Archive for August, 2009

What are the different types of fabric used for tent floors?

Sunday, August 30th, 2009
mrkelly2u asked:


I am looking at tents and want one that does not need a ground cloth to keep dry. What are the types of floors used by major tent makers and which ones would be considered to be as waterproof as a built in groundcloth?

Dennis
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Is it legal to camp in a tent on the beach of Lake Michigan?

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
Danielle asked:


My boyfriend and I are poor college students, so we’re trying to find a very cheap but relaxing activity for a short weekend summer getaway. We would love to pitch a tent on the beach of Lake Michigan (near the Grand Haven area) but we’re not sure if that’s legal or not. We’re not planning to start a bonfire or anything, we just want to hang out for a night on the beach. Will we risk getting arrested or anything?

If that’s a no-go, anyone have any other relatively inexpensive vacation suggestions?

Bonnie

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What are the best kind of desserts to make when your camping outdoors?

Monday, August 17th, 2009
yankee_sweetie asked:


I’m getting ready to go camping for the first time and was wondering what are your fav kind of snacks/goodies to make or put together for camping? I know smores are an all time fav but is there anything else i can try?

April
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What is a good way to celebrate a 25th wedding anniversary camping?

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
Beth N asked:


We go camping every year–big family thing—about 60-70 people. One of my boyfriend’s brothers is having a 25th wedding anniversay around that time and I offered to throw a 25th party while we are there. Informal of course, but what are some ideas for food/gifts/decorations? We’re camping—so we have to keep it relatively simple/no frills. Ideas? Thoughts? He thought it was a great idea!

Kristin
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Where can I go tent camping in Minnesota withouth bothering with the State Parks and/or reserved camp grounds?

Monday, August 3rd, 2009
jackrrabitt asked:


Any ideas? A couple friends and I would like to go camping no further than 3-4 hours away from the Twin Cities without bothering with State Park nonsense, etc… Is this possible? Any stories good or bad? We’re planning on next weekend (2nd wknd October) and we’ll be bringing everything we need, and are prepared to rough it in a beautiful setting. Thanks ahead of time!

Neil
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What are the rules for tent camping in the French Alps?

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
larray asked:


Traveling the GR 5 from Les Houches to Briancon. Can I tent camp the entire way. I believe I have seen that you can camp anywhere above tree line.

Karen
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What is good food to bring camping for a weekend?

Saturday, August 1st, 2009
LingMoonGirl asked:


I am going camping and I don’t know what to bring to eat. I am going camping for the weekend, so I will need 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts and 1 lunch. I have an ice chest, but nothing to cook with. Someone there might have a Coleman stove to use.

Alex
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