a seasonal camp i set up in spring.its close enough to the city that i commute
to work everyday,but secluded enough to camp and feel like your in the middle of the wilderness it is an island about 5 acres and very close to town and bus routes.so if you are interested and wanna come for the weekend or longer all are welcome!there are a couple of years ago we had quite a few people stay all summer.

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New tribe for Outdoor Educators

2006-01-16T03:41:54Z

I started a new tribe for Outdoor, Experiential, Environmental, and/or Adventure Educators. A place to share ideas and resources so we can do what we do even better. Anyone who works to get people outdoors and learning is invited. Or anyone who thinks this is a something they would like to do.

I am currently a Wilderness Instructor for Outward Bound Discovery. I have also worked for the Sierra Club, Student Conservation Association, and Sound Experience. I would love to connect with others from these organizations, but would also love to hear from some of you who have worked for others, so we can cross-pollinate (woo-hoo! lol).

http://tribes.tribe.net/outdooreducators?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B3a95e939-c843-4579-b2a2-e8cb7e01be78%5D

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Camping for Christmas.

2006-01-13T21:32:17Z

I would love to go camping as usual for Christmas. My problem though is that I usually go to Big Sur but now that I live in So. Cal (I used to live in Santa Cruz) I don't want to drive that far if I only have a few days off.

Can anyone recomend a camping spot in So Cal. that is close to the ocean and has fabulous hiking? I have a camper van and don't need hookups though porta potties or bathrooms might be a plus though not necessary.

Peace & chicken toes,
L

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CamelBak Clan

2005-11-21T05:25:52Z

Hey...do you own a CamelBak? Join the CamelBak Clan and share your stories, adventures, rants, and/or tricks.

Headquartered in Petaluma, CamelBak is the world's largest hydration pack company. I work there and am constantly amazed by the great stories and uses I hear about...so I've started a new Tribe to see what others have to share!!

Hope to see you on the trails, and remember...stay safe and hydrated!

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Real Camping in NorCal

2005-11-20T04:07:44Z

I'm new to this tribe and I was wondering if anyone knew of any real camping areas without bathrooms or showers or electric hookups without having to hike 5miles in anywhere in Northern CA. THanks!

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Camping near Philadelphia

2005-11-07T12:25:25Z

Does anyone know of any good places to camp that are not state parks? They are too strict with alcohol and noise policies.

I am looking for a place that has places to hike and that is more private, so that we can have some fun!

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Cool Camping Sites in Norcal

2005-09-08T02:25:22Z

I'd like to take some "campingly challenged" folks for some easy car camping in southern Mendocino County CA but not sure where to head. I'd like to avoid large crowds but still have showers and toilets available. Any suggestions you can send my way would be great. Either on the coast, or inland doesn't matter just as long as it's comfortable and not so crowded. Thanks!

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Camping on Cape Cod??

2005-08-31T20:11:15Z

do you know where i should go?

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camera phones

2005-08-30T23:58:34Z

I have taken my camera phone on a few short hikes, I usually take my 6 mega pixel cam everywhere I go..was just wondering if anyone has used the camera phone as a primary camera

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new york and jersey camping

2005-08-16T15:03:49Z

looking for help here. too many to choose from!
any recomendations on camping spots near by nyc/jersey?
cabins, camping...

thnks.
m

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New tribe Camping CO and Surrounding areas

2005-07-21T22:46:25Z

Includes CO WY ID MT AZ UT NM to share and ask advice for when we are going out of town to these areas and also to share for when people come to our areas.

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Last minute 4th of July camping near San Francisco.

2005-07-21T18:35:54Z

Any suggestions for this? Somewhere that's not too far away and not too crowded!

Thanks!

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Punderson State Park, NE Ohio

2005-07-15T01:20:59Z

Has any one been there? If so, any sites better/worse than others?

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Smokey Mt. National Park

2005-07-14T23:53:20Z

I am staying in the area for a few days to hike and camp. I plan on making my base camp in the Hot Springs campground and doing day trips into Smokey Mt National Park.

Any ideas/info/insider tips/stories? Fave hikes?

Thanks in advance.....Willy

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Campgrounds near Sierraville? or Markleeville?

2005-07-13T02:02:55Z

Hi there y'all. I saw a coupla campgrounds on the map along highway 89 just south of sierra ville. do youthink they'd be noisy? i made the mistake once of camping off 80. ug!

also, anyone camped at Hope Valley near Markleeville? I have reservations there., but alas, "site unseen...." hahaha. Any recommendations of thigs to do there?

Thanks as ever you super troupers....
xo,
ahmi

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Mt Lassen??

2005-07-11T21:18:24Z

Hey there,
I'm planning a trip in Mid July and wanted to hear any recommendations on the best part to camp in Mt lassen. Thanks in advance.

pp

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Recommedations for car camping down South (of the Bay Area)??

2005-07-11T16:19:58Z

I am looking to drive South mid-week - maybe somewhere between Santa Cruz and Big Sur for some mid-week car camping. I don't need to be on the beach - would actually prefer being in some hills above it and with a view of the ocean. Can anyone make any recommendations?

Thx!

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Anyone going to Diversity on Texada Island?

2005-07-10T22:28:08Z

Hey there, I was wondering if there was anyone from Vancouver who is planning on attending Diversity Music Festival on Texada Island and if you have room in your vehicle. Thanks so much!!!

