Questions tagged [car-camping]
Questions referring to camping where you are close to or next to your car, common examples would be camp-sites with set pitching and parking.
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Help with "car camping"
I want to do some car camping.
I have a sleeping bag and a 1/2 inch thick foam mat, (just over one cm thick.)
The interior is about 43 inches by 63 inches. (About 1.1 by 1.6 meter.)
Looking for some ...
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Advantage of truck tent?
I've seen tents for sale that fit in the back of a truck, like this:
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/napier-backroadz-truck-tent-0340183p.0340184.html
What's the benefit of having a tent in the ...
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How can I improvise a camping lantern from my flashlight?
It's a waste of money to buy a camping lantern, especially in COVID19 when I have to save money, if I improvise my flashlight as a camping lantern. My flashlight comes with a shoulder strap.
I booked ...
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Do Half height (low profile) truck bed cap/camper shells exist?
I am about to purchase my first pickup truck (Chevy Colorado Zr2 Bison) and want to use it for camping and overlanding. I am looking for a truck cap or camper shell but with a lower profile height. ...
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Is it safe to carry propane gas cylinder in minivan?
Is it safe to carry the 20 lbs propane gas cylinder in the minivan?
I have carried the small Coleman's gas cylinder for camping in car trunk but now with family, I am not sure if what's the right way ...
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Portable power generator ballpark fuel consumption
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What is a likely value for fuel consumption for a small portable 4-stroke gasoline-powered inverter power generator in, say, litre / ( kilowatt * hour )?
At times I attend music festivals where ...
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Hot water system as a heater for car camping?
For car camping near the snow line, is there anything that can safely be used as a heater while sleeping?
For example, how large would ordinary hot water bottles need to be, to comfortably emit heat ...
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Road trip through the great American West - Anyone have Ideas for locations, areas, or activities? [closed]
This summer I am heading out with three friends to galavant through the American west on little more than gas money and a dream. The trip is looking like 2 weeks or so. Assuming I already know about ...
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How much less efficient is a solar charger when on a car's dashboard instead of in direct sunlight?
When car camping, I use a solar charger to charge my electronics. Sometimes I can place it outside, and other times I will stick it on the dash to charge things.
I can tell that putting it on the ...
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Camper van conversion sleeping width wise
Mattress in a conversion van width wise seems to be a close call.
Typically you only get a measure between the wheel wells.
After that the shape of the van makes it not so clear.
For width wise ...
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Is 8 miles of unpaved gravel road a lot for a old-ish consumer road car to take in normal weather?
When going to Goose Lake, WA is there any worsened chance that the car will not be able to "take" ?
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Roof-top tents vs conventional tents?
I have noticed a slow but steady rise in the number of campers using roof-top tents like these and those, among many others.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of these over conventional ...
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Winter camping in Western Europe sleeping bag question
I will be car camping in Western Europe (Portugal & Spain) from Nov. 14-Dec. 22nd this year. I will be camping in a wide range of environments, ranging from the mountainous Asturias Province of ...
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Considerations for older campers?
I grew up car camping with my parents several times a year, but as they've gotten older (early 60s), they basically stopped camping.
Recently, they've expressed interest in camping again but I'm ...
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Waterproofing leaking canvas on a pop-up camper
We have a pop-up camper that has seen better days. Last summer the canvas covering the bed ends began to leak in a few critical places, and we are looking for a solution that stops short of buying ...
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How to light a fire with wet firewood?
There is a wide variety of pre-cut firewood available when camping. In my experience, even wood that's been kept covered is often very wet and can be difficult to light.
What are some techniques for ...
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Road Trip food on the cheap
I'm planning my first road trip with a friend. We're going from UK through France, probably Germany or maybe Belgium to Denmark and over to Sweden, back down to central France and then back home.
We'...
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Memory foam mattress topper for camping?
I bought a queen-sized four-inch memory topper and cut it into two halves to get two twin(ish)-sized toppers. I use one half on my bed at home, but that left me with another extra half. I've heard ...
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Where can I camp when driving Highway 37 in British Columbia, Canada?
I plan on driving to Alaska via the Stewart-Cassiar Highway (Highway 37) in British Columbia, Canada. Where can I legally camp along or near the highway?
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Can cold weather be sufficient to act as a refrigerator?
Might be a silly question, but if the place I want to travel to has 35 degree F highs and 27 degree F lows, and the ideal temperature for a refrigerator is 35 degrees F ... can't I just loosely pack ...
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What are some good guides to the U.S. national forests, specifically those in California?
I was thinking of heading to some of the northern California national forests, but I wasn't sure which to pick. I've read all the relevant links in each fs.udsa.gov website, including attractions, ...
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Gear for Car-camping with 2 small children
We're a family of 4 - two adults, one toddler and one infant (5 months) recently moved to the US for a year. We'd like to go camping for a few long weekends this month and next on the East coast (as ...
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Legality of parking and setting up camp on side of mountain roads in California near Los Angeles
I plan on living out of my car for a while, and was trying to find out about the rules/legality of pulling off on the side of mountain roads to setup camp; roads like the San Gabriel Canyon Road.
On ...
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Canvas vs Nylon Tent for Car Camping
I'm looking for some input to determine which type to camping tent I should purchase specifically for car camping. I really like canvas tents as many of their features are very appealing but I know ...
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What are the proper precautions/protocols for storing food while car camping in an area with bears?
Anyone with experience in bear-populated areas, what's the best way to store food when your on the move with a car? Are some foods better than others? Wondering specifically about black bears in ...
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Thermal insulation of truck cap
I have a cap over the back of my truck and spend many nights a year camping and sleeping in the back rather than setting up a tent. I really like sleeping in it, saves the tent setup effort and gives ...
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Car camping meal ideas? [closed]
I'd like to tap into the collective wisdom of this community to get some car camping meals ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
I have a group of 4 adults headed out for a week of car camping and ...
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Comfy inflatable pillows for car camping
I use a combination of an 18"x18" inflatable pillow and a Thermarest compressible one, the largest size (commonly seen at REI and similar stores). However, the inflatable often slips out and I just ...
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Good "real" fridge for car camping
I'm looking for a decent fridge with a 12V-outlet to use in the car for car camping. When I say fridge, I mean something that can keep products cool at 4°C/39°F, regardless of outside temperatures, so ...
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Features to look for when buying a stove (for car camping)
We (wife, 5 year old and me) are planning to go camping next summer (UK). It will be car camping - i.e. drive, set up tent and, knowing the UK, sit in the tent as it rains.
I'm looking at equipment ...
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