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Q: Any Charities that would like tent/camping equipment?
I have a large family tent plus some equipment hardly used, is there a charity that i can donate this to?

A: Boy Scouts, Local Church

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: I`m considering buying a tent and camping equipment, know any good sites to get advice?
I don`t know that much about it, so I don`t want just a selling site, but one which provides useful advice on the best to buy..

A: I like this one. `Guide to buying the right tents & sleeping bags.`

It discusses type of tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads, as well as other important items.

http://www.outdoorlivingsupplies.com/camping-equipment-guide.php

Q: Is there a place to rent a camping Tent?
Is there a place in NY that I could rent camping equipment, specifically multiple tents? I need like 15 5 person tents for a youth group camping trip.

A: Eastern Mountain Sports

http://www.ems.com/locator/locator_main.jsp

Q: Can you take a tent and camping equipment on a trip on the Amtrak?

A: As look as you can pack it appropriately

Q: Does anyone know of a place in the UK where you can hire tents & camping equipment?
Not tents which are already pitched for you (as in Eurocamp) but ones which you hire and take with you.

A: You should be able to find what you need at this tent2hire site…

http://www.tent2hire.co.uk/

Good luck!

Q: Camping equipment (tents especially) that are made in canada?
I’m looking for a tent (for two people so one that is rated as 3 or 4 people), nothing fancy, just a regular plain old summer tent, workmanship can suck, nothing over the top or aerodynamic. just a plain tent, that happens to be made in canada.

Can anyone tell me where to find one?

A: MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op) has stores across Canada that sell all sorts of tents. Or you can order from them online. http://www.mec.ca/Main/content_text.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302881709&bmUID=1182215025249
These might be a bit too fancy for you? http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_listing.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302702837&currentPage=2&bmUID=1182215128091
Can we have your health care system now please?

Q: Is there anywhere you can rent camping equipment in NYC? Like a rainproof tent,a stove,etc.?

A: Depending on how many people you’re looking at, it might be in your best interests to BUY a tent and other gear…a one to two person tent (listed as a 4 person tent, but they would have to be awfully small people and still would have to be very friendly with eachother) can be had for as little as $20. Camping stoves…well, I bought a portable gas grill that runs on propane cylinders for $20 at walmart…with a little juggling, it’s perfectly fine for boiling water, heating a pan to scramble eggs, etc.

Other stuff you NEED? A bit of rope for making clothes lines and misc. is a couple bucks. sleeping bags can be had for as little as $20 or as much as $200. If you’re car camping, get a blow up mattress and just carry regular bedding. If you’re hiking to a camping spot, you’ll want to spring for the better sleeping bags as they’re lighter and often don’t require a separate pad.

I’ve been known to camp with nothing but a tent, a sleeping bag, a portable bbq grill, some cooking utensils and a flash light….oh, and a cooler. Perfectly comfortable and, hey, we’re “roughing” it here.

I know kayakers who carry their gear in their boats and get by with a high end sleeping bag, a couple tarps, a bit of rope, some pegs, a backpacker’s stove (some use “catfood can” stoves which you can find plans for on the internet), some matches, a vessel for heating water, a spork, and some dehydrated meals….plus their emergency gear of course (wilderness first aid kit, etc).

Q: Camping Equipment rentals, ONT?
Where can I rent camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags) for winter camping, probably in Algonquin Park. Is it not too late to start planning a camping trip for christmas holidays? I live in Toronto.

A: Here’s a couple:
http://www.algonquinbound.com/rates/
http://www.opeongooutfitters.com/rates.html
And here’s the entire list:

http://www.ontario.worldweb.com/Rentals/CampingEquipment/

Q: What are some name brand camping equipment manufactures (10 pts)
Who are some of the top manufactures for camping equipment such as sleeping bags, tents, climbing gear, backpacks, stoves, etc…

I would like to browse their websites.
I need something a little more heavy duty for upper Canada/Alaska near the tundra and lower forests.

I also woudn’t mind it being universal for the most extreme cold climates.

I get catalogs from Cabelas, Sierra Trading Post, and Gander Mountain.

Do you know any others?

A: Not really manufacturers but… As mentioned is REI and Adventure 16: http://www.adventure16.com/

The question for sleeping bags is whether you’re going to be in wet areas. It’s especially important at freezing temperatures to keep dry. I use synthetics in this type of weather. Another suggestion is a top of the line goretex bag with the best goose down available. Get the one with the best subzero rating that you can find, and when its warmer, leave it unzipped. Better a little cool on warmer nights than freezing your rear off during an unexpected storm. I’ve been snowed in for days during a freak blizzard and during that trip I took a light summer bag to save weight…. it was pretty miserable and a GREAT adventure, now I take the best and use it unzipped.

I believe that there are some good gortex covers that can be purchased.

EDIT: I just learned a little from this site: http://www.weasel.com/gear_bag.html

Q: Charity needing tents/camping equipment?
i have a family tent, stove etc hardly used and wondered if there was a charity(uk) that i could donate them to?

