Camping Tips?

[jess_pom]

Originally posted by UKTriDelt

Is Certain Dri that anti-perspirant (sp?) that is supposed to be prescription strength? I've used it before and it really really does work, but I had no idea that it could cause cancer!

I didn't really think that it did but something like that makes you go hmmm... Thanks for the peace of mind!

[RACooper]

Originally posted by Lady Pi Phi
Here are some packing tips if you're doing the "real" kind of camping (i.e not car camping, RVing, etc., etc.)

Make sure you have a bag for your sleeping bag. Roll it as tightly as possible, the bigger it is the more akward it is to carry/pack. Roll all your clothes and anything that isn't going to spill or brake and get all over everything inside your sleeping bag. This will create more room in your pack.

Before following this advice check the sleeping-bag packing instructions - depending on the insulating filling in the bag rolling can actually be counter-productive or bad for the bag - alot of sleeping bags are designed to be stuffed in to the valeece <bag that sleeping bag goes in> (these are alot easier to pack).

Wool socks are essential. They will keep your feet warm even if they are wet. Do not wear regular sports socks inside them, only wear those if you're not doing any hiking or the likes.

Cotton wicks away heat, wool retains heat - think of this when planning for the weather But for most folks wool is the way to go for hiking and such...

Do you have anything to sleep on? A thermarest is the best but can be pricey. If you haven't been camping before you're probably not going to enjoy sleeping directly on the ground.

While a thermarest is pretty neat to sleep on, I'll always be a fan of the rubber inflatable mattresses (fought a long time to keep from exchanging mine in the military) - for camping they are ideal - great as a mattress at night and great for floating around on the water during the day

One final piece of advice - I don't know what the bug situation is like were you are, but if it's bad i'd recommend picking up a "bug coil" - always seemed to work for me

[Lady Pi Phi]

Originally posted by RACooper
...check the sleeping-bag packing instructions - depending on the insulating filling in the bag rolling can actually be counter-productive or bad for the bag - alot of sleeping bags are designed to be stuffed in to the valeece <bag that sleeping bag goes in> (these are alot easier to pack)...

...While a thermarest is pretty neat to sleep on, I'll always be a fan of the rubber inflatable mattresses (fought a long time to keep from exchanging mine in the military) - for camping they are ideal - great as a mattress at night and great for floating around on the water during the day ...

Yes! Those sleeping bags are the best...the ones that you do not roll. However, since she has stated that she has never been camping before I was assuming that her sleeping bag would be the type that most people roll.

I suggested a Thermarest because they are much easier to pack and this way you don't have to bring a pump or spend all your energy blowing it up.

[starryeyed]

Originally posted by UKTriDelt
Now THAT's my kind of camping!

LOL!

[Beta version]

very true lol.

[lifesaver]

Originally posted by UKTriDelt
Now THAT's my kind of camping!

Yeah, camping with the grandparents always rocked.

I can sleep in a tent outside anytime. I'll take a couple of days camping here - absolutely.