What should I consider when purchasing a winter camping tent?

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Anita

I am planning my first winter camping and I need to purchase a winter camping tent. What should I consider when buying it?

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Freestanding
Choose a freestanding or dome tent that needs few or no ropes or tent stakes for support. Tent stakes are easily lost, and staking out a tent in the snow can be difficult. A freestanding tent allows you to be flexible with location while still feeling secure in the tentâs structure. Keep in mind, however, that a freestanding tent is easily tossed in windy conditions but can be weighted down with gear on the inside or rocks on the outside.

Support
Four-season tents are designed with snow load in mind and have sturdy, strong support poles. Avoid tents with large, unsupported, low-angled areas that can accumulate snow and possibly cause the tent to collapse.

Size
Choose a tent that's rated for one more person than will actually be using the tent. The additional space will come in handy for bulkier cold-weather sleeping bags and extra winter gear. In addition, harsh weather can force campers indoors more often in the winter, and the extra space can help campers pass the time more comfortably. Furthermore, you may want to consider a tent with a vestibule area where you can leave snow-covered boots or cook inside when necessary.

What is the biggest camping tent available?

anonymous

I am leading a youth group camping trip this summer and I'm looking for a very large tent to accommodate optimally 15-16 people? I have looked at several 12 person tents (Gettysburg 12 Family Camping Tunnel Tent, Trekker⢠20' x 16' Cabin Tent and the Copper Canyon 12), but was hoping for something maybe a bit bigger.

Positive reviews about waterproofing is also a must. Our tents last year leaked horribly in the rain, even with the rain fly on and tarp underneath.

Answer
How much money do you have, how big do you need to go?
http://armytents.com/tents/tent-tmpr.html

As far as managing a group several smaller tents would be more suitable, you can arrange the tents around a central canopy for example like the circling of the wagon trains of old. this works best with vertical wall tents of the cabin styles like the Copper Canyon 12 or the Coleman Instant 8. Figure also gear for each camper unless they are on a cot each person will have gear that takes up sleeping space so figure 1 extra space for 3 persons is needed so a four man tent actually comfortably sleeps three, an eight man sleeps 6 and so on.

Personally as having been there done that thousands of times as a scoutmaster, The Coleman Tent family has the best reputation for staying dry in and not breaking the bank, so I highly recommend them.

http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-14x10-Foot-Person-Instant/dp/B003QUT9OE/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1360109250&sr=8-7&keywords=12+man+tent

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recommend tent that is very cheap?

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Kisua

i came again
with this question.- many people does not understand
well which brand of tent is very cheap?
can you show me the image of it?
i need $1-30 tent!

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Go to the local good will sometimes you can find tents for cheap there. Walmart sells kids play tents and low grade tents for camping.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Exxel-5-x-4-Dome-Tent-Sleeps-2/15257225

Now get realistic, if you want any kind of quality and expect the tent to last, the lowest I suggest is the Coleman Sundome
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-7-x-7-Sundome-Tent/13849028

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Is it true that there are nudist camps for kids?

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Rossem

If so, how do they protect them from perverts? Looks like that would be dangours.

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There have been summer camps for kids since 1993 when the first was held in Florida sponsored by the Florida Association for Nude Recreation. Several others have been started in other parts of the country since then.

These camps are run for children aged 11-18, of families who are already nudists, so it's something the kids are familiar with and they would rather be at camp with their other nudist friends.

The camps are held on the grounds of a nudist club or resort with very strict security. The clubs are off-limits to the public and background checks are often run on members of the clubs before they are admitted.

Camp staff supervise all activities and the tents are always set up in an area separated from other club activities, with 24/7 security. Campers are required to always use the buddy system..

Counselors have come from many diverse educational and occupational backgrounds including medical personnel, teachers, police, lawyers, musicians, social workers, and many others. Many of the counselors are parents of current or past camp kids.

The camps for the 14-18 group are called Leadership Academy because they are learning strategies to become the leaders of their generation. The motto of the camp since 1995 has been "Show your Leadership". The kids also swim several times a day and enjoy canoeing, sailing, games, contests, and at least one field trip.

Kids over 18 who successfully completed the training were often appointed as junior counselors for future camps. The American Association for Nude Recreation took it one step farther and created Nude U for college-age young adults. and Youth Ambassador program for Nude U grads.

Many of the kids of this youth camp program have received college scholarships and other honors and awards.

coleman kids dome tent?

Q. can you close the netting so that no air gets out?
im painting my room and i need a cheap one and i can fit in that one. and i can make it cool if it zips.
so where it has the mesh material does it zip up so no air gets out?
or is there any other one like under 20$ that can zip?
at academy, walmart, target?
can you put a double bed in it?

Answer
Get a pup tent. They don't have mesh vents. You know, the small triangular type that look like army tents or old boy scout tents. I think academy carries them, and they are usually cheap.

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How could i build a cheap playhouse out of something other than wood?

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peanutclub

See i really want a playhouse sooo bad!!! And its too much to buy one or to build on out of wood. See i was wondering if you knew what i could build i playhouse out of other than any kind of wood? If you have an idea please help me!!!

Answer
When I was a kid, I used to set my little tent up outside or play under our deck. You can build a tent in your room with chairs and blankets too.

Fun activities for little ones while babysitting?

PiNKLiGHTN

I have to babysit in a few days. It seems as though every time I babysit, there is not enough to do and the kids are always bored or lose interest in what we are doing. The children are 3 and 5. What are some new and fun activities that will keep the kids occupied for a good amount of time, and isn't too messy?

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-hide n' seek
-coloring
-building them playhouses/tents out of every day things around the house (blankets, chairs, pillows, etc)
-draw up a 'treasure map', hide some toys/candy in different places around the house and let them search for them
-a good movie (or sing-a-long)

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Best place to take a vacation with the family to see wild animals?

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Arthur kad

We wanna go take a vacation to see wild animals like lions, tigers, buffalo, zebras, elephants, and other animals that live with them where would be the best place to see them wild in one of those jeeps you see on tv? I want it to be clean we're we live but able to see the wild life were gonna be with two family's so we need a big place. Please give me some reccomendations on where to go I'm thinking south Africa but I can be wrong thanks and could someone give me an estimate for 6 adults and three kids please thank you.

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If you go to South Africa you are sure to see Lions, Buffalo, Zebra, Elephant and lots of other animals. If you want to see Tigers in their natural habitat, best bet is to go to India.

Rent a jeep from a car hiring place.

Accommodation places in National Parks are clean. You can book your accommodation to suit your whole party (like the size of bungalo or chalet you will stay in) with the National Park once you have decided on one. If you are more adventurous, and you want to get really close to nature, there are options to camp in tents as well in designated areas that is relatively safe from wild animals.

Kruger National Park is a good one, also Addo Elephant Park. But dont be limited to these. There really are lots to choose from.

If you are looking what its gonna cost you, contact your local travel agent.

