Jessica
I am going on a holiday to the USA and am planning a lot of hikes and camps. I was wondering whether or not I should buy camping gear that I don't have here or over there. How much are two-5man tents, sleeping bags fit for late Autumn/Fall, hiking shoes...What else should I take/buy if I am going to the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone in early september to late october? Your help is very much appreciated, thankyou! :)
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You did not mention where you live. If you live in a VAT nation, then costs are probably going to be less in the United States, where you will find sales tax rates at 5%-8%. Therefore, buy gear when you arrive in the United States. It is also probably easier and possibly less-costly to travel without all the extra weight in baggage on your international flight. Since you are looking for a five-man tent, I am assuming that you are car-camping and day-hiking, not backpacking with your gear. Therefore, you will be able to buy a large, cheap, heavy-weight tent for about $200. A two-person, lightweight backpacking tent will be around $200. You are going to find cold weather in the mountains, with snow in early September and all of October. I have searched 40 miles for the body of a novice hiker who was lost in Holy Cross Wilderness Area during a six-inch snowstorm last October. When I returned to the area last week, there was still two-feet of snow at 10,500 feet and higher elevation. I suggest that you purchase a +0 degree down sleeping bag, $300. If you are doing any backcountry hiking, then you should probably purchase a good GPS, around $400. Get a down jacket, $250.
You did not mention where you live. If you live in a VAT nation, then costs are probably going to be less in the United States, where you will find sales tax rates at 5%-8%. Therefore, buy gear when you arrive in the United States. It is also probably easier and possibly less-costly to travel without all the extra weight in baggage on your international flight. Since you are looking for a five-man tent, I am assuming that you are car-camping and day-hiking, not backpacking with your gear. Therefore, you will be able to buy a large, cheap, heavy-weight tent for about $200. A two-person, lightweight backpacking tent will be around $200. You are going to find cold weather in the mountains, with snow in early September and all of October. I have searched 40 miles for the body of a novice hiker who was lost in Holy Cross Wilderness Area during a six-inch snowstorm last October. When I returned to the area last week, there was still two-feet of snow at 10,500 feet and higher elevation. I suggest that you purchase a +0 degree down sleeping bag, $300. If you are doing any backcountry hiking, then you should probably purchase a good GPS, around $400. Get a down jacket, $250.
is bennett acre campground a nice place to camp?
Kelly S
Answer
Bennett Acres is a full service, privatly owned campground, located just 1.5 miles from the Post Gazette Pavillion. We offer several different services that will appeal to your every need. Bennett Acres is the place to go to have family fun or hang out with your friends before, or after, a concert.
People looking to camp out in tents do not need to make reservations. You also have the option of having water and electric hook ups to your tent. If you are looking to use our pavilion, cabins, or the RV hookups you will need to call ahead and make reservations. We also offer the following:
Full hook RV hookups (water, electric, and sewage)
Tables for rent
Fire wood and ice for sale
Cabins equipped with electric
Pavilions
Prime fishing holes
Well maintained showers and bathrooms
Minutes from the Post Gazette Pavillion!
Bennett Acres is a safe place to spend time with your family. There are security guards on duty during big concert times, and the grounds are also equipped with cameras to help them keep an eye on the look out. And, dont forget that there is no need to worry about a crowd because we offer acres upon acres of campground. During large concerts portajohns will be brought in.
Please call 724-947-5120 to get detailed information on reasonable rates.
Bennett Acres is a full service, privatly owned campground, located just 1.5 miles from the Post Gazette Pavillion. We offer several different services that will appeal to your every need. Bennett Acres is the place to go to have family fun or hang out with your friends before, or after, a concert.
People looking to camp out in tents do not need to make reservations. You also have the option of having water and electric hook ups to your tent. If you are looking to use our pavilion, cabins, or the RV hookups you will need to call ahead and make reservations. We also offer the following:
Full hook RV hookups (water, electric, and sewage)
Tables for rent
Fire wood and ice for sale
Cabins equipped with electric
Pavilions
Prime fishing holes
Well maintained showers and bathrooms
Minutes from the Post Gazette Pavillion!
Bennett Acres is a safe place to spend time with your family. There are security guards on duty during big concert times, and the grounds are also equipped with cameras to help them keep an eye on the look out. And, dont forget that there is no need to worry about a crowd because we offer acres upon acres of campground. During large concerts portajohns will be brought in.
Please call 724-947-5120 to get detailed information on reasonable rates.
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