camping-tent or camper?
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Total tent camper. I have in-laws who have the whole deal, an RV, with two beds-one is a sleeper sofa, big bathroom  w/shower, dishwasher, stove, oven, computer, satillite, two tv's, the works. We stayed in theirs for a week and I missed the tent so bad! It was nice but it was too cramped even for as large as it is. Camping is suspose to be no TV, ovens, dishwashers, etc. We have two kids and they don't need all that crap either. We will be a primitive tent-camping family until we can no longer get up from the ground or hold ourselves steady while doing our "business"  in the woods! peace!
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Hi there,\n\nhere you go ... there are a couple listed for sale at ebay:  http://search.ebay.com/display-tents_W0QQfnuZ1QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ3QQxpufuZx
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probley 7 days while camping. (i was sleeping in the same tent as someone)
1028865
Never underestimate the value of a spacious tent. If the tent is normally going to be used by 2-3 people, get a 6-8 person tent. (12x8)(13x9) Be sure to purchase a tent you can stand in. You won't be disappointed. Most larger tents take no longer to erect than does a small tent.
111173
Buy, borrow or rent a Winnebego.  That's the way we camped when I was in grade school.
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I suggest reading all about it from an expert source. Here is a link to REI's gear guide on sleeping bags. They are reliable and knowledgeable.\n\nhttp://www.rei.com/online/store/LearnShareDetailArticlesList?categoryId=Camping&url=rei/learn/camp/howslbagsf.jsp&vcat=REI_EXPERT_ADVICE_CAMPING\n\nHere is their gear guide link in general, if you want to check out other stuff as well:\n\nhttp://www.rei.com/online/store/LearnShareArticlesList?categoryId=Camping\n\nEnjoy!
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not sure where u are, but i find the best deals around the lakes for camper and boats or around docks if u can manage 2 get on lake, because some ppl dont have trailers for them if they also bought them on the lake, best time of year for that is fall, also check in boat trader
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I would go with a dome tent, they're easy for one person to erect and you can find them in just about any size you might need. After one is up it's more stable than other tents. After a week long camping trip in Big Bend National Park there was a major storm during the night, next morning dome tents were the only ones standing, impressed me.
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Typically, camping in state parks is illegal outside of the designated camping areas and the rangers will check and cite you if you're camping out of bounds. I would recommend checking out the state parks on your path, you should be able to access this information via the internet, and find those parks that have primitive camping facilities. These are facilities that are specifically designed for those who are backpacking and tent-camping. You will most likely still have to pay for using these campsites, but the fee is small, like $6 per night for a primitive site. \n\nAs for your gasoline stove...you could probably use it, but I would just use a good old fashioned camp fire. It will work just as well for cooking, will provide you with warmth during the cooler evenings and will definitely not be something that you have to lug around with you as you make your journey.
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Actually, in the great outdoors, it doesn't really matter where you are.  You may be sheltered from the rain, but lightning is always another factor.  Though the chances of you (yourself) being struck by lightning is very slim to none...you can't rule out the possibility of it striking a tree, for example, and running through the ground and hitting you that way.\n\nThey say that the best thing to do while camping and sheltering in a tent is NOT to lay down to avoid exposure to ground currents.  You also want to be away from the tallest things around you, however, you do not want to be the tallest thing around.  If you are in an exposed site (i.e.no trees)that would make your tent probably the tallest thing around you.  In which case you should abandon everything and get somewhere (such as your car) that provides better shelter.
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most camp beds are plastic i suggest keeping your arms and legs inside...cuz it might runn off the edge.
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If you go to any camping shop, you can buy a tin of waterproofer that you just spray on when you have the tent erect, its around £10 a tin, or there is some waterproofers that you can put in a bath of water and soak your tent in, ask at your local tent shop they will be able to show you the differant ones or look at the link below
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It is true that most camps are for kids. However, there are camps for adults. Try searching the American Camping Association website at http://www.acacamps.com click on their advanced search and you can check the box for families or single adults and location. This should give you some choices
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i like to camp in tents because you can hear all of the creatures outside and if you go camping whats the sense of a camper.
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Hi. there are a few places you can check out. Im not sure where your from but if your from Sydney, Kent St in the city has about 6 camping stores all in a row which is really convenient and there is quite a large range. However, proper camping stores are always more expensive so try large shops like K-mart.
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Check out some books by Buckskinners. I do a lot of camp cooking with dried foods. You can make some very satisfying stews with dried soup mixes and jerky. If you're going to be out there a while, I would suggest learning how to make sour dough bread in that dutch oven though. You can also use it to bake most desserts.\n\nProbably the best suggestion I have though would be to find a book on the edible plants in the area you'll be camping in. Without refrigeration, fresh food is a boon. A good reference will also have natural spices, coffee and tea substitutes, and the like.\n\nHowever, I find that dried foods work out beautifully for extended camping trips as well. If you look around, you should be able to find a source for dried fruits and vegetables, or better still, invest in a dehydrator and prep your own stuff before you leave. If you're not a heavy eater, you can fit about a months worth (2 veg and 1 fruit serving for 3 meals a day)of dried fruits and veggies in a standard sized cooler that can either be eaten dry or reconstituted for cooking. It will also cut down on the weight of your gear considerably, especially if you get a larger cooler and take your potatos in a dehydrated form as well.\n\nFor me though, it just isn't camping without coffee. My favorite camp trick is to take dandelion roots and bake them until they are almost ash, and to use the remains as a coffee substitute with a little wild chicory.\n\nHave fun!
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To really have fun on your camping trip, do a shakedown camp out in the back yard. This will do two things it will show you what you really need and it will show you if your gear is going to work. It is terrible to be in a thunder storm and find that you do not know how to put the tent up. Check every detail and you will have a fun trip !