Here is just extra information.

http://www.sanparks.org/
http://www.places.co.za/html/south_african_national_parks.html
http://www.nature-reserve.co.za/
http://www.sa-venues.com/game_lodges_nationwide_south_afr.htm
http://www.pilanesberg-game-reserve.co.za/

Dont forget to visit Cape Town with Table Mountain. It is one of the new Natural Wonders of the World.

Ideas for gift baskets at a preschool auction event?

Lisa K

I need some ideas for suggestions for the following types of gift baskets.
1) "Manicure and Pedicure" themed gift basket.
2) "Children's Outdoor Fun" themed gift basket.
3) "Children's Favorite Books" themed gift basket.
4) "Campers Backpack" themed gift basket.
5) "Movie Night" themed gift basket.
6) "Bath Time" themed gift basket.
7) "Children's Art Supplies" themed gift basket.
8) "Bug Collecting and Gardening" themed gift basket.

These themed baskets are for a preschools auction and we are giving parents a few suggestions for their donations. Each class has it's own themed basket. The ages of our schoolers are from 18 months to 4 years. I have come up with quite a bit on my own but feel I may be missing something. I am looking for some unique ideas.
Thanks for every-ones help
I need ideas for items to GO INTO these baskets that I have listed, not more basket ideas. But thank you anyway. Sorry for any confusion

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1) Bath and Body Works foot cream
cuticle cream, emery boards, feet files, mani/pedi gloves and socks, buffer boards, clippers, orange sticks, polish, foot soak, foot mask

2) bubbles, sidewalk chalk, water ballons, kid suntan lotion, bug spray, bug collection jars, bug vacuums, nets, binoculars, magnifying glasses, bug books, bird books(kids versions) kites, sand set, stepping stone making kit,

3) Character puppets/stuffed animals that go along with the books
Books by Eric Carle, Bill Martin, etc.

4) Flashlights, kiddie bug spray, walkie/talkies, smores candies, comfy pillows

5) Popcorn, Disney/Pixar movies, comfy socks (those chenille ones..we love those for movie night) candy/ trail mix. Soda/flavored water, comfy pillow

6) Bubble bath, bath fizzies, bath crayons, bath paint, bath toys- Discovery toys are great, Barbie mermaid that can go in the water, hoodie bath towels or character towels.

7) Anything color wonder; watercolors, paint by numbers, crayons, colored pencils, markers, play dough, clay, paint, sidewalk chalk, sidewalk paint, glitter markers, glitter glue, finger paints, scissors, shape scissors, punches,

8) Bug vacuum, little gloves, kiddie gardening supplies, floppy hat, clogs, kneeling pade, jiffy pots, seed/starter sets, butterfly tents/habitats, lady bug homes

I'm sure you've thoughtt of all this before, but this is what I could come up with.

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Where should I go camping on the beach in California?

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Katie

So my friends and I are planning a trip to Cali and want to camp on the beach instead of spend money on a hotel. We are in our mid 20's with no kids. Everywhere I've found online has been very family friendly and as much as I like kids, I would rather not have a family with 3 kids in the tent text to us. Not to mention families probably wouldn't want to be right next to us either. Any idea's on good places?

Answer
Well california is all about RVs when it comes to camping at the beach and all beach campgrounds from San Francisco south require reservations 6 months to a year in advance. Also expect to spend for reservations equal to a motel 6 elsewhere. For example the brand new Ca. state park campground at Crystle cove is $85 a night. With that in mind as another posted I recomend also that the beach be a day activity and look to county, state and national forest parks that are inland. Your question also leads one to assume that you think camping at the beach is free, so to make myself clear, in California it is not free and it is highly regulated.

http://woodalls.com/ lists all the campgrounds there are and you can go to the state of californias state parks page, http://www.parks.ca.gov/ and find sites there. Make reservations pronto as summer booking is going on now.
http://www.reserveamerica.com/campgroundDirectoryList.do?contractCode=CA

What size of camping tent should I choose?

Adela

I am planning a camping trip with two friends. We need to buy a camping tent but I don't know what size of the tent is suitable for three people. I did a little search online and someone said should choose a tent which can accommodate two more person because there must be some space for the camping equipment. Is this true? Is a five man tent a little larger for three?

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A five man tent is just fine. I do a lot of camping and I use a 2-3 person tent for just me, and a 4 person tent when I take the wife and kid along.

Unless your back country camping you can't go wrong with getting a bigger roomier tent.

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How do you make an indoor tent?

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Luigi fan

I wanna make an indoor tent with my bed cuz my real tent broke and my freind's coming over and we were ganna camp...
Please answer my question!

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"Tents donât necessarily have to go outdoors. You can make a fun indoor tent thatâs collapsible and will give the kids hours of enjoyment. This tent doesnât need any stakes but you will have to have plenty of fabric.
How To Make A Collapsible Indoor TentSheets can be used to make curtains, tablecloths, and yes, even tents.

Consider sheets instead of other material, since theyâre inexpensive and easy to work with, for this project.

Five twin sheets will make an excellent tent. You can purchase fabric, though, in smaller yardage than the sheets, if youâd like a shorter or smaller tent. Working with sheets makes it easier, since you donât have to measure and cut each side of the tent.

Consider how much floor space you can spare for the tent. Remember that the tent is easily collapsible if it needs to be moved in a hurry. Measure out the amount of space youâre willing to give the tent, then cut a sheet or piece of fabric to that size, allowing a couple extra inches on each side for hemming, and making sure to cut the piece in a perfect square. If one end of the sheet is already hemmed, do not add the extra inches for that side.

The square piece, upon being completely hemmed, becomes the top of the tent. Each of the four remaining sheets will become a side of the tent. Stitch the first sheet onto one side of the tent, at the very top edge. Allow the edge of the tent top to barely hang over the top edge of the sheet. Continue this until you have three sides sewn onto the tent. For the fourth side of the tent, cut the sheet in half, lengthways, then hem the cut edges. Sew the sheet onto the tent, making the fourth side, including a doorway. Make tabs and sew one on the top section and one on the bottom section of each sheet edge. These are used to tie the sides shut.

In order to hang the collapsible tent insert four eye hooks into the ceiling. To make the tent collapse out of the way of guests, insert two of the eye hooks next to the top ceiling molding. The four hooks should align with the four corners of the tent top.
String wire through the tent at all four corners. Wad the wire into a ball shape at each end, inside the tent, to keep it from coming out when hung. String the wire up to the eye hooks, making sure to get the tent top level and even. Simply wrap the wire around the eye hook and itâll hang until ready to collapse.

To collapse the tent just undo the front two wires. To remove the tent completely, just remove all four wires from the eye hooks. The tent is easy to hang again, and the kids will have a blast when they play in it."
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/46362/how_to_make_a_collapsible_indoor_tent.html

How to entertain toddlers when it rains?

lennie2008

I baby sit a really active 2 year old. We are usually outside when I sit for her. But when ever It rains we have to stay inside but, she never wants to. She does not like watching D.V.D's, arts and crafts or playing with her toys, all she likes doing is creating GIANT messes.
How should I entertain her?

