we call these hobos we eat them off the grill all the time except we put a couple slices of baco in for juice and flaver

Fill an old tube sock about a quarter of the way full with powdered sulpher. (available at all garden cneters) then just bang it against your ankles, shins, and feet every so often when you are out in the boonies. Keeps chiggers away big time.

I keep my stuff in 4 tubs
tub 1 all camp things, lanterns, hammers, tarps, stakes, ropes(tent don't fit in tubs)
tub 2 all cooking stuff and some food
tub 3 Food
tub 4 miscelaneous things(doubles as a night stand)
I use a cot with a old blanket on top with an air mattress on top, this is the best height for me.
I have a box of big ziplocks on hand.
We have a 30 trailer, but when me and my son go we tent it.
I precook what ever I can, freeze 2 liter coke bottles, and have bags of ice that i have put in ziplock bags throughout the year.I started collecting condiments packages 33 years ago for camping and survived on them when I was broke.

Just getting into to tent camping and will be aquiring supplies over the next few months. Any suggestions on Tents? Right now looking for a four person tent since it will just be me and my 6 yr old daughter.

Keep the tips coming.

I would think about getting two smaller tents instead of one big one. The second tent is useful for storage while campimg or for a changing tent and can be just a tent so you each can sleep alone.

Jerry, the second tent for storage is an excellent idea!

A rule of thumb that my dad taught me was add 2 to the number of people you think will be in the tent at most because you will want that extra room.

Don't over-think the situation for starters! Get a roomy tent that you can stand up in and..........go camping!

Tents are relatively cheap to buy and lots of places have them on sale at reduced prices.

If the tent/camping is just going to be for occasional weekends, almost any roomy tent will be good.

If you are looking at EXTENDED stays of several weeks of camping, then you might put more money and effort into finding a tent that is more permanent. examples.....stove, stove vent, storage rooms, etc.


Little known bit of info.........99 percent of camper's tents spend 99 percent of their lives rolled up, packed up, in storage.

Don't fry bacon naked!

lol - good tip!

Speaking of Para Cord. We all have "survival bracelets" that our kids made in scouts.

They are made of para cord, and if you need it you can unwind it. The cord is about 15 feet long. Also, the plastic buckle clasp is usually made with a whistle

I like that Coach!

where do you buy those plastic buckles?

carry a chamois cloth instead of a towel, it works better and its lighter and smaller

also Dont forget the toilet paper LOL.

for good sized knives, i carry them stuffed in the tube of the aluminum foil, this prevents damaging the blade, or damaging yourself.. the knife i bring is really really sharp.

thats all i can think of right now.