Author Topic: Da Camping Thread (Read 13454 times)

BeanieMcGee · « **Reply #30 on:** July 07, 2020, 09:22:31 PM »

Quote from: j....soy..... on July 07, 2020, 08:52:37 PM

Quote from: Lenny the Fatface on April 30, 2020, 03:44:38 PM
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Never camped before, what are your recommendations to get started? (post Covid of course)
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I'm a fair weathered camper but just with a tent, sleeping bag and stove you can get a lot done. I've never felt a need to get a super warm sleeping bag because I only camp in summer. I always drive so I don't need a super light tent....I think if you're hiking around or in subzero weather, you don't need much.

I think a sleeping pad helps a lot too for comfort. For winter/cold weather camping it helps keep the heat from being sucked out by the cold ground. You can get a cheap foam one and it doubles as a seating pad as well.

rupertspupkin · « **Reply #31 on:** July 08, 2020, 12:46:33 AM »

Quote from: fakie nollie on April 29, 2020, 09:00:43 PM

I'm digging this out from the grave - Who likes camping here? Slight twist on the title... what's your favorite national park?

Prior to COVID-19, I tried to go camp once a month in small campgrounds around Ventura and Santa Barbara county. Camping on the beach sucks but it's nice at night.

Twice a year, I try to hit major national parks on the west. Yosemite, Sequoia, Grand Canyon and Monument Valley.

Out of all the places I've stayed, Monument Valley was the most peaceful and breathtaking place I've ever been.

Where I'd like to go between 2020-2022:
-Yellowstone
-Glacier
-Crater lake

What's your favorite campground around Santa Barbara. Trying to get out of town for a weekend...

Telly · « **Reply #32 on:** July 08, 2020, 09:16:10 AM »

Quote from: GardenSkater77 on July 07, 2020, 08:14:10 PM

Just had to share this inflatable kayak sale:

https://www.jayshop.space/

$99.00 on a 2 person joint!

Is going cheap on a kayak the best bet?

GardenSkater77 · « **Reply #33 on:** July 08, 2020, 10:08:28 AM »

Actually you pointing that out was good because I think it was a FAKE WEBSITE Attached is what I thought was selling for $99

https://www.rei.com/product/172509/aquaglide-deschutes-145-tandem-inflatable-kayak

friendly dave · « **Reply #34 on:** July 08, 2020, 02:31:22 PM »

Some places I've camped at.

Telly · « **Reply #35 on:** July 08, 2020, 07:01:11 PM »

Quote from: IusedToSkateMore on July 08, 2020, 04:50:39 PM

Quote from: Telly on July 08, 2020, 09:16:10 AM
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Quote from: GardenSkater77 on July 07, 2020, 08:14:10 PM
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Just had to share this inflatable kayak sale:

https://www.jayshop.space/

$99.00 on a 2 person joint!
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Is going cheap on a kayak the best bet?
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craigslist kayaks are where it's at. I've gotten 3 $600 yaks for $100/each.

Got to love a deal.
I live in river-Ville in the land of 10k lakes, so kayaks sell quickly around here.
I’m just not sure I would hit my favorite sections for kayaking on a cheap inflatable kayak.

Lenny the Fatface · « **Reply #36 on:** July 09, 2020, 02:55:56 PM »

@friendly dave all those places look sick dude.

Telly · « **Reply #37 on:** July 09, 2020, 06:20:17 PM »

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(X) has used a snowboard roof rack, on a Subaru, for skateboards.

Chickenbonenowitsgone · « **Reply #38 on:** July 10, 2020, 06:30:17 AM »

Quote from: jake18 on April 30, 2020, 02:20:03 PM

Nothing beats a camping/skate road trip. Camp at a new spot each night and hit up various parks/spots during the day. Do a little swimming and fishing too. Montana is my favorite place for this. Lots of fun parks even in super remote locations (thanks Evergreen!) and tons of free camping.

Any recommendations on camping spots in SW Montana? Been trying to plan a trip out there since before the pandemic started, but Montana is also pretty strict with their official rules for out of towners having to quarantine for 14 days. I’ve definitely seen people taking trips out there recently with no problems though. I wanna go while I’m still not working but don’t wanna pay for any official campgrounds because of the pandemic rules and stuff. Mostly just looking to hit the evergreen parks, is it cool to just camp at the park? Any Montana pals that can give some insight are appreciated

friendly dave · « **Reply #39 on:** July 10, 2020, 06:59:33 AM »

https://freecampsites.net/

Donkey Lips · « **Reply #40 on:** August 11, 2021, 09:04:16 AM »

Who has suggestions for a camp cook station/table set up?

