Ultimate Camping Thread

Fleece liners are really handy for the purposes you're describing. A little extra warmth as well.

 

Did some camping this weekend.
Loaded up

My camping mate, the wife and baby stayed home





Was raining pretty good but the tarp did its job


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Going camping/trail riding Labor day weekend Thursday night through Sunday morning. Waht do you guys suggest that I bring.

So far:
Sleeping bags
2 burner stove
firewood
lighter
lighter fluid
bungee cords
ice chest (what food would be a good idea?)
water

 

Tent?

Towels in case it rains and extra shoes nothing like going barefoot because your shoes are soaked

Breakfast you could do a lot of non cook type items: pop tarts, cereal, granola bars... Or you could do the whole shebang and do bacon, sausage, eggs... Lunch meat is always good, hamburgers and hotdog... Dinner is nice to treat yourself whether that be steaks, pre cooked meals that all you have to do is heat up, corn on the cob...

Some things are tough to cook when camping but think of what you want and think of whether you have the gear to cook it



On another note I'm trying to do a two day trip off of my kayak anyone have any tips on that. I'm thinking either a hikers tent or a hammock, for sleeping.
For coolers what's a good idea for fitting them in a compartment

 

Soft cooler. Which means you won't get much ice in it and it won't be as efficient.

I've used a soft cooler on the motorcycle and well, cool is the word-not cold. Though on the boat, if it sits on the bottom, that would help a lot.

 

I was afraid of that.. I wonder if I double wrap coolers if it will stay cooler

I guess in reality we will be packing lightly even when it comes to food. Mostly non refrigerated items but as long as it kept drinks and maybe some lunch meat cool it would be good for me

 

You've got cool water which should help.

 

steve get a bobber and tie it on.

 

Hahaha now we're talking I'll just tie it to ants kayak and see if he notices haha

 

Thanks Lisa ill look into the backpackers food... We'll have a jetboil or two so we can boil water to clean it

I'm looking at hammocks on rei anyone have any reviews other than what they have on the website

 

I like my hammock, especially when camping out of the yak. Depending on how long you are paddling for, sleeping on the ground can suck, even with a good pad. I find the hammock far more comfortable, and mine takes up a lot less space (Hennessy hammock expedition asym).

As far as coolers we usually don't pack much if any thing that requires one, mainly due to space limitations. In the past we have done some ghetto modifications to coolers involving pool noodles and duct tape to make them float/stable, then just tow it. Just make sure the lid is bungeed closed in case it tips. For booze we usually just bring liquor, normally whiskey or scotch to save space. Tie the bottle off to something and toss it in the river if you want it a little cooler

 

Lots of dried camping foods at http://sport.woot.com/plus/mountain-house-freeze-dried-food-1

 

Good find. From what I've read about MH, you want to try each one out before buying multiples of them. Walmart has individual packs for just under $7, so I'd say go there try some, figure out what you like then buy them from that Woot deal.

 

Looks gorgeous. Yellowstone is on my bucket list.

 

another good breakfast food or really anytime food is hard boiled eggs.

if you want to cook eggs they sell containers for them that work well.

 

We freeze as much as we can for fresh meats and stuff. Then backpackers type meals after that. Lots of tuna or chicken in a can is durable and compact too.

 

I'm a huge fan of Mountain House Lasagne and a couple of the other ones. It really tastes pretty good. Be sure you follow the directions-I've found that matters a lot. I've tried Backpacker's Pantry and a couple of others have tasted liked cardboard-blech.

I figure the paper/poly cartons worked to get the eggs to market. Careful packing should get them down the trail in the same carton

 

Lisa lots of good information there just 2 things I can add. As far as the eggs put them in there own zip lock bag. Keeps spills contained and you can keep air in it for extra protection if the cooler has the room, otherwise keep them on top. Second everybody should be considering the campfire as your other cooking source so bring the foil like you said and wrap up corn/veggies, seasoned chicken/steak strips and stick it on the hot coals of the fire.