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- Play hide and seek
- Built a tent out of sheets and furniture
- Color
- If possible maybe you could get her to take a nap?
- Bake cookies or a cake! It's fun, kinda messy, and you can eat it afterwards!
- Find an educational game on the internet for her to play
- Dress her up in a pretty dress and take "model" pictures of her
- Play with play dough
- Write a film/movie, and record it with a video camera
- Play with pets (if you have any)
- Sit outside on the porch and watch the rain (if it's not cold outside)
- Put on a raincoat, boots, and an umbrella and go outside!
- Take her for a drive in the rain
- Listen to music

- Have an indoor picnic - this is my kid's favorite. Make lots of healthy treats, lay out a blanket, and enjoy! Here are some treat ideas.

*Ants on a Log
Take a stalk of celery, spread peanut butter on it, and sprinkle raisins on it
*Peanut Butter Pizza
Spread peanut butter on a tortilla. Peel and slice and an apple. Lay apple slices on top. Sprinkle raisins on top. It's delicious. =)
*M&M Pretzels
Get square pretzels. Get hershey's hugs and warm them until they are soft. Place the hug on the pretzel. Then put an M&M on top of the hug and push it down.
*Peanut butter and banana sandwiches
Spread peanut butter on a slice of bread, and then slice bananas on the bread, and put another piece of bread on top.

This will keep her busy making the treats and then eating them!

Good luck!

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Need a location for tent camping in southern new hampshire or maine?

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deadmanssh

I live in Boston and my buddy lives in Portland, ME. I would like to find some place within two hours of both cities to take our families camping. We prefer rustic camping and I dislike RV's. I think the Old Orchard / southern Saco River area is too built up - too noisy and too busy. Any ideas?

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Appalachian Trail: White Cap Mountain

... Preview: White Cap Mountain stands like a great sentinel in the heart of the 100 Mile Wilderness. At 3644 feet, it is the highest peak in the region and the only one to rise into the alpine plant zone. Trail: Hikes in Northern New England
Brownville Junction , ME - Hiking - 28.1 miles

Appalachian Trail: Baldpate Mountain

... Preview: The trail through Baldpate is popular and well marked, making it a good choice for strong hikers looking for a pleasant day hike. Baldpate Mountain is in western Oxford County, roughly 7 miles east â¦
Trail: Hikes in Northern New England
Bethel , ME - Hiking - 8 miles

Appalachian Trail: Barren - Chairback Range
... Preview: The Barren-Chairback Range rises to just 2670 feet at its highest point, making it one of the lower mountain chains crossed by the AT in Maine. But this little range makes up in ruggedness what it la ... Monson , ME - Hiking - 16.2 miles

Appalachian Trail: Baxter Ponds
... Preview: This section of the AT is best described as a walk on the water side. This hike winds along a river, then along a stream, and then along the shore of several ponds before reaching the foot of majesti ... Millinocket , ME - Hiking - 9.9 miles

Appalachian Trail: Buck Hill
... Preview: This hike is a short but enjoyable day hike just outside the town of Monson. Though it offers no major views, it's a fine walk through the woods.
Monson , ME - Hiking - 6.3 miles

Appalachian Trail: Carlo Col & Goose Eye Mountain
... Preview: This mountain range is not reserved for the long-distance crowd. The heart of the Mahoosucs - the rocky wreckage of Carlo Col, the open heaths and summit vistas of Goose Eye Mountain, and even Mahoos ... Upton , ME - Hiking - 11 miles

Appalachian Trail: Carry Ponds
... Preview: This hike combines beautiful forest scenes with the scene of a dramatic moment in American history. Winding through a series of ponds, along streams and across the Kennebec River, the path also cross ... New Portland , ME - Hiking - 17.5 miles

Appalachian Trail: Central Lake Country
... Preview: For those who can spend only one day walking in the 100 Mile Wilderness, this 8.3-mile hike offers a sampler of some of the most beautiful and varied country in the Maine woods. The route includes a ... Greenville , ME - Hiking - 8.3 miles

Appalachian Trail: Crocker Mountain
... Preview: Crocker Mountain, with two distinct peaks, is at the northern end of a succession of mountains that constitute the most strenuous hiking on the AT in Maine, along with Katahdin and the Mahoosucs. Lik ... Stratton , ME - Hiking - 8.3 miles

Appalachian Trail: Little Bigelow
... Preview: The westernmost peak in the Bigelow Range, Little Bigelow, like its larger neighbor, Bigelow Mountain, has some outstanding views of the Flagstaff Lake country and the Dead River. Not particularly di ... New Portland , ME - Hiking - 13.8 miles

Appalachian Trail: Mahoosuc Notch
... Preview: Is Mahoosuc Notch really the "Toughest Mile of the AT?" Although selecting just one of the 2150-odd miles of the AT might seem impossibly subjective, every AT hiker will eventually hear the reputatio ... Upton , ME - Hiking - 9.4 miles

Appalachian Trail: Monson Slate Hills
... Preview: This first walk in the 100 Mile Wilderness covers its southernmost 14.2 miles, where the AT passes over a portion of the Monson Slate Hills. It features many small ponds, the AT's highest waterfall, Monson , ME - Hiking - 14.2 miles

Appalachian Trail: Mount Katahdin
... Preview: Legendary along the AT, the jagged, treeless profile of Mount Katahdin seems incongruous among other rounded, forested Appalachian peaks. The glaciers never reached high enough to smooth off Katahdin ... Millinocket , ME - Hiking - 10.4 miles

Appalachian Trail: Moxie Bald Mountain
... Preview: The hike up Moxie Bald is one of the prettiest you'll find. Even the beginning of this hike is gorgeous, leapfrogging across the rocks at a small rapid on Baker Stream. If you are feeling adventurou ... Related information:... From the guidebook Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in Northern New England
Bingham , ME - Hiking - 9.6 miles

Appalachian Trail: Northern Lake Country
... Preview: The northernmost section of the 100 Mile Wilderness traverses a varied landscape of tall trees, placid lakes, and surging streams, where a kaleidoscopic play of sunlight and forest color inspired earl ... Greenville , ME - Hiking - 17.4 miles

Appalachian Trail: Old Blue, Elephant, & Bemis Mountains
... Preview: The hike up Old Blue Mountain has much to recommend it: impressive hardwood forests, fine views from the open summit (3600 feet), and an old-growth red spruce forest on the saddle between Old Blue and ... Andover , ME - Hiking - 8.6 miles

Appalachian Trail: Old Speck
... Preview: You might expect the name "Old Speck"

What qualities and features should I look for when shopping for a tent?

Mrs.Fine

I love to camp, but my poor old tent has worn out and it is time to purchase a new one. There are alot more features available now, and I want to know which ones are worth the extra money, and which ones just add more weight to my gear. It was a little overwhelming shopping at the Bass Pro shop last weekend.

Also, where is the best place to find a good deal on these tents? I only have a family of four, so an extra large tent is not needed. Just one that is relativley simple to set up.

Thanks for your input!

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First, get a name brand tent. Almost everyone I know who has purchased a tent from a discount store has had problems with it very soon. Not only is this bad economics but can ruin a camping trip.

