Title: I need camping advice
Post by: AnchorClock on October 23, 2009, 08:34:56 PM
Post by: AnchorClock on October 23, 2009, 08:34:56 PM
I am going on a backpacking trip and it is expected to drop into the 30s (Fahrenheit) at night. Will a sleeping back called a Marmot 25f regular be ok?
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: SnakeClock on October 23, 2009, 08:36:57 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on October 23, 2009, 08:36:57 PM
Get a hotel room and a smaller sig.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: Slurpee on October 23, 2009, 08:39:01 PM
Post by: Slurpee on October 23, 2009, 08:39:01 PM
bring a hat.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: AnchorClock on October 23, 2009, 08:39:52 PM
Post by: AnchorClock on October 23, 2009, 08:39:52 PM
God, I should have known. You guys don't go outside, let alone camping.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: Thor on October 23, 2009, 08:41:29 PM
Post by: Thor on October 23, 2009, 08:41:29 PM
30f is hotter than 25f, so I assume the Marmot is fine.
If it's too cold just wear a couple layers of clothes.
If it's too hot sleep naked.
It's not that complicated.
If it's too cold just wear a couple layers of clothes.
If it's too hot sleep naked.
It's not that complicated.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: SnakeClock on October 23, 2009, 08:42:25 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on October 23, 2009, 08:42:25 PM
We're a bunch of people on the internet, what makes you think we do much camping?
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: Reindeer on October 23, 2009, 08:43:07 PM
Post by: Reindeer on October 23, 2009, 08:43:07 PM
in fact you have an extra 5 degrees of warmth for you when yet you only need one.
so don't get greedy.
so don't get greedy.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: AlbinoClock on October 23, 2009, 08:46:58 PM
Post by: AlbinoClock on October 23, 2009, 08:46:58 PM
You should be fine. Just make sure the top of your head and your neck are covered. Also, if you put your pants for the next day in the bottom of your sleeping bag they won't be fucking freezing in the morning. Any other concerns? I can tell you how to safely keep a desktop in a tent.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: Reindeer on October 23, 2009, 08:49:49 PM
Post by: Reindeer on October 23, 2009, 08:49:49 PM
sleeping bag is bad if u eat food that makes a bunch of crumbs: it takes forever to clean those out if you wanna be lazy and not step out from the bag.
so avoid that.
so avoid that.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: Reindeer on October 23, 2009, 08:50:04 PM
Post by: Reindeer on October 23, 2009, 08:50:04 PM
sleeping bag is bad if you eat food that makes a bunch of crumbs: it takes forever to clean those out if you wanna be lazy and not step out from the bag.
so avoid that.
so avoid that.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: SnakeClock on October 23, 2009, 08:52:48 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on October 23, 2009, 08:52:48 PM
Quote from: Reindeer;1683659sleeping bag is bad if u eat food that makes a bunch of crumbs: it takes forever to clean those out if you wanna be lazy and not step out from the bag.
so avoid that.
He'll be too busy freezing to death to bother eating in bed.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: Reindeer on October 23, 2009, 08:54:49 PM
Post by: Reindeer on October 23, 2009, 08:54:49 PM
Quote from: SnakeClock;1683662He'll be too busy freezing to death to bother eating in bed.That's true.
have fun.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: Slurpee on October 23, 2009, 08:56:50 PM
Post by: Slurpee on October 23, 2009, 08:56:50 PM
Quote from: AnchorClock;1683648God, I should have known. You guys don't go outside, let alone camping.said the guy who needs his internet friends to tell him how cold 30 degrees is.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: SnakeClock on October 23, 2009, 09:04:35 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on October 23, 2009, 09:04:35 PM
Quote from: Slurpee;1683664said the guy who needs his internet friends to tell him how cold 30 degrees is.
-1 degrees Celsius, if I remember.
Psh, pansy. That's a balmy day.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on October 23, 2009, 09:05:58 PM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on October 23, 2009, 09:05:58 PM
Sleep inside a tauntaun.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: RabidClock on October 23, 2009, 09:28:10 PM
Post by: RabidClock on October 23, 2009, 09:28:10 PM
Sleep in the dirt
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: GingeraleClock on October 23, 2009, 10:16:24 PM
Post by: GingeraleClock on October 23, 2009, 10:16:24 PM
I've been camping since I was 6 months old (for real), you'll be fine in that temperature.
Although, I would recommend testing out the sleeping bag before going out into the wild. There's really noway any of us could test your sleeping bags condition. Regardless of brand name.
Although, I would recommend testing out the sleeping bag before going out into the wild. There's really noway any of us could test your sleeping bags condition. Regardless of brand name.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: Fireman on October 23, 2009, 10:25:29 PM
Post by: Fireman on October 23, 2009, 10:25:29 PM
Quote from: GingeraleClock;1683691I've been camping since I was 6 months old (for real), you'll be fine in that temperature.
