Camping--how do you do it? — General Discussion on True Nudists

gator1Original Poster

Jan 21, 2009

Last time we went to Lone Star Resort for the weekend, we rented a trailer a couple of nights and were comfortable. My sweet wife has decided that we want to camp this time, so I purchased a nice tent, to go with some other camping supplies we used after Hurricane Ike.

How many of you tent camp, use a pop-up camper, used a trailer or motorhome, and how many's idea of camping is the Marriott? Just curious. I haven't camped in a tent in 20 years, I don't think, so I'm a little apprehensive about comfort, lol.

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sunbather
Jan 21, 2009
I haven't slept in a tent since I was in the army, and that was to many years ago to think about. All my camping is done in my RV which is in my pictures. Let the YOUNG people sleep in a tent if they want to , only give me my RV. I'm roughing it.
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Thomas
Jan 21, 2009
I like a popup better than a tent because the bed is better on my back. I haven't used one in a while since the friends I used to go with sold theirs. I often camp with just a tent, having a airmattress helps a lot. I am planning on going tent camping on beach when it gets warmer, going to find secluded beach where I can get away with being nude.
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Naked1S
Jan 21, 2009
My wife and I camp a couple times a month, year round. WE live in AZ so it's easier to enjoy it year round. We like the freedom it offers us coupled with our Land Cruiser. Pack and go, drive to the next good spot. I would say, without goin gonzo with the equipment, is to have a good air matress to insulate you from the ground, and a 12v quick pump. Open up the vents all the way, and enjoy the oper air.
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Jan 21, 2009
Tent, only way to do it unless you chose to just sleep out under the stars. We always tent and have a full view of the heavens as we lie there. Can't do that with a trailer or a pop up! We do use an inflatable air mattress though so we don't have to worry about sticks and debris...
Steve
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ME
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Jan 21, 2009
[quote]Tent, only way to do it unless you chose to just sleep out under the stars. We always tent and have a full view of the heavens as we lie there. Can't do that with a trailer or a pop up! We do use an inflatable air mattress though so we don't have to worry about sticks and debris... Steve[/quote] Lol, I love to tent camp, but having never experienced camper/pop-up, etc...don't know if I'm missing anything. I think my ultimate camping week would be 5 nights in a tent followed by 2 nights at a luxury hotel.Jenn
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Philfreeeuk
Jan 21, 2009
[quote][quote]Tent, only way to do it unless you chose to just sleep out under the stars. We always tent and have a full view of the heavens as we lie there. Can't do that with a trailer or a pop up! We do use an inflatable air mattress though so we don't have to worry about sticks and debris... Steve[/quote] Lol, I love to tent camp, but having never experienced camper/pop-up, etc...don't know if I'm missing anything. I think my ultimate camping week would be 5 nights in a tent followed by 2 nights at a luxury hotel.Jenn[/quote] All I can remember is that you must NOT touch the inside of the tent if it's raining, cos it'll drip on your head all night :) .......Oh, and you need a soap on a rope! I think my ultimate camping week (and don't forget I'm in the UK, so summer is but a distant memory) would be 7 nights and involve some big sheets to make the tent from, a fondue set and a four poster water bed, ......IN a luxury hotel. ......Oh! ......and a pretty naked girl, ............to make the breakfast of course! Phil.
