How to lay out a tent before setting it up explained by a camping and backpacking expert in this free online camping guide.
Expert: Brian Rajchel
Bio: In addition to years of outdoor survival experience, Brian Rajchel has experience as a professional wildlife photographer. He develops & prints all of his own photos.
Filmmaker: Nolen Quinn
Duration : 0:1:56
I’m considering Highlands Hammock and Ocala for tent camping for a group of us for my birthday. Assuming we don’t want primitive sites, which site #’s are the best for tent camping (privacy/location) for these parks or others in central or south florida?
If you REALLY want something nice, you might want to consider Fort DeSoto County Park in southern Pinellas County (Tampa Bay area).
Fort DeSoto’s North Beach was named the #1 Beach in the U.S. (Hawaii included) in 2005! It sits on the Gulf, at the mouth of Tampa Bay!
You can go to http://www.fortdesoto.com/servlets/Page/camping for more info and to make reservations.
I am going to camp in a Yogi Bear campground in a site that says "Water and Electrical Hookup". Does that mean I can use an extension cord with a strip on the end of it that has plugs in it?
I can find lots of info on tent camping on the internet, but nothing that explains electrical hookup. I’m a single mom. I hope I can find a veteran camper who can help me with my camping questions.
Typically, "Water and Electrical Hookups" are referring to convenient places an RV or trailer can plug in to for power and running water. Chances are, you should be able to plug an extension cord with a power strip for running some electrical items.
I say plan your trip as if the electrical won’t be available, but bring a few things that will be helpful in case it is.
A few helpful camping tips:
If there’s a firepit, bring a couple Duraflame logs. They last a couple hours, don’t take any special gymnastics to ignite, and you can always throw regular wood on after the duraflame is burning. Remember to smother your campfire before you go to bed (Shovel dirt on it, etc).
Bring a stiff rake. Rake out the spot where you’re putting your tent(s). This way, you don’t end up rolling over onto a rock or acorn.
Please, please, PLEASE, clean up when you’re gone. Have your kids walk all over your campsite and pick up every little bit of trash possible. (Also, bring trashbags! Not all campsites have convenient trash receptacles).
Check the temperature ranges in advance, and pack accordingly. It’s a very long night when it’s freezing cold and you didn’t bring the winter sleeping bags. Remember that tents catch fire VERY easily, so don’t put the tent next to the campfire, and don’t bring electrical or gas heaters into the tent.
Bring fresh drinking water. (Those 2.5 gallon jugs with the convenient spigot are good…)
Bring a medical kit w/ all the usual refinements. Kids will always find a way to get boo-boo’s.
I can almost guarantee that you will certainly overpack for your first trip. You’ll find that over time you’ll be able to whittle it down to the stuff you *really* need, as opposed to the stuff you think you’ll need.
If you’re with someone who is not a morning person, they will be much worse in the morning. Trust me.
Good luck!
How to use a zippered tent door explained by a camping and backpacking expert in this free online camping guide.
Expert: Brian Rajchel
Bio: In addition to years of outdoor survival experience, Brian Rajchel has experience as a professional wildlife photographer. He develops & prints all of his own photos.
Filmmaker: Nolen Quinn
Duration : 0:1:6
What is the best camping tent for 2? Do you recomend any brand?
Two factors are room and weight. Price is important as well but getting the weight down increases price.
I recommend Colman tents for comfort and price they have a stay dry guarantee and have many styles and sizes that fit every budget. For two folks I recommend this tent.
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=2000001975&categoryid=11070&brand=
For two folks and for backpacking I recommend this tent
http://www.rei.com/product/761895
A bivi bag can make it possible for you to sleep under the stars while camping. Learn how to choose the right one in this free video series.
Expert: Bruce Lessels
Contact: www.kayaklesson.com
Bio: Bruce Lessels is president and co-founder of Zoar Outdoor, a full-service outdoor center in western Massachusetts offering camping, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and fly fishing.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso
Duration : 0:1:0
I am in the market for a camping tent that will fit 2-4 people. I have been looking online for different ones around $150. I was wondering if anyone knew some good brands or has any recommendations. One of my main concerns is to get a tent which will not leak (and obviously a decent quality all around).
Your answer is a few clicks away for your convince.
http://www.cabela`s.com or http://basspro.com Quality and affordability These tents should come with a rain fly, make sure you get one with (a rain fly) to stay dry .
If you can`t find one with a (rain fly )then make one with a poly tarp lay it over the tent at night and tie it down on the corners to protect you from moisture. Take it off when there is no dew or rain.
Also I lay a sheet of sheeting or two of thin plywood on the floor to protect from ground moisture.even if the tent has a poly floor in a heavy rain water can run in .The plywood gets things off the floor. through a few sheets or pieces of sheets in before you pack the rest of the gear.
Presto- bone dry
EASY TO SET UP AUTO OPEN
http://www.comfortinnovations.com.au/pages/product.php?i=afrt215125
Duration : 0:0:35
My boyfriend and I got a new tent because in 9 days we’re going on a weekend camping trip. Neither of us sleep very well in places that aren’t dark. The tent we purchased is a Coleman Weathermaster 6 and it is beige and tan, very light colors. I am wondering if anyone might have any ideas how we might make the part we’re sleeping in darker.
I want to darken it for the morning, I’m not worried about it being dark at night, lol.
Don’t paint it! The only stuff to put on a Coleman is new waterproofing and with decent care it’ll be a lot of years before it needs that.
I’ve got 3 Colemans for different uses, all years old. Still geat.
For daytime darkening and helping to get rid of an unwanted shadow theatre for passers by when the tent is brighter inside than out, curtains are easy to make for a tent.
You can get dark-coloured material,very lightweight and folds very small, from loads of places. Makes good curtains.Market stalls are often a good source.
Small pieces of sticky-back Velcro on the tent and the curtain fix it easy, or put up a line and fix the curtain with pegs. A line both sides lets you have two sides and a roof covered with one piece of material by just hanging the material over them, no fixing required.
Like an Arabian Nights tent. Posh curtains inside. Nice.
A good reason to have a trailer