Luo
i love to camp, but hate sleeping in the heat which limits me to camp during the cooler months (not june,july,aug,sept). does anyone camp with a portable air conditioner? If so what brand/model/price? I'm looking for one that is pretty less than 70lbs and is pretty quiet.
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We also camp with an AC. I use a portable AC and I found it on sale for about $350. The window units are the cheaper way to go for sure. I don't use my portable for just camping so that is why I spent the extra $$.
Just FYI: The portable units go inside the tent with you so it does take up space. Just zip the tent door up around the vent hose (mine is about 5 inch in diameter) and there are no gaps. Most of your portables have a holding tank that collects the condensation and when those 'little' tanks are full, the unit will shut off. I had to do a little inventing so the water would drain into a larger container so I didn't have to empty the tank in the middle of the night.
Window units can be tricky if you only have one door to your tent. Each time in & out you have to step over/around the unit and your tent door won't zip very snug to the unit. Bring an extra sheet or something to fill in the gaps or look into the AC Boot mentioned earlier. It looks like it would be great!
We also camp with an AC. I use a portable AC and I found it on sale for about $350. The window units are the cheaper way to go for sure. I don't use my portable for just camping so that is why I spent the extra $$.
Just FYI: The portable units go inside the tent with you so it does take up space. Just zip the tent door up around the vent hose (mine is about 5 inch in diameter) and there are no gaps. Most of your portables have a holding tank that collects the condensation and when those 'little' tanks are full, the unit will shut off. I had to do a little inventing so the water would drain into a larger container so I didn't have to empty the tank in the middle of the night.
Window units can be tricky if you only have one door to your tent. Each time in & out you have to step over/around the unit and your tent door won't zip very snug to the unit. Bring an extra sheet or something to fill in the gaps or look into the AC Boot mentioned earlier. It looks like it would be great!
Camping packing question?
xxbasketba
This weekend I'm going camping with my family and my best friend what should I pack to do at nights and stuff and what clothes it's gonna be a low of 56 all weekend and a high of 78 ?
Answer
for camping:
tent, tarp (for under the tent), hammer or mallet to pound in stakes, sleeping bag or blankets, air mattress, tent patch kit.
Lighters and newspaper to start fires, portable stove with enough gas, cooking pots/utensils/hot pad,kettle or pot to boil water.
Hand sanitizer, baby wipes, sunscreen, bug spray, first aid kit, flashlights and/or lantern, extra batteries. Paper towels and extra toilet paper.
Towels, wash cloth, dish cloth. Dish soap. possibly small plastic basin for washing.
Dishes and utensils, mugs to hold hot liquid, food (up to you!), any condiments or spices such as butter/salt,etc, instant coffee, instant oatmeal, instant hot chocolate. Wine in a box is good! Make sure you have food you can eat even if you cant cook outside (if it rains) such as cheese and crackers, etc
A sharp knife or multi-tool with can opener etc.
Large (full) water container and water bottles (especially for at night in the tent)
Trash bags
spade and a hatchet (depends on how much you are roughing it!)
small broom or somethign to help sweep out the tent.
Remember to store all food and personal hygiene products (including lotions/toothpaste,etc) in the car or a bear bag overnight to avoid bear visits!
Clothing in layers and slip on shoes for midnight bathroom runs.
Dont forget stuff for s'mores!
Remember you wont get much cel service in most remote areas, and dont expect there will be resources to plug in rechargable stuff.
Clothes and personal hygiene products- remember to bring a portable mirror!
have fun XD
for camping:
tent, tarp (for under the tent), hammer or mallet to pound in stakes, sleeping bag or blankets, air mattress, tent patch kit.
Lighters and newspaper to start fires, portable stove with enough gas, cooking pots/utensils/hot pad,kettle or pot to boil water.
Hand sanitizer, baby wipes, sunscreen, bug spray, first aid kit, flashlights and/or lantern, extra batteries. Paper towels and extra toilet paper.
Towels, wash cloth, dish cloth. Dish soap. possibly small plastic basin for washing.
Dishes and utensils, mugs to hold hot liquid, food (up to you!), any condiments or spices such as butter/salt,etc, instant coffee, instant oatmeal, instant hot chocolate. Wine in a box is good! Make sure you have food you can eat even if you cant cook outside (if it rains) such as cheese and crackers, etc
A sharp knife or multi-tool with can opener etc.
Large (full) water container and water bottles (especially for at night in the tent)
Trash bags
spade and a hatchet (depends on how much you are roughing it!)
small broom or somethign to help sweep out the tent.
Remember to store all food and personal hygiene products (including lotions/toothpaste,etc) in the car or a bear bag overnight to avoid bear visits!
Clothing in layers and slip on shoes for midnight bathroom runs.
Dont forget stuff for s'mores!
Remember you wont get much cel service in most remote areas, and dont expect there will be resources to plug in rechargable stuff.
Clothes and personal hygiene products- remember to bring a portable mirror!
have fun XD
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