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Aug 28, 2024
1:02:28pm

runnincoug Intervention Needed

This. If you end up hating camping, it didn't have to be that way.

You might have ended up liking it if you had good gear.

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runnincoug

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Last login: Sep 17, 2024
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Sleeping bag recommendations

Aug 27, 8:20pm

Just go rent one from REI

Aug 27, 8:22pm

$100, big and roomy. I assumed you aren't going to be backpacking with your

Penske Material

Aug 27, 8:25pm

If you are car camping, this is the way to go. Lots of room. Comfy and warm.

Iron Coug

Aug 27, 9:15pm

the cheapest down bag you can get from a reputable company

Aug 27, 8:26pm

That's overkill for what CM is talking about.

lightmann

Aug 27, 8:36pm

disagree, it is all about impressing the ladies

Aug 27, 8:38pm

Sierra trading post.

Ragnar Danneskjold

Aug 27, 8:27pm

For warm weather? Go buy a $20 bag at Walmart.

Yukon

Aug 27, 8:28pm

And if it might get chilly, bring a few throw blankets (the kind you use to take a nap on the couch) to throw inside.

Spiff

Aug 27, 8:29pm

Bought a couple at Walmart the other month, $15 each - they were fine

Aug 27, 8:30pm

Walmart. Ozark trail or whatever they have. If you camp once every 5 years then throw the bag away and buy a new one

Bert609

Aug 27, 8:33pm

Man I really hate the consumerism mindset of single use. Your recommendation to

Nakedbootleg

Aug 27, 8:47pm

Yeah, I have 4 Arctic Sleeping Robes from my grandfather. His motto was:

runnincoug

Aug 27, 9:22pm

I agree, which is why if I didn't borrow one and bought one, I'd give it away or send it to the DI. It makes no sense

Bert609

Aug 28, 6:38am

I found a really nice one on Craigslist last year.

Revolution

Aug 27, 8:34pm

Seriously, if you don't use it any more often than that just go get a mid-price range ($20-40) one at WalMart and bring

lightmann

Aug 27, 8:34pm

Will you only car camp? Will you ever go backpacking? Will the temps ever

Jay Kay

Aug 27, 8:35pm

Even that one is more than he needs.

lightmann

Aug 27, 8:38pm

It’s only $150. One night in a hotel is twice that.

Jay Kay

Aug 27, 8:44pm

one night in a hotel is $300?

runnincoug

Aug 27, 9:28pm

On Labor Day weekend at a vacation destination, that’s probably what you pay for

Jay Kay

Aug 27, 9:59pm

Buy several nice ones and keep for emergency preparedness for you and fam.

BlueFever

Aug 27, 8:47pm

Decide how warm of a bag you want, and then get one off of Facebook Marketplace

runnincoug

Aug 27, 9:26pm

Whatever Al’s has in their Labor Day parking lot sale

mang

Aug 27, 9:48pm

Thanks for all the advice guys. I wasn’t sure if weather would be different

Aug 28, 9:44am

One thing to note, if you do skimp on your bag or mat, depending on the ground softness and temperature you will

Bert609

Aug 28, 9:54am

People who hate camping are usually ill prepared.

Nakedbootleg

Aug 28, 10:22am

Exactly. I was ready to "retire" because I wasn't sleeping anymore, I blamed it on age. It was really just a poor

Bert609

Aug 28, 10:25am

This. If you end up hating camping, it didn't have to be that way.

runnincoug

Aug 28, 1:02pm

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