Car Camping
Car Camping Campsite Selection
The best way to incrase your chances of finding a great tent campiing spot is to take a drive around the campground.
* Select a site not too close to the restrooms. The noise of the traffic to and from as well as the smell are things most people would rather not have to contend with.
* Find a site close to the lake, creek or river if you’re by one. These sites are usually quieter and you’ll be closer to a beach area or place you can fish from.
* Look for flat areas to set-up the camping tent that are not too close to the fire pit. If you set-up too close to the fire pit, the smoke will probably encourage you to move the tent later on.
* Avoid sites that are very close to the adjacent camp sites. Your privacy will be at risk if you’re close to your neighbors.
* Think about how the sun and shade will affect your comfort. If you’re not under some trees, the afternoon sun could make your site unbearable.
Once you select your camping hiking site, it’s time to set-up your camping gear:
* Off-load your coolers and set them in a shaded area.
* Off-load your tarp and tent gear next – lay the tarp out so that the floor of the tent be completely covered and you’ll have an extra 8 ft or so for a patio area in front of the door.
* Set-up the tent and make sure to trench around it if you expect any rain.
* Ventilate the tent and move in your mattresses, sleeping bags, etc.
* Set-up your kitchen area – I recommend a fold-up camping table to set your stove on. We bring a 2 burner non-propane stove and a single burner propane stove. The 2 burner non-propane stove works best for cooking, since it does not burn as hot. The single burner propane stove works great for heating water for hot drinks and washing.
* Set-up your camping chairs and you’re ready to gather wood for your fire pit. If you site does not have a fire pit, you’ll need to build one using large rocks to keep the burning wood contained.
About the Author
I’ve been Tent Camping for over 30 years and as a retired Airborne Ranger, have experience in wilderness survival. For more information on camping tents and camping hiking gear, please visit us at http://mycampingtentsandmore.com. We carry a nice selection of camping gear from tents to flashlights at reasonable prices. Check us out.
Car Camping Gear
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Coachella 2013 , WEEK 1 April 12-14 (2 GA Passes + Car Camping) SOLD OUT!!! $2,500.00 |
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2 GA COACHELLA Tickets + CAR CAMPING Pass ‘Weekend 2′ April 19-21 2013 $1,690.00 |
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Mobile inflatable garage, building, tent, camping, lake,car, mobile, inflatable $1,395.00 |
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Coachella 2013 Weekend ONE – 2 GA+Car Camping – 3 DAY PASS-April 12-14 FREE SHIP $1,345.00 |
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Coachella 2013 Weekend 2 – TWO (2) GA wristbands & Car Camping pass included!! $1,325.00 |
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Coachella 2013 Weekend TWO 2 GA+Car Camping – 3 DAY PASS – April 19-21 FREE SHIP $1,255.00 |
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Coachella Music Festival Tickets – WEEK 1 – 2 GA Passes + 1 Car Camping Pass $1,100.00 |
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2013 Coachella WEEKEND ONE **2 TICKETS AND 1 CAR CAMPING PASS** $999.99 |
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2013 Coachella WEEKEND ONE **2 TICKETS AND 1 CAR CAMPING PASS** $999.99 |
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Coachella 2013 , WEEK 1 April 12-14 (1 GA Passes + Car Camping) SOLD OUT!!! $950.00 |
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Coachella 2013 , WEEK 2 April 19-21 (1 GA Passes + Car Camping) SOLD OUT!!! $950.00 |
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ARB Fridge Freezer Truck Car RV Camp Hike Travel Portable Cold Ice 50 Quart NEW $899.95 |
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Panneau solaire 200W pour camping-car, bateau, etc… $740.00 |
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Portable Car Air Mat Pump Camping 2+ Sleeping Gear (fit KIA Sedona 2011 2012) $527.05 |
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Panneau solaire 100W pour camping-car, bateau, etc… $520.00 |
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180W LED Work Light Bar Offroad Truck Car Jeep Mining Fishing Camping 12V 24V $456.99 |
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200W(2X100W) poly solar panel energy charger for battery, RV, car, camp, marine@ $399.00 |
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New Five different 12v poly solar panels waterpoof,high efficiency,just pick one $359.99 |
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180W 2*90W 12V solar panel energy charger for battery, RV, car, camp, marine@ $229.00 |
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New~~Five different 12v poly solar panels waterpoof suitable for battery,RV,camp $299.99 |
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New 10000w peak 5000w modified power inverter DC/AC 12V/110V for RV,car,camping $299.99 |
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Big Agnes Big House 4 Tent 4 Person 3 Season Base Camp/Car Camp Tent BRAND NEW! $299.95 |
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vintage 50s 60s camping folding stool for classic cars $279.00 |
