The DU Lounge

GPV

(73,399 posts) Sun Mar 28, 2021, 12:17 PM Mar 2021

When you can't wait for it to stop raining to play with your new tent...

Got a Nemo Wagontop.

10 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

When you can't wait for it to stop raining to play with your new tent... (Original Post) GPV Mar 2021 OP

That's a nice one. There is no doubt that trailers and RV's are convenient and comfortable, Arkansas Granny Mar 2021 #1

Thanks! I'd love an RV, but it's out of our range. So we opted for the nicest GPV Mar 2021 #2

OH WOW - love the screen porch. You know, if its a good tent it will just laugh at the rain Kashkakat v.2.0 Mar 2021 #3

It's like 38 degrees out. That's too cold for my tastes. LOL GPV Mar 2021 #4

Setting up in the rain is a real drag, though. Coventina Mar 2021 #5

Theres nothing quite as restful as rain at night sleeping in a tent - as long as Kashkakat v.2.0 Mar 2021 #6

Agree completely. n/t Coventina Mar 2021 #7

Nice! Buckeye_Democrat Mar 2021 #8

This is our glamping tent. We have a 2man backpacking tent, but we're tired of sleeping GPV Mar 2021 #9

Good idea! Buckeye_Democrat Mar 2021 #10

Arkansas Granny

(32,265 posts)

1. That's a nice one. There is no doubt that trailers and RV's are convenient and comfortable,

Reply to GPV (Original post)

Sun Mar 28, 2021, 12:48 PM

Mar 2021

but I love tent camping. I like to hear the sounds of the birds, bugs and running water. I can't sleep on the ground anymore, but an air mattress takes care of that.

GPV

(73,399 posts)

2. Thanks! I'd love an RV, but it's out of our range. So we opted for the nicest

Reply to Arkansas Granny (Reply #1)

Sun Mar 28, 2021, 07:01 PM

Mar 2021

glancing setup we could find.

Kashkakat v.2.0

(1,940 posts)

3. OH WOW - love the screen porch. You know, if its a good tent it will just laugh at the rain

Reply to GPV (Original post)

Sun Mar 28, 2021, 07:13 PM

Mar 2021

Just go camping already! What are you waiting for? My first GOOD tent was a total game changer.

GPV

(73,399 posts)

4. It's like 38 degrees out. That's too cold for my tastes. LOL

Reply to Kashkakat v.2.0 (Reply #3)

Sun Mar 28, 2021, 07:14 PM

Mar 2021

Coventina

(29,937 posts)

5. Setting up in the rain is a real drag, though.

Reply to Kashkakat v.2.0 (Reply #3)

Sun Mar 28, 2021, 08:15 PM

Mar 2021

The trick is to finish just as it starts.....

Kashkakat v.2.0

(1,940 posts)

6. Theres nothing quite as restful as rain at night sleeping in a tent - as long as

Reply to Coventina (Reply #5)

Sun Mar 28, 2021, 11:45 PM

Mar 2021

a) its a good tent, b) its not a violent storm, and c) the sun is out next day to dry everything off.. I get my best sleep in a tent!

ENJOY!!!

Coventina

(29,937 posts)

7. Agree completely. n/t

Reply to Kashkakat v.2.0 (Reply #6)

Mon Mar 29, 2021, 12:42 AM

Mar 2021

Buckeye_Democrat

(15,539 posts)

8. Nice!

Reply to GPV (Original post)

Mon Mar 29, 2021, 01:11 AM

Mar 2021

Last edited Mon Mar 29, 2021, 01:41 AM - Edit history (1)

It's gigantic compared to my little tent!

My tent (Marmot Limelight) has never leaked in the rain yet, so that's good.

Sylvania Wilderness (Michigan):

Point Reyes (California):

GPV

(73,399 posts)

9. This is our glamping tent. We have a 2man backpacking tent, but we're tired of sleeping

Reply to Buckeye_Democrat (Reply #8)

Mon Mar 29, 2021, 04:36 AM

Mar 2021

on the ground. The big tent is our answer to being unable to afford a RV.

Buckeye_Democrat

(15,539 posts)

10. Good idea!

Reply to GPV (Reply #9)

Mon Mar 29, 2021, 01:45 PM

Mar 2021

The mattress looks very comfortable too!

Great way to save money while traveling, instead of renting a bed somewhere.

Reply to this discussion

Kick in to the DU tip jar?

This week we're running a special pop-up mini fund drive. From Monday through Friday we're going ad-free for all registered members, and we're asking you to kick in to the DU tip jar to support the site and keep us financially healthy.

As a bonus, making a contribution will allow you to leave kudos for another DU member, and at the end of the week we'll recognize the DUers who you think make this community great.