Looking at bike packing and camping in Glencoe planning on getting a city link bus as close as possible and biking through the area and finding a spot to camping for a night I was planning on doing this with a friend has anyone done this before is it a good idea? Never been to glencoe not sure how possible this is

Hello! I went camping after a long time using a tent that belonged to my parents. We managed to set it up, but there are extra pieces of fabric for making divisions and hangers that we couldn't figure out where they needed to be placed. Anyone has/had a the same tent that could help me out? It's a SwissGear model 39003 (something like that of what I could still read in the inside label) thank you

I just got of the camping trip and I have two 500 ml propane-butane cans left unopened. I want to save them for the next trip but I read that it's not safe to keep em inside of the apartment. I literally dont have any other spot beside the apartment to store them. My terrace is on the sunny side and its always hot as shit on it during the day, which I would assume is not good place to store gas. I also have a gas water heater in my kitchen that uses open flame to heat water and because if it I'm kinda afraid to keep canisters inside in case of the leak. On the other side I remember that older people around me used to keep small gas canisters all the time around the kitchen and it never seemed to be the problem. Any advice would be helpful!

Hi guys, i was wondering if anyone knew of any sites 3 hours away or less from the bay area. I am looking for something with pottable water, trees, no reservations/ first come first serve, body of water, and capacity for like 8 people. Please let me know if you have any recs!

Hey fam,

I've been camping for decades, paddling the BWCA and the Wisconsin rivers and sleeping on sandbars, backpacking the national parks, etc, but I'm near 40 now, and my body just feels like ass when I wake up after a night (especially 2,3,4) of tent camping.

I can still go without much gear, but if I'm camping state parks or boondocking it near my car, I'm no longer opposed to leveling up some gear if it results in a good night's sleep. Even my quality sleeping pads are just "better than sleeping on ground" and i've tried 6" thick blow-up air mattresses, but they lose pressure overnight and I end up bobbing and rolling around.

Looking for advice and suggestions. Would a camping cot + blow-up sleep pad be a good way to go?

(P.S, still sleep like a rock in a hammock, but trees aren't always an open everywhere I go).

My first time camping was just a year ago with my adult daughter, and I loved it. I have traveled quite a bit in my life; the slower, simpler pace of camping was so soothing. Having camped with a small 2-person tent so far, I bought this used Eureka tent cheaply on FB Marketplace. I love that I can stand up in it. The rain fly worked perfectly--in fact I could still keep the windows open for ventilation.

I camped at a state park in northern Indiana, as one can tell from the ubiquitous sunrise-in-Indiana photo. The only downside was the group of raccoons outside my tent re-enacting the gang scene from West Side Story at 3:30 am the first night. (And yes, all my food was put away in the car.)

I’m getting into hiking and would like to go camping with my girlfriend, using the tent to travel around the country.

I want to buy a 3-person tent, but I’m realizing just how little I know about the subject.

I’m looking for a durable tent that strikes a good balance regarding weight, suitable for both campsites and hiking trips.

Is a tunnel tent or a freestanding one better?

For instance, I’m under the impression that a freestanding tent is easier to pitch and more adaptable to different types of terrain—am I mistaken?

For hikes ranging from the coast to the mountains at lower altitudes (max 2,000–2,500 meters), would you recommend a 4-season or a 3-season tent?

I’ve also come across the Hilleberg brand; does it really make sense to spend that much, even with online discounts? Is the price justified, or are there other brands and tents you’d recommend?

Any advice is welcome—thanks!

I’ve been camping locally recently but I want something new like a place where you won’t hear cars in the distance not much light pollution and mostly isolated from civilisation. Does anyone know good spots (I don’t have a car so I can’t drive places)

SoCal family of 5, most Sierra’s (Yosemite, Sequoia/Kings Canyon, etc), almost always in the hot summer (July).

For those who have experienced the BlockOut versions of the CORE tents, how are they? California summers can sometime be brutally hot and was wondering if the blockout tech actually makes a difference in internal temperatures.

So, does anyone put ice in the cooler first, and then shove their drinks/food into the ice? I have a friend who does it that way. I was curious if anyone else does this besides him. Perhaps he only does this at parties or fishing trips and not for actual camping.

Growing up, my parents taught me to put all the drinks and food into the cooler, and then put a block of ice on top because blocks of ice stay frozen longer and keep everything cooler. We had a place right around the corner from our house that sold blocks. (Naturally if you didn’t want something squished then you could lay that item on top, or put it into a tray that sits on top. Our Coleman cooler had a tray.)

My parents taught me when using bags of ice, put all the drinks and food into the cooler, then pour bags of loose ice cubes in that fills in the cracks to the top of the cooler and across the whole surface so you can’t really see anything without digging for it.

(I read in another couple posts that jugs of frozen water work better to keep cool than loose ice cubes. Makes sense to me; acts like a block of ice. I also read in a post that the liquid water after the ice melts keeps the cooler colder than the loose cubes so it should be left in the cooler if possible rather than being drained and refilled with ice. I understand it’s been scientifically proven. But I would have thought that once the ice melts, then it’s no longer 32 degrees Fahrenheit in the cooler anymore.)

