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I guess I've been spoiled by the shelters, but when I back country camp I really miss the picnic tables. I end up juggling a plate in one hand and fishing around in the food bag with other. I was wondering how others make themselves comfortable when they get to camp. Any suggestions?
Easy, when i camp i like a bit of home comfort... i've taken a dump in the woods and i drink beer so i'm a man and i cut down lots of trees and fashion myself some rustic style furnishings, a chair, bench to eat off/ put feet up on and a small kennel for the wife... :eek:
Ox97GaMe
07-08-2009, 21:53
I try to find a campsite that is near a large log or rock. I can use that as a table.
I also carry a pack chair occassionally. It is the kind that my Thermarest folds and slides into. If I use that, I just use the ground as the table. I use pack cover, jacket, or shirt to place on the ground to keep dirt/leaves from getting into any of the food items.
Different Socks
07-08-2009, 23:13
When I day hike, I take a small piece of blue padding foam(cheap rolls at Wally-World) that I can sit on in case the ground is wet, rough, muddy, or even has possible tree sap.
I've also been known to take it with me when I'm backpacking.
I try to find a campsite that is near a large log or rock. I can use that as a table.
I also carry a pack chair occassionally. It is the kind that my Thermarest folds and slides into. If I use that, I just use the ground as the table. I use pack cover, jacket, or shirt to place on the ground to keep dirt/leaves from getting into any of the food items.
The pack cover! I have one of those.
Bugs Bunny always seems to find that perfect tree stump and checkered table cloth.
Lone Wolf
07-09-2009, 06:27
I guess I've been spoiled by the shelters, but when I back country camp I really miss the picnic tables. I end up juggling a plate in one hand and fishing around in the food bag with other. I was wondering how others make themselves comfortable when they get to camp. Any suggestions?
i just sit on the freakin' ground outside my tent
bloodmountainman
07-09-2009, 06:44
Make use of what's available around your camp for a table.....rocks and logs work great. Dirtbagging is another term for backpacking!:D
bloodmountainman
07-09-2009, 06:52
Dirtbag philosophy....... All you need is all you've got with you, and all you've got with you is all you need.
Dances with Mice
07-09-2009, 08:21
i just sit on the freakin' ground outside my tentI used to do that. Now I have to pick my sitting spot more carefully.
I take care to sit on the ground near a younger, strong looking person.
So they can help me up.
Blissful
07-09-2009, 12:29
My fifty cent thermarest seat cushion from a yard sale. And a rock to cook on.
Blissful
07-09-2009, 12:31
i just sit on the freakin' ground outside my tent
LOL This was funny.
:D
We have got to e-publish a book of famous Lone Wolf quotes from WB. Now that would top Bill Bryson any day. And it would not be boring.
LOL This was funny.
:D
We have got to e-publish a book of famous Lone Wolf quotes from WB. Now that would top Bill Bryson any day. And it would not be boring.
We need a thread of LW quotes. Best one I ever saw here saw here was about fording the Kennebec: "Live a little. Ford the freakin' river."
I agree with LW, the ground is a huge picnic table, it holds a lot of stuff...
River Runner
07-14-2009, 01:44
I usually take a big plastic trash bag that I lay on the ground - I sit on one end & use the extra length next to me to hold anything I don't want laying directly on the ground. A ULA Rain Wrap is really nice for this too.