^_^

-Meghan

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Camping in WA

2005-07-05T20:03:22Z

I'm looking for a place to go camping in the next couple weekends in Washington. I don't mind if I have to hike into the spot. Was wondering if anyone knows of any good spots to camp?

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Where is the most

2005-06-27T02:22:09Z

Beautiful and majestic place you have ever camped?

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The worst camping experience

2005-06-23T18:32:05Z

i have to say it would be this time we decided to go camping and we went on a whim..it was dark before we even started hiking and ONE of us brought a headlamp (there were 6 of us). One guy didn't even bring shoes. It was raining (without any rain gear of course) and mud was everywhere. Very ill-planned i have to say.
The rest of the time was great, but deciding to do it then and there was very dumb.

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July 29-30 Camping, Hiking, Soaking -- Deep Creek Hot Springs

2005-06-15T06:27:36Z

DEEP CREEK HOT SPRINGS CAMPING

Deep Creek Hot Springs is a beautiful hotspring located in the San Bernadino National Forest on the East fork of the Mojave River. It's a wonderful place to soak in the warm/hot tubs, or swim in the cold river, or both.

The hike to the springs is short but can be a challenge for some beginners. You will want to bring plenty of water and a lunch or snack. Please pack out what you bring in: leave no trace.

This is a clothing optional area, and you will encounter nude bathers so if you're not comfortable with that you may not want to attend. You do not need to be nude yourself, but please be polite to those who choose to bath nude. Everyone I have encountered at the hotsprings has been very polite.

On a typical weekend during the summer, you'll encounter both nude and clothed bathers of all age groups, from senior citizens to very young children, and everything in between.

I'll be camping at Bown Ranch on Friday night. I plan on having a BBQ, camp fire, and good conversation. I plan to arrive right before sunset. Saturday morning around 8 am we'll all hike down to the springs and enjoy a wonderful day of soaking in the sun and mineral water, and enjoying each other's company.

You are welcome to show up friday night and camp, or saturday morning and hike down with us, or even join us later in the day. I'll be there until sunset Saturday evening.

Please let me know if you are joining us so I'll know to expect you.

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Know of good large group campgrounds?

2005-06-14T21:36:44Z

...We may be between 20 and 100 people, last weekend in july, and we are thinking (but not set on) Tahoe area. Accesibility and facilites are key. By myself, I love the more rugged sites and have less experience with this kind of thing, but with this crew we want to be gentle and accomodating for all levels of outdoorsy-ness. So, any suggestions you have are most appreciated!!!!

Xo,
ahmibomb

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Best LARGE Tent

2005-06-13T01:05:29Z

Any one have any scoop on super big tents

like for 8-14 people...

my main requirement is that it have HEIGHT (so I can swing a flogger inside it)

thanks for any input!

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Beach Camping!

2005-06-12T21:25:18Z

Hi Im a NU menber! So, Im graduating from college nxt month and me N my friends would luv to go camping on the beach with out worring about getting a fine or a crawded beach. Any one any suggestions? We r really clean people that practice the "leave no trace"ethic, so trust us we dnt litter and respect Nature very much!
Ps :did I mention im majoring in environmental science?

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Anyone up for some car camping?????

2005-06-07T22:35:29Z

It looks like the weather is here to stay and my girlfriend and I are anxious to break out our tent. Since moving here, I haven't camped out at too many places (besides Black Rock City), so, I am hoping the group might have some suggestions. I figured I might start some momentum.

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Knots

2005-06-05T16:55:14Z

I recently found myself camping at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. It was a mildly windy day, and I decided to stick some stakes in the ground and fortify my tent a little with some rope.

I discovered that I knew the name of the knot that I wanted to use, Taut Line Hitch, but I couldn't remember how to make one. Luckily there was an Eagle Scout in the group and he reminded me.

I can only remember four knots from Boy Scouts. Taut Line Hitch, Clove Hitch, Square Knot, and Two Half Hitches.

I could have studied some knots before I left, but I have to admit I wouldn't have known which ones to brush up on.

So which knots, say five-six, are the most commonly used knots in camping and/or life in general?

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Zion Canyon

2005-06-03T23:09:29Z

Newly added to my list of things to do is checking out the canyons at Zion national park. Any suggestions on the best time of year to go? Anything that's a must do/see?

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Oregon Car Camping Couples!

2005-06-01T00:14:41Z

Hello,
My sweetie and I are interested in meeting car camping couples and others who would like to go car camping in the Columbia Gorge, at the Coast, in and around Mt. Hood and other 2-3 hour drives away from Portland, Oregon.

Feel free to send me a note and perhaps we can coordinate some luscious summer weekend excursions.

I'm interested in finding car camping sites near awesome hiking, delicious hot springs and lake/river/stream swimming.

Warmly,
lisamoon

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3-4 person car camping tents

2005-05-31T19:59:15Z

Hi there. I just joined this tribe after bailing from our current camping trip due to getting WET! The cheap piece of junk tent we just bought leaked in the (factory seam sealed! no need to seal!) corners and when we opened the door to get out rain poured off the fly straight into the tent! Urgh.

It's just me, the hubby and the kid but we want a tent that's not a tight fit (not like a backpacking tent). Does anyone have a tent they love and would recommend?

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