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Thomas
Jan 21, 2009
[quote][quote][quote]Tent, only way to do it unless you chose to just sleep out under the stars. We always tent and have a full view of the heavens as we lie there. Can't do that with a trailer or a pop up! We do use an inflatable air mattress though so we don't have to worry about sticks and debris... Steve[/quote] Lol, I love to tent camp, but having never experienced camper/pop-up, etc...don't know if I'm missing anything. I think my ultimate camping week would be 5 nights in a tent followed by 2 nights at a luxury hotel.Jenn[/quote] All I can remember is that you must NOT touch the inside of the tent if it's raining, cos it'll drip on your head all night :) .......Oh, and you need a soap on a rope! I think my ultimate camping week (and don't forget I'm in the UK, so summer is but a distant memory) would be 7 nights and involve some big sheets to make the tent from, a fondue set and a four poster water bed, ......IN a luxury hotel. ......Oh! ......and a pretty naked girl, ............to make the breakfast of course! Phil.[/quote] Phil when I had beautiful naked girl camping with me, I made supper and breakfast. LOL Thomas
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Mary Clare
Jan 21, 2009
In my 20's we used to go tent camping a lot all over the US. We even camped on our honeymoon. Now that I am older I like comfort. We still have our down sleeping bags though, but that's it. MChttp://sunnyfun.comhttp://terracottainn.blogspot.com
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ME
Member
Jan 21, 2009
Hey tcotta, you just bought an INN, what else do you need? LOL
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Member
Jan 21, 2009
[quote][quote][quote][quote]Tent, only way to do it unless you chose to just sleep out under the stars. We always tent and have a full view of the heavens as we lie there. Can't do that with a trailer or a pop up! We do use an inflatable air mattress though so we don't have to worry about sticks and debris... Steve[/quote] Lol, I love to tent camp, but having never experienced camper/pop-up, etc...don't know if I'm missing anything. I think my ultimate camping week would be 5 nights in a tent followed by 2 nights at a luxury hotel.Jenn[/quote] All I can remember is that you must NOT touch the inside of the tent if it's raining, cos it'll drip on your head all night :) .......Oh, and you need a soap on a rope! I think my ultimate camping week (and don't forget I'm in the UK, so summer is but a distant memory) would be 7 nights and involve some big sheets to make the tent from, a fondue set and a four poster water bed, ......IN a luxury hotel. ......Oh! ......and a pretty naked girl, ............to make the breakfast of course! Phil.[/quote] I have to agree with you here Phil. A luxury hotel for me too After having surgery on my left shoulder, both elbows and on my neck, there is no way I would even try to camp. AND, if my new girlfriend is there naked with me, NO ONE is cooking !!!!! It's called ROOM SERVICE !!!!! LOL Steve[/quote] Steve, this is getting scary, you are agreeing waaaaay too often with Phil! That's like the fifth time in two nights... J
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gabare
Jan 21, 2009
I have tent camped a few times in my adult life but my back refused to try it again so I purchased a pop-up camper, later I traded it for a hard shell. If I had my choice I would purchase a pop-up again, my wife on the other hand wants a 35-40 foot fifth wheel with satellite tv , microwave, fireplace and a toilet and shower, heck might as well stay home I got all that here.
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Philfreeeuk
Jan 22, 2009
[quote][quote][quote][quote][quote][quote]Tent, only way to do it unless you chose to just sleep out under the stars. We always tent and have a full view of the heavens as we lie there. Can't do that with a trailer or a pop up! We do use an inflatable air mattress though so we don't have to worry about sticks and debris... Steve[/quote] Lol, I love to tent camp, but having never experienced camper/pop-up, etc...don't know if I'm missing anything. I think my ultimate camping week would be 5 nights in a tent followed by 2 nights at a luxury hotel.Jenn[/quote] All I can remember is that you must NOT touch the inside of the tent if it's raining, cos it'll drip on your head all night :) .......Oh, and you need a soap on a rope! I think my ultimate camping week (and don't forget I'm in the UK, so summer is but a distant memory) would be 7 nights and involve some big sheets to make the tent from, a fondue set and a four poster water bed, ......IN a luxury hotel. ......Oh! ......and a pretty naked girl, ............to make the breakfast of course! Phil.[/quote] I have to agree with you here Phil. A luxury hotel for me too After having surgery on my left shoulder, both elbows and on my neck, there is no way I would even try to camp. AND, if my new girlfriend is there naked with me, NO ONE is cooking !!!!! It's called ROOM SERVICE !!!!! LOL Steve[/quote] Steve, this is getting scary, you are agreeing waaaaay too often with Phil! That's like the fifth time in two nights... J[/quote] OH WOW J, you are right. Maybe I need to sign up for therapy!!!!!!!!!!!! ~bangs head against wall~ Steve[/quote] Wow Steve !!! ......you didn't tell me you were, BIONIC!!! .....you'd better make sure it's a hotel from now on, don't want you going RUSTY! and make it a Luxury Hotel, they have softer walls! Phil.
