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Well my friends and i are first time campers and we really just wanna know the basic of it, we were planning to get all of the supplies and stufff like tents and find a camp grounds somewhere in Texas. What all do i need to get from Academy.
What should we be most worried about
Does it cost to stay on the camp grounds
How much would a cabin cost us (considering)
Do any of you know of any nice places in Texas
help me out people
Answer
Since you are tent camping I will focus on that. I will also assume that you are going by car and not backpacking.
First you need a tent, unless you are planning on braving the artic tundra get it at K-Mart. They usually have a huge selection. Be careful setting it up, tents are fragile when they are in pieces, but sturdy once set up. Get a tarp that is at least as big as the footprint of the tent to place on the ground under the tent and one which is large enough to cove the tent entirely in case of extreme weather. If you surf travelocity and look at user photos of campsites, you will see examples of how people cover their sites in case of rain.
Next you need something to sleep on. There are three options, pads, air mattresses and cots. My suggestion is to avoid air mattresses unless you will have electricity on your site (I will cover that soon). I personally would opt for a cot, they are far more comfortable and don't run out of air in the middle of the night.
Sleeping bags are for backpacking, use sheets and blankets just like at home. Bring your pillows also.
We always bring fans, if you don't have electricity they sell batery operated ones at K-Mart.
Most of the rest is common sense. Bring the same cooking stuff that you would use for a backyard cook-out or trip to the beach. If you are going to a vacation area their are usually Wal-marts or such to pick up things that you either forgot or saw at other campsites which you sill need.
We always opt for sites with electricity and water. It makes morning coffee so much easier and if we use air mattresses it is easy to refill them when they sag at night.
Again, don't outfit yourself like a survivolist unless you are really roughing it in the wilderness. If you are going to a regular campground you can save a lot of money by shopping at big box stores.
Bring extra tent pegs and lots of rope. 500 feet of clotheline will do. And bring earplugs...they help filter out the noises of the critters that wake up rookies.
Since you are tent camping I will focus on that. I will also assume that you are going by car and not backpacking.
First you need a tent, unless you are planning on braving the artic tundra get it at K-Mart. They usually have a huge selection. Be careful setting it up, tents are fragile when they are in pieces, but sturdy once set up. Get a tarp that is at least as big as the footprint of the tent to place on the ground under the tent and one which is large enough to cove the tent entirely in case of extreme weather. If you surf travelocity and look at user photos of campsites, you will see examples of how people cover their sites in case of rain.
Next you need something to sleep on. There are three options, pads, air mattresses and cots. My suggestion is to avoid air mattresses unless you will have electricity on your site (I will cover that soon). I personally would opt for a cot, they are far more comfortable and don't run out of air in the middle of the night.
Sleeping bags are for backpacking, use sheets and blankets just like at home. Bring your pillows also.
We always bring fans, if you don't have electricity they sell batery operated ones at K-Mart.
Most of the rest is common sense. Bring the same cooking stuff that you would use for a backyard cook-out or trip to the beach. If you are going to a vacation area their are usually Wal-marts or such to pick up things that you either forgot or saw at other campsites which you sill need.
We always opt for sites with electricity and water. It makes morning coffee so much easier and if we use air mattresses it is easy to refill them when they sag at night.
Again, don't outfit yourself like a survivolist unless you are really roughing it in the wilderness. If you are going to a regular campground you can save a lot of money by shopping at big box stores.
Bring extra tent pegs and lots of rope. 500 feet of clotheline will do. And bring earplugs...they help filter out the noises of the critters that wake up rookies.
camping food that tastes good?
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what are good foods that can be carried on a canoe trip that will take up to a week
Answer
I've seen a number of good recipes and food ideas at www.backpacker.com.. They have a section labeled "Skills". Click on that and you will find another tab labeled "Food and Nutrition". In this section, they have recipes, discussion boards, articles, and even videos on how to make this stuff while you're out on the trail. Everything is done from a backpacking point of view and considers that you don't have the luxury of a huge pantry or refrigerated food storage. You'll find stuff you never thought about such as new recipes for Ramen noodles, and my personal favorite, Peanut Butter Oat Bars. I plan on making a chocolate covered version as a Christmas treat.
You can also get prepared camping food that's shelf stable, compact, easy to prepare, and nutritious at most sporting goods stores (Academy, Bass Pro Shops, Cabelas, and online.), but I've not yet found one that I would eat regularly. (Let it be known that I am pretty picky.) They're edible and taste somewhat like what they say they are suppose to, but that's about it. Though it will keep you alive. I've also seen some folks that swear by military surplus MRE style foods. The same applies to these, though they can cause some tummy trouble if you're not accustomed to them or if you're prone to that type of thing.
If you still want to try the pre-packaged items, please do. I'm sure your own tastes are different than mine. I would advise picking up a couple of them and trying them before you go out, just to eliminate the "surprise" factor and the same goes for any recipes or ideas from www.backpacker.com
But, those oat bars are AWESOME!
Have fun!
I've seen a number of good recipes and food ideas at www.backpacker.com.. They have a section labeled "Skills". Click on that and you will find another tab labeled "Food and Nutrition". In this section, they have recipes, discussion boards, articles, and even videos on how to make this stuff while you're out on the trail. Everything is done from a backpacking point of view and considers that you don't have the luxury of a huge pantry or refrigerated food storage. You'll find stuff you never thought about such as new recipes for Ramen noodles, and my personal favorite, Peanut Butter Oat Bars. I plan on making a chocolate covered version as a Christmas treat.
You can also get prepared camping food that's shelf stable, compact, easy to prepare, and nutritious at most sporting goods stores (Academy, Bass Pro Shops, Cabelas, and online.), but I've not yet found one that I would eat regularly. (Let it be known that I am pretty picky.) They're edible and taste somewhat like what they say they are suppose to, but that's about it. Though it will keep you alive. I've also seen some folks that swear by military surplus MRE style foods. The same applies to these, though they can cause some tummy trouble if you're not accustomed to them or if you're prone to that type of thing.
If you still want to try the pre-packaged items, please do. I'm sure your own tastes are different than mine. I would advise picking up a couple of them and trying them before you go out, just to eliminate the "surprise" factor and the same goes for any recipes or ideas from www.backpacker.com
But, those oat bars are AWESOME!
Have fun!
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