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My friend and I want to go camping up north in Michigan by taking out my two quads and just driving around and setting up camp anywhere right off the DNR trails. What kind of food should we bring so it will still be good after two or three days? Also what other supplies might we need to take? Thanks for the help!
Also without breaking the bank, were college kids and don't have tons to spend.
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Its always a fantastic adventure to explore the great outdoors. Since you're taking quads you can take any foods you want in an ice chest and be ok. Just be sure to safeguard it from the critters.
As for cooking its a matter of personal preferences. If you cook over a fire it takes longer before you're ready to eat as you will have to let the fire burn down and get some good coals going for your grill. You can literally cook anything over a fire. Just like you use a barbeque grill at home. You can also put pots on the grill and cook just like you would your stove at home. So if you're wanting to save some money in the beginning, you really don't have to invest in a stove and stove equipment at this time.
You'll be much warmer and drier in a sleeping bag with a sleeping pad underneath you than blankets on an air mattress. If you want extra cush or your'e snow camping use two sleeping pads underneath you. Besides your tent, your sleeping bag is the most important piece of camping equipment. If you spend a sleepless night shivering away, your trip is going to be miserable. Check out 3-season-sleeping-bags.com for information on all different types of sleeping bags. Click on any of the pictures to learn more about that particular sleeping bag.
You probably already have a lot of stuff that you can use for camping in your house.
Here's a short list of camping equipment:
Shelter - Tent, poles, stakes, ground sheet
Sleeping - Sleeping bag, sleeping pad
Essentials - Water bottles, waterproof matches/lighter, map & compass, basic first aid kit, whistle and/or signal mirror, nylon cord-50', pocket knife, emergency blanket, extra food, extra clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, water purification, headlamp or flashlight and extra batteries. Keep these items in your day pack when you go hiking or quading and exploring.
Cooking - Cook set, spoon/knife/fork set, biodegradable soap, scrub pad, food
Base camp accessories - Cooler/ice chest, water bag or large jug, dish pan, paper towels, lantern, storage containers for food, Ziploc bags, large spoon, knife, spatula, can opener, small whisk, small grater, hot pad holders, plate/bowl, cup, cutting board, aluminum foil, spice kit.
Miscellaneous - bandana, camera, binoculars, repair/sewing kit, fishing gear, journal/pen or pencil, reading material, nature guides, trail games, trowel, toilet paper, personal toiletries, lip balm, bug repellant, towel, day pack.
Make sure you take clothing appropriate for the climate you expect to encounter.
Inner Layer - wicking layer: long underwear top & bottom, liner socks, outer socks, t-shirt, shorts
Insulation Layer - Wool, synthetic or fleece shirt/sweater down/fiberfill jacket, wool or fleece pants, gloves, wool or fleece hat.
Protective layer - Rain/windproof jacket & pants, gaiters, hiking boots waterproofed, camp shoes, sun hat.
Happy Trails to you!
Its always a fantastic adventure to explore the great outdoors. Since you're taking quads you can take any foods you want in an ice chest and be ok. Just be sure to safeguard it from the critters.
As for cooking its a matter of personal preferences. If you cook over a fire it takes longer before you're ready to eat as you will have to let the fire burn down and get some good coals going for your grill. You can literally cook anything over a fire. Just like you use a barbeque grill at home. You can also put pots on the grill and cook just like you would your stove at home. So if you're wanting to save some money in the beginning, you really don't have to invest in a stove and stove equipment at this time.
You'll be much warmer and drier in a sleeping bag with a sleeping pad underneath you than blankets on an air mattress. If you want extra cush or your'e snow camping use two sleeping pads underneath you. Besides your tent, your sleeping bag is the most important piece of camping equipment. If you spend a sleepless night shivering away, your trip is going to be miserable. Check out 3-season-sleeping-bags.com for information on all different types of sleeping bags. Click on any of the pictures to learn more about that particular sleeping bag.
You probably already have a lot of stuff that you can use for camping in your house.
Here's a short list of camping equipment:
Shelter - Tent, poles, stakes, ground sheet
Sleeping - Sleeping bag, sleeping pad
Essentials - Water bottles, waterproof matches/lighter, map & compass, basic first aid kit, whistle and/or signal mirror, nylon cord-50', pocket knife, emergency blanket, extra food, extra clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, water purification, headlamp or flashlight and extra batteries. Keep these items in your day pack when you go hiking or quading and exploring.
Cooking - Cook set, spoon/knife/fork set, biodegradable soap, scrub pad, food
Base camp accessories - Cooler/ice chest, water bag or large jug, dish pan, paper towels, lantern, storage containers for food, Ziploc bags, large spoon, knife, spatula, can opener, small whisk, small grater, hot pad holders, plate/bowl, cup, cutting board, aluminum foil, spice kit.
Miscellaneous - bandana, camera, binoculars, repair/sewing kit, fishing gear, journal/pen or pencil, reading material, nature guides, trail games, trowel, toilet paper, personal toiletries, lip balm, bug repellant, towel, day pack.
Make sure you take clothing appropriate for the climate you expect to encounter.
