CAmping gear

[RedNigel]

I'm very excited. I have begun acquiring my gear, and with the help of some sales I have been able to save a good deal of money. So far I have picked up an Exped pillow for $17, Exped Synmat basic 7.5 LW for $39 and a Big Agnes Silver Creek 30f sleeping bag for $38!!!
These savings make me feel better about laying out $200 for the REI half dome 4
So with shipping and taxes, I should have my most basic needs covered with quality gear for about $350
Then
I am going to get an Outdoor Research waterproof comression sack, a cheap chair and a lantern, pocket stove and cup
Then I will get some kind of waterproof bag to put as much of all that into as I can

 

[RedNigel]

Bob
I'll only be able to have the one big adventure this year. I will be swinging thru Durango, Ouray,Delta, Gunnison and Estes Park on my way to Spearfish;But being a novice at camping, I am going to plan a few one night stands within a 100 miles of the house. Then a couple of trips farther from home; maybe two nighters. Then maybe a couple of 300-500 mile one night stands to get used to setting up after a long day. I figure I can do all these rides in TX, OK and AR

 

[bicyclist]

I like to do a first test of things in the back yard. If it doesn't work, it's about 20 feet to all the comforts of home.

 

[RedNigel]

I like to do a first test of things in the back yard. If it doesn't work, it's about 20 feet to all the comforts of home.

Roger that!

 

[Phil Tarman]

And that's why my tent is pitched in my backyard right now.

 

[EX Winger]

Did it GET snowed on?

 

[Phil Tarman]

Ha! No that would have required moisture, a commodity we haven't seen around here in a while. But it's standing up well to the winds.

 

[Bear]

Will try camping in the yard when the weather gets warmer--also upgrade if necessary (matress for sure) We have LL Bean, Dick's, and Cabelas within a reasonable distance along with Maine Sports and a bunch of mountain climbing equipment stores.

I think that for the Spearfish run that I'll take the Trans-Canada and then head south from Winnipeg to Spearfish. Trans Canada 17 seems to be quite rural. I need to find out about MC Shops and camp sites along the way.