Ultimate Camping Guide » trip http://www.turkrad2009.org Tips Ideas and Camping Info Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:49:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Where should I go for a 2 week solo camping trip in New England? http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-gear/where-should-i-go-for-a-2-week-solo-camping-trip-in-new-england http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-gear/where-should-i-go-for-a-2-week-solo-camping-trip-in-new-england#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:47:58 +0000 admin http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-gear/where-should-i-go-for-a-2-week-solo-camping-trip-in-new-england Im planning a 2 week camping trip this summer. I have done this before in my hometown (northeast kingdom vt) but now i live the seacoast region of NH. Im thinking white mountains or southern maine… I am going to be going solo, so it would be nice to be in an area with cellphone reception just in case. i might have someone come after about a week to resupply me with food and water, so it has to be in reach of a road.

I am willing to hike with my gear, i want to be far enough away from people so that i won’t see anyone while i am out (that includes hearing highway traffic. I also will not be bringing any firearms, so i won’t be able to shoot any animals (for food or protection). I welcome any suggestions for regions or specific areas.

]]> http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-gear/where-should-i-go-for-a-2-week-solo-camping-trip-in-new-england/feed 1 When going on a camping trip with a large group, is it better to plan meals together or individually? http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-gear/when-going-on-a-camping-trip-with-a-large-group-is-it-better-to-plan-meals-together-or-individually http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-gear/when-going-on-a-camping-trip-with-a-large-group-is-it-better-to-plan-meals-together-or-individually#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:50:27 +0000 admin http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-gear/when-going-on-a-camping-trip-with-a-large-group-is-it-better-to-plan-meals-together-or-individually I will be camping shortly with 10 adults and 8 kids (5 families in all). Several of the families would like to cook on their own instead of with the group meals we have done in the past. The two new families to the group this year are the ones who don’t want to eat with the group. This has caused a lot of animosity. Is it normally better to do the meals as a group if we are all camping together? We have decided to just have each family bring and cook their own food. Is it right to tell them to bring their own cooking gear as well since we are not sharing?

]]> http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-gear/when-going-on-a-camping-trip-with-a-large-group-is-it-better-to-plan-meals-together-or-individually/feed 3 Where can I go for a survival trip? http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-sleeping-bags/where-can-i-go-for-a-survival-trip http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-sleeping-bags/where-can-i-go-for-a-survival-trip#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:48:11 +0000 admin http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-sleeping-bags/where-can-i-go-for-a-survival-trip Me and my friends want to try going camping in the wild with limited supplies:
– 1 Flint
– 3 Cans of any preserved food
– Sleeping Bag
– Tarp Tent
– Survival Knife

But we don’t know where we can go do this legally. Maybe a National Park or by a hiking trail?

and we live in Chicago, so somewhere close would be best.

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Camping in September 2010 in Huntington Canyon.

]]> http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-tents/septembers-camping-trip/feed 4 An RV Camping Trip List? (Packing)? http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-gear/an-rv-camping-trip-list-packing http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-gear/an-rv-camping-trip-list-packing#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:47:54 +0000 admin http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-gear/an-rv-camping-trip-list-packing I am looking for a RV camping list.
In detail?
I want to make sure I have evverything that we are going to need?
We are going to be in warm weather!!!
Would you add anything to this list?

For example:

Camping Checklist (compliments of camping.about.com)
Bedding
_Sheets
_Extra Pillows
_Extra Blankets
_Extra Pillow Cases

Cooking and Dining (essentials)
__ water
__ food
__ cooler
__ camp stove
__ can opener
_ grill
_ propane
_ butane

Clothes
__ t-shirts
__ shorts
__ jeans/pants
__ socks
__ shoes/boots
__ camp shoes
__ hat/cap
__ sweater
__ underwear
__ swim suit
__ laundry bag
__ _____________
__ _____________
__ _____________
__ _____________

Personal Hygiene
__ tooth brush
__ tooth paste
__ wash rag(s)
__ towel(s)
__ soap
__ comb/brush
__ nail clippers
__ razor
__ toilet paper
__ _____________
__ _____________
__ book
__ cot
__ comforter
__ throw rug
__ pillow

Cooking and Dining (optionals)
__ hot dog sticks
__ pie irons
__ chairs
__ folding table
__ table cloth
__ butane lighter
__ screen room

Cleaning Items
__ broom
__ dust pan
__ whisk broom
__ lawn rake
__ dish pan
__ detergent
__ dish rags
__ ppt scrubber

First Aid Kit
__ personal medication
__ bandages
__ aspirin, Tylenol
__ medical tape
__ sterile gauze
__ elastic wrap
__ antiseptic wipes
__ antibiotic cream
__ burn ointment
__ sunburn lotion
__ hydrogen peroxide
__ scissors
__ tweezers
__ eye wash
__ sanitary napkins
__ snake bite kit Chuck Box
__ salt and pepper
__ herbs and spices
__ cooking oil
__ pot holders
__ paper towels
__ napkins
__ plastic trash bags
__ tongs and spatula
__ aluminum foil
__ measuring cups
__ plastic silverware
__ paper plates/bowls
__ plastic cups
__ zip lock bags
__ knives
__ cutting board
__ cork screw

