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Sleeping Cot / Portable Heater Recommendations?
Posted on 10/4/11 at 10:24 am
Posted on 10/4/11 at 10:24 am
Our family camping trip went well last weekend, so it looks like this may be something we do more often. Anyone have any recommendations for a cot? My back thanks you in advance.
How about portable heaters?
How about portable heaters?
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Posted on 10/4/11 at 10:31 am to deaconjones35
I got one from cabelas. Not sure brand. I'll be getting the camping stuff out early next week for a trip. I'll let you know. I highly recommend a cot much better than air matters for me. It can get CIO in the winter but I bring an extra sleeping bag for laying on to keep cold air from underneath.
Edit - I have a portable Colman heater. Doesn't help much in our tent. I think a tent more geared for cold weather would e better. IMO
Edit - I have a portable Colman heater. Doesn't help much in our tent. I think a tent more geared for cold weather would e better. IMO
This post was edited on 10/4/11 at 10:33 am
Posted on 10/4/11 at 10:33 am to deaconjones35
Cot(s) and heater in one!
Posted on 10/4/11 at 10:34 am to deaconjones35
I've got a couple cots that came from Basspro. Dont remember the brand. Just whatever was cheap. I usually use the air mattress though.
Posted on 10/4/11 at 10:34 am to AlxTgr
I would (almost) be embarrased to show up anywhere in that thing. 
Posted on 10/4/11 at 10:37 am to AlxTgr
Never looked into them but how much can one of those be had for used?
Posted on 10/4/11 at 11:00 am to deaconjones35
Cots take up a lot of space. I use a raised queen size air mattress when camping with the family and this pad when by myself.
I don't have any heaters. Just a fire, quality warm clothes and an excellent sleeping bag.
I don't have any heaters. Just a fire, quality warm clothes and an excellent sleeping bag.
Posted on 10/4/11 at 11:01 am to deaconjones35
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I would (almost) be embarrased to show up anywhere in that thing
Why?
Posted on 10/4/11 at 11:03 am to Nodust
quote:No idea. I think we paid just under $10K for our first camper, but it was a hybrid. Hard sides with fold out beds. Moved to a 5th wheel when we figured out we liked camping and knew we would need more room.
Never looked into them but how much can one of those be had for used?
Posted on 10/4/11 at 11:03 am to AlxTgr
Pop ups are a lot of fun. They have their drawbacks, but I loved mine.
Posted on 10/4/11 at 11:11 am to INFIDEL
I was mostly joking, but I saw a few where deacon was camped. One really close to his site. Lots of people boondock in that primitive area with small campers. Some use generators. Others just batteries.
Posted on 10/4/11 at 11:20 am to deaconjones35
Inflatable matress is the way to go. I don't like using heaters inside an inclosed tent. Just not a good idea. Get a good sleeping bag rated for low temperatures and keep your clothes on when you go to bed (sorry no hanky panky )
) Posted on 10/4/11 at 11:23 am to LSU_Lou
quote:Never worked for me.
keep your clothes on
Posted on 10/4/11 at 11:24 am to LSU_Lou
Inflatable matresses are just not comfortable for me. Been there done that. Gonna try a cot.
Not really looking to put the portable heater in the tent, just want to have one handy in case we can't build a fire. (Burn ban last weekend)
Was just joking about the pop up. May look into something like that at some point.
Not really looking to put the portable heater in the tent, just want to have one handy in case we can't build a fire. (Burn ban last weekend)
Was just joking about the pop up. May look into something like that at some point.
Posted on 10/4/11 at 11:24 am to AlxTgr
I have a couple of the Mr Heaters.
I really like them when it's cold in the pit.
I've also had to use them when our electricity was out for a day or two and very cold. They would easily warm up a decent size room in the house.
I really like them when it's cold in the pit.
I've also had to use them when our electricity was out for a day or two and very cold. They would easily warm up a decent size room in the house.
Posted on 10/4/11 at 11:24 am to deaconjones35
Those pop ups are not much different than a tent, outside the restrictions placed by geography. I wouldn't mind having one myself.
Posted on 10/4/11 at 11:31 am to RogerTheShrubber
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I wouldn't mind having one myself.
I have wanted one for the winter time so I can take my kids out more.
Posted on 10/4/11 at 11:50 am to LSUintheNW
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I have wanted one for the winter time so I can take my kids out more.
Yeah, doing a road trip up north next September and thinking about getting one. Hell, I know a guy who lived in one for 3 months when his wife kicked him out of the house.
Posted on 10/4/11 at 11:55 am to RogerTheShrubber
I could do it. Not a biggie for me. Would be an experience to remember, that's what I'm about.
I have seen some decent ones that weren't very expensive on craigslist. As long as the heater and it was clean I would be happy with it.
Posted on 10/4/11 at 12:00 pm to LSUintheNW
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As long as the heater and it was clean I would be happy with it.
I hear the axles on them do not last long, so I would check them on a used one.
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