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Electric 26L Car Home Cooler Warmer Picnic Camping Box $200.09 |
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MATCHBOX LESNEY 34b VOLKSWAGEN CAMPING CAR, 1962, MIB! $244.95 |
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12 X 20 FT Canopy – Garage Car Boat Camping Picnic 10 $249.00 |
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Wholesale 6-IN-1 SURVIVAL SHOVEL TOOL (CASE 12) Emergency Auto Car Camping Home $240.00 |
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100W(2X50W) poly solar panel energy charger for battery, RV, car, camp, marine $138.00 |
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100W(2X50W) poly solar panel energy charger for battery, RV, car, camp, marine@ $189.00 |
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80Watt(2X40W) Mono solar panel energy charger for battery, RV, car, camp, marine $158.00 |
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PORTABLE FRIDGE COOLER 12 V DC CAR TRUCK RV CAMPING OUTDOOR TRAVEL VEHICLE NEW $199.99 |
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80W(2X40W) poly solar panel energy charger for battery, RV, car, camp, marine $129.00 |
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MAYDOOER Auto Electronics 12V Trolley Insulated Travel Camp Car Cooler Bag 36L $169.00 |
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60w 2x30w Poly solar panel,energy charger for battery,RV,car,camp,marine $129.00 |
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BANTA MODELWORKS LOG CAMP CARS SET OF 5 On30 Model Railroad Wood Kit BMT-209X $192.95 |
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60w 2x30w mono solar panel,energy charger for battery,RV,car,camp,marine $119.00 |
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Uinta quick-set family & Car Camping Tent 4 Person People Man $188.61 |
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Vintage Photograph 1948 California Car Man Camping $175.00 |
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60w 2x30w Poly solar panel,energy charger for battery,RV,car,camp,solar cells $79.00 |
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Koolatron 12V Cooler 45-Quart Light Grey Car Boat RV Camping Hiking Travel NEW $165.99 |
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GOLF CART CAMO ENCLOSURE UNIVERSAL for EZGO CLUB CAR YAMAHA FOR HUNTING CAMPING $135.00 |
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Charcoal Grill Cooking Frying Outdoor Bbq Picnic Patio Car Camping Cast Iron NEW $159.99 |
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Vintage 1960′s Sno Queen portable refrigerator freezer cooler 110v car camping $129.00 |
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1 TIX Camp Bisco 11 7/12 Indian Lookout Country Club Sect-3 DAY GA + Car Pass $150.00 |
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TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY IRL Firestone 550/NASCAR INFIELD RV CAMPING SPOT & CAR PASS $150.00 |
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Camp Right Waterproof Sport 3 Kit Car Carrier Luggage $149.95 |
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80W(2X40W) poly solar panel energy charger for battery, RV, car, camp $149.00 |
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80W(2X40W) Poly Solar Panel Energy Power Charger for Battery, Car, Camp★US SHIP★ $149.00 |
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80W(2X40W) Poly Solar Panel Energy Power Charger for Battery, Car, Camp★US SHIP★ $149.00 |
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MAYDOOER Auto Refrigerator Folding Refrigerator Travel Camp Car Cooler Bag 18 L $129.00 |
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MAYDOOER Auto Refrigerator Folding Refrigerator Travel Camp Car Cooler Bag 18 L $129.00 |
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Calico Critters Camping Caravan Camper Convertible Car $139.99 |
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Thetford Porta Potti Potty 465 Electric RV Camper Van Car Camping New $129.99 |
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PORTABLE 13″ LCD LED HD HDTV TV/TELEVISION AC/DC 12V POWER CAR/BOAT/RV/CAMPING $144.80 |
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MAYDOOER Auto Refrigerator Portable Refrigerator Travel Camp Car Cooler Bag 11 L $119.00 |
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Camp Right Waterproof Classic Kit Car Top Carrier Pack $134.95 |
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MOTORCYCLE CARGO JETSKI CARRIER 2″ RECEIVER LIFT HAULER HITCH MOUNT TRAILER JACK $99.95 |
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PORTABLE 16″ LCD LED HD HDTV TV/TELEVISION AC/DC 12V POWER CAR/BOAT/RV CAMPING $131.80 |
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Eco biomass Gassifying Wood gas Camp Stove XL burner car camping cooker woodgas $87.73 |
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Wood gas eco Camp Stove XL (car camping biomass woodgas gassifying burner) $87.73 |
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Southwest Camping Destinations (Paperback) $14.81 Bryce Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns, the Grand Canyon, and Mesa Verde are some of the 100 beautiful camping destinations detailed in this indispensable resource, which contains all the information needed to turn a hotel-l… |
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