The tent that is right for you will depend on your own use and priorities. If you are car camping, you will likely accept weight and volume to have a comfortable tent. If you are bike touring, you probably want as small a tent as you can get.

Here's a few things to consider:

Self supporting - The more self supporting a tent is, the less you have to rely on stakes, but the more likely it is to have more poles and more weight. A classic pup-tent for example is simple, has only basic center poles, but needs good ground to steak it down.

Ventilation - Very important if you will be in warm weather especially. I find that having cross ventilation (two opposite doors for example) give much better ventilation than the percent of the tent body that is netting. ( I find that if the netting is completely surrounded by the fly, you won't get much wind movement anyways)

Mosquito netting - get the smaller no seeum netting. It's helpful if you can adjust this and the door rainflies without having to open the tent door (thus letting all the bugs in)

Zipper - get one with a substantial zipper on the doors. This is a point of failure on many bargain brand tents.

In my outdoor program I purchase Eureka Timberline Tents which are the mainstays of many outdoor programs. I think they are one of the best values you will find in a tent. They are well built, have good zippers, have excellent cross ventilation and are easy to set up with poles that are unlikely to break. You can adjust the ventilation from inside the tent. They are great for most general needs, but would not be my choice for activities where light weight is needed such as bike touring or light-weight backpacking. They will make more noise than a dome tent in a wind. A good source is Campmore. They also stock spare parts such as poles should you ever need them. Personally, I find myself using this tent most of the time unless I'm in the wind or snow I use a Eureka dome tent, and if I want to go light, I use a small
Sierra Designs hoop tent instead.

Help preserve your tent by shaking or sweeping out all the debris each morning when you take it down. This will make the floor last much longer. If you are not overly concerned about weight, cut a plastic ground cloth to fit, which you can always leave out if you don't want it. (Campmore sells these very cheaply to fit the timberline)

P.S. - the Timberline has a 4-person version, but it is room for sleeping only. If you are car camping for long periods of time, you may want something more roomy for a family of four.

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I found out that two kids in my class wet the bed and I told everyone. How do I make it up to them?

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I'm really sorry now about what I did. I just started 8th grade. And we had an end of summer campout before school started. Anyway they put all the kids who wet the bed in one tent so people wouldn't all know about it. So I knew the other kids there were also wearing diapers. A couple of them go to school with me. So I told people and now everyone knows about them. But I feel bad about it. So what should I do now?

Answer
Oh yay, another diaper troll. All of your other questions include you wetting your pants on the bus, or wearing adult diapers to school. Get a better hobby.

what are some good ways to really scare kids?

kitty

my little sister and her friends are camping outside of my house in a tent. they are 9-10 yrs old. me and my other sister want to really scare them. any suggestions? i need suggestions to scare them good but i dont want anyone getting hurt.

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go outside and tell them some scary stories. Then say you are going to bed. One of you be in the house where they can see you, have the shower running in the bathroom, so they think the other girl is in there. Then the one 'in the shower' can sneak around the house and scare them.......just make some noises that will make them think an animal or stranger may be there.

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I am new to tent camping and need help. How do you use an electrical hookup in a campground?

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romancegir

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.

Answer
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!

Where can I find tent campsites on a beach in Siesta Key Florida?

dre38w

Me and a friend are wanting to camp ON the beach in a tent at one of the beaches in Siesta Key Florida. Anyone know of any let me know please? Thanks.

Answer
Sorry, there's no tent camping anywhere on Siesta unless it's the kids in the family back yard. There's a little RV park near the beach, but tents are not allowed.

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What can you make out of duct tape?

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Savannah

i have a bunch of duct tape and i need to know what to make with it. So can you make instead of clothes and dresses

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Climbing rope.
Earrings.
Cover old pocket folders -- lasts forever!
Sealing envelopes (in case you hate the taste of envelope glue).
Replacement for airplane glue.
Seat belts that'll REALLY keep the kids still.
Closing chip bags.
Make the stapler obsolete!
Putting up Christmas lights (easy removal).
Add several layers to your car's bumpers for a much safer ride.
Fix vacuum cleaner hose.
Tape ski boot to your ski when the binding breaks.
Repair seams of ski gloves.
Hold temple onto eye glasses.
Fix printer.
Make a wallet out of it.
Hold car hood shut.
Patch hole in canoe.
Fixing sets for the school play.
Making props look more realistic.
Make letter for letter jacket.
Hold your letter to your letter jacket.
Stick pictures up in your locker.
Hold pens together.
Belt.
Wrap your ankle for sports.
Hold file cabinet together.
Hold shoe laces together.
Can replace shoe laces.
Can be used in place of Velcro.
Write term paper on it.
Can be used to put back together a shredded term paper.
Hair ties.
Hold spikes to your cleats.
Make a book shelf.
Remove lint from clothes.
Makes great bumper stickers with a sharpie!
Cook a baked potato in it.
Hold car door shut.
Tape down ripped carpet.
Hold speaker wire to the back of speaker.
Practical joke toilet paper replacement.
Makes a good bib.
Use as vinyl flooring.
Roofing shingles.
Make a clothes line.
Window coverings.
Use a roof rack on your car for carrying luggage and other items.
Fix a broken plate.
Make a tent for camping.
Hold your car's bumper in place.
Seat covers in your car.
Fix the hole in your favorite coffee cup.
Make a coffee cup.
Retread your tennis shoes.
Earmuffs.
Repair work gloves.
Make work gloves.
CD case.
Wrap a soda can or bottle in duct tape to keep it cold.
Makes stylish notebook decorations.
Use it to fix old instruments.
Surgical bandage.
A clothesline when you're out in the middle of nowhere. (Peace Corps favorite.)
Makes excellent streamers for bicycle handlebars.
Toilet seat cover.
Replace broken screen in your screen doors to create an excellent storm door for those cold winter nights.
Use to make the lines in the middle of the road.
Use as a musical instrument.
Make a hat.
Make a wallet chain out of it.
Stare at it and try to find new uses for it.
Make a boat out of it.
Throw it at people.
Write on it and stick to someone's back.
Put a few rolls on their side and roll them to have a duct tape race!
Tape a hedge trimmer or chain saw to a long pole in order to trim or cut tall trees.
Use it as hockey tape.
Tape Tupperware containers together in a way that you can stack them on top of each other for more storage space.
Use to keep the cover of an old ice cream maker securely attached.
Cut a hole in a piece of cardboard, wrap duct tape around it and get a really inexpensive original looking picture frame.
Tape Nerf basketball hoop to the back of a door because they just don't stay on their own.
Make a pouch and attach it to a door so you can hold stuff.
Repair smashed pumpkin.
Snowmobile/motorcycle seat cover.
Hold broken U-joints together on truck so you can make it home.
Makes a good replacement for chrome.
Patch holes in convertibles or soft top jeeps.
Resurface your trampoline.
Emergency limb replacements.
Prosthetics.
Can be used to clean the floor when no vacuum is available.
Repair trim on cars.
Patch up fish tank.
Make a makeup case.
Repair leak in pilot gas line.
Wrapping Christmas presents.
Patch seams in carpeting.
Patch a hole in a tent.
No need for lunch box - just tape all your food together!
Cute plant holder.
Censor speech on softball uniforms.
Roll it over a pool and make a trampoline.
Keeping guitar strap on your guitar.
Taping mic to mic stand (or a hockey stick).
Taping mic stand to amp.
Hold a float together.
Fix mini blinds.
Hold telephone together.
Hold computer mouse together.
Write on vehicles.
Muzzle.
Make a Halloween mask.
Decorate guard rifles.
Make a mummy costume for Halloween.
Attach underwater flashlight to underwater strobe for night dives.
Hold a car battery in.
Headbands.
Jewelry.
Attach glow-in-the-dark bugs to people's houses.
Fixing the toilet seat.
Torture.
Window shade.
Seat covering for a 1963 Vespa GS 160 (or any other vehicle for that matter).
Wrap around cardboard tube to make fake swords for the kids.
Waterproof apron.
Beverage holders.
Cooler.
Pet rain gear.
Toilet paper roll cover.
Cell phone holder.
Tool belt.
Repair speaker cones.
Hold the plastic (or Mylar) on your car where the window should be.
Wrap a "365 Uses For Duct Tape" calendar for Christmas.
Hold up worn out socks.
Suspenders.
Tape keys to bottom of car so you never lose them.

