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Folks who camp /hike - how did you get into it
Posted on 10/19/15 at 10:56 pm
Posted on 10/19/15 at 10:56 pm
I've had an itch for awhile to get outdoors and go camping
Downside is I got no gear. I'll have to convince the wife to tag along I guess.
Where do I start. What are basic things to have (aside from tent and sleeping bag)
Downside is I got no gear. I'll have to convince the wife to tag along I guess.
Where do I start. What are basic things to have (aside from tent and sleeping bag)
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Posted on 10/20/15 at 12:07 am to HailToTheChiz
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Where do I start
10 essentials....eta, for hiking.
This post was edited on 10/20/15 at 12:10 am
Posted on 10/20/15 at 6:57 am to HailToTheChiz
Start with a local state Park campground and work up from there. The state parks will have tent pads with water and electricity at the site. They also have comfort stations with showers, flush toilets etc.
If you throw your little lady on a week long primitive hiking trip, expect resistance
Start with car camping:
I'd start out with a cheap tent from Academy. Just make sure it has a full rain fly - especially in Louisiana. Grab a few sleeping bags, some folding chairs, and a lantern while you're there.
Bug spray
Run by the grocery store and pick up some easy meals - hot dogs w buns, muffins/pop-tarts for breakfast, etc.
We bring a large tupperware bin for dry foods, and pack a medium sized icechest for drinks and cold items.
If you run out of anything, most state parks are within 30 minutes of a Walmart.
If you throw your little lady on a week long primitive hiking trip, expect resistance
Start with car camping:
I'd start out with a cheap tent from Academy. Just make sure it has a full rain fly - especially in Louisiana. Grab a few sleeping bags, some folding chairs, and a lantern while you're there.
Bug spray
Run by the grocery store and pick up some easy meals - hot dogs w buns, muffins/pop-tarts for breakfast, etc.
We bring a large tupperware bin for dry foods, and pack a medium sized icechest for drinks and cold items.
If you run out of anything, most state parks are within 30 minutes of a Walmart.
This post was edited on 10/20/15 at 10:06 am
Posted on 10/20/15 at 8:07 am to HailToTheChiz
First decide if you want to hike or camp. They are completely different things with different objectives and load outs. Secondly, I break my gear into systems. Sleep system (hammock, tarp, mat, sleeping bag), food system (food, water bottles, water purifying), cook system (lighter, stove, stove fuel, bowl, utensils, cleaning stuff), clothing system (jacket, rain gear, SOCKS, hat), medical system (aspirin, anti-diarrhea, bandages, moleskin, pills), and emergency system (phone, maps).
If you want more detail I can give you my email.
If you want more detail I can give you my email.
Posted on 10/20/15 at 8:21 am to HailToTheChiz
I would start first with some long day hikes, before you get into over night trips. I know some buddies who thought they wanted to do it until they went.
Gear wise, I would go as light as possible , but stay comfortable. I like my platypus water filter, a lot of people like Sawyer products. And your feet....make sure you take care of your feet. Basically don't go cheap on anything, you get what you pay for in the backpacking world.
Gear wise, I would go as light as possible , but stay comfortable. I like my platypus water filter, a lot of people like Sawyer products. And your feet....make sure you take care of your feet. Basically don't go cheap on anything, you get what you pay for in the backpacking world.
Posted on 10/20/15 at 8:53 am to HailToTheChiz
check with your local gear shop/REI/University outdoor program. They may have gear you can rent, group trips, or free/cheap intro classes that can be a great way to ease the learning curve and avoid dropping a bunch of money before you really know what you want/need.
Posted on 10/20/15 at 8:58 am to HailToTheChiz
If you live near an REI, some of them rent equipment. It is a good way of seeing if you like camping/hiking before dropping a lot of money.
Also, try to find quality brands that have been used. I would much rather have a used quality item than a cheap new item.
The quality of your equipment will determine how comfortable your fist trip is, and whether it will be you last trip.
Also, try to find quality brands that have been used. I would much rather have a used quality item than a cheap new item.
The quality of your equipment will determine how comfortable your fist trip is, and whether it will be you last trip.
Posted on 10/20/15 at 2:33 pm to HailToTheChiz
If in Louisisana, join the LA Hiking Club. They have a gear locker that you can borrow items from. That would keep your cost down.
Also, check the websites of nearby state parks. The ones in Louisiana rent cabins around $100 per night. That would put you in the great outdoors, but still have the creature comforts for the wife and family.
Baby steps, baby steps......
Also, check the websites of nearby state parks. The ones in Louisiana rent cabins around $100 per night. That would put you in the great outdoors, but still have the creature comforts for the wife and family.
Baby steps, baby steps......
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