It Camping Time Again!
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It Is Camping Time Again!
For those of us that like to get outside and enjoy a little camping, it is finally that time a year again! I still ran into some 40 degree weather and some nice cold rains to ride through but it was nice to get out.
I was able to try out a new Noah 12 Tarp and Helinox chair (great chair that I keep in my saddlebag at all times and I am tall). The tarp packs quite small and is very light but I did bring heavy-duty poles to hold up in the wind. It is nice in case it rains or expecting a heavy dew. I have the poles lower than normal due to the wind.
I was able to try out a new Noah 12 Tarp and Helinox chair (great chair that I keep in my saddlebag at all times and I am tall). The tarp packs quite small and is very light but I did bring heavy-duty poles to hold up in the wind. It is nice in case it rains or expecting a heavy dew. I have the poles lower than normal due to the wind.
Last edited by Biggerfoot; May 29, 2013 at 01:51 PM.
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My idea of camping is a nice bed in a hotel. My back and hips no longer will allow me to sleep on the ground. I would have to take along a lift to get me back off of the ground. I must admit I am envious.
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I do get a little sore but I have one of those self-inflating bed rolls that helps. After several adult beverages it's not too bad. A little Ibuprofen in the morning with hair of the dog and all is well...lol.
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I use backpacking gear as my luggage is about the same size as a large backpack. I need to watch the width of the stuffed gear.
The tent is an Alps Chaos two-man, three season. It weighs about 5 pounds and is vented quite well for summer but was comfortable at 40 degrees. It is a good size for one but for two, I would need a three-man. I have a tent fan for the real hot nights.
I use a long Big Agnes Air Core 2.5 inflatable pad. It packs very small and weighs next to nothing. It is a little narrow as it is a backpack pad but it holds my 220 pounds fine.
I use a long Marmot down 35 degree down bag. Compresses very small and works well. I use a sleeping bag liner for really hot nights.
I also use an Alps pillow...a pillow is a must!
Here is my bedroll packed:
The tent is an Alps Chaos two-man, three season. It weighs about 5 pounds and is vented quite well for summer but was comfortable at 40 degrees. It is a good size for one but for two, I would need a three-man. I have a tent fan for the real hot nights.
I use a long Big Agnes Air Core 2.5 inflatable pad. It packs very small and weighs next to nothing. It is a little narrow as it is a backpack pad but it holds my 220 pounds fine.
I use a long Marmot down 35 degree down bag. Compresses very small and works well. I use a sleeping bag liner for really hot nights.
I also use an Alps pillow...a pillow is a must!
Here is my bedroll packed:
Last edited by Biggerfoot; May 29, 2013 at 06:53 AM.
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You have a nice setup. I hike also and riding a rocker you have to pack light, same as when you carry it on your back, minimalist. I have a gortex bivy bag, with an extremely lightweight/compact sleeping bag and a very small/compact self inflating mattress. Flat spot and I am good. The bivy bag has a screen if it's warm/dry to keep the bugs off and you can watch the stars or your buddies dumping beer on you, whatever...LOL, if it rains or snows (yes, we winter hike also) you just zip it closed and sleep snug as a bug. Works for me and fits on the bike. The bivy bag packs the size of a small coffee can, no poles. I use waterproof compression sacks to pack my gear for my bike. Here's to your dry camping!
Last edited by Rodzilla6; May 29, 2013 at 07:01 AM.
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