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Q. I want to know if it is worth the money for the tent? We are looking for something to use on our canoe trips?
Answer
Hubba Hubba is a great tent - two doors, to vestibules, and super light which is a huge plus for backpacking too. However, if you are only using it for camping out of a canoe, you can definitely afford to go to a bigger tent. Canoes can hold a TON of stuff. I backpack with a 2 man Sierra Designs tent, similar in floor space to the Hubba Hubba, but when I canoe or kayak camp with my husband, we usually use a 3 man tent. The extra space is nice to have. ... we even bring the cast iron dutch oven if we're in a place that allows fires! Canoes camping to me is luxury camping. :)
I got a great deal on my Sierra Designs from a site called Sunnysports.com (I think they're related to Campsaver, they buy up a lot of closeouts and discontinued models).
They have the MSR Mutha Hubba (3 person version of the Hubba Hubba) for just $319:
http://www.sunnysports.com/Prod/CategoryID_2145/Context_2144/Sort_Price/DescSort_0/Filter_4%3d2160%2c2161%3a1%3d2150%2c2149/MSRTMHN.html?Hit=1
And they have a 3 person Sierra Designs for under $200 right now.
http://www.sunnysports.com/Prod/CategoryID_2145/Context_2144/Sort_Price/DescSort_0/Filter_4%3d2160%2c2161%3a1%3d2150%2c2149/SDSTZ3.html?Hit=1
The Marmot Limelight 3P is on their for cheap too.... Oy... if only I could justify getting another tent!
Definitely check Craigslist in your area too - lots of people buy expensive gear thinking they'll get into backpacking and end up not using it... they usually let it go really cheap. Also, check Ebay and www.geartrade.com for smoking deals on all kinds of stuff.
Hubba Hubba is a great tent - two doors, to vestibules, and super light which is a huge plus for backpacking too. However, if you are only using it for camping out of a canoe, you can definitely afford to go to a bigger tent. Canoes can hold a TON of stuff. I backpack with a 2 man Sierra Designs tent, similar in floor space to the Hubba Hubba, but when I canoe or kayak camp with my husband, we usually use a 3 man tent. The extra space is nice to have. ... we even bring the cast iron dutch oven if we're in a place that allows fires! Canoes camping to me is luxury camping. :)
I got a great deal on my Sierra Designs from a site called Sunnysports.com (I think they're related to Campsaver, they buy up a lot of closeouts and discontinued models).
They have the MSR Mutha Hubba (3 person version of the Hubba Hubba) for just $319:
http://www.sunnysports.com/Prod/CategoryID_2145/Context_2144/Sort_Price/DescSort_0/Filter_4%3d2160%2c2161%3a1%3d2150%2c2149/MSRTMHN.html?Hit=1
And they have a 3 person Sierra Designs for under $200 right now.
http://www.sunnysports.com/Prod/CategoryID_2145/Context_2144/Sort_Price/DescSort_0/Filter_4%3d2160%2c2161%3a1%3d2150%2c2149/SDSTZ3.html?Hit=1
The Marmot Limelight 3P is on their for cheap too.... Oy... if only I could justify getting another tent!
Definitely check Craigslist in your area too - lots of people buy expensive gear thinking they'll get into backpacking and end up not using it... they usually let it go really cheap. Also, check Ebay and www.geartrade.com for smoking deals on all kinds of stuff.
What are the 5 best camping areas on the Northern Coast of California?
blueskys
We are looking for great camping areas north of San Francisco along the coast. We want to stay fairly close to the ocean, have dogs, bikes, hiking shoes and a tent. We will go as far as the Oregon border but hopefully not that far.
We hope to stay in 2-3 different locations with different environments.
What are your favorite camping areas and why?
Thanks so much!
Answer
My favorites are:
Van Damme State Park just south of Mendocino. This park has a sheltered cove that is great for kayaking (tours available), and a really nice trail up the Little River. Mendocino is worth a visit.
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park (Elk Prairie Campground). This park has wonderful redwood forests. Don't miss the drive out to the coast. The hike through Fern Canyon is a must.
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park (almost to the Oregon border, but the best campground on the list). This is a spectacular campground on the banks of the Smith River. Stout Grove is just across the river from the campground and is one of the most magnificent groves of redwoods I've ever seen. The drive on Howland Hill road is incredible (dirt road, passable in most cars).
Not bad:
MacKerricher State Park. On the coast with lots of harbor seals.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Albee Creek Campground (may not have trailer sites). The nearby Rockefeller Forest is the largest old-growth redwood forest left in California. Rumors are that the tallest tree in the world is in this grove, but the people who measure these things are pretty secretive.
My favorites are:
Van Damme State Park just south of Mendocino. This park has a sheltered cove that is great for kayaking (tours available), and a really nice trail up the Little River. Mendocino is worth a visit.
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park (Elk Prairie Campground). This park has wonderful redwood forests. Don't miss the drive out to the coast. The hike through Fern Canyon is a must.
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park (almost to the Oregon border, but the best campground on the list). This is a spectacular campground on the banks of the Smith River. Stout Grove is just across the river from the campground and is one of the most magnificent groves of redwoods I've ever seen. The drive on Howland Hill road is incredible (dirt road, passable in most cars).
Not bad:
MacKerricher State Park. On the coast with lots of harbor seals.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Albee Creek Campground (may not have trailer sites). The nearby Rockefeller Forest is the largest old-growth redwood forest left in California. Rumors are that the tallest tree in the world is in this grove, but the people who measure these things are pretty secretive.
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