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Wow, dude. Never been camping??? Considering it in the future??? Asking about websites to help you out??? Grab some pots and pans from the kitchen as well as a

by gexla 16y ago

Wow, dude. Never been camping??? Considering it in the future??? Asking about websites to help you out??? Grab some pots and pans from the kitchen as well as a a lighter and just go into the woods somewhere. A sleeping bag might help or just grab some blankets and sleep in your car / truck. Geez, just give it a shot and if you screw it up then just drive back home. Some things in life you just don't need to prepare so much for. Make an adventure out of it.

Mz 16y ago
Some things in life you just don't need to prepare so much for. a) I am medically handicapped, as is my oldest son. So seemingly small things can really turn into big issues. b) I really am trying to think through/plan out a larger thing and don't really want to get into the details of that. "Camping" is just one piece of it that I didn't think would be a big deal to ask for feedback on. Perhaps I was mistaken. Edit: c) If I had, say, $100,000, I would just go do it and whip out my debit card if I got into trouble. But I'm not in that position.
- gexla 16y ago
  If you're that worried about having to camp out because of some larger plan then perhaps try camping on a weekend before that other plan comes into play. Really, there isn't much to it. You need a place to sleep and a way to cook. Easiest for sleeping is a tent and a sleeping bag. The tent is mostly for keeping the elements (rain) and bugs out. The rain is the big thing. As for insects, the most problematic is mosquitoes. If there were lots of mosquitoes but no rain then you could just throw a sleeping bag on the ground and get a mosquito net. For food, you could go as simple as buying a bunch of MRE's and you wouldn't have to worry about cooking at all. You could eat canned goods right out of the can, that also requires no cooking. Otherwise you need to build a fire and throw some things on the grill. To do that you need to read up on building a campfire. If you want to prepare ahead for this you might have to bring some wood (some places sell campfire bundles) with you. I have always built my fires from wood scavenged in the local area, but you might not always have that option (you might need to bring an axe!) To store the food you need to grab a cooler (or multiple coolers,) fill it up with ice and food. When the ice melts you need to get more ice, so locate a place nearby which sells ice. Plan B: Opt out and get a hotel close by. ;)
  - Mz 16y ago
    My life has never been that simple. I have special dietary needs and a compromised immune system. And lung problems. I am considering some kind of camp stove. Smoke is not good for compromised lungs. Thank you for the reply.

by gexla 16y ago

Mz 16y ago

Some things in life you just don't need to prepare so much for. a) I am medically handicapped, as is my oldest son. So seemingly small things can really turn into big issues. b) I really am trying to think through/plan out a larger thing and don't really want to get into the details of that. "Camping" is just one piece of it that I didn't think would be a big deal to ask for feedback on. Perhaps I was mistaken. Edit: c) If I had, say, $100,000, I would just go do it and whip out my debit card if I got into trouble. But I'm not in that position.

gexla 16y ago
If you're that worried about having to camp out because of some larger plan then perhaps try camping on a weekend before that other plan comes into play. Really, there isn't much to it. You need a place to sleep and a way to cook. Easiest for sleeping is a tent and a sleeping bag. The tent is mostly for keeping the elements (rain) and bugs out. The rain is the big thing. As for insects, the most problematic is mosquitoes. If there were lots of mosquitoes but no rain then you could just throw a sleeping bag on the ground and get a mosquito net. For food, you could go as simple as buying a bunch of MRE's and you wouldn't have to worry about cooking at all. You could eat canned goods right out of the can, that also requires no cooking. Otherwise you need to build a fire and throw some things on the grill. To do that you need to read up on building a campfire. If you want to prepare ahead for this you might have to bring some wood (some places sell campfire bundles) with you. I have always built my fires from wood scavenged in the local area, but you might not always have that option (you might need to bring an axe!) To store the food you need to grab a cooler (or multiple coolers,) fill it up with ice and food. When the ice melts you need to get more ice, so locate a place nearby which sells ice. Plan B: Opt out and get a hotel close by. ;)
- Mz 16y ago
  My life has never been that simple. I have special dietary needs and a compromised immune system. And lung problems. I am considering some kind of camp stove. Smoke is not good for compromised lungs. Thank you for the reply.