101 uses for ducktape (Plus or minus 70-80)

Jeep liberty Tranny over heat warning light?

Dana

I have a 05 jeep liberty about 60k on it. I was going camping last summer with the family here in arizona, for those of you that know the liberty, they have hardly no cargo room with the rear seats up. Anyways I put the kids side by side and flipped down the right section of the rear seat for more cargo space. WE were LOADED, a family tent, two 7 gallon coolers, 2 sleeping bags, two lanterns with propane, our luggage, about 5 blankets, pillows, chain saw, and 3 of those fold up in a bag chairs. and a fishing pole/tackle box. Couldn't see out the read window at all...I mean i had stuff packed up my two little boys feet on the floor board. Anyways we started driving up the rim which is a good 70 miles of constant up hill. about 40 miles in the light came on, i pulled over look at my manual, and instructed to shut off the car and wait till the light goes off. did that everything was good and went camping and since then the light has not come on, been about a year. I seem to be driving alot in overdrive going up that day, should i kick it down to 2nd gear? or just drive very slow?? I plan on purchasing a roof basket some time in the futur so all my weight isn't in the back it will be more evenly distributed also..but whats are your thoughts/experiences??

Answer
Sell it, and get a 4x4 Cherokee XJ. Get the straight 6 which you can run 200k to 300k miles on easily. Huge after market, more cargo room.

For your Liberty; You might want to look into adding a transmission cooler. They cost $50 and are very easy to install. A mechanic should be able to install one in an hour.

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help on my nouns ?

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Kara

i've got this big test coming up and i need help on my nouns because i cant name them all.
if you can name as many nouns you can think of and the meanings that would be great.

thanx :D

Answer
here. i've listed them all according to their levels. :D :
hope this helps

Kindergarten

ball
bat
bed
book
boy
bun
can
cake
cap
car
cat
cow
cub
cup
dad
day
dog
doll
dust
fan
feet
girl
gun
hall
hat
hen
jar
kite
man
map
men
mom
pan
pet
pie
pig
pot
rat
son
sun
toe
tub
van


1st Grade

apple
arm
banana
bike
bird
book
chin
clam
class
clover
club
corn
crayon
crow
crown
crowd
crib
desk
dime
dirt
dress
fang
field
flag
flower
fog
game
heat
hill
home
horn
hose
joke
juice
kite
lake
maid
mask
mice
milk
mint
meal
meat
moon
mother
morning
name
nest
nose
pear
pen
pencil
plant
rain
river
road
rock
room
rose
seed
shape
shoe
shop
show
sink
snail
snake
snow
soda
sofa
star
step
stew
stove
straw
string
summer
swing
table
tank
team
tent
test
toes
tree
vest
water
wing
winter
woman
women


2nd Grade

alarm
animal
aunt
bait
balloon
bath
bead
beam
bean
bedroom
boot
bread
brick
brother
camp
chicken
children
crook
deer
dock
doctor
downtown
drum
dust
eye
family
father
fight
flesh
food
frog
goose
grade
grandfather
grandmother
grape
grass
hook
horse
jail
jam
kiss
kitten
light
loaf
lock
lunch
lunchroom
meal
mother
notebook
owl
pail
parent
park
plot
rabbit
rake
robin
sack
sail
scale
sea
sister
soap
song
spark
space
spoon
spot
spy
summer
tiger
toad
town
trail
tramp
tray
trick
trip
uncle
vase
winter
water
week
wheel
wish
wool
yard
zebra


3rd Grade

actor
airplane
airport
army
baseball
beef
birthday
boy
brush
bushes
butter
cast
cave
cent
cherries
cherry
cobweb
coil
cracker
dinner
eggnog
elbow
face
fireman
flavor
gate
glove
glue
goldfish
goose
grain
hair
haircut
hobbies
holiday
hot
jellyfish
ladybug
mailbox
number
oatmeal
pail
pancake
pear
pest
popcorn
queen
quicksand
quiet
quilt
rainstorm
scarecrow
scarf
stream
street
sugar
throne
toothpaste
twig
volleyball
wood
wrench


4th Grade

advice
anger
answer
apple
arithmetic
badge
basket
basketball
battle
beast
beetle
beggar
brain
branch
bubble
bucket
cactus
cannon
cattle
celery
cellar
cloth
coach
coast
crate
cream
daughter
donkey
drug
earthquake
feast
fifth
finger
flock
frame
furniture
geese
ghost
giraffe
governor
honey
hope
hydrant
icicle
income
island
jeans
judge
lace
lamp
lettuce
marble
month
north
ocean
patch
plane
playground
poison
riddle
rifle
scale
seashore
sheet
sidewalk
skate
slave
sleet
smoke
stage
station
thrill
throat
throne
title
toothbrush
turkey
underwear
vacation
vegetable
visitor
voyage
year


5th Grade

able
achieve
acoustics
action
activity
aftermath
afternoon
afterthought
apparel
appliance
beginner
believe
bomb
border
boundary
breakfast
cabbage
cable
calculator
calendar
caption
carpenter
cemetery
channel
circle
creator
creature
education
faucet
feather
friction
fruit
fuel
galley
guide
guitar
health
heart
idea
kitten
laborer
language
lawyer
linen
locket
lumber
magic
minister
mitten
money
mountain
music
partner
passenger
pickle
picture
plantation
plastic
pleasure
pocket
police
pollution
railway
recess
reward
route
scene
scent
squirrel
stranger
suit
sweater
temper
territory
texture
thread
treatment
veil
vein
volcano
wealth
weather
wilderness
wren
wrist
writer

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Is DayZ (Arma 2) worth getting if none of my friends have it?

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Ben

Is it still fun to play alone? Or should I get a different game (Such as Assassin's Creed Revelations)?