Hinna · « **Reply #41 on:** August 11, 2021, 10:07:40 AM »

keep it simple. after eating you gotta clean up and put everything away in trees and shit anyway because of wild animals

Donkey Lips · « **Reply #42 on:** August 11, 2021, 01:17:25 PM »

Super helpful thanks man.

friendly dave · « **Reply #43 on:** August 11, 2021, 03:35:41 PM »

Are you talking like car camping, or backpacking cooking setup?

Rusty Shackleford · « **Reply #44 on:** August 11, 2021, 04:56:25 PM »

no matter the offroad excursion, I cannot go without a waterproof power bank, darn tough socks and a headlamp with extra batteries

Donkey Lips · « **Reply #45 on:** August 12, 2021, 05:18:09 AM »

Quote from: friendly dave on August 11, 2021, 03:35:41 PM

Are you talking like car camping, or backpacking cooking setup?

Car camping for this one. Had a little collapsible table set up for a stove, prep space and hanging some mugs but it’s pretty old and won’t make it another season.

Have this but the hinges on it are giving out.

Andmoreagain · « **Reply #46 on:** August 12, 2021, 08:42:19 AM »

I love camping but I'm not very hardcore about it. Mostly camp in the bed of my truck since I'm usually bringing a dirt bike or mountain bike when I can.

Did a 2 month solo trip thru the southwest last spring which was amazing.

Andmoreagain · « **Reply #47 on:** August 12, 2021, 08:48:24 AM »

Also if you are going miles into an area without service I cannot recommend the Gaia GPS app highly enough. You can download maps offline and the positioning still works. You can also use overlays for trails on pretty much any public land so it's easy to find a route out. Saved my ass when my bike ran out of gas in the Prescott NF

Uncle Jeffrey · « **Reply #48 on:** August 12, 2021, 06:57:20 PM »

Quote from: Telly on July 08, 2020, 09:16:10 AM

Quote from: GardenSkater77 on July 07, 2020, 08:14:10 PM
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Just had to share this inflatable kayak sale:

https://www.jayshop.space/

$99.00 on a 2 person joint!
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Is going cheap on a kayak the best bet?

I got two of those Intex kayaks on sale a year or so before covid. On sale they were super cheap, like $180 for both. Really great kayaks for inflatable. Very versatile for packing in small cars, probably could've fit the single on my bike too.

However they both sprung leaks randomly at the same exact time recently. Should be patchable, but even if not they were well worth it. If anything I think spending more than that would be silly because you're still limited by the physics of the vinyl material. Enough inflations, uv, sand abrasion, salt water, etc will cause failures in any inflatable.

Anyways, favorite spot was tomales bay north of SF and Point Reyes. It feels like you're on the ocean but it's very protected. Cool islands in the middle, beaches on the far side. Just far enough paddling across to feel like you're actually getting out into the wild, without having to get crazy tired.

Otherwise had some sketchy trips because we didn't check the tide/wind at china camp, and also a cool inlet at point Reyes. China camp was the longest, hardest one mile of my life trying to get back.

Huell Howser · « **Reply #49 on:** October 06, 2022, 08:49:33 AM »

bump

picked up this big agnes mystic UL 15 earlier this year for a great price. it's my first 'real' sleeping bag and I have loved it. it has the sleeping pad 'locking' system with the stretch net material on the bottom so I can slide the corners of the sleeping bag over the corners of the pad to prevent rolling off. its super warm and packs down pretty small. haven't done much backpacking, mostly car camping this year but its kept me super warm and been comfy

LB · « **Reply #50 on:** October 06, 2022, 10:28:19 AM »

Collapsible kettles are good space savers, or just use your pan of course. A mug with removable coffee filter is good bit of kit, other than the usual stuff

streetmeat · « **Reply #51 on:** October 06, 2022, 10:52:10 AM »

hi, i like to backpack. my biggest trip this year was a traverse of the Wind River High Route (Skurka version). I used to run a backpacking satirical website/IG called Ultralight Jerk https://www.instagram.com/ultralightjerk/?hl=en

sacking rails · « **Reply #52 on:** October 06, 2022, 12:05:08 PM »

stop camping noob

Blue Fescue · « **Reply #53 on:** October 07, 2022, 05:25:32 AM »

Quote from: streetmeat on October 06, 2022, 10:52:10 AM

hi, i like to backpack. my biggest trip this year was a traverse of the Wind River High Route (Skurka version). I used to run a backpacking satirical website/IG called Ultralight Jerk https://www.instagram.com/ultralightjerk/?hl=en

oh the intersecting of two worlds. way to go on the wind river high route, it always seemed amazing.
I did the first 100 miles of the colorado trail with a friend who thru hiked it. I only had a week but am sort of glad because he said the rain got really bad and people were getting search and rescued for hypothermia. and a chipmunk chewed through the shoulder strap of my nashville pack cutaway.