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Philfreeeuk
Jan 22, 2009
[quote]My wife and I camp a couple times a month, year round. WE live in AZ so it's easier to enjoy it year round. We like the freedom it offers us coupled with our Land Cruiser. Pack and go, drive to the next good spot. I would say, without goin gonzo with the equipment, is to have a good air matress to insulate you from the ground, and a 12v quick pump. Open up the vents all the way, and enjoy the oper air.[/quote] Hi Naked1S, welcome to the site and the forum, and thanks for your input :) Thought you could sneak in here without being noticed? WRONG!!!! Phil.
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gator1Original Poster
Jan 22, 2009
Well, I practiced yesterday and put the tent up in the yard. Not too bad. After a couple of wrong turns with the poles, it went pretty well. I think I can do it by myself in less than 30 minutes. I am really excited about getting outdoors this weekend at Lone Star!
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gator1Original Poster
Jan 22, 2009
I've really enjoyed all your responses, by the way.
Gator
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ME
Member
Jan 22, 2009
[quote][quote][quote][quote][quote][quote][quote]Tent, only way to do it unless you chose to just sleep out under the stars. We always tent and have a full view of the heavens as we lie there. Can't do that with a trailer or a pop up! We do use an inflatable air mattress though so we don't have to worry about sticks and debris... Steve[/quote] Lol, I love to tent camp, but having never experienced camper/pop-up, etc...don't know if I'm missing anything. I think my ultimate camping week would be 5 nights in a tent followed by 2 nights at a luxury hotel.Jenn[/quote] All I can remember is that you must NOT touch the inside of the tent if it's raining, cos it'll drip on your head all night :) .......Oh, and you need a soap on a rope! I think my ultimate camping week (and don't forget I'm in the UK, so summer is but a distant memory) would be 7 nights and involve some big sheets to make the tent from, a fondue set and a four poster water bed, ......IN a luxury hotel. ......Oh! ......and a pretty naked girl, ............to make the breakfast of course! Phil.[/quote] I have to agree with you here Phil. A luxury hotel for me too After having surgery on my left shoulder, both elbows and on my neck, there is no way I would even try to camp. AND, if my new girlfriend is there naked with me, NO ONE is cooking !!!!! It's called ROOM SERVICE !!!!! LOL Steve[/quote] Steve, this is getting scary, you are agreeing waaaaay too often with Phil! That's like the fifth time in two nights... J[/quote] OH WOW J, you are right. Maybe I need to sign up for therapy!!!!!!!!!!!! ~bangs head against wall~ Steve[/quote] Wow Steve !!! ......you didn't tell me you were, BIONIC!!! .....you'd better make sure it's a hotel from now on, don't want you going RUSTY! and make it a Luxury Hotel, they have softer walls! Phil.[/quote] Hmmm, maybe Steve should check in to a "hotel" with padded walls? J
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ME
Member
Jan 22, 2009
[quote]I've really enjoyed all your responses, by the way. Gator[/quote] Glad we could each, in our own way, provide you with "sound" advice. A few years back I wrote a poem about camping. If I can find it, would you like me to share it with you? J
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ME
Member
Jan 22, 2009
[quote]My wife and I camp a couple times a month, year round. WE live in AZ so it's easier to enjoy it year round. We like the freedom it offers us coupled with our Land Cruiser. Pack and go, drive to the next good spot. I would say, without goin gonzo with the equipment, is to have a good air matress to insulate you from the ground, and a 12v quick pump. Open up the vents all the way, and enjoy the oper air.[/quote] Gator, read this one again...air matress essential, 12v quick pump imperative! (ummm, of course some of us have enough hot air to fill a balloon)J
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Philfreeeuk
Jan 22, 2009
[quote][quote]I've really enjoyed all your responses, by the way. Gator[/quote] Glad we could each, in our own way, provide you with "sound" advice. A few years back I wrote a poem about camping. If I can find it, would you like me to share it with you? J[/quote] Yep, GO FOR IT !!!Why are you NOT in the poetry group!!!Phil.