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ill put it to you like this, its entirely playable solo. but there are 3 huge playstyle changes, plus advantages and disadvantages depending on your group size. solo you want to stick to smaller towns, the woods, go to deer stands and use lakes and animals to eat and drink. on top of you playing solo your going to have a rough start, learning agro, when to shoot, how to scout, and how to watch your own back, a group of 2-3 is optimal, like i think the best example ive seen is xcal, drj, and dannyboy i think the name of the video was outplayed by server reset, dannyboy scouted, drj sniped, and xcal had a fully auto and did zombie control and actually saved drj from getting hatcheted by a bandit. large groups where they seem good its outweighed by its disadvantages, 1st 4 to 5 or more players unless you all know each other in real life equals feeling alone and paranoid due to lack of trust, easier to aggro infected and harder to get rid of them, and the worst scavenging towns and just traveling becomes a bit** due to how easy it is to spot your group, i mean its fun solo until you get good gear, then fear and paranoia start to set in, because it can take like 4 or 5 hours to get good gear and 20 minutes to lose it. if you do decide to get it, your focus every spawn should go in this order, you usually spawn with bandages 2 i think, more is always better so keep a look out for them but theyre not a necessity, priority 1 is a hatchet cus you aint ish you you cant at least protect yourself, step 2 is either a hunting knife or a canteen whichever youre closer to running out of, nothing like starvation or dehydration and your screen going gray to make a difficult game more difficult, then you should go for blood packs and bandages, because going for weapons getting them and bleeding out is frustrating, go for morphine while youre at it as well, nothing like broken limbs and having to crawl to piss you off, but beware hospitals are the easiest place to find meds, so bandits and large groups camp them, now go for a compass/map, it takes a hour to 4-5 hours to get from certain towns to another, dont want to get lost, now if youre all set up last 2 things on your list are weapons and a tent, tents can store the stuff you dont want to lose on death, yet act like a dead body so anyone can loot them, put on a flat surface in a place people will over look, and weapons solo is hard to say, i would recommend going sniper because you want to avoid close encounter situation in the 1st place, but you need either a pistol or a hatchet to handle close range and zombies. never go after large groups, you may kill 1 or 2 before u aggro zombies and have to deal with them making you a easy target. btw if youre considering getting it because its on sale look through steam, and download the gamestop app, theres things like the da origins ultimate edition for $8 etc, just saying dont set your heart out on this game, and most definitely since your asking this question im going to give you some more advice, look up solo playing vids and see if it still looks, 2 or 3 people playing makes it look awesome but solo takes alot of patience and desperate trust, because if you get hurt, youre going to eventually need someone to do a blood transfusion and you cant do that solo. btw theres also survivor and bandit message boards to help you get in a group, but be forewarned theres a lot of trolls up there, they may not kill you immediately, but i wouldnt let them know right off if you get good loot, cuz they may take the opportunity to get a easy sniper rifle, shit when i started playing id kill for a pistol

WHERE CAN I FIND A 5/6 MAN POP UP TENT FROM THE UK?

Ella blu S

In desperate need of a quick pitch/easy erect/pop up tent for 5/6 people in the uk.

Can anyone send me a link? I have tried and failed to find any and desperately need one. Price is not an issue.

THANK YOU! :D

Answer
It would be best to visit a local camping / outdoors shop, preferably a large one with the space to pitch some of the tents. The following chains have shops, and also online sales:

Tiso:
http://www.tiso.com

Blacks:
http://www.blacks.co.uk

Millets:
http://www.millets.co.uk

You can also find tents in general retailers, but you won't see them pitched or get advice.
Tesco:
http://direct.tesco.com/

Argos:
http://www.argos.co.uk

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Why aren't Native Americans allowed to hunt and gather in the National parks?

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Half Dead

I think that would be awesome. Who cares if some kids get killed when they try to shoot buffalo? Instead of giving them casinos, why not give them what they really want which is their old way of life... living in tents exposed to the elements and such?
In addition, it would boost tourist photo opportunities. The Japanese would love it.

Answer
I seriously doubt that most of them want to live in tents and teepees. As much as we may glorify their way of life, their way of life back then was even harder because they lacked modern conveniences and medical knowledge. We may pretend that their herbs was far superior to our medicine today, but they weren't, and as with all medicines, herbal or not, there is a limitation. Eventually surgery and emergency first aid researched knowledge is needed.

Sure some may think that when they were ignorant to the world outside of their tribal way of life, they were happy, and maybe they were, but they are not ignorant, and being people, we should never ask them to remain ignorant to something better. In fact, we should tell them all, even those still living tribally that there are other resources, 18 years old does not have to be the avg lifespan. Yes, 18 was the avg for North American woodland Natives.

Now, that's avg, which means a good number of them lived longer, but an equally good number died while they were pretty much still children. Infant mortality rates were through the roof. I guarantee, it's only misguided spoiled white kids that think living in teepees and tents is actually a better way of life for a society of people. I think what they celebrate is their culture, their way of life so that they don't forget it. So that their religious and practical skills of how to use raw nature to survive don't all die out like so many of those skills already have. They were a people who had a deep respect for life and world of life that they lived in as a tribal society. They don't want their kids to lose that respect because a modern society that shelters people away from that kind of stuff can tend to cause us to become complacent about life and the life of nature.

But seriously, I don't think any of them would still today go out and live in teepees and tents. I think they've pretty much realized that they have to move on, and have decided that they must keep their culture alive in today's world because yesterday's world is done gone and that can't be changed.

How do i get in the mood to enjoy school?

Q. final yr of high school
not in the mood for it anymore
want to love school again
but how?

Answer
first relax...deep breath

second realize hehe, I got your message,
It's normal in any race to feel "Why keep running?" learn to laugh at the ideas that say quit...
dont be too tense; a teepee and a lean too=two native American tents.
think of the honor, think of the future...life is better with a diploma, life is better when we start the next race if we finished the last one.

third may i suggest two rules for school, "Dont swet the small stuff"

fourth...hehe the other rule for school' "Everything is small stuff"

fifth keep is simple;
relax, laugh, dont swet the stuff , it's all small stuff..."I will succeed"

be the best you can be...see the big picture, and
a prayer
"Help me Jesus, I am sorry for letting myself and you down in my attitude with school. And in life with my wrongs, forgive me for even one lie and all my sins, come into my heart, and be my best friend, amen."
He said he would in Revelation in the Bible (spoken from heaven = Revelation 1:1 chapter 1 verse 1)
Revelation 3:19&20 "I love you and ask you to repent of your sins quickly. Behold I am at your heart's door knocking to come in, if you hear my voice and ask me in, I will come in and be your best friend."

Who truely cares the most about you, yes some teachers some other kids? Yet, relax anyone can help us or also let us down, even ourself can let ourself down....
Yet, do you have on that would die for you? Really...