A: You could try somone like the local Scout or Guide group – they do a lot of camping. Army cadet forces go camping too but get grants for their equipment.

Other charities might be someone like the Red Cross or St Johns Ambulance who use tents when providing first aid cover for events.

Not sure what other local charities you have down there but there are loads that would welcome the equipment

Q: What kind of camping gear, equipment & essentials do I need?
I am taking my family camping in a few weeks. What kind of camping equipment do I need?

I have a small list of what I have so far:

1. Tent
2. Sleeping bags
3. plates and silverware
4. food (but what kind?)

A: bug spray, sunscreen, clothes warm and cold it often gets cold at night depending on where you are.

Ponchos in case it rains, fishing poles, pots and pans how do you plan to cook? on the open fire on a grill? on a camp stove?
You might need charcoal, firewood, Propane depending on what and how you plan to cook.

Toilet paper, air matresses and pump,paper towels, hot dogs are a easy meal. Cooler with drinks and water.

It all depends how much you want to rough it.

Oh and don’t forget trash bags.

Q: I am looking for a cheap discount camping equipment store in birmingham uk anyone know where i can find one?
Hi there planning on going camping in august with friends and am looking for somewhere cheap in birmingham england to get the basics from including tent possibly i have tried the usual places but am looking for other suggestions many thanks

A: I have had a similar problem myself, living in Birmingham, its not exactly the most outdoor friendly place to live, is it?

Options are quite limited, but here you go.

There is Millets on Union Street (near Boots) – its a shame you ask now because they have just had a cracking 25% of all purchases over £50, refitted my entire kit from this. However they also have 10% discount for people pretending to be a student or D of E, Iv never been asked to show my student ID (although I am). Either way, they always have some kind of sale on and well worth a look through the sale catalogs at the door. I just bought an ultralight tent and sleeping bag for less than £70 (thats ULTRA light!)

There is also Blacks, near the the churchyard in the city. This is the same company as Millets, but they run seperate offers, slightly more serious outdoor gear as well. Still 10% off for students etc, but also a 20% discount on all purchases online at the moment!

There is Cotswolds, on new street. VERY good suppliers of outdoor gear, they have everything you could ever needs, but I sense that it is more price that you are looking for… not ultralightweight tent cord… lol.

Unusually… there is the pound shop, opposite Millets, they sell a few items that are good for minor things.. although obviously not the essential boot/bag/tent combo.

Argos is a good choice, but the information they provide is often a little pants. But if you dont care how much something weights and dont mind about limited variety, they are a good bet.

Tescos – dont just look in the big shops, pick up one of the freely available Tesco Direct catalogs, some really good cheap as chips camping gear, you can also order stuff over the net or phone and collect it a day or so later from the Tescos store in five ways etc.

Seeing as you have plenty of time to wait for your gear (august) Another option is to look through Millets/Blacks/Cotswolds and then order the same thing from Amazon… some really good stuff cheap on there, but remember to take sales and delivery into account… Millets may still be cheaper!

Without being specific over what you are looking for, thats about as much information as I can provide!

If you need any more information, let me know… as far as camping/walking gear or information living in Birmingham… not much I cant tell you! =D

Q: I need cheap camping equipment ideas?
I’m going on a cycling trip camping,fishing etc.I have about $50 to spend for camping equipment.I need a sleeping bag,pad,tent,food what else should I gather to add to my equipment?

Thank you.

A: Instead of spending the bulk of your money on a tent ($60+) and pad (at least $40 for a decent Therm-a-rest), you can pick up a parachute hammock on Amazon.com for $17. It comes complete with carry sack, hanging ropes and weighs in at less than a pound. Depending on the weather, you can supplement the hammock with just a regular tarp and some rope for an additional $10. I feel like your best bet would be to pick up a simple fleece liner bag ($10) and a wool blanket from home as sleeping bags can be quite pricey and cheap bags are more trouble than good. As for food, I tend to bring things that require little/no prep work and clean up. This includes cans ($4), hot dogs ($2), bread($1), potatoes/yams($1). Grand total is about $45 ($35 if you don’t include tarp). That leaves you $5-15 for last minute items you might need (ex. flashlight, first aid kit, batteries, beer, etc)

Q: What equipment do we really need to go camping?
My husband, son (8 months) and I are going camping later this month, for three days. We have a tent, a canopy, an air-mattress, a lamp, sleeping bags and we’re going to buy one of those camping stoves. For our son, we have his pack-n-play. What else should we buy? It’s our first real outdoor tent-camping experience.

A: I’m going to advise you bring a first aid kit, lots of flashlights, warm clothes and that you have some way of keeping your child contained within a certain area. At 8 months he probably can crawl. All you need is to be wrestling with the tent and then, “Honey, wheres Johnny?” Be very prepared and safety oriented. Have fun!

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