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Simple question: does anyone know if state/national parks will let you use an electrical hookup for a couple of hours (free or for a fee) to charge something if you've rented a non-electrical campsite?

Has anyone used a Kodiak Flexbow privacy vestibule (http://www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/Vestibule-Wing-1601-for-Kodiak-10-ft-Canvas-Tents_p_34.html) with a same-size Springbar tent? I know the color wouldn't match, but combined with the Springbar's portico awning, that would be quite a...

Does anyone use a fridge for basecamp-style travel? By that I mean driving for 8-10 hours and dry camping somewhere for 4-5 days at a time, only driving about an hour a day for side trips. No solar because campsites in my area (East Coast) are usually wooded, plus I don't feel comfortable...

Another question for Springbar owners: Do you miss not having the triangle-shaped windows on the sides like the Kodiak VX series has? Springbar told me they only offer side windows on their Colossus model because they weaken the canvas too much on the other models for really windy conditions. Be...

Have any of you Springbar owners experienced leaks in the sewn-in floor? I'm currently debating Springbar vs. Kodiak, and I think the Kodiak's floors are welded, which frankly I would expect with a Springbar too at the price point. I searched the many Springbar/Kodiak threads but didn't find an...

What age did your kids stop liking camping (if ever)? My son is five and loves it, but I'm assuming that by the time he's 11 or 12, his enthusiasm will wane. If anyone has successfully persuaded their teenagers to continue camping, what are your secrets?

I've been debating the high-end cooler vs. fridge thing forever, and although I would like a fridge for the wow factor, I'm leaning toward a cooler for my specific use case. I camp with my family mostly in wooded prepared sites in the East for 4-5 days at at time. Sometimes we camp away from...

Has anyone seen a review of these, or does anyone own one? A search on this site came up empty, and a Google search only turned up the Otterbox press release. I'm especially curious about the slightly ridiculous two-week ice-retention claim. (Maybe at the North Pole. :)) However, if they can...

I've read lots of hot shower threads, but no one seems to have suggested: 1. Heat 3-4 gallons in a metal bucket on a powerful, large, stable stove. 2. Place a good battery-powered pump/sprayer (like this one...

I really want one of these, but has anyone tried to dry them outside at home in humid weather? How long did that take? I don't have anywhere indoors to set one up, and I live on the East Coast where the humidity is often brutal. Seems like I would never get one to dry out. I guess I could go...

I'm in the market for a large (minimum 140 sq. ft.), high-quality, relatively easy-pitch, 3 1/2 season-ish (i.e. into late fall and early spring anywhere in the continental U.S.) family ground tent. I've looked at Springbar, Kodiak, Turbo, Oz, Jet, Cabelas, and others. I decided against...

I know lots of people use Buddy heaters or similar for heating in cold weather before bed/after waking, but is there a good solution for overnight? I'm not comfortable using a propane heater overnight. I have a 150ah battery system and thought about using electric blankets, but I think they draw...