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re: Family Camping Gear Recs
Posted on 11/5/20 at 8:41 am to TheArrogantCorndog
Posted on 11/5/20 at 8:41 am to TheArrogantCorndog
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Understand that sleeping bags come in a variety of temperature conditions... I have a bag for winter and a bag for warmer months... I usually add 15-20 degrees to the weather I'm expecting, to decide on the bag
Bags are also designed for different sized people, so dont get an over sized bag for the cold. If too long for the kids fill the bottom up with cloths.
Also bags are rated for you wearing long underwear, socks, etc..., so have that in mind
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Posted on 11/5/20 at 9:55 am to bobdylan
As far as tents, make sure you get one with a FULL rain fly. Those Colemans that don't cover the windows are horrible for Louisiana. Any slight rain, and you'll have a tent full of water. 
NOT THIS
NOT THIS
Posted on 11/5/20 at 10:29 am to bobdylan
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What’s the board’s recommendation on sleeping pads? I’d like to not go the air mattress route.
Quality pads aren't cheap. Air mattresses are much cheaper and can be replaced multiple times before you spend more than a quality pad.
If I'm car camping I have my air mattress with me no question.
Posted on 11/5/20 at 10:33 am to KABoss02
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The black stone griddle is great all around piece to have too.
I take mine everywhere. I've never done so much asian food whilst camping
Posted on 11/5/20 at 10:41 am to Curdoglsu
I just bought this french press from cabella's and going to try it out this weekend. You can put the pot directly on the stove so no need for an extra pot/kettle to heat the water.
And for smores we use Keebler (great value) fudge stripes instead of the graham crackers and chocolate. It's easier to eat. The chocolate actually melts and the cracker doesn't fall apart.
I'll also second the headlamps for kids, pop-up tent to cook under and the propane tank/tree. As my kids got older and we needed more room/invite friends we put another tent across from ours with the doors under the pop-up tent. It give a little room to put your shoes on and whatnot without them being covered with dew/frost in the morning.
And for smores we use Keebler (great value) fudge stripes instead of the graham crackers and chocolate. It's easier to eat. The chocolate actually melts and the cracker doesn't fall apart.
I'll also second the headlamps for kids, pop-up tent to cook under and the propane tank/tree. As my kids got older and we needed more room/invite friends we put another tent across from ours with the doors under the pop-up tent. It give a little room to put your shoes on and whatnot without them being covered with dew/frost in the morning.
Posted on 11/6/20 at 8:13 am to bobdylan
I don't have that many sex trophies but the ones I do have are young and we camp a decent bit so here's my $0.02.
pads serve a couple of functions so you need to keep both in mind. The obvious one is comfort, but the more important one is insulating you from the cold ground. If you don't plan on camping when it is cold then you don't have to worry about the latter. If you do, look for the R value of the pad in the specifications. 1.0 means it basically does nothing for keeping you warm and then the higher the number, the better it will insulate. The cheap foam pads are great for kids, I like the Z-fold style for convenience. The more recent generation of +/- 3" inflating pads are a game changer comfort-wise for adults IMO. Currently using NEMO but have also used big agnes. They have both insulated and non-insulated versions. No difference in comfort, just price/weight.
Both of our boys (3 and 5) have kelty big dipper sleeping bags. The bag has a zipper around the foot section that lets it expand when the kids grow. They've slept in them in temps in the 40's with no complaints.
some cheapo kids headlamps are great, they like having their own. The ones we have were less than $10 and have a red light that we make them use so I don't have to get hit with a bright light.
No food in the tent.
If it's cold, stay on top of layering for the kids. Many of them dont want to stop and put on a jacket even when they need one. Not a problem in the short term, but eventually they'll get cold and it is much harder to warm them back up when there's not a nice warm house to duck into.
Bring extra batteries, they leave shite on.
pads serve a couple of functions so you need to keep both in mind. The obvious one is comfort, but the more important one is insulating you from the cold ground. If you don't plan on camping when it is cold then you don't have to worry about the latter. If you do, look for the R value of the pad in the specifications. 1.0 means it basically does nothing for keeping you warm and then the higher the number, the better it will insulate. The cheap foam pads are great for kids, I like the Z-fold style for convenience. The more recent generation of +/- 3" inflating pads are a game changer comfort-wise for adults IMO. Currently using NEMO but have also used big agnes. They have both insulated and non-insulated versions. No difference in comfort, just price/weight.
Both of our boys (3 and 5) have kelty big dipper sleeping bags. The bag has a zipper around the foot section that lets it expand when the kids grow. They've slept in them in temps in the 40's with no complaints.
some cheapo kids headlamps are great, they like having their own. The ones we have were less than $10 and have a red light that we make them use so I don't have to get hit with a bright light.
No food in the tent.
If it's cold, stay on top of layering for the kids. Many of them dont want to stop and put on a jacket even when they need one. Not a problem in the short term, but eventually they'll get cold and it is much harder to warm them back up when there's not a nice warm house to duck into.
Bring extra batteries, they leave shite on.
Posted on 11/6/20 at 4:42 pm to ccard257
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sex trophies
Posted on 11/7/20 at 5:23 am to DaRagingTiger
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usually pretty stout. Outdoor gear lab
Great site.
Thanks for the link
Posted on 11/7/20 at 7:51 pm to SlidellCajun
When my kids were little we got a used pop up camper.
It has an air-conditioner which is nice.
We camp at State Parks at the beach in Florida a good bit.
We call thw camper our beach house.
It has an air-conditioner which is nice.
We camp at State Parks at the beach in Florida a good bit.
We call thw camper our beach house.
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