Ps—it drives me nuts that he shoves food and drinks into the ice and leaves a ton of space around them or above them. The ice only goes around halfway up the cans . . . Lots of air still available. Also he doesn’t completely cover the drinks with ice either. I figured the wisdom was to put ice in last. But that’s just the way my parents did it so I assumed.

Hello - does any other campers have this model of tent that connects to 10x10 canopy? I’ve lost the rod that comes with it and bag/instructions and Google do not tell me the exact length of the rod— if anyone could measure there’s or knows for sure what length I’d greatly appreciate it— Google gives me anywhere from 7ft-13 ft … please help this budget camper save some money

I have a classic Hubba Hubba 2 with carbon fiber poles that I got in 2024. I love everything about it and its still holding strong despite heavy use in backpacking and car camping in all seasons. There are some small rips in the mesh vertex thats sewable, and the poles are starting to show wear.

How do the new 2 person hubba hubba tents with aluminum poles fair in durability and weather resistance? This would be the HD and LT versions.

Going camping near Moab soon with a forecast of 100 degrees while we are there. We have popup tents for shade, battery powered misting fans, are planning bringing lots and lots of water, and hoping to camp near a water source for swimming/quick dips. Any other advice on how to prepare and what to expect from this trip? Advice on dispersed campsites to check out (no services needed)? Thanks in advance!

Spent the weekend at Basin Lake in the southeast corner of Algonquin Park with a buddy. We drove to the access point, loaded up the canoe, and paddled out to an island campsite for two nights. The weather was sunny all weekend but the wind made fishing a bit more challenging at times.

Despite the wind, the fishing was great. We caught a pile of largemouth and smallmouth bass along with several northern pike, and kept enough for a fresh fish fry on Sunday night. Hard to beat fresh-caught fish cooked over the campfire after a full day on the water.

Overall it was a great weekend of canoe camping, fishing, and relaxing in one of the quieter parts of Algonquin.

I have always liked the idea of camping and really want to give it a try, but it seems like camping is a huge personal barrier that I can't get out of.

I have spent a good amount of money buying gear. Top of the line stuff like Exped Megamat, a nice tent, Thermacell, camping lamps, chairs, table etc to make it as comfortable as possible. My goal has been to sleep 1 night next to a lake outdoors this summer.

However every time I try and set out for a solo adventure it ALWAYS turns into a disaster. I can't tell you how many miles I have driven my car trying to find a spot to camp, only to find out it leads to a private road, a road that is closed off or an area that does not permit camping. Other times it might be too far off which requires a hike or too far into the bush which makes me feel uncomfortable OR it is in a really busy area which I want to avoid.

Recently I had the brilliant idea to rent a canoe and haul my gear with that. I thought it would be the ideal way to find a good campsite.

There is this large lake not too far away that has many small islands. I have been there before with my paddleboard and thought this would be the ideal place to have my first camping experience.

I found out that you can rent canoes locally however it required me to portage from one lake to get to my destination.

I spent yesterday tediously preparing all my equipment which requires a lot of effort. I made sure to have cold beers with me and told myself that this would be it. I headed out this morning to pick up a canoe and it was a huge two seater aluminium boat that was heavy as hell. That was just the beginning.

In order to get to the lake, I had to haul the canoe with all my gear up a steep hill for at least 1-2km. I was exhausted before even getting the boat into the water.

When I got to the first lake I was faced with headwinds so strong I couldn't keep control of the boat. I got cooked alive by the beating sun and the deer flies were so relentless to me that when I tried to swath them away my sunglasses dropped into the water...

By this point I realized I would have no energy to continue. There was no way I could portage to the next lake and paddle for 3km more, so I made the decision then and there to bail and head home.

Honestly it has gotten embarrassing at this point. I have spent all this money and a good year planning to do this, but I am too chicken shit to do it.

Now I am thinking to spend even more money buying a packraft to have easier access to lakes but honestly at this point I feel like giving up entirely. My only saving grace is having my friend with me who is into this stuff but honestly it feels like it all requires way to much work and I don't think I can cut it. He is very nonchalant about this stuff but I don't understand how he makes it look so easy.

Anyway sorry for the rant, but can anyone more experienced offer some advice?

Had a nice stay at the Camp Site A tent site, which they label as their ADA Accessible site.

Overall me and the kids had a really nice time hanging atbthe site and exploring around the lake. Lots of friendly people too.

Pros:

- Tent site was generally good with a picnic table and fire pit on-site

- Pull in parking right next to the campsite (which seems to be true for all tents and leantos)

- Great walkable area with lots to explore with the kids

- A few nice things just a 10min drive away like the Eagle Park splash park and playground and the cute Burton town square.