Inner Layer - wicking layer: long underwear top & bottom, liner socks, outer socks, t-shirt, shorts
Insulation Layer - Wool, synthetic or fleece shirt/sweater down/fiberfill jacket, wool or fleece pants, gloves, wool or fleece hat.
Protective layer - Rain/windproof jacket & pants, gaiters, hiking boots waterproofed, camp shoes, sun hat.
Happy Trails to you!
Im going backpacking for two months. What would be the best backpack for a 5'10 girl carrying only essentials?
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I weigh 125kg and will be taking clothes, toiletries, a first aid kit and laptop. Travelling to Thailand and Cambodia for just over 2 months. Any guidelines on what make backpack/size to take? and any things I might not have thought about taking? Thank you. Summer.
Answer
You should go into a shop specialising in outdoor equipments etc and get a properly fitted backpack. While I don't know what is the best brand out there (I personally use Lowe Alpine) but I was advised the following re fitting of backpack to prevent injuring my back and shoulder:
1) when carried, the backpack must not be tower over your head
2) the hip belt support should sit nicely over your hips to fdistribute the weight properly
3) reasonably broad shoulder strap to distribute pressure, not soft-foam type though
4) look for bag with cooling back panel and side pocket for water bottle
You can look for backpack with detachable daypack. That way, during the travel, you can leave your main pack at the hostel / check in during flights and have your daypack with important stuff with you. I personally prefer using slingback that I can keep an eye on at all time (daypack attached to backpack to your back is not something you can look after easily, especially in crowded places - some people circumvent this by carrying the daypack in front of them like a pouch).
Don't forget to get a waterproof backpack cover. That way you can zip the bag and all the straps up when you check it in at the airport (some backpack comes with inbuilt cover that you roll out and zip over the backpack).
Bring light weight clothes. It's going to be hot and humid, so long sleeves are not necessary. Bring a pashmina, which will come in handy for temporary covering over your arms say when you go in to certain places of worship, or if it's cool-ish in the evening/after rain, it'll help to keep you warmer. Bring a good pair of sturdy walking shoes, but not thick leathery ones because it'll be too warm to wear that. Good outdoor strappy sandals may be more useful, and one that can withstand lots of water (e.g. to use when you're in the shower/bathroom, esp at hostels) will be better.
To have a basic first aid kit is good. Don't forget to get your vaccinations before leaving. On top of that, other important things are malarial tablets, sun block (the higher the SPF the better) and insect repellent. An umbrella will be handy as well (not just for rain - it's great for shielding the afternoon sun too).
Of course, the real essentials: passport, money, air tickets. Everything else can pretty much be bought if you accidentally forget them. Additional items you may really want to have with you would be guide book, camera (with spare batteries and memory card), charger, mobile phone, music player (ipod) and a book or two ;)
Before you leave, pack everything in and take a walk around a few blocks around where you live. You should be able to comfortably carry the bag with its contents and walk around for a good 15-20 minutes (if not more). Otherwise, you're bringing too much.
Hope you have lots of fun!
You should go into a shop specialising in outdoor equipments etc and get a properly fitted backpack. While I don't know what is the best brand out there (I personally use Lowe Alpine) but I was advised the following re fitting of backpack to prevent injuring my back and shoulder:
1) when carried, the backpack must not be tower over your head
2) the hip belt support should sit nicely over your hips to fdistribute the weight properly
3) reasonably broad shoulder strap to distribute pressure, not soft-foam type though
4) look for bag with cooling back panel and side pocket for water bottle
You can look for backpack with detachable daypack. That way, during the travel, you can leave your main pack at the hostel / check in during flights and have your daypack with important stuff with you. I personally prefer using slingback that I can keep an eye on at all time (daypack attached to backpack to your back is not something you can look after easily, especially in crowded places - some people circumvent this by carrying the daypack in front of them like a pouch).
Don't forget to get a waterproof backpack cover. That way you can zip the bag and all the straps up when you check it in at the airport (some backpack comes with inbuilt cover that you roll out and zip over the backpack).
Bring light weight clothes. It's going to be hot and humid, so long sleeves are not necessary. Bring a pashmina, which will come in handy for temporary covering over your arms say when you go in to certain places of worship, or if it's cool-ish in the evening/after rain, it'll help to keep you warmer. Bring a good pair of sturdy walking shoes, but not thick leathery ones because it'll be too warm to wear that. Good outdoor strappy sandals may be more useful, and one that can withstand lots of water (e.g. to use when you're in the shower/bathroom, esp at hostels) will be better.
To have a basic first aid kit is good. Don't forget to get your vaccinations before leaving. On top of that, other important things are malarial tablets, sun block (the higher the SPF the better) and insect repellent. An umbrella will be handy as well (not just for rain - it's great for shielding the afternoon sun too).
Of course, the real essentials: passport, money, air tickets. Everything else can pretty much be bought if you accidentally forget them. Additional items you may really want to have with you would be guide book, camera (with spare batteries and memory card), charger, mobile phone, music player (ipod) and a book or two ;)
Before you leave, pack everything in and take a walk around a few blocks around where you live. You should be able to comfortably carry the bag with its contents and walk around for a good 15-20 minutes (if not more). Otherwise, you're bringing too much.
Hope you have lots of fun!
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