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Re: [RC] Camping on the cheap: suggestions? - Jackie WinklemanI have to "camp" also. I have a 4 horse stock type BP. It has a divider gate. I usually camp in the front section. No tent. I started out with an air mattress, but it was more trouble than I wanted, so I finally moved up to a cot. It is more comfy anyways. I just hang tarps or blankets, etc. on the inside to keep out wind, cold, sun, bugs, or whatever else. I went to the Buffalo River Trail Ride and camped for a week in it. I did take an extra large tarp then (too much trouble for 1 person for 1 night). I think the measurements were 16' X 20'. I hung one side down over the trailer to cover one side completely. I tied the other side up high in the trees to make an awning. I certainly didn't have the prettiest campsite, but it was functional. Hey, I was there to ride!!! I have a battery powered fan, a heater, and those fold-out chairs. I think everything I have came from good old Wal-Mart. The Coleman stores are good too (sometimes more expensive, but nice selection). I carry water in a 55 gallon drum with a lid (for myself and my horse). I am working on getting a tarp measured and cut so I can snap or velcro it to the trailer windows (open spaces) so I don't have to worry about tying it (with hay string). Hope this gives you some ideas. Jackie :) --- "A. Perez" <walkergirl@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Fiunally! My trailer has arrived! I pick it up a week from Saturday! So I hope to make it to an LD ride or two this year! Now that the trailer hurdle has been conquered, next is the camping issue. I have *NO* camping gear, and want to invest as little as possible this first year (may not have time or horse to stay in endurance). My thoughts are to get a truck-tent (about $180) and an air mattress. Any suggestions/ recommendations on makes, models or sources? Also need something to make coffee - I can eat out of a cooler, but I GOTTA have coffee - any portable stove recommendations? Or a coffee pot that plugs into the cigarette lighter? Any of you have any used camping equipment you'd like to unload? Thanks! ________________________________________________ Get your own "800" number Voicemail, fax, email, and a lot more http://www.ureach.com/reg/tag =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - establish your business online http://webhosting.yahoo.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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