Camping gear?

[motoman]

Depends on what you consider decent. I have one that I no longer use that I'll make you a good deal on. it was ~180 From REI. I'll sell it for 60$ I now camp exclusively in a hammock.

Mainly not wanting something that'll be torn up or start breaking down just after a few uses. How big is the one you no longer use? I may be interested in it.

Jeep and camping, cool we do that too, but fuck a tent, motorhome,a/c, stove, tv, generator....did i mention a/c? What you planning on doing in summer. It was hot in that motorhome with the ac full blast, can't imagine trying to sleep in a tent.

I've never really had a problem with sleeping in tents or sleeping outside, used to do it all the time. The tent is more for the possibility of bad weather, I don't mind camping in some rain either.

[motoman]

I now camp exclusively in a hammock.

I've got one I bought in mexico a few years back... kinda wonder how long it would hold up.

[Blakeski]

Have you tried the Army-Navy Store? When I go camping all I bring with me is a tent, sleeping stuff, food, heat source, knife and gun. Oh yeah my dog goes too, just depends on why I'm camping. Dear hunting=no dog, while hog hunting=dog and lots of beer.

[ThreeFingerPete]

Mainly not wanting something that'll be torn up or start breaking down just after a few uses. How big is the one you no longer use? I may be interested in it.



I've never really had a problem with sleeping in tents or sleeping outside, used to do it all the time. The tent is more for the possibility of bad weather, I don't mind camping in some rain either.

It's a "3" person tent. Plenty of mesh so that you don't sweat your dick off in the summer, and a rainfly with place to stash gear. I've slept 2 people in it very comfortably with packs in the tent.

[GrayStangGT]

steepandcheap.com for some random deals.

I've got a Columbia tent and it has been through some down pours without leaking.

[YALE]

REI outlet, and Cabela's bargain cave are pretty nice, but I think some people take too damn much camping. I think I took way too damn much last time, and that was just a 2 day trip.

[Jose]

This is good advice. I do some serious backpacking and good and light gear is expensive. My base pack weight is around 8bs. That’s pack, seeping bag, tent, stove. For car camping I have a few tents from wamart and academy that work just fine. Cheap tent, cheap but heavy bag, coleman stove should total out about $200 from academy for a two person setup. Rei has quality equipment and is well stocked. They also have better stock online. I buy most of my gear at Campsaver http://www.campsaver.com/ or Backcountry http://www.backcountry.com/ but if you go for quality gear do some research before ordering. For serious backpacking try the forums at Backpacker.com

Wayne in FW

Sounds like my setup; cheap tent, warm bag and a nice grill. Good links, I'll need to check them out.

Definitely once a month, trying to make it twice a month. Looking for at least a 3 season tent with a nice rain fly. Won't have to worry about the cold too much because we don't have a long winter around here. Probably a 2-3 person would work.

Thanks for the replies, I'll start checking some of this stuff out.

Well I make do with the cold weather by having a good bag. Warm weather I usually just sleep on top of my sleeping pad to cushion me from the ground.

What should a decent 2-3 person 3 season tent cost? I'm seeing them from $70 to over $200.

Just remember that when it's a 2 person tent there's barely enough room for 2 people and not much else so buy bigger than what you need unless you want to store all your stuff outside the tent.

Depends on what you consider decent. I have one that I no longer use that I'll make you a good deal on. it was ~180 From REI. I'll sell it for 60$ I now camp exclusively in a hammock.

I saw Adam do that last July in Colorado and it's a pretty nice setup with the hammock and tarp.

REI outlet, and Cabela's bargain cave are pretty nice, but I think some people take too damn much camping. I think I took way too damn much last time, and that was just a 2 day trip.

Yup, some good deals can be found there as long as you are patient in shopping for what you want.

[Leah]

Found this in my 'deals of the day'.

Ozark Trail Family Camping Starter Bundle $99.88
Bundle and save. Get more and spend less when you buy these items together.

Comes with:
•Ozark Trail 13' x 10' Dome Camping Tent
•2 Ozark Trail Deluxe Blue Chairs
•Quik Shade Lawn & Garden 12' x 12' Instant Canopy
•See individual items for a complete description

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Family-Camping-Starter-Bundle/15599769?srccode=cii_5784816&cpncode=25-14303684-2&adid=1500000000000029469730

Oh, and we got our 0* bags at Costco. They are extra wide mummy bags so you still have room to move around. They totally made a difference-love those bags! Plus, they were only $30!