Advice re: shelter etiquette

[4shot]

I am heading to Springer soon and have never overnighted in a shelter. What is/ are "rules" for staying there if I chose to do so? I figure that the issue of tent vs. shelter will take care of itself for me over time so I am only seeking advice on shelter etiquette. Thanks for any responses.

[Blissful]

Check under the shelters forum for threads on this topic. You'll see more than you want to know.

[Lone Wolf]

I am heading to Springer soon and have never overnighted in a shelter. What is/ are "rules" for staying there if I chose to do so? I figure that the issue of tent vs. shelter will take care of itself for me over time so I am only seeking advice on shelter etiquette. Thanks for any responses.

first come, first served

[Appalachian Tater]

1. First come, first served.
2. First one there sweeps out the shelter if there is a broom and it's dirty.
3. Don't take up more than your share of space. Share hooks and hangers.
4. Don't step on other people or their stuff.
5. Don't stay up late and don't shine your light in people's faces after dark.
6. If you wake up before everyone else at least pretend like you're trying not to make a lot of noise.
7. Don't play musical instruments, use loudspeakers or talk on your cell phone in the shelter.
8. Don't cook in the shelter.
9. Bring ear plugs.
10. Large groups aren't supposed to use shelters.
11. Be prepared with your own tent or other shelter if the shelter is full.
12. Clean up after yourself. Don't leave garbage in the fire pit.
13. No dogs in the shelter unless everyone is okay with it.
14. Don't smoke in the shelter. Don't even ask other people if its okay unless you already know them and know they don't care.
15. If someone announces they're changing clothes, look the other way.

Basic manners and thoughtfulness go a long way to making everyone's stay pleasant. After staying in a shelter with rude people and polite people you'll notice what a huge difference it makes when everyone is thoughtful.

[4shot]

Check under the shelters forum for threads on this topic. You'll see more than you want to know.

I was unaware that there was a shelters forum but now I do. I'll check it out.

[sasquatch2014]

The last one up should turn off the light and lock the door.

[10-K]

The last one up should turn off the light and lock the door.

Don't forget to turn off the TV...

[Slo-go'en]

If you snore really loud and consitantly all night - use a tent far removed from the shelter!

Don't leave open containers of water in the shelter - like a pot full of water - which can be tripped over and spilled.

Don't walk around the shelter with muddy shoes on.

Don't hang wet clothes where they can drip on people or the floor. Actually, I don't see the point of hanging wet cloths other than maybe your rain jacket, they never dry that way.

[trailangelbronco]

Look behind you before farting

[SGT Rock]

If people and all the stuff they do bother you. Don't stay at them.

Going to them and then complaining about all the stuff that comes with shelters is just sniveling.

[Panzer1]

Don't spread your gear all over the place. Keep it mostly all together in one spot.

Panzer

[sidebackside]

If people and all the stuff they do bother you. Don't stay at them.

Going to them and then complaining about all the stuff that comes with shelters is just sniveling.

I agree with you.

[Lone Wolf]

there's nothin' wrong with cookin' in a shelter

[SGT Rock]

there's nothin' wrong with cookin' in a shelter

I see people doing this all the time. Doesn't bother me. Shelters often have places specifically for this. It's one of the few things I like to do at shelters.

[Nearly Normal]

I see you're 51, most out there aint.
Guns, religion, dogs and politics can be touchy subjects.

[scottdennis]

Look behind you before farting

Sadly, that was the first thing that came to my mind too.

[toenail]

Don't pick between your toes, or put your stinking feet in someone else's face.

[Old Hillwalker]

You may pick your feet only if you're from Poughkeepsie. Don't pick your nose!

[JustaTouron]

Don't pick your nose!

You can pick your nose.
And you can pick your friends.
But don't pick your friend's nose.

[Tinker]

If you set up a clothesline (or a mouse baffle), it (they) immediately become public property.
If you snore, be kind and sleep outside.