If you rejected this one, even spit on this one and nailed him to a cross...would that one say forgive her, I have done this for the joy set before us that she may believe.

in Messiah amazing grace as promised, Isaiah 9:6 Unto us is to be born a child, a son is given, Mighty God, wonderful in counsel, and the prince of peace." Messiah Jesus
Happy week lovely

á¦As the sun sunshine in a beautiful day..I will open my Heart again.New hopes and new chances are waiting just for you and me..Wish you a happy day!á¦

I am praying for the best for you and your schooling

David

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How are Tahoe Gear tents?

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guest

I'm doing some research on tents because I need to spend two weeks in one. I wanted a big tent and I found Tahoe Gear tents which are pretty big sizes. I was wondering if anyone has used one or has heard anything about them. Are they good quality (rain, wind, non-tearing) and what are some other comparable brands that make very large camping tents?

Thanks

Answer
These tents are of low grade and quality below Coleman or Eureka, essentially a knock off brand. you would be better spending the few extra dollars for the Coleman. Amazon has them listed with very few reviews in comparison

Has anyone else experienced bad problems with KOA?

JD_in_FL

I have stayed at many KOAs in Florida and a few in Georgia and Tennessee. The ones not in Florida were excellent, for value, service, and attitude. Most of the ones in Florida so far seem to bite big time. I had one in Lake City that was "on a lake" (the lake was mostly dried up and had 8 foot weeds growing everywhere, couldn't see the water), one in St Augustine acted like a Russian boot camp and would only rent the paddle boats between 1 PM and 5 PM, if they felt like unlocking them: On our trip, they said they weren't for rent because they had a tour bus comming in. What? One in Orlando (Lake Wippoorwill) advertized one-room cabins, but they aren't cabins, "they are hard-shell tents", and one KOA in Mims, FL says wood fires are not allowed, not even in the BBQ pits because it is against State Law, when the real reason is so they can charge a $100 deposit plus a daily rental fee for a "portable fireplace". Other KOAs deliver firewood. Has anyone else experienced KOA problems?

Answer
I'm not sure where Lake Wippoorwill KOA is and I 'm from Orlando. If that's the one on US 192 next to Sams Club, I toured it for a review and found it unacceptible, mainly for lack of shade. We stayed in one of those wooden tents in Seffner, FL. My wife couldn't hold it through the night and had to use the trash can for a potty.

The problems you mention is one of the reasons I try to stay anywhere else than KOA. We traveled to Alaska and back, from Brooksville, Florida, last year and stayed in a few KOA's, most we will never stay in again. Ocala KOA was $50+ several years ago, for what? being with-in 90 miles of disney?

We found one in Souix City, SD that wasn't open yet they let us stay the night, very nice people. Farther up the road, in Wyoming, we couldn't get decent electric and left. On our way back one in Great Falls, Montana was $30 a night higher than any other campground around. Somewhere near Bismark, ND we stayed in one that was barely large enough for our 35' motorhome, no place for our towed.

We have seen those nickle & dime you to death campgrounds and they aren't just limited to KOA. You must really watch yourself out there.

We are in the planning stages of a return trip to Alaska for next year and you can bet there won't be any KOA's in our trip. We plan on a campground every five days on the way up. WalMart and Flying "J" fuel stops will be our campgrounds for this trip.

Good luck and happy camping.

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whats the funniest thing thats happen to you or your family while on vacation?

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coastiewif

my husband and I are about to take the kids on a long road trip. Growing up it seemed that something always went wrong that we had to laugh about later....care to share your funny vacation story?

Answer
In my family we compare ourselves to a Chevy Chase/National Lampoons vacation movies!!

What didn't happen to us?!!

There were 3 of us kids, in a 1979 Ford Van with a port-a-potty in the back!! My parents would have us on the road by 3 or 4 "AM"!!!! So they could beat traffic!! We'd be sleeping on the pull out couch in the back. My brother ALWAYS had to go #2!!!! The only windows that opened were the driver and front passenger windows, my sister and I would be crawling over my mother to hang out the window!! My dad wouldn't stop, so "we'd make good time"!!!

Once my grandparents gave me a 1000 page (yes 1000 pages) joke book right before one of our family vacations. I drove my parents NUTS reciting joke after joke after joke, by the time we got home I still had like 500 pages to go... Somehow that book disappeared!! LOL (my mother just recently admitted to the disappearance!!)

Once there was a bat, yes a bat, in the womens bathroom at a campground we stayed at.

One time when we went camping, my sister and I, who both HATE bugs, wanted to sleep in the van not the tent. So my parents set us up in the van on the pull out couch. So night comes and we go in the van, we stayed up giggling and talking, then shut off the light and started to fall asleep. All of the sudden my sister starts freaking out and saying she wants to sleep in the tent. She said something was in the van, I didn't believe her and tried to talk her out of it and stay with me in the van, but she was insistent on sleeping in the tent. So we open the very loud sliding door and zip open the tent, we made so much noise, my parents were NOT happy. So I leave my sister with them and zip the tent back up and slam shut the van door, I layed down and started to fall back to sleep, when all of the sudden I heard something running on the vinyl pull out bed I was on AND THEN... Whatever it was jumped onto my chest!!! I freaked, started screaming open and slam the van door unzipped & rezipped tent to sleep with everyone else!! My dad was so mad, lol. -never did find out what it was, we made them search the van from top to bottom and found nothing, but I will never forget that!!!

I'd have my Walkman blaring, they'd always be asking me to turn it down, there were fights between us kids, my mom would be saying "Look kids, Mountains!!" - we'd be like "yeah, seen one, seem em all" , my dad would be getting frustrated from us fighting and "trying" to have mom help him with the map!!

If I don't stop now you'll be reading for days!! I have millions of stories! Treasured memories we still laugh about today. And now, as a parent of 3 kids myself... I am the one saying "Look kids, Mountains!" - the only difference is I'm still the one with the joke books, lol

Thanks! I love to laugh and remember these memories!!

Have a great trip! :)

Where can I buy a Alexander tent bed with slide? PLEASE HELP?

babs_younc

My son has been wanting this bed for awhile. Its a kids loft bed thats not very big with a tent underneath and a slide w/ladder attached to bed. Ive been looking for this all over the internet and found it on lots of sites but everyone ive come to says SORRY OUT OF STOCK!! Ive emailed every company asking when they will get more but no response. No one seems to have this product and my son would love to have it. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!!

Answer
it might not be the exact brand but have you checked Ikea?

if they have one in your area, you should go look-they have some cute beds w/slides there and they are reasonably priced.

craiglist is also a great place-we got my daughter's loft bed off of our craigslist for 50 bucks.

ebay-great place to find beds here is a link for one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260390902569&category=66742&refid=store

same bed ebay link above has

http://www.bunk-beds-and-loft-beds.com/IVG2/N/ProductID-52476.htm

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what do my husband and I need to go camping?

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KimberlyJ

I haven't been camping since I was a kid. What equipment do I need? I don't want to spend a fortune on camping equipment, but I need to be comfortable. I am five months pregnant and feeling very sick. I think the outdoors would help me quite a bit. Any advice would be helpful thanks.

Answer
#1 most important thing.

Be comfortable.