- Tons of birds for all my bird watchers

- Right at the entrance to the tent site area and right next to the restrooms

- Sometimes people bring horses down there for a walk

- Can't see other campers tent from your site (which i like because Im out here to get away from people)

Cons:

- Being right next the restrooms and tent area entrance is a higher traffic area. Didn't bother us much but could get annoying if woken up by a late night driver or door slam

- The stump on the tent site has a snake in it. Didn't bother us at all, only saw it once as it was slithering away, but thought other might like to know.

- Toilet was out of hand sanitizer

FAQ:

- No electic

- No plumbing or showers (it is basically an outhouse)

I'm planning my first camping trip with a friend in Lebanon, and neither of us has any camping experience.

So far, we're planning to bring:

- A tent

- Food and water

- Trash bags

What else would you recommend we bring?

I'm also wondering about wildlife. Should we bring anything to keep snakes or other animals away while we're sleeping, or is that generally unnecessary?

Any tips or gear recommendations for first time campers would be greatly appreciated.

Couldn’t capture it in time, but something was a little too interested in my site so kept the fire going until right before bed.

Would love to see a moose, just not then and there.

What are your go to no fridge/cool box meals?
Have some ideas for the start of our trip whilst coolbox will suffice but need more ideas for after the coolbox stops being cool please.

No one told me how loud it is at night! Just had my first ever camping trip in the Adirondacks. There were so many eerie calls and noises. Something was behind my head (probably), called out, then something miles away answered the call. My imagination was running WILD! Convinced I’d found Bigfoot and his mate. I couldn’t sleep. (Yes I’m a baby.) Do the night sounds bother anyone else? What do you do that helps? 🙈🙉

So for context I used to backpack a ton growing up doing multi day backpacking trips and weekend trips. I decided I needed to get a new pack and I’ve realized there’s a lot of options and ultralight seems like a move. All of my gear is lightweight for the most part with some being UL, like my tent and pad. Nowadays I do like 2 night max trips around maybe 5-10 miles each way. Should I go ultralight for my pack? I kind of want to but it could be in honestly not sure. I was eyeing the Gregory paragon 60L for a pack until i started doing some digging into ultralight. Curious to see what people think!

So I've been battling a blood illness that is leaning hard towards leukemia. I've fought and beaten cancer before, so I'm gearing up to fight again. Smear test and some other test to identify the type are in a few days, so I've been stuck at home. In the meantime, I've been clearing out the rig so I can build a new slide out kitchen and sleep platform. Well, I can't sleep worth a damn, so I'm up, sitting outside, just listening to the bugs and wild boars. Decided why not break out some backpacking gear and make some coffee. So I grabbed my Evernew 500ml pot, my Aeropress Go!, and some Fire Department Coffee. It sure is peaceful, but man I wish I had some company to keep my mind off everything. I think tomorrow I may just pitch one of my backpacking tents in the yard and make an adventure of it 😂

Another great weekend in the Maycroft crown land in Alberta.

My husband and I went camping for the first time this past 4th of July weekend in the Catskills, about half and hour north of Roscoe. Our friends own a piece of land in the woods and that’s where we stayed at. We really enjoyed it and we decided it’s something we would like to do more often, so I’m looking for actual recommendations from people who are familiar with the area.
Is there any place you would recommend going to in August, preferably in the Hudson Valley? Recs on places by the water are highly appreciated, we are willing to drive a little further if anything.
We don’t have any pets and we do have our own tent and stuff.
Thanks!

Edit: one more question, has anyone ever used the app Hipcamp?

So I’m going camping with a group of friends in a few days for a short weekend trip, so we’ve all been discussing who’s bringing what, the food, but more importantly tents.
Now I’ve gone camping more than a handful of times but I’ve never been able to nail down what to pack for sleeping. I’m kinda particular when it comes to sleep, which I know can be hard to work with since I’ll be sleeping outside and I should really just suck it up, but I’d rather go to Reddit for advice on how to sleep as comfortable as I can.

I will be sleeping in my own tent, I won’t be bringing a blowup mattress or anything like that but I’ll have the basics, tarp for under my tent and some mats for me to lay on top of. I’m unsure if I’ll use a sleeping bag or not. When I’ve used a sleeping bag in the past I would get way to sweaty and I can’t have my limps touching each other so it’s hard being stuck in a small burrito wrap (I’d rather be spread out like a starfish unfortunately)
I also don’t wear a bunch of layers for the same reason of overheating and feeling trapped.
I really like camping and I can’t wait to go out with everyone but I hate feeling like I’m too high maintenance. I’m hoping to hear from some people that may have some of the same issues when it comes to sleeping while camping. I know that it won’t be as comfortable as sleeping in my bed but maybe there is something I’ve been missing that could make my experience much more enjoyable. What I’ve been taught is to wear lots of clothes then sleep like a mummy in your sleeping bag and you’ll be right as rain, and that’s just never seemed to work.
Let me know what I can do or bring to be able to sleep at least semi decent. Thanks!

EDIT:
It’s going to be below 70F or 21C at night. We are camping right by the beach and it’s going to be pretty humid.