Miscellaneous Items
__ bug spray
__ bungi cords
__ camera
__ candles
__ cards, games
__ cell phone & charger
__ clothes pins
__ duct tape
__ fishing gear
__ flashlight
__ frisbee
__ GPS
__ kites
__ knife
__ lantern
__ matches
__ pen and paper
__ rope
__ shower bag
__ sun block
__ tools
__ water filters
__ whistle
__ _____________
__ _____________

]]> http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-gear/an-rv-camping-trip-list-packing/feed 2 What are you supposed to bring for a 3 days, 2 nights camping trip generally? http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-tents/what-are-you-supposed-to-bring-for-a-3-days-2-nights-camping-trip-generally http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-tents/what-are-you-supposed-to-bring-for-a-3-days-2-nights-camping-trip-generally#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 04:48:29 +0000 admin http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-tents/what-are-you-supposed-to-bring-for-a-3-days-2-nights-camping-trip-generally Other than
Flashlight
Sunscreen
Bug repellent
Tent
Food
Sleeping Bag
Hair Shampoo, ect.
Toothbrush, past, ect
change of clothes
pajamas
Anything else?
It’s like a school camping trip
so they have the tents and food provided but what else?

]]> http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-tents/what-are-you-supposed-to-bring-for-a-3-days-2-nights-camping-trip-generally/feed 7 Should we sleep in tents or spring for a cabin with a heater for a camping trip we are going on over New Years? http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-tents/should-we-sleep-in-tents-or-spring-for-a-cabin-with-a-heater-for-a-camping-trip-we-are-going-on-over-new-years http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-tents/should-we-sleep-in-tents-or-spring-for-a-cabin-with-a-heater-for-a-camping-trip-we-are-going-on-over-new-years#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:50:42 +0000 admin Last year when we were just bf/gf we went Winter camping and stayed in a tent in this lovely campground run by a really nice couple. They had a New Years Party for all the campers plus we got to watch the Rose Parade followed by a football game in Pasadena Ca the next day. They had a fire going in the fire place and it was soooo nice. We met some really nice older people too

Ok, they e mailed me and said that a family that was coming had to cancel and wanted to know if we wanted their cabin. It’s two bedrooms with a small kitchen (and a bathroom with a shower). This year we are Man and Wife (lol lol) and I’m the wife (pregnant wife at that!!). Two other campers will be going with us. Two little teenage age boys who happen to be sooo very gay. One is my younger brother and the other little boy is my husband’s younger brother. They recently came out of the closet to us their loving and super tolerant older sister and brother lol. They are still deeply embedded in the closet with our respective parents and thinking that they are only two good friends our families suggested that we take them along. I think the cabin is a better option because my husband and I can supervise them better. In a tent who knows what might happen with those two alone. I’ve already told them that Nothing!! gay better happen between them accept holding hands and goo goo eye looks at each other. The cabin is like more expensive but I think I could get the parents to pay the extra cost (maybe the entire cost because he and I don’t have much money).

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]]> http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-gear/what-bsa-merit-badges-should-i-have-for-alaska-trip/feed 1 Hiking in Ricketts Glen (Gear Test for White Mountains, NH Backpacking Trip) http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-tents/hiking-in-ricketts-glen-gear-test-for-white-mountains-nh-backpacking-trip http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-tents/hiking-in-ricketts-glen-gear-test-for-white-mountains-nh-backpacking-trip#comments Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:49:53 +0000 admin http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-tents/hiking-in-ricketts-glen-gear-test-for-white-mountains-nh-backpacking-trip
Taking our gear for a practice hike in Ricketts Glen State Park in preparation for our upcoming extended hike in New Hampshire’s White Mountains . We did a test run with full load out around the Falls Trail on day one and a more leisurely exploration around Adams Falls on day two. We definitely confused some people by hiking this area with our extended trip packs, but it’s better to find out how you can improve your system here than it is when you’re out in the woods on an extended stay (for two of us, this is will be our first backpacking experience). We did “cheat” and eat campfire hotdogs for dinner though, couldn’t resist! Oh, yeah and there was a lovely Severe Heat Warning this weekend, so this ended up being good worst case scenario practice as far as heat and hydration goes too. All we need now is to get severely rained on…

]]> http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-tents/hiking-in-ricketts-glen-gear-test-for-white-mountains-nh-backpacking-trip/feed 2 My Son Is A Bed Wetter And Is Going On A School Sponsored Camping Trip? http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-sleeping-bags/my-son-is-a-bed-wetter-and-is-going-on-a-school-sponsored-camping-trip http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-sleeping-bags/my-son-is-a-bed-wetter-and-is-going-on-a-school-sponsored-camping-trip#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:50:01 +0000 admin http://www.turkrad2009.org/camping-sleeping-bags/my-son-is-a-bed-wetter-and-is-going-on-a-school-sponsored-camping-trip He has the problem infrequently, but we never know when.
I think he’s too old for Goodness so I just use a plastic sheet underneath the sheets and change them if necessary.
I try not to embarrass him about it since it’s not his fault.
When he goes on this trip, I’m afraid he might have one of those infrequent accidents.
Should I pack a couple Goodness and suggest he put in on and take it off in private and wear his shorts?
I don’t want to humiliate him with bringing up the idea, but I don’t want him basically alone to deal with wet bed clothes and sleeping bag.

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