Pick out a tent at Walmart/Kmart/Target that is large enough for one of those Coleman (or off brand) air mattresses to fit inside it. Twin size at least. The air mattress should come with (you may have to buy it seperate) battery operated blower/pump, to blow it up for you. If it rains...the 6" thick air matress will keep you up off the ground and dry...even if you have an inexpensive tent.

Try to find a shadey spot, wherever you set up your tent. Tents can get hot in the morning with the sun shining on them.

I'd say the rest ...keep as simple as you can. Setting up and taking down your camp should not the a "big" chore. If it is...your making it too hard on yourself.

My favorite time saver? I gotta have coffee in the morning. I don't mess with a perculator anymore. I buy those big pre-made coffee/filter bag things. Drop one or two in a camp pot...boil...coffee! No mess to clean up.


Keep the "camp" part of it simple. You will have more time to relax, explore or goof around.

Just my two cents...


Have fun!

What are views on folding campers / trailor tents?

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We have three small children and want to camp in comfort - we have seen a trailor tent for a very good proce on eBay - what are your views?

I want to go away for 3-4 weeks and cannot bear the thought of staying in a normal tent for that time, and cannot afford a hotel...

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Pop-up campers are ideal for families with small children. Most are light enough to be easily towed behind a 6-cylinder vehicle without a huge sacrifice in fuel economy. Unlike motorized RV's, a pop-up does not need separate liability insurance or expensive maintenance (though inexpensive RV insurance is advisable on newer units that still have good value).

One big advantage of a pop-up versus tent camping is your camper can be cleaned and re-stocked after each trip so you just need to add perishable foods and clothing to head out on your next adventure. There is enough storage space to keep all of your gear permanently inside the camper, either in the cabinets or in storage bins on the floor. So you don't need to shoe-horn your tent, sleeping bags, cooking gear, food and clothing in the car with the family, making the driving portion of your trip more comfortable and enjoyable.

The other big advantage is the additional comfort and protection. Thick foam mattresses and heavy canvas tent material, combined with the solid roof, floor and partial walls of the main body, offer additional insulation, weather protection and security versus a tent. You can choose a model that has a propane furnace to safely heat your camper in cold weather, and fans or even air conditioning to keep cool in the summer.

Most pop-ups have a galley with a sink, fresh water supply, and a propane stove that can be used inside or outside. They carry one or two 20Lb propane tanks externally so you don't have to deal with disposable propane canisters (you might need adapters and extra hose if you want to use a gas BBQ grill). There is a 12V battery to run lights and small appliances when no AC electrical hook-ups are available, but you also have the option to hook-up to "shore power" to run your air conditioner (if equipped or added), microwave oven (again, if equipped or added) or other higher-power devices. Small 3-way refrigerators are common in larger pop-ups.

Some things to consider when choosing a pop-up:

1. Where will everyone sleep?
_ a.) Small kids can share a bed, 3 small kids fit on a king-size mattress.
_ b.) The dinette folds into a bed, but only 48" wide, so sharing is "intimate."
_ c.) The dinette might be too short for a single teen/adult. Check before you buy.
_ d.) Older boys don't like sharing beds. Make sure you have sleeping options.
_ e.) Kids like to invite relatives and friends. Complicates all the above.
_ f.) An add-a-room and some cots can provide additional sleeping options.

2. Bathroom or not?
We never had a bathroom in our pop-ups and didn't miss it. Worst case is you setup a chemical toilet and shower bag in a privacy shelter outside, but mostly we relied on the campground facilities for toilet and shower needs. Our hybrid camper (a full-box travel trailer with fold-out bed ends) has a small bathroom, which we use when dry camping, but we prefer to use the campground facilities when available to avoid adding humidity or smell to the camper. No built-in bathroom also eliminates the most hated of RV chores: dealing with the sewer line and holding tanks.

3. Water heater or not?
Even without an inside bathroom or nearby facilities, a quick hot shower is a welcome luxury. When dry camping it is much preferred to bag showers, and at a full-service campground it makes quick clean-ups after swimming more convenient. The only disadvantage is a shower will use up water quickly when dry camping, and takes-up storage space.

4. Air conditioner or not?
They often ice-up and stop working when you want them the most, particularly in a pop-up camper that's not as well insulated as a full-box travel trailer or motorized RV. The A/C requires an electrical hook-up or a minimum 3500-watt generator. A/C is noisy and a generator makes things worse. We found that even in the desert during summer, once we acclimated to the temperatures, nights were comfortable with only fans. But in hot and humid, A/C might be desirable.

5. Awnings
One awning is highly recommended. Two is even better. We rarely ate or just hung-out inside our campers, even with the large hybrid, even in the rain and cold weather. With our last pop-up we had one awning on each side. The "front" awning was used as our hang-out area, sometimes with an add-a-room to keep out the bugs. The "back" awning was where we setup our kitchen and dining area.

6. Storage
An outside storage trunk is a great feature. Just remember to unload it before extending the front bed slide. Some pop-ups have a slide-out drawer that can be accessed when the bed is extended, but this cuts down on storage capacity and doesn't allow large items. Use stacking storage bins to storage space; small in cabinets, large to stack on the floor during transit.

Always buy used. Most people use their camper 2 or 3 times a year, so even a 10 year old camper - if well maintained - can be in great condition at huge savings.

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What are some unique decorating ideas for a Halloween camping trip?

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kleigh023

My family is going tent camping in a few weeks at a state park. There will be a contest for the best decorated camp site and I'm looking for ideas to make it really unique. Thanks for any help.

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Here are some decorating ideas and unique recipes!

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How to camp without most camping equipment?

Blaine Sim

Me and the family are going to a family reunion, and most of the family are staying in tents and camping while my family are staying in a cabin. I don't want to stay in a cabin, I want to Bear Gryll my way through the weekend. I don't have a tent, and as far as I know, I don't have a sleeping bag. I do however, have tools essential for a proper camping trip. (machete, cooler, lighter, water bottle, playboy mags, flashlight, filter etc) I would appreciate it if someone could give me some camping/survival tips, or point me in the right direction as far as internet tutorials go, whether it is an article or a Youtube video etc. Although it would be preferred if someone knowledgeable of surviving in the wild would answer my question, and give a detailed, several paragraph answer on the essentials of hardcore survival. (even if I will just be within spitting distance of my cabin, albeit, a very far spitting distance. Like a genetically modified camels version of a spitting distance.)

Thanks in advance.

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Learn to camp with equipment and prepare for any circumstance, then decide how to camp with less.


In my pockets, I always carry a pocket knife and fire starter, tissues or lint packets, along with several bandages in my wallet. Although reception does not exist in many gulches, I carry a cell phone that usually functions above tree-line.

In my daypack, I have compression sacks that hold my down jacket, heat packs, windbreaker, and down mittens or lighter gloves. I carry a second fire starter and two headlamps with extra batteries. I pack trail snacks, such as cheese, nuts, and rice chips. Attached by carabiner, I have at least two water bottles, sunglasses, reading glasses, and global positioning system. On most hikes, I also carry a water filter.

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