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Planning a camping trip
09-04-2013, 11:59 AM (This post was last modified: 09-04-2013 12:01 PM by BettyO.)
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RE: Planning a camping trip
As a long time reenactor years ago, Dave, I've slept out for 5 days in 100+ degree weather; (the worst) and also slept out for 3 days in 25 degree weather with 4 inches of snow on the ground. I had an "A" tent and a fold-up wooden and canvas cot (STILL have the cot if you want to borrow it.) The cot will assist in keeping the "critters" off as you sleep. You can also burn citronella candles (the little kind in the bucket) which will also help. Take lots of "OFF" or bug repellent with you and pull your socks up over your trouser's legs (thick wool reenacting socks are best - bought at sutlers) to keep ticks from getting close.... Gene has offered some outstanding hints. I used to love to camp and "rough it."

I'm far too old for that now! Also wearing layers (if you want to get original, then long drawers are also correct and warm) and you'll be fine! Also take LOTS of pictures and film! We'll be waiting for those!!

"The Past is a foreign country...they do things differently there" - L. P. Hartley
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Planning a camping trip - Dave Taylor - 09-04-2013, 07:25 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - BettyO - 09-04-2013, 07:35 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Dave Taylor - 09-04-2013, 08:11 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - BettyO - 09-04-2013, 08:37 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - LincolnMan - 09-04-2013, 08:49 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Dave Taylor - 09-04-2013, 09:16 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - L Verge - 09-04-2013, 09:29 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - BettyO - 09-04-2013, 09:35 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - wsanto - 09-04-2013, 09:45 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Dave Taylor - 09-04-2013, 10:02 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - L Verge - 09-04-2013, 12:17 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - RJNorton - 09-04-2013, 12:30 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Gene C - 09-04-2013, 10:00 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Dave Taylor - 09-04-2013, 11:48 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Gene C - 09-04-2013, 12:18 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Gene C - 09-04-2013, 03:05 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - LincolnMan - 09-04-2013, 11:06 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - BettyO - 09-04-2013 11:59 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - L Verge - 09-04-2013, 12:33 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Gene C - 09-04-2013, 12:37 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Dave Taylor - 09-04-2013, 01:03 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Gene C - 09-04-2013, 01:44 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Dave Taylor - 09-04-2013, 02:55 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - L Verge - 09-04-2013, 02:24 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Gene C - 09-04-2013, 02:42 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - RJNorton - 09-04-2013, 03:11 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - J. Beckert - 09-04-2013, 02:40 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - L Verge - 09-04-2013, 03:22 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - BettyO - 09-04-2013, 04:40 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - LincolnMan - 09-04-2013, 05:14 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - L Verge - 09-04-2013, 05:25 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Dave Taylor - 09-04-2013, 05:26 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - L Verge - 09-04-2013, 06:18 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Houmes - 09-07-2013, 08:19 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - LincolnMan - 09-04-2013, 06:34 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Gene C - 09-05-2013, 08:16 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Dave Taylor - 09-05-2013, 09:18 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Jenny - 09-05-2013, 11:21 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Dave Taylor - 09-05-2013, 12:10 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Jim Garrett - 09-05-2013, 03:15 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - RJNorton - 09-07-2013, 04:43 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - LincolnMan - 09-07-2013, 10:05 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - L Verge - 09-07-2013, 01:48 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Dave Taylor - 09-08-2013, 11:42 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Gene C - 09-08-2013, 01:57 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Dave Taylor - 09-10-2013, 03:33 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - RJNorton - 03-03-2014, 05:34 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - BettyO - 03-03-2014, 08:24 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - Dave Taylor - 03-03-2014, 09:08 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - L Verge - 03-03-2014, 10:17 AM
RE: Planning a camping trip - L Verge - 03-03-2014, 02:20 PM
RE: Planning a camping trip - brtmchl - 03-03-2014, 10:22 PM

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