Comments on: 13 Simple Tips To Make Tent Camping Easier And More Fun http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/08/18/13-simple-tips-to-make-tent-camping-easier-and-more-fun/ Getting out of Debt, Getting off the Couch, and Getting into Life Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:23:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Josnky http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/08/18/13-simple-tips-to-make-tent-camping-easier-and-more-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-12979 Josnky Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:18:41 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/?p=3012#comment-12979 You left 1 thing to make camping more fun and I think it's important especially if you have kids - Make sure there's always something to do both in good weather and bad. Take board games but try to avoid video games because of its anti-social nature, bring a ball, take the bikes, etc. You left 1 thing to make camping more fun and I think it’s important especially if you have kids – Make sure there’s always something to do both in good weather and bad. Take board games but try to avoid video games because of its anti-social nature, bring a ball, take the bikes, etc.

]]> By: Cassie@Army Surplus http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/08/18/13-simple-tips-to-make-tent-camping-easier-and-more-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-12900 Cassie@Army Surplus Thu, 28 Oct 2010 05:55:53 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/?p=3012#comment-12900 No. 12 tip - Go with others. Honestly speaking, I'd rather go to camp with my family alone but I guess you have a point there. Inviting other people can cut the camping costs. And also, the more campers the merrier. As long as they share food and other supplies, i think that would be fine. No. 12 tip – Go with others. Honestly speaking, I’d rather go to camp with my family alone but I guess you have a point there. Inviting other people can cut the camping costs. And also, the more campers the merrier. As long as they share food and other supplies, i think that would be fine.

]]> By: Steven http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/08/18/13-simple-tips-to-make-tent-camping-easier-and-more-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-12712 Steven Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:56:45 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/?p=3012#comment-12712 Yeah, I agree with the first and the last tip that you said. It's all on the attitude. My wife, me and the kids went to a camping trip but my wife was really moody that day, she was irritable and all and that mood ruined everything. We didn't enjoy the camping trip, we ended it sooner than we expected. And the lesson learned, do not bring someone who don't want to go camping, that's a big no-no. Yeah, I agree with the first and the last tip that you said. It’s all on the attitude. My wife, me and the kids went to a camping trip but my wife was really moody that day, she was irritable and all and that mood ruined everything. We didn’t enjoy the camping trip, we ended it sooner than we expected. And the lesson learned, do not bring someone who don’t want to go camping, that’s a big no-no.

]]> By: Joseph Pannell http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/08/18/13-simple-tips-to-make-tent-camping-easier-and-more-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-11924 Joseph Pannell Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:16:34 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/?p=3012#comment-11924 Learning about wild foods for me makes camping so enjoyable. I take a book with me and study the different plants to see what is edible in each location in each season, catching your own fish and then cooking it on a fire or scavenging for shell fish could not be beat. Take a tipi or yurt and then youve got a warm fire at night and you wont boil in the day. I couldnt agree more about leaving all your electrical equipment back at home, a good head torch and you are set. Frankly unless its done properly and you're getting back to nature and living as basic as you can it doesnt feel like camping to me, also music, lots of instruments, all your friends and some nice ale, lovely stuff. Cant wait for the summer! Learning about wild foods for me makes camping so enjoyable. I take a book with me and study the different plants to see what is edible in each location in each season, catching your own fish and then cooking it on a fire or scavenging for shell fish could not be beat. Take a tipi or yurt and then youve got a warm fire at night and you wont boil in the day. I couldnt agree more about leaving all your electrical equipment back at home, a good head torch and you are set. Frankly unless its done properly and you’re getting back to nature and living as basic as you can it doesnt feel like camping to me, also music, lots of instruments, all your friends and some nice ale, lovely stuff. Cant wait for the summer!

]]> By: Camping Mom http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/08/18/13-simple-tips-to-make-tent-camping-easier-and-more-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-11182 Camping Mom Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:47:14 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/?p=3012#comment-11182 Excellent tips! My family and I have been camping each year for the last 3 years. the first year was a disaster, but it's been getting better. I have to agree that camping is by far the most affordable way to take a vacation there is. Excellent tips! My family and I have been camping each year for the last 3 years. the first year was a disaster, but it’s been getting better. I have to agree that camping is by far the most affordable way to take a vacation there is.

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]]> By: “The Happy Rock: 13 Simple Tips to Make Tent Camping Easier & More Fun” | Picture Camping... http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/08/18/13-simple-tips-to-make-tent-camping-easier-and-more-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-11123 “The Happy Rock: 13 Simple Tips to Make Tent Camping Easier & More Fun” | Picture Camping... Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:59:39 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/?p=3012#comment-11123 [...] really like the tone of this post– attitude is listed first and last, and as you know, I’ve always said that the difference between a good camping trip and a bad [...] [...] really like the tone of this post– attitude is listed first and last, and as you know, I’ve always said that the difference between a good camping trip and a bad [...]

]]> By: The Happy Rock http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/08/18/13-simple-tips-to-make-tent-camping-easier-and-more-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-11100 The Happy Rock Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:28:44 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/?p=3012#comment-11100 @All - Thanks for all the comments. @Eric - Thanks for the great shot. I would love to use a picture from our trip, but neither my wife or I have a knack for taking great pictures. You guys obviously do! Thanks again. Keep camping! @All – Thanks for all the comments.

@Eric – Thanks for the great shot. I would love to use a picture from our trip, but neither my wife or I have a knack for taking great pictures. You guys obviously do! Thanks again. Keep camping!

]]> By: Eric Martin http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/08/18/13-simple-tips-to-make-tent-camping-easier-and-more-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-11097 Eric Martin Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:49:27 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/?p=3012#comment-11097 Great list - As others have said, #13 is key! I'm flattered that you used a picture from my family's camping trip - but am curious why you didn't use one from your trip? Funny story about this picture - it is also being used by a Norther California forestry group to show the proper way to have a camp fire. -Eric Great list – As others have said, #13 is key!

I’m flattered that you used a picture from my family’s camping trip – but am curious why you didn’t use one from your trip?

Funny story about this picture – it is also being used by a Norther California forestry group to show the proper way to have a camp fire.

-Eric

]]> By: car insurance phi http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/08/18/13-simple-tips-to-make-tent-camping-easier-and-more-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-11087 car insurance phi Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:59:58 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/?p=3012#comment-11087 If I had to pick one of the things you listed as the most important, I'd say it's "attitude." I take a group of local kids camping a few times a year and can say that having a positive attitude regardless of the scenario/campsite will have an overwhelmingly good effect on your camping trip. If I had to pick one of the things you listed as the most important, I’d say it’s “attitude.” I take a group of local kids camping a few times a year and can say that having a positive attitude regardless of the scenario/campsite will have an overwhelmingly good effect on your camping trip.

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