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This is a camping club membership sold with some timeshare property.

Watch where you buy your membership as some of them can be very expensive. The salesman who sell these memberships most likely have sold timeshares in the past. You can tell this by watching their sales tactics.

If you think about it, if everyone who bought a camping membership went camping on the same day, there would not be enough camp sites for everyone. The possibility of this happening is nil. While I belonged to All Seasons Resorts, out of Orlando, I did see over 100 campers show up and no sites for them. This was in the Winter, when all the Snowbirds come down.

Coast to Coast is a pretty good deal. They are where you reserve your camp site, not the resort where you join. You purchase points from Coast to Coast, 100 points for $1.00, and use them at some afilliated resort or campground. It costs 800 points per night plus tax, so you're looking at $8.50 to $9.50 per night camping through Coast to Coast.

The resort where you purchase can be your largest expense. I have seen people pay more than $10,000.00 for a membership, plus over $800.00 yearly maintenance fees. Then you must pay Coast to Coast a yearly fee. I joined a plain simple campground, in Georgia, for $99.00 and pay them $75.00 per year maintenance fees. Then I pay Coast to Coast $79.00 per year membership dues. As I said, be very careful where you purchase your membership.

Campground memberships are a good deal for fulltime RVers. These are the people who will get their monies worth. How many nights a year are you going to camp? Will the membership plus Coast to Coast fees be more or less than your actual camping?

Be careful.

My husband and I like to go camping for a couple of days with our tent but I always seem to forget something or wish I would have bought something.

I can't beleive everyone has forgotten pillows.

So here is my list somethings I leave out depending on where I am going.

Tent
sleeping bags
extra blanket
tarp for under the tent
air matress and pump plus extra batteries
small broom
chairs
folding table in there is no tables there
camping stove plus propane
latern with fuel
flashlights for everyone plus extra batteries
firewood
firestarter or paper
matches
ice chest with ice
plenty of food for the entire trip plus extra anything can happen
lots of water
other drinks
dishes
pots and pans
spatula, tongs, skews
napkins
TP
papertowels
dish soap
extra tent stakes
tent repair kit
hammer
small ax
first aid kit
extra socks
tennis shoes
enough clothes for 2 more days than the trip
sweaters
warm PJ's
portable shower if the campground does not have one
towels
soap
shampoo
toothbrush toothpaste
hair brush
deodorent
insect repellent
Mortin
Camera
Cell phone
area map
medical insurance cards and ID
backpacks
hats
If you are going somewhere where they do not have restrooms you can bring a portable one
trash bags

I know there is more but I cant think right now.

I just wanted to find out what everyone else's opinion is on trying to buy the best tent. Looking for one that does not leek if it rains. We went camping last year and the rain got in our tent it was one we bought from wal-mart and is Ozark Trail. If you could help me find a great tent I would appreciate it.

I swear by Euerka tents. I currently own 3 of various sizes. The oldest is now 13 or 14 years old and with a new coat of seam sealer, would not hesitate to take it on a camping trip. It has been used about 150 nights so far.

I work in the camping industry, NO not for Eureka! I am a manager in a large nationwide sporting goods company. I can basically get any tent I choose, but I choose Eureka due to their quality of workmanship, customer service, and value for the money.

I’m thinking about going over to Ireland in a few weeks time to to generally camp and relax. But I’m not sure if actually camping anywhere other than a campsite in the national parks is legal. I know that in England and Wales it’s not technically legal but as long as you’re respectful to your surroundings and any residents most people don’t have a problem with it. Is it the same over there?

Thanks

Wilderness camping is allowed in the Wicklow Mountains National Park subject to a Camping Code. An exception to this is in the Glendalough Valley where no camping is allowed. You will find details of the code at the first site below. We have six National Parks in Ireland which are managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. You can see details and a map of the parks at their site (second below), I imagine that the code would apply in the other 6 parks.

We are curious students who despite being in college could not reason out why propane tanks get cold when being used in camp stoves. Actual chemical and thermodynamic reasons would be appreciated.

It’s because of Boyle’s Law, basically T = P/V. When Volume increases, Temperature drops if pressure is held constant. Though strictly speaking, the volume of gas decreases when some is let out, the temperature decrease is felt not only in the released gas but in the gas still in the container. You get the same effect if you spray canned air onto a computer to blow dust out of the keyboard. Not only does the air coming out start to contense into vapor droplets (due to the decreased temperature and solubility of water vapor in cold air) but also the temperature of the air in the can drop significantly.

It’s a basic principle of refrigeration and the behavior of compressed gases.

Me and my family are going to go camping during the Thanksgiving break. It’s pretty much our first real time camping and we’re a little lost on what we need!

This is our list so far:
- 2 sleeping bags (15-20 degrees F)
- 3 airbag mattress…things
- a tent
- a grill
- 3 portable chairs
- a pan set
- condiment set
- head lamps
- food
- water

I feel like something’s missing.

whatch out for sasquatch!!!

We are planning a camping trip in the Black Hills this summer with our 4 children (ages 2-12). I have only been camping a few times as a child. Are there any items that I need that may help our trip go smoothly? Foods that are good to bring camping? Tips of any kind would be great-Thanks!
We are camping for a week and have a pop up camper.

Toys for all the kids
Cards
Books
Sunblock
Burn lotion just in case someone gets burnt
First aid kit
Camera
Bikes if you have a rack for transporting them
Bug spray
Blankets
Pillows
Favorite stuffed animal for the 2 year old
Toothpaste, hair brushes, etc
Plenty of clothing
Extra shoes
Rain gear
Flashlights and or lantern
Any medicines that anyone may take as well as tylenol
Swim suits
Towels
Cooking stove
Fire wood
Chairs for outside
Cooler
Table cloth
Mountain Pie makers and hot dog roasters
Can Opener
Foil for cooking over the fire

Food:
Make a list of what you want to make for the week and all the ingredients that is needed to make each meal. Some things I always take are:
Stuff for Mountain Pies
Hot dogs
Marshmallows
Canned foods
Drinks
Cereal
Bread
Bagels
Potatoes
Snacks
Ice
Butter
Seasonings

I have heard rumors about it…but it has soooo cute clothes I just can't imagine it with fishing stuff. ew!

Yes.

do you know any websites that have camping food ideas? Have any of your own?

We usually take chips, beef jerkey, and other small snacks like that. Lunch meat, cheese, and rolls is always nice to have in order to make some sandwiches. Just make sure your ice chest can keep it cold. Always take a lot of water too.

im going to sleepaway camp this summer and i need a good checklist to make sure i have everything i need!

Shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, hair brush, towels, underwear, jumpers, sensible trousers, good shoes, waterproof jacket (y'know it might rain) but also bring summer clothes like shorts and t-shirts and a cap. You might also wanna take pen and a note pad and something else to stop you getting bored. You might wanna take sun cream too, cos no matter where you go if you are outside in summer then the you might get burned. Oh and insect repellent Baby wipes are good too, if you are out and can't wash your hands or whatever, or maybe alcohol hand gel. hope this is what you are looking for