06-10-2009, 05:26 PM
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Has Towel, Will Travel
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Originally Posted by troutman
Luxury.
4X4 slept on a tiny island in the snow, with no tent or sleeping bag!
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Ya, but he had fair amount of liquid fortification in his bloodstream which helped ameliorate the deleterious effects of the elements, also known as being pissed out of his gourd.
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06-10-2009, 05:45 PM
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#42
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Edmonton
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For some weird reason... I like camping in the rain, it keeps the bugs away and keeps the weather cool.
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06-10-2009, 05:56 PM
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#43
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: CGY
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Originally Posted by Sly
For some weird reason... I like camping in the rain, it keeps the bugs away and keeps the weather cool.
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Also an excuse to drink more. Can't be miserable about the weather when you're pissed!!!
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06-10-2009, 10:23 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Wherever the cooler is.
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10 mm is a centimetre. Stop being a and get camping. I would kil for a centimetre out here. 60% is nothing...unless it hits 70 or 80 percent you have nothing to worry about.
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06-11-2009, 11:36 AM
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Atomic Nerd
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Calgary
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I think having some good shelter over your head and a campfire crackling beside you in the rain is one of the most awesome things.
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06-11-2009, 11:38 AM
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One of the Nine
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Originally Posted by alltherage
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Hells yeah! A little shower here and there makes for less bugs and muddier 4x4ing. Plus, constructing the tarps over the campsite is a fun little project that you get to sit in your chair and bask in it's glory afterward with your beer cooler right beside you.
Bring some tarps and lots of zip ties and a pair of side cutters to cut the ties afterward. And clean up the f'ing ties when you leave.
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06-11-2009, 11:38 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Toronto
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I'm in the same boat (camping in Banff this weekend)
I say we'll be fine since it's not going to be pouring or anything. The only sucky thing is that you may have to set up camp while it's wet and damp, and same for packing up
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06-11-2009, 11:38 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: In my office, at the Ministry of Awesome!
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Originally Posted by alltherage
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Absolutely.
Over 20 degrees all weekend + POP only at 40% + rain forcast of up to 1mm on one day and 1-3mm on sunday. I'd say go for it.
It's Alberta, you know that if you get any rain, it's gonna be between 6-9 PM as a little bit of a thundershower, and your days are gonna be sunny and nice.
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06-11-2009, 12:38 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2006
Location: @HOOT250
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Originally Posted by alltherage
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Yes.
Set up the tent where you can tie up a tarp over it so you stay as dry as possbile and have the camp fire close with cover.
Having the lightning in the background would be awesome at night! Enjoy!!
I'm jealous...
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06-11-2009, 12:38 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Wherever the cooler is.
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Originally Posted by alltherage
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Without a doubt. That's more than acceptable camping weather.
Oh and +1 on having the big blue tarps rippling in the wind. Try to not locate your fire under them though. We don't use zip ties though, we use classy bright yellow poly rope. Great stuff that poly rope.
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06-11-2009, 12:55 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 4X4
Hells yeah! A little shower here and there makes for less bugs and muddier 4x4ing. Plus, constructing the tarps over the campsite is a fun little project that you get to sit in your chair and bask in it's glory afterward with your beer cooler right beside you.
Bring some tarps and lots of zip ties and a pair of side cutters to cut the ties afterward. And clean up the f'ing ties when you leave.
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I see you dont believe in rope, and knots. Why am I not surprised?
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06-11-2009, 12:59 PM
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One of the Nine
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Originally Posted by Locke
I see you dont believe in rope, and knots. Why am I not surprised?
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Nope. Bungee cords and zip ties. Ropes are for hanging clothes on and pulling trucks out in lieu of a tow strap.
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06-11-2009, 01:24 PM
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Missed the bus
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Hey on this note too, what are some of your favorite camp sites? We are looking for somewhere cheap (read: free) to go if possible.
Right now we are thinking about Beaver Flats, but it's $20/night/tent
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06-12-2009, 01:32 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Toronto
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Campground/Hiking etiquette
One more question and I didn't want to start a new thread just for it
When camping, is it ok to be spitting out sunflower and pumpkin seed shells around the campsite? Hiking trails?
I don't want to be a bad person, but safeway had a 2 for 1 sale for Spitz sunflower seeds (seasoned) so I got 2 for the camping trip. Doesn't feel as free to be spitting them into a bag as they are organic and will decompose. On the other hand, I wouldn't throw an orange peel on the trail while hiking, even though it would decompose too. Anyways, just thoughts from CP on sunflower seeds to the camping experience
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06-12-2009, 01:43 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: In my office, at the Ministry of Awesome!
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I'd say on the trail, spit away, but at the campsite, I would spit them into a cup, or the firepit.
Who wants to get a campsite that is covered with someone's discarded sunflower seed shells?
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06-12-2009, 02:22 PM
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One of the Nine
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Wouldn't bother me to see sunflower seeds on the ground. Garbage is what really pisses me off.
I think the seeds will attract squirrels and birds. Invite chid camping with you and bring a pellet gun. I hear she likes to kill small animals.
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06-12-2009, 02:23 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lchoy
One more question and I didn't want to start a new thread just for it
When camping, is it ok to be spitting out sunflower and pumpkin seed shells around the campsite? Hiking trails?
I don't want to be a bad person, but safeway had a 2 for 1 sale for Spitz sunflower seeds (seasoned) so I got 2 for the camping trip. Doesn't feel as free to be spitting them into a bag as they are organic and will decompose. On the other hand, I wouldn't throw an orange peel on the trail while hiking, even though it would decompose too. Anyways, just thoughts from CP on sunflower seeds to the camping experience
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They still have this deal do you know?? And did they have dill pickle?
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06-12-2009, 02:32 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Toronto
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Yup
It's at Safeway here in Edmonton
EDIT: actually, it's was buy 2 for $3.99 or something like that
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06-12-2009, 02:45 PM
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Missed the bus
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We are going after all! Woo Woo! First camping trip of the year!! Should be killer!
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