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fiend · 10-18-2003, 10:26 PM

Title says it all. What does everyone use for campin when they go on the long wheelin trips or just when camping?

I'm looking for ideas, for hot weather and cold. I spend my time between VA and PA, summers in VA and everything else in PA(I go to school in PA).

So what do ya'll use tent wise, sleeping bags, lanters, grills etc etc. I've been looking at a lot of coleman stuff and ozark trail. Always have heard good stuff about coleman but nothing about ozark trail

What about best places to get stuff? Dicks, Wal-Mart, Target, Army-Navy surplus stores?

joes75bronco · 10-18-2003, 10:31 PM

a good knife is a must. but that is obvious.

Ben Holloway · 10-18-2003, 10:50 PM

a blanket

Ben

DaGimp · 10-18-2003, 11:03 PM

Walmart is good as long as you buy the deals. I took about 2 years of Kmart-Walmart to get the basic stuff cheap...

I bring...

2 icechest (bigger one for beer).
Shovel/Tools...(always in truck)
Shell with air matress (already inflated) AKA TENT...
Flashlight, spotlight, battery operated Camp/tent light.
1 set of double folding chairs

When the Wife comes along add the following...TOTES are awesome for keeping things clean/dry...

Tote 1.
Cook ware and general cleaning/wiping slupplies...

Tote 2.
2 Sleeping bags with Spare dome tent (for emergency's or loaning).

Tote 3. Inflatable rafts, frizbee, football, horse shoes/stakes ect ect....

Pill tent heater, awesome for getting her to camp in cold weather!

FYRMAN · 10-18-2003, 11:11 PM

www.kwikkamp.com

JeepCrawler98 · 10-18-2003, 11:19 PM

When I go "4x4" camping I bring:

-tarp
-sleeping bag (no tents here, open camping kicks ass)
-matches/ligther fluid (screw messing with kindling for a campfire)
-flaslight, extra batteries/bulbs
-bigass knife
-swiss army knife
-Knife sharpening kit
-12gauge with extra rounds
-Full first aid kit
-Signalling mirror, compass, topographic maps of the area (In case all hi-tec stuff fails)
-a few MRI's
-TP, toothbrush, deoderant [but I always forget to use em anyways

]
-Gallon of water p-day
-Extra batteries for GPS (which is normally a part of my TJ, but can easily be unhooked for "hand" use)
-Extra gas
-Full toolbox, ratchet straps, recov. gear, etc.
-slap a small bag together with some extra clothes
-Hatchet
-Folding shovel
-Big yellow spotlight, but only if I dont forget it (duh!)
-Good lenght of rope and one of them camping bags in case a "bear bag" is necessary for bears or other animals. A tow strap will work too I suppose if its long enough.

Then of course my TJ has as part of its standard outfit that can be used:
-GPS
-CB
-HAM Radio (2m/70cm)
-One of them big 12V jumper packs

On long wheeling trips I'll bring my laptop along for navigation. When hooking your GPS together with TOPO! software it's practically impossible to not know where you are and anything you need to know about that area.

Dont forget to bring any permits/licenses needed to have access to the areas you'll be crossing/staying in.

I also suggest that if you do the compass/map thing you practice triangulating your position a little bit. A small bit of practice is all it takes and you'll never be lost again.

Frankie_Bones · 10-18-2003, 11:27 PM

A few "MRI's" do you mean MRE'S?

KidJethro · 10-18-2003, 11:32 PM

Quote:

-TP, toothbrush, deoderant [but I always forget to use em anyways

I sure hope you dopn't forget to use the TP....

JeepCrawler98 · 10-18-2003, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Frankie_Bones
A few "MRI's" do you mean MRE'S?

Yeah thats it - I'm tired right now

Cabin Boy · 10-18-2003, 11:33 PM

Boy Butter...For those lonely nights in the tent.

JeepCrawler98 · 10-18-2003, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KidJethro

I sure hope you dopn't forget to use the TP....

I'll leave that up to you to decide

Is the suspense killing you yet?

pepe · 10-18-2003, 11:55 PM

McJeep · 10-19-2003, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pepe

squared

SeanP · 10-19-2003, 02:15 AM

I try to stay minimal when it's just me.

small tent or just a bug net for the sleeping bag
Pillow from home (always forgetting this and sleeping with your jeans rolled up under head sucks)
Warm ski hat and fleece gloves
bucha no-cook type food.
3 three burritos and a can of progresso soup under the hood
poly pro long underwear for the sierras, no matter what the season
coffee cup and a bunch of hot cocoa pakets, usually bum hot water from someone else.
2-5 gallons of water.

DaGimp · 10-19-2003, 02:20 AM

I keep my camping TOTES in storage at my place. Instead of stocking them when I leave, I stock them when I get back before I put them away.

I can be out the door with ALL of my camping stuff in 10 minutes. Of course now I work weekends

so I miss camping with my buddies....

andrew · 10-19-2003, 06:41 AM

Unless all you can afford is ozark trail I would stay awy from it . I think coleman is better .I have an LLbean tent cost a little more a lifetime guarentee ,but it does noy leak . There is nothing worse than being wet in the beginning of a long trip . I also love sleepig out under the stars .I am a mech and dont have money to burn but my camping gear is like my tools .I dont like probs. in the woods .

