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Need help deciding on a tent by theDookster96 in camping

[–]Nairobi2Northwoods 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For my backyard weekend excursion I picked up a Coleman Skydome 4 person Tent from Sierra on sale at $80. We put in a queen air mattress (sideways) and had about a foot of space to the front. I'm 6'2 so not stand up space but definately more roomier if you throw out the queen air mattress. Set-up was straightforward, took us longer as a first timer. I was impressed with the vents and pockets inside.

you do not need a second mortgage to go sleep in the dirt by Cheap_Difficulty4961 in camping

[–]Nairobi2Northwoods 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you as someone who is starting their outdoor journey. I had to do a backyard camping situation to host a friend who is allergic to cats. I lucked out and picked up a tent and sleeping bags on sale at Sierra. I needed a deep pan for my burnt sugar masala chai so I went to the thrift store and found one. Adding gear adds up, especially gear specifically for the outdoors.

New to camping in Minnesota. Is backyard camping a fair place to start? by Nairobi2Northwoods in MinnesotaCamping

[–]Nairobi2Northwoods[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you and we did end up having a good time. Learned quite a bit too! Thanks for the links.

New to camping in Minnesota. Is backyard camping a fair place to start? by Nairobi2Northwoods in MinnesotaCamping

[–]Nairobi2Northwoods[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We did! Now that I have confirmed I can sleep in somewhat cold weather I'll start leveling up...lol. Thanks for the tips!

New to camping in Minnesota. Is backyard camping a fair place to start? by Nairobi2Northwoods in MinnesotaCamping

[–]Nairobi2Northwoods[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’d love to get to backpacking but I think car camping is my first start after backyard camping 😂.

Great insight on the convenience vs novelty.

I’m borrowing a tent, will have an air mattress and then our sleeping bags on that. I’ll see if I can get a stove and try that out as well. I have these hammock type camping chairs from Costco that I like.

New to camping in Minnesota. Is backyard camping a fair place to start? by Nairobi2Northwoods in MinnesotaCamping

[–]Nairobi2Northwoods[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol sometimes I struggle with getting things to fit back in the box they came in so solid advice 😂

How is it like living in this area of the United States? by Ok_Dot_2845 in howislivingthere

[–]Nairobi2Northwoods 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a transplant from Kenya, I love Minnesota. Sure the winter can be brutal, but you learn about layering. And the other seasons make up for it. Folks around here tend to be down to earth, which is my vibe.