I'm camping but flying in from New Jersey

[jojoluvzya]

I attend many festivals on the East Coast where I have my own camping gear which I can not schlep all the way out to Colorado on a plane. Does anyone have any ideas on what I should do for camping gear? Renting everything I need can get pricey. I'm up for any ideas I know people do this. Thanks!

 
Joanna

[TellurideTom]

Ship the stuff to yourself and pick it up at the post office (which is right outside the entrance of the festival).

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[soling]

Sorry just saw this.  I have been flying with gear to festivals for about 10 years now.  My camping gear is my backpacking gear; compact and light weight.  I usually can get everything in two checked bags and stay under the 50lb/bag limit: camping gear, clothes, taping gear, etc.  Key is to a) make sure your bags have wheels b) find a direct flight c) find a carrier that won't charge exorbitant fees for checked bags.  Hardest part then is getting from baggage claim to the rental car shuttle.  A little cumbersome but doable.  Hope this helps.

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 Listening to: Balsam Range. GreyFox 2015 Mainstage.

[jojoluvzya]

Thanks for the ideas!! I'll try to bring just the essentials aboard I guess and hopefully a friend who is bringing ab RV can bring extra gear to share..