Friday, January 17, 2014

What is a good place to car camp south or north of Anchorage Alaska in the winter?

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Q. Want to go camping this weekend, but don't want to rent a cabin. Parks up here frown on you sleeping in your car, but this would be ideal for me as I have everything I need in it, and don't want to tent camp in 10 degree weather. Are there any places around Anchorage where you can park and sleep in your car without being bothered by anybody. Also, would like to get into the wilderness as much as possible


Answer
You didn't specify how far you were interested in traveling, but if you drive north on either the Parks Highway toward Fairbanks or up the Glenn into the interior of the state, you will likely be able to sleep in pullouts without an issue. I have pulled off and slept in the car several times up here without any issues as there are large expanses of highway with no services.

I think the same is probably true headed south toward Homer, though I have always driven that in one shot.

Since you are already up here, you probably already know that you should prepare for some possible nasty weather.

Have fun!

How to choose a family base camping tent?




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I am planning to buy a family camping tent, what things should I consider?


Answer
1. Consider how many people will be sleeping in the tent and if you'll be requiring one or two tents to house everyone. Make sure you have enough room for everyone to be comfortable. Every tent has its dimensions specified on the package, listing how many people it will house and how big it is. If you're looking for roomy comfort, subtract the number of people the tent says it will hold by one or two.

2. Figure out what style of tent will best suit your needs. There are two basic types of tents: dome and cabin. While there are a variety of styles of both, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. A dome tent is easier to assemble, having only two poles for the tent and one for the top cover. Since it's shaped like a dome, you'll give up some space in its height. A cabin tent offers more room since it is built in a square shape, but because it has more poles, it can take longer to assemble and be heavier to carry. If you're looking to house more than four people comfortably and have only one tent, a cabin tent is probably the best option.

3. Consider what extra requirements you need in your tent to properly accommodate you and your group. Do you want an extra attached screen room or a tent with several rooms? Do you have a tall person in the pack that will want to stand up straight while inside the tent? Will you be spending large amounts of time inside the tent? All of these things need to be thought out before you buy a tent. There are many varieties of tents on the market that come at a variety of prices.

4. Think about the area where you will be setting up your base camp tent and what the weather will be like. If you'll be camping in a cold region, you don't want a tent that has a screened top with a liner that allows more air inside. You also don't want a tent that allows little ventilation if you're staying in a hot area.

5. Consider the camping experience of the people you're camping with. If you're a novice camper, you might want a tent that's easy to set up. Generally, the fewer poles you have to deal with, the easier it is to set up and take down and the lighter weight.

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