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Q: Camping Equipment?
Hello,
I love to hike and camp and noticed that alot of the “camelbacks” are in liters and go up to 1.5 liters. I like to hike year round and 1.5 liters is nothing for me. I like to drink a lot of fluids when I hike. Can anyone tell me if there is a camelback that is in gallons, and/or carrys much more than 1.5 liters?
Also with the “mummy” like spleeping bags, which tempature is appropriate for me? I have seen them say -20F degress up to 30F degrees? Where I camp it can be as cold as 5F degrees . Which tempature sleeping bag will keep me warm, without me spending more money on a lower tempature sleeping bag?
Last question. Does anyone know where I can get good quality hiking/camping supplies at good prices? I love going to REI but their prices seem a little “out there”. I’ve been to Ebay, and have seen some great items, but I don’t know enough about the gear to know if the products are quality products or junk.
Thanks everyone for taking the time to answer my questions.
Rudyb

A: The largest Camelbak holds 100 ounces of liquid which is about 2.95 liters and about 0.779 of a gallon, which is a lot! If you need more you could carry a 32 oz. water bottle or two. You might also consider you only “want” a lot of water, but don’t really “need” it?

As for the mummy bags, if it gets down to 5 degrees then go with a 5 degree sleeping bag. Anything under that is overkill.

There are many stores online that sell the same top quality gear as REI for less. REI does have the advantage of unrestricted returns, no questions asked, and the ability to join their co-op, saving money via a yearly dividend. But there’s also http://www.campmor.com/
http://www.backcountrygear.com/index.cfm
http://www.backcountry.com/
http://www.prolitegear.com/index.html

http://www.travelcountry.com/catalog/golite/index.html

Q: Can you rent camping equipment at Yosemite National Park?
I am traveling to Yosemite this year to camp for a few days while in California. Is there anywhere in or near the park where you can rent camping equipment (tent, cooking supplies, sleeping, etc.)?

A: Depending on where you are coming from this may be what you’re looking for.
For some items you may be better off buying new (cheap sleeping bag at Walmart for the price of the rental) or checking the 2nd hand stores for things like fold out chairs.

Q: When you go camping, do you go all out with equipment and supplies?

A: nope i make sure lances sister there

Q: Camping Supply store?
Could someone please list a bunch of stores that sell camping equipment and supplied, OTHER than junky wal-mart. Thanks.

A: I’m a stickler for never buying gear without actually seeing the stuff. I’ll take my chances ordering online for things like cook kits, tent stakes, food..etc. When it comes down to sleeping bags, tents, packs, etc. I always hit a real store:

REI has the highest distribution of stores. No, one isn’t in every mall, but there is one almost within a few hours drive for just about everyone.

EMS is Northeast USA only. It sucks they closed their western stores.

Local chains are also good sources. Hudson Trail Outfitters (DC/MD area); Ramsey Outdoors (NJ); The Great Outdoors (New England)

Independent Stores are also a great way to go: The Moutaineer in Keene NY, Mudd N’ Flood in Taos; Cadillac Mountain Sports in Bar Harbor and Ellsworth ME, Teton Mountaineering in Jackson Hole; Outdoor Gear Exchange in Burlington VT….best consult your local phone book, but a lot of these places are online too.

I use places like Campmor, Sierra Trading Post, and the online stores to buy consumables and things I want extra of. For example, I know I like EMS Techwick shirts, so I buy them online instead of driving an hour to an EMS.

Cabelas, Dick’s, Bass Pro Shops, and Gander Mountain are good for hunting and fishing supplies. Bass and Cabela’s actually train their staff, so if you are looking for camping gear, boots, etc they will give you good info. I was in a Cabela’s in April and they had some sweet Petzl headlamps, JetBoil stoves (I sold three of them while I was there…to other customers) and a nice selection of Thermarest products. Gander Mountain staff seem to know three things: Guns, Cotton sweatshirts with silkscreened pictures of deer, and when to take a cigarette break. Dick’s is a bunch of…well, the name says it all. Most clerks at Dicks know about as much about camping as the clerks at Wal-Mart.