Krusty · 10-19-2003, 07:12 AM

What you take depends on the space available--- but you always take too much !! (and not the right stuff!)--
Most of my 'camp' stuff came from Marlboro---Free ! I don't smoke them but others do.
cowboys traveled cross the continent livin out of saddlebags----- I need a U-Haul !!!

MikeW · 10-19-2003, 07:21 AM

100 quart ice chest
blanket (don't forget long johns)
garbage bags
zip lock bags for keeping food fresh, and protect the food against cooler water
flashlight
camping stove, with tongs

JeepinDoug · 10-19-2003, 10:27 AM

The bare nessecities and my camp espresso maker.
If I'm bringing a gal, I'm hitching the up the M100, full.

mtnbikeboy · 10-19-2003, 11:02 AM

Haven't had a chance to go "4x4" camping much, but for backpacking this is what I have.

Backpack (7000 ci -should be smaller).
Coleman 32 degree sleeping bag in summer
Coleman 0 sleeping bag in winter
Wal-mart fleece liner for bag in cooler weather
Campingaz stove (gonna upgrade to MSR when I can afford it)
Compass
Map
Tent
Sven Saw (lightweight folding bowsaw)
Lighter
Leatherman & normal pocketknife
TP & shovel
Basic first aid kit
Thermarest soon
2 changes of clothes
Layers in winter (t-shirt, fleece, & windbreaker are enough for me while actually walking.
Rope to sling food.

For "car camping" I'll add:
Bigger knife
Coleman stove
Coleman lantern
Heavier, better tasting food
Cooler
Bigger first aid kit to include BVM, more bandages

I'd obviously add tools, parts, & gas for 4x4 camping.

As far as gear I shop mostly at Eastern Mountain sports, Campmor.com, REI, Cabella's, Coleman store.

For a tent I would spend the extra money and get a higher end one. The Ozark trail ones are OK but may need to be seam sealed to be 100% waterproof. For outerwear spend the money and get something that will keep you dry for sure. Outdoor gear is a lot like parts, you get what you pay for. Goretex, DuPont insulating materials, etc are worth the money every time. Always remember to let someone know where you are going and be prepared for any emergency you can think of.

EDIT: being that my wife backpacks also nothing would change for her being along. Also to the women out there- a company called Helping Hands (i believe) makes a nice little device for $5/pr that allows to you pee standing up. My wife loves hers and they are smaller and better than any we saw at Cabella's.

nakona · 10-19-2003, 03:54 PM

I was just thinking about this joke I heard from a Canadian Soldier during some NATO training exercise back in '88.

Q: How do you find an American Soldier when he's camoflaged?

A: Look for the bush with the Coleman Stove!

10-18-2003, 10:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
fiend Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 18056 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 164	camping equipment - what do you bring when wheelin? Title says it all. What does everyone use for campin when they go on the long wheelin trips or just when camping? I'm looking for ideas, for hot weather and cold. I spend my time between VA and PA, summers in VA and everything else in PA(I go to school in PA). So what do ya'll use tent wise, sleeping bags, lanters, grills etc etc. I've been looking at a lot of coleman stuff and ozark trail. Always have heard good stuff about coleman but nothing about ozark trail What about best places to get stuff? Dicks, Wal-Mart, Target, Army-Navy surplus stores?

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JeepCrawler98 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 18342 Location: AZ Posts: 217	When I go "4x4" camping I bring: -tarp -sleeping bag (no tents here, open camping kicks ass) -matches/ligther fluid (screw messing with kindling for a campfire) -flaslight, extra batteries/bulbs -bigass knife -swiss army knife -Knife sharpening kit -12gauge with extra rounds -Full first aid kit -Signalling mirror, compass, topographic maps of the area (In case all hi-tec stuff fails) -a few MRI's -TP, toothbrush, deoderant [but I always forget to use em anyways ] -Gallon of water p-day -Extra batteries for GPS (which is normally a part of my TJ, but can easily be unhooked for "hand" use) -Extra gas -Full toolbox, ratchet straps, recov. gear, etc. -slap a small bag together with some extra clothes -Hatchet -Folding shovel -Big yellow spotlight, but only if I dont forget it (duh!) -Good lenght of rope and one of them camping bags in case a "bear bag" is necessary for bears or other animals. A tow strap will work too I suppose if its long enough. Then of course my TJ has as part of its standard outfit that can be used: -GPS -CB -HAM Radio (2m/70cm) -One of them big 12V jumper packs On long wheeling trips I'll bring my laptop along for navigation. When hooking your GPS together with TOPO! software it's practically impossible to not know where you are and anything you need to know about that area. Dont forget to bring any permits/licenses needed to have access to the areas you'll be crossing/staying in. I also suggest that if you do the compass/map thing you practice triangulating your position a little bit. A small bit of practice is all it takes and you'll never be lost again. __________________ 98 TJ, goin crazy with the sawzall [url=http://www.4x4tj.com]www.4x4tj.com[/url] - the Jeep Last edited by JeepCrawler98; 10-18-2003 at 11:26 PM.

