How to move heavy picnic table with 1 person?

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PlacidWaters

Adventurer
CampStewart said:
You have been camping for 35 years in national forests and you can't figure out how to move a picnic table or work around its location? I find that lack or resourcefulness from someone with so much experience shocking. I would think if you are somewhat disabled you would be a lot more aware of the difficulty you may be causing other impaired campers by your actions no matter if you have seen any other disabled campers or not. We are all getting older and less capable every day but to me camping is about adapting myself to the environment, not adapting it to me. Are you the guy who cuts trees down so you can open your awning
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Well, I would think the explanation would be obvious, but since it's not: (1) 35 years ago I was . . . 35 years younger. (2) 35 years ago I camped with spouse. No longer the case. Could happen to you some day, for a variety of reasons. Nothing I've said should lead anyone to think that I'm destroying government property, the land, or anyone else's enjoyment of campgrounds. I'm extremely conscientious about all of those things. If I move a picnic table, it's usually to place it in front of the fireplace because someone has moved it 20 feet away to place it in front of an RV. You seem to be saying that "adapting to the environment" means accepting the previous camper's placement of things to suit his needs? I don't quite follow that reasoning.
 
shade

shade

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A lot of things are being projected onto the OP. I'm glad he's still getting out there, and that he's trying to find ways to continue doing so. That's more important to me than speculating about him.

@PlacidWaters - Did you look at that camp table thread I linked? In the end, it may be better for your shoulder if you leave the provided tables be, and bring one or two small tables for yourself. A 25 lb restriction doesn't give you much to work with, and I doubt you want to jeopardize your aftermarket parts.
 
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PlacidWaters

Adventurer
shade said:
A lot of things are being projected onto the OP. I'm glad he's still getting out there, and that he's trying to find ways to continue doing so. That's more important to me than speculating about him.

@PlacidWaters - Did you look at that camp table thread I linked? In the end, it may be better for your shoulder if you leave the provided tables be, and bring one or two small tables for yourself. A 25 lb restriction doesn't give you much to work with, and I doubt you want to jeopardize your aftermarket parts.
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Shade, I did indeed read that whole camping table thread and found a table I like, and found it on sale. Thanks very much for the link to that thread! You're correct about my intentions: my hope is to continue camping as long as I possibly can even as I lose certain abilities. I was sitting here today anticipating spring camping and thinking about what was difficult last year and how I could improve things this year. I've gradually modified all of my gear and many habits and activities in the outdoors, all in the quest to spend another year out there.
 
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calicamper

Expedition Leader
I’ve noticed many are now tethered by big heavy chains on a short 4ft leash. The last one I came across was tethered in a bizarre spot that screwed up the whole camp site. Bring a 8lb sledge to knock the pad lock off the chain.
 
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1000arms

Well-known member
calicamper said:
I’ve noticed many are now tethered by big heavy chains on a short 4ft leash. The last one I came across was tethered in a bizarre spot that screwed up the whole camp site. Bring a 8lb sledge to knock the pad lock off the chain.
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You might have missed the OP's post:

PlacidWaters said:
Well, I would think the explanation would be obvious, but since it's not: (1) 35 years ago I was . . . 35 years younger. (2) 35 years ago I camped with spouse. No longer the case. Could happen to you some day, for a variety of reasons. Nothing I've said should lead anyone to think that I'm destroying government property, the land, or anyone else's enjoyment of campgrounds. I'm extremely conscientious about all of those things. If I move a picnic table, it's usually to place it in front of the fireplace because someone has moved it 20 feet away to place it in front of an RV. You seem to be saying that "adapting to the environment" means accepting the previous camper's placement of things to suit his needs? I don't quite follow that reasoning.
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Johnston

Johnston

Observer
Six of pieces of pipes. Set legs on pipe and roll. You might have to leave the one end on ground to change direction.
 
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Smileyshaun

Smileyshaun

Observer
calicamper said:
I’ve noticed many are now tethered by big heavy chains on a short 4ft leash. The last one I came across was tethered in a bizarre spot that screwed up the whole camp site. Bring a 8lb sledge to knock the pad lock off the chain.
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So your suggestion for a solution is to destroy forest service or blm property to make things more convenient for yourself ???? This is why we can’t have nice things
 
WOODY2

WOODY2

Adventurer
Crapola, a guy asks a simple question and see the outcome. Lighten up people or head back to elementary school or REI or where ever you came from, please.
 
billiebob

billiebob

Well-known member
well obviously there are campers who respect the fact campgrounds are designed to service a public need and those incapable of accepting the way things are. If you are the latter, find a new hobby. To the former, thank you for being such good ambassadors and building the popularity of our hobby
 
Buliwyf

Buliwyf

Viking with a Hammer
Biggest dead blow hammer harbor fraught sells is perfect for knocking wheels off.

Dolly thing weighs more than just bringing your own table or canopy. Try a different camp site arrangement. You don't have to setup exactly the same everywhere.
 
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