I enjoy ultralight jerk, there is only so much I can read about fleece on r/ultralight

streetmeat · « **Reply #54 on:** October 07, 2022, 05:36:34 AM »

Quote from: Blue Fescue on October 07, 2022, 05:25:32 AM

Quote from: streetmeat on October 06, 2022, 10:52:10 AM
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hi, i like to backpack. my biggest trip this year was a traverse of the Wind River High Route (Skurka version). I used to run a backpacking satirical website/IG called Ultralight Jerk https://www.instagram.com/ultralightjerk/?hl=en
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oh the intersecting of two worlds. way to go on the wind river high route, it always seemed amazing.
I did the first 100 miles of the colorado trail with a friend who thru hiked it. I only had a week but am sort of glad because he said the rain got really bad and people were getting search and rescued for hypothermia. and a chipmunk chewed through the shoulder strap of my nashville pack cutaway.

I enjoy ultralight jerk, there is only so much I can read about fleece on r/ultralight

a fellow Nashy Pack enjoyer

TheBoognish · « **Reply #55 on:** October 07, 2022, 08:40:00 AM »

Spent 8 days in the Port Cartier area next to the Pentecôte River on Quebec's north coast in June on a salmon/brook trout fly fishing mission with my best friend. That's about 800km east of Quebec City, so it's pretty damn deep in the wilderness.

Had a blast, only thing is the mosquitoes were out of fucking control, never seen it this bad. Whatever deet products we had did not work whatsoever so I just gave up on it by day 2. I came out of there looking like a teen with acne.

Those are the only pictures I have, both our stoned asses forgot to bring a phone charger.

It was quite warm so conditions for salmon were tough, brook trout were a little more active but still not optimal. Nothing stocked here obviously, so it was a nice orange-bellied brookies that are hard to catch.

I used to be department manager of an outdoor gear shop, so I got well equipped for cheap.

streetmeat · « **Reply #56 on:** October 07, 2022, 09:06:53 AM »

a couple favorites from my Wind River High Route trip this past August.

Descending the 'West Gully' off Wind River Peak. A steep and very loose 3rd glass scramble.

Knifepoint Glacier view from atop Alpine Lakes Pass. Narrowly missed the incoming storm on the pass.

Heap Steep Glacier view from Blaurock Pass, a pass you couldn't pay me enough money to ever do again.

m path · « **Reply #57 on:** October 08, 2022, 05:23:54 AM »

This thread I think is the future. Camping/amo

streetmeat · « **Reply #58 on:** February 09, 2023, 04:14:14 AM »

anyone got trips planned for the new year?

heading out next week to do the full Georgia (into a bit of North Carolina) section of the Appalachian Trail.

in May i'm hoping to do a skate-packing trip on the Grand-Moab Route, 140 miles of backpacking/skating.

rothdigga · « **Reply #59 on:** February 09, 2023, 01:47:38 PM »

I usually am very diligent in putting my trips on the calendar just so I secure the time on my calendar throughout the year for camping missions. I find that when I don't do that, weekends will just pass me by and I'll do nothing.
My next one is a spring desert mission here in SoCal to Anza Borrego in early April. I have to go do Phoenix Am as well and I usually camp on the way there in AZ for a night or two on the way just to get some early season desert stuff but I haven't planned that out just yet.
Anyone in here have a trailer? I have been camping/backpacking my whole life since I was an infant but now that I'm 50, I was REALLY looking for an alternative to sleeping in a tent and some more comfort. We got this overland/offroad trailer in late 2021 and it's been so nice. Queen size bed inside, 2 burner stove outside with a 16Gal water tank, road shower on the side that heats by the sun. It's got tires and suspension that is just as good if not better than my 4Runner and can go anywhere the rig can. I've already put it to the test and it's held up amazing. It really keeps myself and more importantly the wife super comfy so she's 100% down for any missions now.
There's a couple of shots of my setup here in our Baja trip we did over New Years week

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