CSG
Explorer
Now, it depends, of course, if one is traveling in remote back country for weeks on end or going "camping" for a few days but in looking at the photos on this site of various campsites and trips I am absolutely floored by how much gear some of you travel with! Cooking seems to be a big deal with many here and the camp kitchen set-ups and menus are quite elaborate. I don't know how you keep all the stuff clean and sanitary.
I have a different approach which is to travel as lightly as I can and food is not a big deal while traveling. I eat stuff like jerky, food bars, instant foods that just need hot water to cook and eat in their own container. I use disposable plates and utensils. I carry water of course and appropriate clothing and gear for the country. I can pack up my rig in 10 minutes for a two week trip (talking about the camping van here) because the stove, refer, sink, is all built in. If I use the Land Lexus, it might take a bit longer as I'd need to pack a few kitchen items.
I'm not being critical of you folks who bring all the crap it just is way more than I need and would be lots of hassle to hump all that gear. But I'm coming from the perspective of a backpacker who carries as little as possible to be safe and comfortable.
I once traveled for six weeks throughout the southwest with my old Dodge D-50 with camper shell and carpet kit, my backpack, and a small plastic tub of odds and ends.
Maybe it's getting older or being lazy though. In the Land Lexus, I'd rather sleep in the rig if I can and not deal with RTT's, camp kitchens, Engels, etc. A duffel bag or two and a plastic tub or two, and maybe my trusty old Quest 5th Season tent is all I'd need to travel for a couple weeks through remote country.
How heavy or light do you travel? Why do you travel the way you do?
Again, just curious about the different styles and methods of travel by ExPo members.
FWIW, here's a typical campsite for me for a couple days. The folding chair is out of the picture on the bank of the little creek nearby. This is the SNRA in Idaho.
I have a different approach which is to travel as lightly as I can and food is not a big deal while traveling. I eat stuff like jerky, food bars, instant foods that just need hot water to cook and eat in their own container. I use disposable plates and utensils. I carry water of course and appropriate clothing and gear for the country. I can pack up my rig in 10 minutes for a two week trip (talking about the camping van here) because the stove, refer, sink, is all built in. If I use the Land Lexus, it might take a bit longer as I'd need to pack a few kitchen items.
I'm not being critical of you folks who bring all the crap it just is way more than I need and would be lots of hassle to hump all that gear. But I'm coming from the perspective of a backpacker who carries as little as possible to be safe and comfortable.
I once traveled for six weeks throughout the southwest with my old Dodge D-50 with camper shell and carpet kit, my backpack, and a small plastic tub of odds and ends.
Maybe it's getting older or being lazy though. In the Land Lexus, I'd rather sleep in the rig if I can and not deal with RTT's, camp kitchens, Engels, etc. A duffel bag or two and a plastic tub or two, and maybe my trusty old Quest 5th Season tent is all I'd need to travel for a couple weeks through remote country.
How heavy or light do you travel? Why do you travel the way you do?
Again, just curious about the different styles and methods of travel by ExPo members.
FWIW, here's a typical campsite for me for a couple days. The folding chair is out of the picture on the bank of the little creek nearby. This is the SNRA in Idaho.
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