Must Take Camping
Submitted: Saturday, Jul 19, 2008 at 20:21
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Kroozer
It is only recently that i have stumbled across the amount of gear that some people take
camping, and the amount of gear that is on the market for
camping purposes. Its all for the good i know, but is there really any need to take absolutely everything. Im talking of things like DVD/Tvs, Laptops, $300 showers and even kitchen sinks.
My idea of
camping is an esky, swag, chair, hotplate, fishing rod, torch, food and grog. Dont get me wrong though, each to their own, and i know it would be a much different experience with all these goodies.
What i would like to know is, what ideas or devices/gear do people find that they now take with them that they never thought they would. Or things that they have done that have made there trips more enjoyable. Cause we all know that there is only so much we can carry, and the more you take the more there is too unpack and pack and have room to store at home. But what is it that you now make sure you have packed when you head out into the Great Outdoors.
Reply By: Fiona & Paul - Saturday, Jul 19, 2008 at 20:30
Saturday, Jul 19, 2008 at 20:30
Well I don't go fishing I'm a photographer and the bride is a rock hunter, so from before dawn till after sunset I am busy having fun, but, how do you keep your grog cold when you are in the bush for a coupla weeks - say 250k to nearest pub!
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Follow Up By: Kroozer - Saturday, Jul 19, 2008 at 20:48
Saturday, Jul 19, 2008 at 20:48
Drink it straight from the bottle dont need to be cold. And never never spend a couple of weeks out bush anyway unless its for work. Though how would anyone keep anything cold for a couple of weeks, unless you were travelling every couple of days to keep battery charged, in which case you would have to be very very remote to not pass a
shop to buy some ice. I rarely go bush for more then 4-5 days, but make up for that doing it all year round.
A camera is definitely something you shouldnt leave at home, and i think its safe to say that you must love doing what you do out in the bush. I am beginning to take a real interest in photography. Some photos will never cease to amaze me.
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Reply By: Member - Netnut (VIC) - Saturday, Jul 19, 2008 at 20:38
Saturday, Jul 19, 2008 at 20:38
Hello Kroozer,
Apart from the
camp cook, I always take a machete with me and leave the heavy axe and even heavier chainsaw home. The machete is great when out collecting and later cutting up firewood. It has a multitude of uses: it dispatches carp with ease when out fishing, it's great for putting a point on a sapling/springer pole, it can be used to dig with when the wife's away from
camp with the shovel, it's handy around the campfire when manipulating coals etc. However, I'm not too sure about the legality of carrying such a large knife in these times.
Cheers,
Netnut
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Reply By: Willem - Saturday, Jul 19, 2008 at 23:28
Saturday, Jul 19, 2008 at 23:28
Kroozer
Hmmm interesting.
I do a bit of extremely remote travelling but have gear that now requires me to tow a trailer. When SWMBO comes along all the other things that I normally leave at home, comes along.
A lot of electronic gear has it uses especially when it comes to mapping, though many drive around with these devices running when there are road signs showing the way...lol
I suppose because the stuff is there and we are able to afford it, the demand is there by otherselves and by our children.
Oldies doing the
grey nomad thing always amuse me when one comes to an out of the way
camp place on a
creek somewhere and there is a caravan with the satellite dish pointing skywards.
I am now in the throes of redesigning my wagon so that I can leave the trailer and other crap behind on extreme trips.
And yes, one always remembers something you have forgotten to pack when you are 50km from home on the way out...lol
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Luke (SA) - Sunday, Jul 20, 2008 at 21:57
Sunday, Jul 20, 2008 at 21:57
Willem,
Maybe you should swap your wagon for a ute and put a box on the back.
Just a thought
Cheers Luke
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Reply By: Kroozer - Sunday, Jul 20, 2008 at 15:09
Sunday, Jul 20, 2008 at 15:09
Doesnt anyone go
camping anymore? Thought there would of been more
bright ideas and devices out there.
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Reply By: Wok - Sunday, Jul 20, 2008 at 18:50
Sunday, Jul 20, 2008 at 18:50
Well Kroozer....since I got infected with "flashaholicism" I carry waaay too many torches & battery chargers :) I try to keep it down to 10kg.......but its hard brother.......its hard
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Reply By: Member - Rob S (NSW) - Sunday, Jul 20, 2008 at 20:16
Sunday, Jul 20, 2008 at 20:16
Hi Kroozer
So many variables when
camping the size of your wallet is the big decider.
If your your
young and a few mates a swag may be fine.
But when you have to take the family things can get out of hand.
Also depends what you are setting up for a week or more or over nighter.
Weather, summer ,winter, rain,snow.
Purpose, Hunting, Fishing,or just touring
Regulates what i gear carry.
When i look back 30 years ago with what i went
camping with then,not a lot and got by ok.
To what i have now is ridiculous.
The best thing i have bought was a 40L Engel all though not
cheap to set up by the time you put in dual battery's ,fridge slide
nothing like a good cold drink any time.
And 12 volt versa lights are great.
Rob.
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