Camping gear ??
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Joined: Nov 2011
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From: virginia
If you look into a catalog called campmor they have alot of hiker small light weight camping gear I got my tent in there for 30eating bucks its for really small lay down or sit only I fforgot what its called but it said hiker/biker tent also a thermarest is a good mat self inflating
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Hamilton Ontario
Camping - you bet!
I took quite a bit of money and time via trial and error, and a high-end camping place to determine our camping setup.
The important thing to realize is you can get tips from folks that are awesome like the good people in this thread, but ultimately you have to figure out what works for you; there's no definitive camping setup.
I'm in Canada and use a store called Mountain Climbers Equipment Co-op (MEC for short) and I ended up with the same kind of gear they haul up Mount Everest. It's ultra light and compact thanks to compression bags. If you don't know what a compression bag is then you need to find out. The best tent I found and that the climbers use is one called a ***** Hubba. We have a bigger one and I will link a picture from last summer here to show you my set up when I was finished. It included a 4 litre water filtration system, 15 litre sink for washing dishes, stove, pots, pans, plates, knives, forks, spoons, literally everything you could ever need - too much to list here. Even down filled air mattresses and air filled pillows.
The point is - find a store like this, read the tips here and go there to make your own set up. Make sure they have a good return policy so if you find something doesn't work, you can bring it back or exchange it.
The important thing to realize is you can get tips from folks that are awesome like the good people in this thread, but ultimately you have to figure out what works for you; there's no definitive camping setup.
I'm in Canada and use a store called Mountain Climbers Equipment Co-op (MEC for short) and I ended up with the same kind of gear they haul up Mount Everest. It's ultra light and compact thanks to compression bags. If you don't know what a compression bag is then you need to find out. The best tent I found and that the climbers use is one called a ***** Hubba. We have a bigger one and I will link a picture from last summer here to show you my set up when I was finished. It included a 4 litre water filtration system, 15 litre sink for washing dishes, stove, pots, pans, plates, knives, forks, spoons, literally everything you could ever need - too much to list here. Even down filled air mattresses and air filled pillows.
The point is - find a store like this, read the tips here and go there to make your own set up. Make sure they have a good return policy so if you find something doesn't work, you can bring it back or exchange it.
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Stockbridge GA
If youve got money to burn and want to splurge and be comfortable get one of these.
http://www.luxurylite.com/cotindex.html
http://www.luxurylite.com/cotindex.html
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Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: New Jersey
Yea thats an option but I enjoy camping and the outdoors. I also find that I get a better nights sleep on the ground in a tent opposed to a bed in a " Holiday Inn " Type place where I can only imagine the **** thats taken place where I am laying and how wells its been cleaned !!!! Plus at even 50 bucks a night thats not worth it to me you cant play with fire in the room ! lol
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Joined: Jun 2010
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Here are the online gear stores to check (trust me, I have more gear than any one person should have).
altrec.com
backcountry.com
mountaingear.com
campmoor.com
moosejaw.com
6pm.com (not really a gear store, but carry all the top brands+ free shipping on any order).
You can get a 15% off coupon if you register at altrec.com and write a review on the site for any product.
A lot of big sales going on right now, good time to buy.
When you find all the gear you need, get one of these sacks (they have different sizes), thrown it in, compress, strap on the bike and go.
OR Sack: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___91336
altrec.com
backcountry.com
mountaingear.com
campmoor.com
moosejaw.com
6pm.com (not really a gear store, but carry all the top brands+ free shipping on any order).
You can get a 15% off coupon if you register at altrec.com and write a review on the site for any product.
A lot of big sales going on right now, good time to buy.
When you find all the gear you need, get one of these sacks (they have different sizes), thrown it in, compress, strap on the bike and go.
OR Sack: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___91336
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Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 62
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From: Virginia
Yea, forget a Hotel...
I've been an avid camper for years now.. Rarely miss a month. 4x4trips, used to take my ZX6, kayak, backpacking, I can't wait to get my sporty out in the woods. Best advice I can give has already been stated. Research backpacking gear, and check it out in the store. Something that takes up alot of space is food/water. You might want to check out Freeze Dried bag food. (coleman is awesome for alot of things, not fdf.) You'll just need to boil water. 3L camel pack is a good idea. You don't need a silverware set if you have a pocket knife and a spork. Tents, you want to buy one time if you can help it. Most 3 season or better are good tents. Last thing you want is a tent that can't handle wind and steady rain. you are screwed. (Been there) I could probably talk your ear off.
I've been an avid camper for years now.. Rarely miss a month. 4x4trips, used to take my ZX6, kayak, backpacking, I can't wait to get my sporty out in the woods. Best advice I can give has already been stated. Research backpacking gear, and check it out in the store. Something that takes up alot of space is food/water. You might want to check out Freeze Dried bag food. (coleman is awesome for alot of things, not fdf.) You'll just need to boil water. 3L camel pack is a good idea. You don't need a silverware set if you have a pocket knife and a spork. Tents, you want to buy one time if you can help it. Most 3 season or better are good tents. Last thing you want is a tent that can't handle wind and steady rain. you are screwed. (Been there) I could probably talk your ear off.
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: north cak
man i was looking for smaller camping gear for the bike but i want to say if you google it there is actually a whole site dedicated to advice on what to buy and reviews on the gear ... also check out your local magazine rack a lot of the rags have good articles on camping gear around this time of year ... i'll see if i can dig up that site for you
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