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Show me your camping setup

Discussion in 'Outdoors' started by pcledrew, Aug 2, 2010.

  1. Nov 7, 2021 at 8:08 AM
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    EdgemanVA

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    My current two setups:
    Hammock:
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    And tent:
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  2. Nov 28, 2021 at 7:52 PM
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    Tacomek

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    “old” small tent, still have it. Over 150 nights in it in several countries. E30 spent more time off-road than any of my 4x4’s :rolleyes:
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    This is at home, but I have done over nights in the hammock with the dog
    3478FCDF-A4AD-468F-9625-E783214B83AF.jpg “New” set up. Feels too fancy
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  3. Nov 28, 2021 at 7:54 PM
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    YotaGangYotaGang

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    A rtt i never use and 30 light bars
    i would never, bears gonna maul me
     
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  4. Nov 28, 2021 at 8:03 PM
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    Phessor

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    I have been putting this off for quite some time, but I finally bit the bullet and spent some money today. It's a simple drawer system that can be removed pretty easily, but gives me a lot more storage than what I had. I still have to do a handle on it so the temporary one will get replaced at a later date.
     
  5. Nov 29, 2021 at 5:18 PM
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    If you think your tent is gonna stop them, I've got news for ya.
     
  6. Nov 29, 2021 at 5:20 PM
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    I like it. What did you use to make the slide, slide?
     
  7. Nov 29, 2021 at 5:22 PM
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    Wood on wood :D
     
  8. Nov 29, 2021 at 5:26 PM
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    I've read a few build threads where they used skateboard bearings, or plastic strips on the bottom that allow the wood to glide.
     
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  9. Nov 29, 2021 at 5:40 PM
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    Phessor

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    A friend at work built a bed platform and used the skateboard bearings. It works great for him.
    I built mine this way because I don't have that much room to spare.
     
  10. Nov 29, 2021 at 5:47 PM
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    I don’t know man, a couple years back a bear took a huge dump like 6 feet from my tent but didn’t maul me :eek:
     
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  11. Nov 29, 2021 at 5:59 PM
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    We took the boy scouts camping years ago and had a bear drag a boy out of his tent in his sleeping bag because he had candy bars in it.
    The boy wasn't injured, but it scared the crap out of him.
     
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  12. Nov 29, 2021 at 8:11 PM
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    Would have paid to listen to that Camp counselor explain that to his parents.
     
  13. Nov 29, 2021 at 8:33 PM
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    ALL the boys were told NOT to bring any sweets. But there is always one that does not listen. Needless to say, the scout master was blamed and let go.
     
  14. Dec 1, 2021 at 8:00 AM
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    Have you heard of the Topper Tent? It is a simple tent door that attaches to your shell and extends down to the open tailgate to let you sleep in your truckbed with the tailgate down, giving you extra sleeping length and an easy entry/exit zip door. If you're like me, you're a little too tall to sleep in your truckbed with the tailgate up. This is a simple solution that is easy to set up and take down:
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    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/693047102/topper-tent

    I've placed an order for one, I thought I'd get the word out to fellow Tacoma owners to help fund this project out of Denver CO and bring it to production.
     
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  15. Dec 1, 2021 at 8:11 AM
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    Where is this, I want to do this next summer. Thanks.
     
  16. Dec 1, 2021 at 8:13 AM
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    I'll play along, here's mine...

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    I like this design, and wonder how well this would work with a softopper.
     
  18. Dec 4, 2021 at 3:31 AM
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    i think he said Core Banks section of Cape Lookout Nat Seashore.
     
  19. Dec 19, 2021 at 4:30 PM
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    3" Lift (ToyTech Coilovers and AAL) Bilstein 5100 Shocks Total Chaos UCAs Method Double Standard 17" BFG All-Terrain T/A KO2 (Removed) 33" BFG Mud Terrain Tires Colormatched Grill surround HomerTaco mesh grill insert Legacy "Toyota" Emblem Shrockworks plate rear bumper All-Pro plate front bumper w/ foglights All-Pro rock sliders Smoked Tail-lights DIY Steel Tailgate reinforcement Locking Tailgate handle Tint (15%) w/ sunstrip Tyger Tonneau cover (Removed) Bestop Soft Topper Bushwhacker colormatched fender flares DIY 8-ball shift knob DIY Amber LED grill lights DIY Debadged WeatherTech floormats Sudued US Flag door decals T-100 style tailgate decal Two way radio w/ 3' whip antenna Warn 8000lb winch CalTrend Neoprene seat covers DIY Bed tie-down anchors
    This is an older pic. Taken last year. Haven't been using the little Hummingbird lately. We usually tent camp these days; just so much easier and enjoyable.

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    Selling the Jayco if anyone knows of anyone that may be interested.
     
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