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Philfreeeuk
Jan 22, 2009
[quote][quote][quote][quote][quote][quote][quote][quote]Tent, only way to do it unless you chose to just sleep out under the stars. We always tent and have a full view of the heavens as we lie there. Can't do that with a trailer or a pop up! We do use an inflatable air mattress though so we don't have to worry about sticks and debris... Steve[/quote] Lol, I love to tent camp, but having never experienced camper/pop-up, etc...don't know if I'm missing anything. I think my ultimate camping week would be 5 nights in a tent followed by 2 nights at a luxury hotel.Jenn[/quote] All I can remember is that you must NOT touch the inside of the tent if it's raining, cos it'll drip on your head all night :) .......Oh, and you need a soap on a rope! I think my ultimate camping week (and don't forget I'm in the UK, so summer is but a distant memory) would be 7 nights and involve some big sheets to make the tent from, a fondue set and a four poster water bed, ......IN a luxury hotel. ......Oh! ......and a pretty naked girl, ............to make the breakfast of course! Phil.[/quote] I have to agree with you here Phil. A luxury hotel for me too After having surgery on my left shoulder, both elbows and on my neck, there is no way I would even try to camp. AND, if my new girlfriend is there naked with me, NO ONE is cooking !!!!! It's called ROOM SERVICE !!!!! LOL Steve[/quote] Steve, this is getting scary, you are agreeing waaaaay too often with Phil! That's like the fifth time in two nights... J[/quote] OH WOW J, you are right. Maybe I need to sign up for therapy!!!!!!!!!!!! ~bangs head against wall~ Steve[/quote] Wow Steve !!! ......you didn't tell me you were, BIONIC!!! .....you'd better make sure it's a hotel from now on, don't want you going RUSTY! and make it a Luxury Hotel, they have softer walls! Phil.[/quote] Hmmm, maybe Steve should check in to a "hotel" with padded walls? J[/quote] Stop picking on my mate! .....he hasn't long been LET OUT! Phil.
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Philfreeeuk
Jan 22, 2009
[quote]I've really enjoyed all your responses, by the way. Gator[/quote] Glad you said that, I was feeling a bit guilty for highjacking you thread, although it WAS Steve's fault!!!! Phil.
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Philfreeeuk
Jan 22, 2009
[quote]I have tent camped a few times in my adult life but my back refused to try it again so I purchased a pop-up camper, later I traded it for a hard shell. If I had my choice I would purchase a pop-up again, my wife on the other hand wants a 35-40 foot fifth wheel with satellite tv , microwave, fireplace and a toilet and shower, heck might as well stay home I got all that here.[/quote] hehe, what can you say, .......that's what wives do! ........no sence of adventure! ....hehe
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Thomas
Jan 22, 2009
[quote][quote]I have tent camped a few times in my adult life but my back refused to try it again so I purchased a pop-up camper, later I traded it for a hard shell. If I had my choice I would purchase a pop-up again, my wife on the other hand wants a 35-40 foot fifth wheel with satellite tv , microwave, fireplace and a toilet and shower, heck might as well stay home I got all that here.[/quote] hehe, what can you say, .......that's what wives do! ........no sence of adventure! ....hehe[/quote] The best camping trip I was ever on required a tent. I hiked a couple of miles up a mountain and camped there. That meant limiting what you carried, good thing I have manual pump for air mattress. The view of the sun coming up over the mountain was fantastic. Thomas
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gator1Original Poster
Jan 22, 2009
[quote][quote]I've really enjoyed all your responses, by the way. Gator[/quote] Glad we could each, in our own way, provide you with "sound" advice. A few years back I wrote a poem about camping. If I can find it, would you like me to share it with you? J[/quote] Sure. Sounds like fun.
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