Now…don’t rule the Wal-Mart, Target, and K-mart out completely. They all sell bottles of propane fuel and white gas by the gallon cheaper than any other specialty store. Target actually has a nice selection of Leatherman and Gerber tools, and (unless you are backpacking) all three stores are good places to stock up on food and beer (unless you have blue laws.)

Q: Need trailer to go camping?
I have 2 questions:
1) What is the best type of trailer to buy for carrying camping equipment and supplies? (Not one of those pop-up camping trailers). I will be towing it with a regular minivan.

2) Where online is the best place to find a used one?

A: I don’t know what you’re planning to bring, but I imagine a lot of gear and a car load of passengers, but a trailer is expensive and a hassle to drive and you might be happier and save money adding either a roof rack and soft sided luggage bag or hard sided cargo box, both available from Yakima, to the roof of your van.
http://www.yakima.com/ProductCategory.aspx?id=19
http://www.yakima.com/ProductCategory.aspx?id=31
http://www.yakima.com/ProductCategory.aspx?id=33

http://www.yakima.com/Category.aspx?id=4

Q: im going camping this weekend and i want to know whats cheaper?…………………..?
buying camping supplies or renting it from a rental, do they even rent out camping equipment?

A: REI.com Rents for very reasonable rates

Q: need help getting started collecting camping equipment?
My fiance and I are registering on Amazon.com for our wedding because we want to build some a supply of camping gear. It’s me, him, and our 4 year old. We need a tent, coleman stove, you name it. I just don’t know where to start. I want to get quality stuff so any advice would be appreciated to get started. We probably will mostly do “car camping” to start, where you park right near your camp site. If someone has a list of stuff I could register for, that would be great. I remember my mom taking us all the time when we were little, and this is a tradition I would like to carry on. We really need help on choosing the right coleman stove and a tent! We probably will register for cots too. ( a luxury I didn’t have as a kid. ha ha.

A: A large air bed is better than a cot by far. A small (3-4 man) double wall, free standing dome type tent (with a full fly that reaches the ground, none of those little tiny flies just on the tip) for sleeping only, and a larger screen tent to go over or near the picnic table, where you’ll spend a lot of time, would be nice. Folding chairs are sturdier than those fold up chairs if you have room to pack them. You’ll want a good thick cooler, and two burner Coleman stove, and decent sleeping bags, not cotton but 100% synthetic. Always get the smallest, least fancy item, you might need, not the most complicated, but the most traditional and not the biggest and most expensive.

Coleman stoves and coolers are good but tents and sleeping bags are not their forte. A better bet would be to register at REI.

This air bed will fit into this tent:
http://www.rei.com/product/761895

http://www.amazon.com/Wenzel-Queen-Insta-Bed-Built-Pump/dp/B000B5KUAY/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1217483165&sr=8-15

http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-5430E700-Two-Burner-Propane-Stove/dp/B00005OU9D/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_sg/105-4347332-3500414?url=search-alias%3Dsporting&field-keywords=screen+tent&x=0&y=0

Q: How do I get people to view my online store?
I have my own online business in which I sell camping products, supplies, equipment, etc. Unfortunately I have yet to have a sale. I really don’t know how to market my site. I have the site entered in major search engines. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions to help me out? I’m pretty desperate here to get my store moving, please help me out if you can. By the way, the link to my website is www.bestcampingdeals.com if anyone is interested.

A: The key to success is obviously driving traffic — but not just any traffic, traffic from people who are looking to buy what you are selling. There are several aspects to online marketing that you can explore:

– Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
– Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
– Banner advertising
– Email marketing
– Viral marketing
– Affiliate marketing
– Cause-based marketing
– Ebay

Here are some examples of how each of these might work for you.