Woah me too, except I've had a camping drought for the past couple of years.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: BootClock on October 24, 2009, 01:42:27 AM
Post by: BootClock on October 24, 2009, 01:42:27 AM
Bring a beanie, that shit keeps you warm no matter the weather.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: Heliopios on October 24, 2009, 02:28:40 AM
Post by: Heliopios on October 24, 2009, 02:28:40 AM
sweater+jacket+rundown sleeping bag+fire=warm
nerds and their super sleeping bags what the fuck is that my old sleeping bag was used by my grandfather and is still half full of it's original down stuffing. it smells like old people and EXPERIENCE. and beards
nerds and their super sleeping bags what the fuck is that my old sleeping bag was used by my grandfather and is still half full of it's original down stuffing. it smells like old people and EXPERIENCE. and beards
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: buttplug on October 24, 2009, 02:55:10 AM
Post by: buttplug on October 24, 2009, 02:55:10 AM
Quote from: SnakeClock;1683651We're a bunch of people on the internet, what makes you think we do much camping?
Quit being so damn lame man. Camping is a fucking blast
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: TequilaClock on October 24, 2009, 04:44:37 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on October 24, 2009, 04:44:37 AM
I was a boy scout for 5 years, and camping in the desert is a bitch for the ass-raping cold nights, your experience could be easier though as you live in a more stable area.
if you are getting mosquito repel be sure its a good brand because knock-offs attract them instead.
get thick clothing for any case. If it suddenly gets cold just put it on,the beanie hat idea is really good though.
if you are getting mosquito repel be sure its a good brand because knock-offs attract them instead.
get thick clothing for any case. If it suddenly gets cold just put it on,the beanie hat idea is really good though.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: SnakeClock on October 24, 2009, 09:32:24 AM
Post by: SnakeClock on October 24, 2009, 09:32:24 AM
Quote from: ButtplugClock;1683757Quit being so damn lame man. Camping is a fucking blast
Quite a bug's crawled up your ass lately, maybe you should have zipped up your sleeping bag tighter.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: Wind-up Clock on October 24, 2009, 09:37:12 AM
Post by: Wind-up Clock on October 24, 2009, 09:37:12 AM
If you've got a 25-degree bag, then 30 degress should be no problem.
If you still not sure, bring long underwear. Also bring a mat with you- the ground can suck up heat as well, and a bare tent floor is murder on the back. Unless you're sleeping on a cot. Then still bring it with you, as the cots can be uncomfortable.
Oh yeah- for mosquitoes, wear long socks. They tend to go for the ankles for me anyway.
If you still not sure, bring long underwear. Also bring a mat with you- the ground can suck up heat as well, and a bare tent floor is murder on the back. Unless you're sleeping on a cot. Then still bring it with you, as the cots can be uncomfortable.
Oh yeah- for mosquitoes, wear long socks. They tend to go for the ankles for me anyway.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on October 24, 2009, 09:41:11 AM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on October 24, 2009, 09:41:11 AM
Light your sleeping bag on fire while you're in it to keep warm.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: Wind-up Clock on October 24, 2009, 09:48:27 AM
Post by: Wind-up Clock on October 24, 2009, 09:48:27 AM
Quote from: DWARFINATOR;1683806Light your sleeping bag on fire while you're in it to keep warm.
This always works.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: GingeraleClock on October 24, 2009, 10:53:07 AM
Post by: GingeraleClock on October 24, 2009, 10:53:07 AM
Quote from: PHIL FIGHTING ALEX;1683747sweater+jacket+rundown sleeping bag+fire=warm
Most campers change out of there day-clothes before crawling into bed because they're usually run pretty rugged. Your clothes will have gotten some dirt on them or are a little wet here and there and they definitly have little critters in them - dead and alive.
It's all personal choice, but after 3 days of being in the brush: I would rather not crawl into a smelly, moist, dirty, and bug infest sleeping bag. Especially when getting naked (or into long johns) is the solution.
Quote from: Wind-up Clock;1683805If you still not sure, bring long underwear. Also bring a mat with you- the ground can suck up heat as well, and a bare tent floor is murder on the back. Unless you're sleeping on a cot. Then still bring it with you, as the cots can be uncomfortable.
All good advice. Bring a hat too, you might wear it at night.
Quote from: Wind-up Clock;1683805Oh yeah- for mosquitoes, wear long socks. They tend to go for the ankles for me anyway.
That reminds me, where are you going?
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: buttplug on October 24, 2009, 02:33:30 PM
Post by: buttplug on October 24, 2009, 02:33:30 PM
Quote from: SnakeClock;1683802Quite a bug's crawled up your ass lately, maybe you should have zipped up your sleeping bag tighter.
