Author Topic: If you love camping, raise your hand! (Read 2072 times)

Ripsnort · « **on:** September 04, 2003, 11:17:22 AM »

I'm leaving for a 4 day camp trip in about 5 hours. Post your favorite campsite and/or camp trip you've taken.

Furball · « **Reply #1 on:** September 04, 2003, 11:20:07 AM »

never been!

Boroda · « **Reply #2 on:** September 04, 2003, 11:22:34 AM »

Lake Baikal, Baikal ridge, 1993. Ukrainian Carpathians, 1989. Southern Urals, 1987.

All were 4 weeks, up to 300km in the mountains.

I miss mountain hiking. Last time I went to the mountains was 5 years ago

Martlet · « **Reply #3 on:** September 04, 2003, 11:31:17 AM »

I've camped throughout much of South America. That was quite the experience.

I'd have to say my favorite camping trips are my annual ones with college buddies. Every summber we go for 4 nights.

rpm · « **Reply #4 on:** September 04, 2003, 11:36:45 AM »

Rip...Does spending the night in the Bomb Shelter count?

SOB · « **Reply #5 on:** September 04, 2003, 11:37:33 AM »

Just went a couple of weeks ago to Lake Timpanogas in the Willamette National Forest. When they say heavy mosquitos, they actually mean INFESTED WITH MOSQUITOS. It was a really beautiful spot, but the mosquitos were out in full force and they weren't taking any prisoners. Probably better after the first snowfall, but also more trecherous to get to.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/willamette/recreation/cabinrentals/timpanogas.html

Sandman · « **Reply #6 on:** September 04, 2003, 11:43:39 AM »

Anything that doesn't include any of the following is okay by me:

Cabins
RV's
Toilets
Faucets
Beer
Canned foods of any kind
Propane

In other words... it must be a minimum of 10 miles walk and you must carry everything you need on your back. Fishing is preferable but not necessarily a requirement.

Martlet · « **Reply #7 on:** September 04, 2003, 11:55:26 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by Sandman_SBM
Anything that doesn't include any of the following is okay by me:

Cabins
RV's
Toilets
Faucets
Beer
Canned foods of any kind
Propane

In other words... it must be a minimum of 10 miles walk and you must carry everything you need on your back. Fishing is preferable but not necessarily a requirement.

I agree, excepted for the beer part. To me, a beer is best far from civilization, cooled in a stream, and consumed with friends over a campfire while frying fresh brook trout. I always lug 2 or 3 in. You really can't take much more unless it's just an overnight trip, because of the weight.

I also bought an aluminum case for my fly rod, and put a grip boot on the bottom. It makes an excellent walking stick.

fd ski · « **Reply #8 on:** September 04, 2003, 11:56:27 AM »

ah... camping.... mg42 pointed at the exit of the spawn point in DoD.... ah... the joy of machine guns...

Monk · « **Reply #9 on:** September 04, 2003, 11:59:48 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by Sandman_SBM
Anything that doesn't include any of the following is okay by me:

Cabins
RV's
Toilets
Faucets
Beer
Canned foods of any kind
Propane

In other words... it must be a minimum of 10 miles walk and you must carry everything you need on your back. Fishing is preferable but not necessarily a requirement.

Yes sir, that 's camping.

midnight Target · « **Reply #10 on:** September 04, 2003, 12:03:28 PM »

THIS is camping...

(Airstream Land Yacht)

Monk · « **Reply #11 on:** September 04, 2003, 12:05:24 PM »

AWMac · « **Reply #12 on:** September 04, 2003, 12:07:42 PM »

Graffenwher, Germany in the Winter of '86... ahhhh...waking up slowly under a starry night sky....

Bitter freekin COLD!!! Why must they keep firing them dam Tanks all night long??? Hey!!! Yo...over here stunninghunks I NEED my SLEEP.....

Now THAT'S camping.

midnight Target · « **Reply #13 on:** September 04, 2003, 12:08:49 PM »

Actually my favorite was a 4 day hike that included attaining the 9 highest peaks in Southern California. Before you laugh Oh geographically wanting ones... these peaks ranged from 11,500ft to 10,700ft.

LePaul · « **Reply #14 on:** September 04, 2003, 12:13:04 PM »

I didnt mean to raise my hand...its these GAWD DAAMN FLIES! AAAIIIIEEEEE

Haven't camped in a while...have all the equipment...usually go in the fall or early spring...less flies...pretty cold...but just the way i like it.