** Search Engine Optimization:
This is the cheapest (i.e. free) way to drive traffic. It’s all about making sure that your web site gets crawled and catalogued by the big search engines, namely Yahoo! and Google. Then, when someone searches for “camping supplies” or “tents” your site will appear at or near the top of the list in the “natural” search results (the results that appear in the left-hand column). A big part of your success with SEO is not only the information people can see, but also the information that they cannot see – information that is embedded in the “meta-tags” (i.e. information about your site) which is part of the html used to build and display your pages.

** Search Engine Marketing
This is where Yahoo! and Google make their money. It’s all about bidding for “key words” (i.e. search terms like “camping supplies” and “tents”) so that when someone searches on those phrases, your site will appear at or near the top of the list of “sponsored” search results (the results that appear in the right-hand column). The way this works for both Yahoo! and Google is that you pay each time your ad is clicked. What you pay is determined by your bidding and the bidding behavior of competitors. If you’re just getting started, here’s where to go and a couple smart strategies.

http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/

http://www.google.com/intl/en/ads/

1) You might not want to buy the word “tent” – that’s very broad, lots of people might be bidding on it, and you’ll get a lot of unqualified clicks (i.e. people not looking to buy anything, but instead researching this, that, or the other thing about tents). Instead, consider buying “Coleman 6-man tent” or whatever product is appropriate. The point is that if someone knows enough to search on “Coleman 6-man tent,” then they are more likely to be intent on purchasing…chances are they are looking for the best deal or want to compare with other similar products. These are good leads and because the term is more specific, it’s probably searched less and cheaper to buy when bidding.

2) Make sure you’ve created an Excel model that shows you if you get x number of clicks per day, that will cost X dollars. Of those clicks, y people will buy and you’ll earn Y dollars. After subtracting your cost of goods sold, you’ll be left with X profit. If the return on investment (i.e. ROI) isn’t positive, adjust your keyword bidding. Likewise, make sure you have the budget to invest. This is a high stakes, high returns channel.

** Banner Advertising
These are the graphical ads you see all over the Internet. Probably not a good place for you to spend money unless you’re trying to build your brand. These display ads are more expensive and may not drive the type of traffic to your site that you’re looking for now unless you’re able to narrowly target the sites on which you advertise and have the resources to create attractive looking ads.

** Email Marketing
Content on your site or a regular newsletter is a good way of building a subscriber base that you can contact later regarding special offers or sales. You can also purchase email lists and there are many vendors who can help you manage this type of program. Again, forecast your ROI to determine if purchasing a list is a good investment…. X people receive the email, Y people open it, Z people click to your site, and P people purchase.

** Viral Marketing
Looks like you have some experience with that here – you promoted your site and got people talking and thinking about it. Good job. Consider doing the same sort of thing on camping blogs, message boards, or with other influencers who might be able to help you spread the word. Your suppliers might be able to help you here – obviously they have an interest in seeing you sell more goods.

** Affiliate Marketing
You may investigate whether there are affiliate marketers who can help you. These are typically a network of sites that drive traffic to your site and get paid a bounty either for clicks to your site, or sales generated from traffic they drove for you.

** Cause-based Marketing
Is there a cause that you might align yourself with such as a local wetland restoration project or environmental conservation group? Chances are that you have some mutually aligned interests in the great outdoors. You might be able to tap into their membership base, and they might appreciate the benefit you can offer their members for discounts. It’s a match made in heaven. (And, they could also help supply interesting and timely content for your newsletter. They have a special project, you have a sale on related goods to help them. Nice, huh?)

** Ebay
Books have been written about selling on eBay. This may be the only sales / advertising channel you need. You can get started for free, test and learn, and then explore becoming a “power seller.”

The great thing about the Internet is that it’s constantly evolving, so there are probably many more avenues to explore and variations on the things outlined here. This probably raises more questions for you, too, but hopefully it will help you get started thinking creatively about the exciting options you have to build your business. Good luck!

