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NuclearDem

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6. Those are always fun.

Wed Jul 10, 2013, 12:40 AM

Jul 2013

Well, depending on the other campers, of course...

One thing I will recommend: if you're planning on doing this soon and want to hike as well, don't skimp on the water. Depending how much walking you're doing or general physical exertion, you'll want to drink close to a gallon of water a day when you're camping. If you happen to be near some sort of freshwater river, think about bringing along some iodine tablets so you can drink straight from it (I can't imagine an outdoor retailer like Cabela's or REI not having them).

Sounds fun though, I think you'll really enjoy it.

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Thinking of planning a week long camping trip by myself... [View all] Locut0s Jul 2013 OP

I love camping and hiking, but it all depends on where you live NuclearDem Jul 2013 #1

Nothing extreme. Just park and camp... Locut0s Jul 2013 #4

Those are always fun. NuclearDem Jul 2013 #6

Are you staying on the road system or going remote? Arctic Dave Jul 2013 #2

Staying on the road... Locut0s Jul 2013 #10

My dear Locut0s! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #3

exellent idea like soul searching olddots Jul 2013 #5

Not roughing it but... Locut0s Jul 2013 #11

Don't over-analyze yourself...at 31 you deserve a week to yourself.... Rowdyboy Jul 2013 #7

May I suggest you keep your plan open and see where it goes - embrace spontaneity Brother Buzz Jul 2013 #8

Henry David Thoreau.... AnneD Jul 2013 #9

Shades of Walden Pond? lol... Locut0s Jul 2013 #12

That sounds absolutely wonderful. Go for it! In_The_Wind Jul 2013 #13

That sounds very restful marzipanni Jul 2013 #14

LOL, this is going to be difficult to do... Locut0s Jul 2013 #15

Ahhh..... raise your expectations! femmocrat Jul 2013 #17

Campsites are not my idea of camping ConcernedCanuk Jul 2013 #16

Yup that's the way to go... Locut0s Jul 2013 #24

Bring Thoreau and Emerson. Chan790 Jul 2013 #18

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2013 #19

Get out of your comfort zone. a la izquierda Jul 2013 #20

Number one Duer 157099 Jul 2013 #21

I haven't done it in a few years, but EvilAL Jul 2013 #22

Wow yeah that would be the way to go... Locut0s Jul 2013 #23

Gun was for food, EvilAL Jul 2013 #25

Yeah food was my 2nd guess... Locut0s Jul 2013 #26

I did it mostly in northern New Brunswick, EvilAL Jul 2013 #27