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SeanP Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7354 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 2,353	I try to stay minimal when it's just me. small tent or just a bug net for the sleeping bag Pillow from home (always forgetting this and sleeping with your jeans rolled up under head sucks) Warm ski hat and fleece gloves bucha no-cook type food. 3 three burritos and a can of progresso soup under the hood poly pro long underwear for the sierras, no matter what the season coffee cup and a bunch of hot cocoa pakets, usually bum hot water from someone else. 2-5 gallons of water. __________________ If you are not pissed off, you are not paying attention.

10-19-2003, 06:41 AM	#16 (permalink)
andrew Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15818 Location: ct Posts: 208	Unless all you can afford is ozark trail I would stay awy from it . I think coleman is better .I have an LLbean tent cost a little more a lifetime guarentee ,but it does noy leak . There is nothing worse than being wet in the beginning of a long trip . I also love sleepig out under the stars .I am a mech and dont have money to burn but my camping gear is like my tools .I dont like probs. in the woods .

10-19-2003, 07:12 AM	#17 (permalink)
Krusty Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 906 Location: Tin Benderland-- Ridgecrest, Ca. Posts: 4,571	What you take depends on the space available--- but you always take too much !! (and not the right stuff!)-- Most of my 'camp' stuff came from Marlboro---Free ! I don't smoke them but others do. cowboys traveled cross the continent livin out of saddlebags----- I need a U-Haul !!! __________________ Krusty, aka. Krustoy Official Tin Bender. older than dirt/before rocks were invented! Cancer survivor since 02-06 Grand Marshall -KOH 2012 "Dad' to some of the greatest kids EVER I was around when Pearl Harbor was bombed !

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MikeW Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11975 Location: Bemidji Posts: 2,230	100 quart ice chest blanket (don't forget long johns) garbage bags zip lock bags for keeping food fresh, and protect the food against cooler water flashlight camping stove, with tongs

10-19-2003, 10:27 AM	#19 (permalink)
JeepinDoug Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 13028 Location: So.S.F., CA Posts: 3,124	The bare nessecities and my camp espresso maker. If I'm bringing a gal, I'm hitching the up the M100, full. __________________ I may lack much in way of integrety but I make up for it with pure denial. [URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=377480][B][COLOR="Red"]Malvado Grande #1[/COLOR][/B][/URL]

10-19-2003, 11:02 AM	#20 (permalink)
mtnbikeboy Wheeler Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8150 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 124	Haven't had a chance to go "4x4" camping much, but for backpacking this is what I have. Backpack (7000 ci -should be smaller). Coleman 32 degree sleeping bag in summer Coleman 0 sleeping bag in winter Wal-mart fleece liner for bag in cooler weather Campingaz stove (gonna upgrade to MSR when I can afford it) Compass Map Tent Sven Saw (lightweight folding bowsaw) Lighter Leatherman & normal pocketknife TP & shovel Basic first aid kit Thermarest soon 2 changes of clothes Layers in winter (t-shirt, fleece, & windbreaker are enough for me while actually walking. Rope to sling food. For "car camping" I'll add: Bigger knife Coleman stove Coleman lantern Heavier, better tasting food Cooler Bigger first aid kit to include BVM, more bandages I'd obviously add tools, parts, & gas for 4x4 camping. As far as gear I shop mostly at Eastern Mountain sports, Campmor.com, REI, Cabella's, Coleman store. For a tent I would spend the extra money and get a higher end one. The Ozark trail ones are OK but may need to be seam sealed to be 100% waterproof. For outerwear spend the money and get something that will keep you dry for sure. Outdoor gear is a lot like parts, you get what you pay for. Goretex, DuPont insulating materials, etc are worth the money every time. Always remember to let someone know where you are going and be prepared for any emergency you can think of. EDIT: being that my wife backpacks also nothing would change for her being along. Also to the women out there- a company called Helping Hands (i believe) makes a nice little device for $5/pr that allows to you pee standing up. My wife loves hers and they are smaller and better than any we saw at Cabella's. Last edited by mtnbikeboy; 10-19-2003 at 11:05 AM.

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nakona Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10546 Location: Rock Creek, Ohio Posts: 724	I was just thinking about this joke I heard from a Canadian Soldier during some NATO training exercise back in '88. Q: How do you find an American Soldier when he's camoflaged? A: Look for the bush with the Coleman Stove! __________________ [COLOR=Black].[/COLOR] [b][color=green]EARTH FIRST!!![/color][/b] [i][b][color=red]Make Mars our bitch![/color][/b][/i] [b]#chmod a+x /bin/laden[/b] [b]#cat nippleheads >/dev/null[/b] [i][b][color=blue]"Yeah, well, they bugged me... with their Frenchness." [/color][/b] -- Space Ghost, when asked why he zapped Paris[/i] [COLOR=Black].[/COLOR]

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