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KimberlyJ
I haven't been camping since I was a kid. What equipment do I need? I don't want to spend a fortune on camping equipment, but I need to be comfortable. I am five months pregnant and feeling very sick. I think the outdoors would help me quite a bit. Any advice would be helpful thanks.
Answer
#1 most important thing.
Be comfortable.
Pick out a tent at Walmart/Kmart/Target that is large enough for one of those Coleman (or off brand) air mattresses to fit inside it. Twin size at least. The air mattress should come with (you may have to buy it seperate) battery operated blower/pump, to blow it up for you. If it rains...the 6" thick air matress will keep you up off the ground and dry...even if you have an inexpensive tent.
Try to find a shadey spot, wherever you set up your tent. Tents can get hot in the morning with the sun shining on them.
I'd say the rest ...keep as simple as you can. Setting up and taking down your camp should not the a "big" chore. If it is...your making it too hard on yourself.
My favorite time saver? I gotta have coffee in the morning. I don't mess with a perculator anymore. I buy those big pre-made coffee/filter bag things. Drop one or two in a camp pot...boil...coffee! No mess to clean up.
Keep the "camp" part of it simple. You will have more time to relax, explore or goof around.
Just my two cents...
Have fun!
#1 most important thing.
Be comfortable.
Pick out a tent at Walmart/Kmart/Target that is large enough for one of those Coleman (or off brand) air mattresses to fit inside it. Twin size at least. The air mattress should come with (you may have to buy it seperate) battery operated blower/pump, to blow it up for you. If it rains...the 6" thick air matress will keep you up off the ground and dry...even if you have an inexpensive tent.
Try to find a shadey spot, wherever you set up your tent. Tents can get hot in the morning with the sun shining on them.
I'd say the rest ...keep as simple as you can. Setting up and taking down your camp should not the a "big" chore. If it is...your making it too hard on yourself.
My favorite time saver? I gotta have coffee in the morning. I don't mess with a perculator anymore. I buy those big pre-made coffee/filter bag things. Drop one or two in a camp pot...boil...coffee! No mess to clean up.
Keep the "camp" part of it simple. You will have more time to relax, explore or goof around.
Just my two cents...
Have fun!
Which tent should I choose, Coleman Sundome 3 or Coleman Hooligan 3?
Alberto N
I'm planning a trip with my girlfriend to southern Chile on Jan 2010 and I have this 2 tents in mind. There's a price difference of US$30 between each of them (the Sundome being the cheapest one), so my question is, which one would you choose and why? (important aspects to consider: weight, price and not getting wet)
Thanks!
Answer
Both models give a stay dry guarantee, The sundome is more of a 2 season tent spring and summer while the Hooligan with it's bigger rain-fly and vestibule provide even stronger protection from the weather. Although I am a strong supporter of Coleman products the next question to ask is weight considerations. Both of these tents although great in price and weather protection come in at hefty weights for backpacking if that's your plan. Consider the REI Half dome as a lighter alternative,
http://www.rei.com/product/794296
There are many other lightweight tents that have great reputations for keeping you dry you may have to spend a bit more but your back will thank you in the long run.
@and by the way I am not a spokesperson for Coleman nor work for them. I am a retired Scoutmaster and camp director and know and use their product extensively. I also use many others as well including brands suggested by another user which also are available at Walmarts and Kmart's for cheap. You do pay for what you get "sometimes", often you pay more then you need too.
Both models give a stay dry guarantee, The sundome is more of a 2 season tent spring and summer while the Hooligan with it's bigger rain-fly and vestibule provide even stronger protection from the weather. Although I am a strong supporter of Coleman products the next question to ask is weight considerations. Both of these tents although great in price and weather protection come in at hefty weights for backpacking if that's your plan. Consider the REI Half dome as a lighter alternative,
http://www.rei.com/product/794296
There are many other lightweight tents that have great reputations for keeping you dry you may have to spend a bit more but your back will thank you in the long run.
@and by the way I am not a spokesperson for Coleman nor work for them. I am a retired Scoutmaster and camp director and know and use their product extensively. I also use many others as well including brands suggested by another user which also are available at Walmarts and Kmart's for cheap. You do pay for what you get "sometimes", often you pay more then you need too.
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