Actually I'm just telling people what I really think.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: TorchClock on October 24, 2009, 02:49:27 PM
Post by: TorchClock on October 24, 2009, 02:49:27 PM
Okay, for camping you need to find like a really high building and get a sniper rifle. Just lay down right by the edge and when the enemy spawns just shoot them. They might call you names like 'noob' or 'spawn camper,' but don't listen, they're just jealous.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: Topcatyo on October 24, 2009, 04:10:27 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on October 24, 2009, 04:10:27 PM
I went hiking in the Appalachians for three days not long ago, but it was way warmer than 30F, so I don't know if I'd be much help.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: AlbinoClock on October 24, 2009, 04:13:39 PM
Post by: AlbinoClock on October 24, 2009, 04:13:39 PM
Bugs are ubiquitous outside. Learn to love them, that or cover yourself in DEET.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: Silly Putty Clock on October 24, 2009, 04:16:58 PM
Post by: Silly Putty Clock on October 24, 2009, 04:16:58 PM
Quote from: torch;1683885Okay, for camping you need to find like a really high building and get a sniper rifle. Just lay down right by the edge and when the enemy spawns just shoot them. They might call you names like 'noob' or 'spawn camper,' but don't listen, they're just jealous.
:lo5:
TF2 players don't appreciate my strategic genius.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on October 24, 2009, 04:37:31 PM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on October 24, 2009, 04:37:31 PM
Quote from: torch;1683885Okay, for camping you need to find like a really high building and get a sniper rifle. Just lay down right by the edge and when the enemy spawns just shoot them. They might call you names like 'noob' or 'spawn camper,' but don't listen, they're just jealous.
I feel like a big nerd for laughing at this.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: SilverCherryClock on October 24, 2009, 04:45:26 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on October 24, 2009, 04:45:26 PM
camping is the most bourgeois of outdoor activities, only the rich would find it fun to pretend to be poor hermits for a weekend
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: TelephoneClock on October 24, 2009, 06:13:34 PM
Post by: TelephoneClock on October 24, 2009, 06:13:34 PM
Quote from: DWARFINATOR;1683668Sleep inside a tauntaun.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/plush/bb2e/zoom/
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: PentagramClock on October 24, 2009, 06:21:13 PM
Post by: PentagramClock on October 24, 2009, 06:21:13 PM
Quote from: TelePWND;1683943The perfect way to make your child associate comfort with eviscerating animals.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: AlbinoClock on October 24, 2009, 06:55:02 PM
Post by: AlbinoClock on October 24, 2009, 06:55:02 PM
Quote from: SilverCherryClock;1683919camping is the most bourgeois of outdoor activities, only the rich would find it fun to pretend to be poor hermits for a weekend
I was a poor hermit this summer and it was fun as hell. The rich don't know what they're missing.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: MonsterMunch on October 24, 2009, 07:44:42 PM
Post by: MonsterMunch on October 24, 2009, 07:44:42 PM
Stay on the path!
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Title: I need camping advice
Post by: AbsintheClock on October 24, 2009, 08:18:01 PM
Post by: AbsintheClock on October 24, 2009, 08:18:01 PM
Kill and skin every animal you can find then make a leather tent out of their corpses. (preferably while still wet with blood) This is the only way to be manly while camping.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: SilverCherryClock on October 24, 2009, 08:48:42 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on October 24, 2009, 08:48:42 PM
Quote from: AbsintheClock;1683955Kill and skin every animal you can find then make a leather tent out of their corpses. (preferably while still wet with blood) This is the only way to be manly while camping.
eat their entrails raw over the course of the trip
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: buttplug on October 24, 2009, 08:54:11 PM
Post by: buttplug on October 24, 2009, 08:54:11 PM
Quote from: SilverCherryClock;1683919camping is the most bourgeois of outdoor activities, only the rich would find it fun to pretend to be poor hermits for a weekend
yeah dude FUCK nature
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: Reindeer on October 24, 2009, 09:02:25 PM
Post by: Reindeer on October 24, 2009, 09:02:25 PM
if you bring a tent, make sure its tightly sealed at all times, because bugs or critters or the homeless will find a way into it with just a tiny little crack.
pretty much all the other advice is good, definitely the mat and the beanie.
pretty much all the other advice is good, definitely the mat and the beanie.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: Marlin Clock on October 25, 2009, 02:49:53 AM
Post by: Marlin Clock on October 25, 2009, 02:49:53 AM
When I saw this thread i was going to do a spawn camping joke, but I knew that by the third page someone would have done it already and I was right.
Quote from: SilverCherryClock;1683919camping is the most bourgeois of outdoor activities, only the rich would find it fun to pretend to be poor hermits for a weekendI've always found the word bourgeois to be really bourgeois.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: Marlin Clock on October 25, 2009, 02:52:55 AM
Post by: Marlin Clock on October 25, 2009, 02:52:55 AM
Quote from: SilverCherryClock;1683919camping is the most bourgeois of outdoor activities, only the rich would find it fun to pretend to be poor hermits for a weekendI've always found the word bourgeois to be really bourgeois.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: SnakeClock on October 25, 2009, 11:15:45 AM
Post by: SnakeClock on October 25, 2009, 11:15:45 AM
Boor-jwaaaaah.
Title: I need camping advice
Post by: Topcatyo on October 25, 2009, 11:31:23 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on October 25, 2009, 11:31:23 AM
Quote from: SnakeClock;1684223Boor-jwaaaaah.