Q: Which of the following types of businesses would you be willing to own or manage?
1. pet store
2. bakery
3. camping equipment / supplies
4. bar n grill or restaurant
5. night club
6. pharmacy / drug store
7. antique store
8. custom auto shop
9. candy/sweets store
10. toy store
More than one answer is cool…=)

thanx~

A: 1
2
7
9
they seem to be the ones where customers would be the cheeriest

Q: camping at bloodstock open air festival?
when you buy tickets for bloodstock for the 3 days do they supply you with camping equipment or do you have to take your own?
im not bothered if i have to take my own, id just rather know so i don’t take it and not need it.

cheers

A: you have to take your own! :D

Q: does anyone know where to find free camp equipment for scouts in denver co?
we are looking for free or low cost tents, cooking supplies, tarps, and anything usefull for Girl Scout Camping. I would be willing to pick up in Denver/Metro Colorado area, if close enough

A: Many councils and service units have camping equipment to loan out, from tents to cooking sets to first aid kits.

You can make some of your gear, instructions are at:

http://www.backpacking.net/makegear.html

There are all kinds of PVC structures, including a flag stand, table, wash station, etc. at:

http://www.gspiglet.org/

Also, if you see something at a garage sale or thrift store, tell them you want it for Girl Scouts. I’ve found many times the people will heavily discount things for Scouts.

Freecycle is a wonderful resource for stuff like this, too, I agree you should check it out.

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A: no i don’t actually

Q: Camping in Australia?
I would like to learn more about camping in Perth Australia. I am planning a trip there next year. What are the entrance fees like: Daly, weekly, monthly? Can one get around Perth easily by bicycle? Does anyone know any websites in Australia that sell camping equipment; Tents, sleeping bags, and supplies? This is to find out if it is cheaper to buy my own here in Canada, or pick these items up in Australia. Where are the best places to camp, Perth on the West Coast, or other places on the East Coast of Australia, by the way my age next year will be 60, I am retired and looking for adventure down under, any suggestions are appreciated, thank you.

A: Here is a link to camping in Western Australia:

http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/Things_to_See_and_Do/Outback_Adventure/Pages/Camping_In_Western_Australia.aspx

Here is a link to one shop that sells camping goods:

http://www.camping-r-us.com.au/

You can google many more.

I would think it would be cheaper to buy in Australia, as the cost of excess baggage on the flight may be prohibitive and you can travel to Australia with less stuff to carry.

There are countless campsites in Australia and southern NSW is really nice for camping.

Q: Suggestions for containers to carry equipment for camping?
My boyfriend and I have gotten heavily into camping (campground camping, using a tent….no RV) We’ve gotten pretty good at organizing and bringing everything we need without bringing too much extra stuff, but the one thing I haven’t gotten completely nailed down is the best way to carry/transport all the supplies. You know, stuff like cooking utensils, plastic bags for leftovers, paper towels, cans of sterno, etc. I have been just carrying them in those mesh bags that the grocery stores are selling these days for people to us instead of grocery bags. While this gets the job done, I have a feeling there’s a better way to organize my stuff so that I’m not constantly rummaging through bags looking for things. I was considering Rubbermaid-type containers but thought I’d ask for ideas in case others have a really great system to share. Thanks !

A: The plastic type containers with the snap on lids work fine. Find them at Walmart, Dollar Stores, etc. Organize all your things into piles and measure the longest/largest objects. The plastic containers come in all shapes (and sometimes different colors) and you don’t want them to be an inch short. They stack nicely in the back of your vehicle. When you arrive at the camp site, you can unload them and stack them around the site where you will use them. They are waterproof, but not critter proof.

The smoother the top the better it will shed the rain, so think about that when you pick them out.

Keep one for the “dirty” stuff that is used in the campfire, like pie irons and pans to keep the black soot from other items.

Q: camping with the army cadets?
when you go camping with the army cadets do they supply the equipment.

thanx

A: Generally they will supply the group equipment like tents and cookiong gear. Some might provide things like a sleeping bag and ruck sac, but its best to check with the section leaders. Ask them for a kit list of what you need.

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