Camping - Your hint's and tips.

[simongt]

The Coalcracker Bushcraft guy had a recent tip on how to lever up stuck tent pegs.

Eh - ? As long as you can get one peg out, use it crosswise to pull any more stuck ones out. Thought that was obvious.
Simple eh peeps - !

 

[simongt]

A recent Google News told of a lass who had an 'amazing camping hack' she wanted to share.
So what was that 'amazing camping hack' you ask - ?
Apparently, if you insulate yourself from the ground properly, you'll sleep warm - !
Well whaddya know - ? In sixty years of camping, that's one thing that never occurred to me - !

 

[simongt]

What amuses me about my above post is that Google thing folk are still gullible enough to;
Justify the publishing of said article.
They're stupid enough to pay the lass for it - !

 

[fossyant]

A recent Google News told of a lass who had an 'amazing camping hack' she wanted to share.
So what was that 'amazing camping hack' you ask - ?
Apparently, if you insulate yourself from the ground properly, you'll sleep warm - !
Well whaddya know - ? In sixty years of camping, that's one thing that never occurred to me - !

Also, even if using a camping bed, early season, make sure there is a bit more under you than just the sleeping bag. Found that out ! We use a spare/additional sleeping bag for under the main sleeping bags.

 

[raleighnut]

Also, even if using a camping bed, early season, make sure there is a bit more under you than just the sleeping bag. Found that out ! We use a spare/additional sleeping bag for under the main sleeping bags.

When camping with my ex (who had a car) we used camping mats on top of the airbed.

 

[simongt]

On this point, I'm still using the Thermarest I bought in 1992 and it's still going strong and has never failed me.

 

[Drago]

Were I to go camping I'd keep staying warm by keeping Carol Vorderman between me and the ground.

 

[rockyroller]

put something like a foot mat, chair & little brush, outside the tent door for feet cleaning

 

[FrankCrank]

For all you camping/bike packing types

https://newatlas.com/outdoors/airpot-hiking-camping-inflatable-toilet/

Amazed no one has thought of this before

 

[Psamathe]

One of the better guides to modern camping from Dr. Fegg (it's not long but covers the most salient considerations)

https://www.themichaelpalin.com/dr-feggs-page/dr-feggs-guide-to-camping/

Ian

 

[fossyant]

For all you camping/bike packing types

https://newatlas.com/outdoors/airpot-hiking-camping-inflatable-toilet/

Amazed no one has thought of this before

I'll stick with the luxury of a porta potti thanks !! Bliss

 

[fossyant]

One of the better guides to modern camping from Dr. Fegg (it's not long but covers the most salient considerations)

https://www.themichaelpalin.com/dr-feggs-page/dr-feggs-guide-to-camping/

Ian

Aw come on. I've spent about 28 nights under canvas this year.

 

[Psamathe]

Aw come on. I've spent about 28 nights under canvas this year.

Dr Fegg was very much my era. Brilliant books. Not as "slap stick" as Monty Python TV sketches could be at times, maybe more in the spirit of the Monty Python films. I used to have the "Nasty Book ... but must have lost it.

Ian

 

[Psamathe]

Whilst Dr Fegg is a lighthearted joke, I do think that beyond a weekend trip comfort is a consideration. I tend to make 2 month solo cycle touring trips camping and take a 2 person tent. Just a bit easier when camping every night plus I'll normally sit out a single rain day. It is more bulk and weight and whilst I dislike hills I do feel the extra weight more than offset by the extra convenience.

Ian

 

[dicko]

The camping sites in New Zealand are far, far superior to anything on this island or the continent. The welcome, the facilities, the campers, the prices, I could go on but see for yourself. Here’s our first nights pitch.