Camping Knowledge Thread

[BluegrassDustin]

One more helpful tip- because we all have someone in camp who just can't seemn to get up and help with teardown on Monday morning, right?  Make sure you keep a large squirt gun loaded with chilly water in camp at all times.  Come Monday morning just stick that sucker in the offending slacker's tent and let loose. Problem solved.

SOLID.

[Ron N Deb]

 
 

[mark2010]

Remember, if you think you're over doing it on the cold weather front: YOU'RE NOT! 
Honestly, I came with an extensive range of cold weather clothing last year, fleece included, and I used it all, simultaneously, when I finally made it back to my tent for a few hours of rest. The nights are FREEZING, no joke, and you'll need all the layers of fleece you can get! 
As for late night frollocking, it's severely impeded by the number of layers to get through before hand, plus looking like an overdressed penguin isn't exactly enticing 
I don't think Deb needs to be concerned on that front! 

Well someone must have persisted with that overdressed penguin otherwise.......

[david blair]

"While not cheap(or small), we love our Coleman "ProCat" catalytic propane heater- rated for indoor use, push-button ignition- does a great job of warming a tent in just a few minutes.  It does require some space and respect- it can make a tent go POOF real quick too."

I have been using the Coleman "SportCat", which is a smaller version. It will run 18 hours on one canister. Warmmmmmmm. 

[Ron N Deb]

Only One way to Sleep In Telluride !
.........

what for It !!!!






GOOD !!!!!!!!!!
 

[Auntie Hope]

Only One way to Sleep In Telluride !
.........

what for It !!!!






GOOD !!!!!!!!!!
 

Into the drink a little early today, huh Ron? 
I recommend spell check and a cup of coffee. Long day ahead, least ye forget Hippie Jerry's show being this evening! 

Love Ya,
Auntie Hope   

[Cindy Lou]

Only One way to Sleep In Telluride !
.........

what for It !!!!






GOOD !!!!!!!!!!
 

Into the drink a little early today, huh Ron? 
I recommend spell check and a cup of coffee. Long day ahead, least ye forget Hippie Jerry's show being this evening! 

Love Ya,
Auntie Hope   

Oh honey I gave up on the spell check a long time ago with this crowd!  Sometimes though, the deciphering is more challenging and entertaining.

[Hippie]

Only One way to Sleep In Telluride !
.........

what for It !!!
GOOD !!!!!!!!!!
 

YOUR UNIVERSAL TRANSLATOR WOULD SAY:

Wait for it .... Uh Ron.... You were saying... Wait for it......................

[Jake n Wanda Ziller]

Comforter, Thermorest, comforter, 20 deg. sleeping bag, flannel sheet. Start off under the sheet. When it gets cold slide under the sleeping bag and if one has to one can wrap into the sheet for a run to the porta-potty - might want a different sheet when you get back to the tent. Oh. Two kids help a lot too.

Those push button Coleman stoves sure beat the heck out of trying to find a dry match at Mill Creek. I won't even talk about 4 AM at Alta Lake. But it's ALL FUN!

Evening attire: long sleeve henley, heavy flannel shirt or Bean Chamois, Fleece Jacket, flannel lined jeans. Daytime attire: t-shirt, Hawaiian Shirt - or - New Jersey or Baltimore made Poly whatever shirt - stripes and flowers look good on this one, jeans, Keens for the feet w/ wool socks at night. Don't forget your emergency rain poncho. A hat for the sun, rain, and cool night breeze.

A big ass tarp to put over your tent. The really big ones that you windup folding in half because someone wants to set up in your area and you are feeling a bit dumb. Go ahead. Fold it into a smaller piece, but be ready to rip it out again when the heavens cut loose on your little spot - then you fold it out an you are a hero.

Beer.

Beer.

Beer.

 Listening to: Hungry Eyes -- Tim O'brian

[Ron N Deb]

Comforter, Thermorest, comforter, 20 deg. sleeping bag, flannel sheet. Start off under the sheet. When it gets cold slide under the sleeping bag and if one has to one can wrap into the sheet for a run to the porta-potty - might want a different sheet when you get back to the tent. Oh. Two kids help a lot too.

Those push button Coleman stoves sure beat the heck out of trying to find a dry match at Mill Creek. I won't even talk about 4 AM at Alta Lake. But it's ALL FUN!

Evening attire: long sleeve henley, heavy flannel shirt or Bean Chamois, Fleece Jacket, flannel lined jeans. Daytime attire: t-shirt, Hawaiian Shirt - or - New Jersey or Baltimore made Poly whatever shirt - stripes and flowers look good on this one, jeans, Keens for the feet w/ wool socks at night. Don't forget your emergency rain poncho. A hat for the sun, rain, and cool night breeze.

A big ass tarp to put over your tent. The really big ones that you windup folding in half because someone wants to set up in your area and you are feeling a bit dumb. Go ahead. Fold it into a smaller piece, but be ready to rip it out again when the heavens cut loose on your little spot - then you fold it out an you are a hero.

Beer.

Beer.

Beer.

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RIGHT ON !