Anonymous
02/20/2014 23:07
Subject: Re:Camping for Dummies
I was excited to go camping last year and my husband convinced me to rent a cabin at Cunningham State Park before we invested in all the equipment. I will be the first to admit it is not "real" camping, but it is a great introduction. My kids had a blast (we have been twice) and the cabins were very clean.
Anonymous
02/20/2014 14:46
Subject: Camping for Dummies
I have the same issue with cabins, usually start up my allergies, and for what you pay you could usually get a hotel room. One of the reasons we haven't been camping is that the kids were young and cleaning/poopy/disposal issues, scared of the dark, doing dishes at the campsite sucks, no bathtub, mosquitos etc. Now that the kids are past the Pullup stage we intend to get back in the game.
Anonymous
02/20/2014 13:49
Subject: Camping for Dummies
Anonymous wrote:Greenbrier State Park in MD has camp cooksites without the campsite. I recommend doing a trial run for just lunch--pick a nice weekend day in March or April, drive up with your cooking gear and set a fire and make burgers. Great way to figure out the meal stuff (and what gear you need) without worrying about the other stuff.
Here's my camp cook box list:
Skillet
Tongs
Spatula
Water boiling pot
Matches
Newspaper
Chopping board
Knife
Dishtowel/pot holder
Wash basin
Sponge
Detergent
Plates/bowls
Knives/forks/spoons
Napkins
Juice/ water cups
Coffee cups
Coffee pot
Coffee
Chocolate
Granola bars
Salt & pepper
Foil
Ziplocs
Trash bags
Oh what a hassle just for lunch. I say just go for it and camp on the weekend. What I do though is schedule at least one day to pack before I go. Packing can take awhile. I have enjoyed camping in KOA campsites with kids. Before kids, we would just camp in the National Forest for free, but they aren't up for that yet. The KOA in Harrisonburg, VA or Harpers Ferry are pretty good. Just look at the map and tell them which site you want.
Anonymous
02/19/2014 21:31
Subject: Camping for Dummies
Anonymous wrote:Camping is a lot like making love to a beautiful woman.
You must study Nature's ways, learn what pleases Her, and learn what angers Her. In time, you will be seeking her embrace with the eagerness of an Amorous Suitor.
Anonymous
02/19/2014 19:56
Subject: Camping for Dummies
OP, this thread has some good ideas. +1 on the Little Bennett suggestion.
Car camping for the first time (with kids)
http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/15/338271.page
Car camping for the first time (with kids)
http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/15/338271.page
Anonymous
02/19/2014 19:56
Subject: Camping for Dummies
Anonymous wrote:Camping is a lot like making love to a beautiful woman.
You must study Nature's ways, learn what pleases Her, and learn what angers Her. In time, you will be seeking her embrace with the eagerness of an Amorous Suitor.
JSC, is that you?
Anonymous
02/19/2014 19:54
Subject: Camping for Dummies
Camping is a lot like making love to a beautiful woman.
You must study Nature's ways, learn what pleases Her, and learn what angers Her. In time, you will be seeking her embrace with the eagerness of an Amorous Suitor.
You must study Nature's ways, learn what pleases Her, and learn what angers Her. In time, you will be seeking her embrace with the eagerness of an Amorous Suitor.
Anonymous
02/19/2014 19:26
Subject: Camping for Dummies
Greenbrier State Park in MD has camp cooksites without the campsite. I recommend doing a trial run for just lunch--pick a nice weekend day in March or April, drive up with your cooking gear and set a fire and make burgers. Great way to figure out the meal stuff (and what gear you need) without worrying about the other stuff.
Here's my camp cook box list:
Skillet
Tongs
Spatula
Water boiling pot
Matches
Newspaper
Chopping board
Knife
Dishtowel/pot holder
Wash basin
Sponge
Detergent
Plates/bowls
Knives/forks/spoons
Napkins
Juice/ water cups
Coffee cups
Coffee pot
Coffee
Chocolate
Granola bars
Salt & pepper
Foil
Ziplocs
Trash bags
Here's my camp cook box list:
Skillet
Tongs
Spatula
Water boiling pot
Matches
Newspaper
Chopping board
Knife
Dishtowel/pot holder
Wash basin
Sponge
Detergent
Plates/bowls
Knives/forks/spoons
Napkins
Juice/ water cups
Coffee cups
Coffee pot
Coffee
Chocolate
Granola bars
Salt & pepper
Foil
Ziplocs
Trash bags
Anonymous
02/19/2014 14:19
Subject: Camping for Dummies
Anonymous wrote:Op here. Ah, thanks for all the advice!! All good info. I live near the rockville rei, so I will definitely check out their camping skills class.
Now I wonder if there are camping equipment rental places in this area? I'll have to google around.
Thanks again!
The Rockville REI rents tents and other gear if you don't want to buy right away. DH and I love camping but had never gone together until last year. Now that we have kids, we opted to buy a bigger tent and went with the REI Kingdom 6, but as a PP mentioned, there are cheaper options from Target/Walmart, etc.