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camping
Camping is an elective outdoor recreational activity. Generally held, participants leave developed areas to spend time outdoors in more natural ones in pursuit of activities providing them enjoyment. To be regarded as "camping" a minimum of one night is spent outdoors, distinguishing it from day-tripping, picnicking, and other similarly short-term recreational activities. Camping can be enjoyed through all four seasons.
Camping may involve sheltering in the open air, a tent, caravan, motorhome, or primitive structure. Luxury may be an element, as in early 20th century African safaris, but including accommodations in fully equipped fixed structures such as high-end sporting camps under the banner of "camping" blurs the line.
Camping as a recreational activity became popular among elites in the early 20th century. With time, it grew more democratic, and varied. Modern participants frequent publicly owned natural resources such as national and state parks, wilderness areas, and commercial campgrounds. Camping is a key part of many youth organizations around the world, such as Scouting, which use it to teach both self-reliance and teamwork.
Quest 8 Person Cabin Dome Tent
$75
Just in time for camping season! Like new, set up once but never used. Includes carrying case.
*Rainfly included as shown on carrying case, but not shown in photos.
Osprey Aether 70 Hiking Backpack (Large, 20-23", 73L)
$150
This backpack has sat in the closet for a few years now, so it's time to let it go find new adventures. Lightly used, includes a few dirt smudges here and there, otherwise in good condition. Just in time for camping season!
For Sale or Trade
-Cabelas Frame Pack, used once for a trip. In like new condition. Rifle and bow straps along with spotting scope pocket. No alterations have been made to it. $120
-Cabelas Mummy Bag. Bought for daughter and she never used it. New in sack.$60
Will sell both as a package for...
I am planning a very remote camping and hiking trip in Eastern Oregon after the gods in Salem grant permission. Last year I had a large back bear "dump" behind my tent about 4 am, came across wolves within 30 yards and frequent intoxicated natives or locals. I'd like to carry the Smith 4006...
I 60+ and diabetic. My Doctor has ordered me to do more to isolate. Is there anywhere Kate will allow me to camp right now? That is, other than the streets of downtown Portland?
Used to take girlfriends with me usually, but single right now. When I was in my early 20's I used to go alone all the time. It was a bit more boring though and a lot more eerie at night.
Thinking of taking a friend with me who I've been helping get up on prepping, how to build a kit, etc. He...
Hey folks,
I have a German Shepherd which has been my faithful companion for several years. She loves hiking and camping... she also loves water. She'll jump in any lake or river and has no problem standing out in the rain.
Well this has started to be a problem for me. I hike light into my...
Hey Folks,
My girlfriend and I are planning on camping around the Crater Lake area. I was hoping for some recommendations beyond what Google has to offer as its been 20 years since I was last there. We don't mind "glamping" at developed sites but prefer areas with a bit more solitude and...
The wife wants to go camping (tent) for her birthday but we want a remote area with less people around. Pretty much open to Oregon and southern Washington. Can anyone recommend a site?
Took my girlfriend for a UTV ride up to the area just past Laird Park in the Idaho woods about 25 miles from my house.
This area is an awesome recreational area with Forest Service, State and private land all dispersed and interconnected.
The private land is owned by the Potlatch Corp, which...
Last year this time I was already in the woods spending a couple of days in my crappy old pop-up camper, next to a stream, sitting by a fire, and drinking wine and enjoying the solitude...
Chomping at the bit to go out for at least a night and clear my head like only a campfire and a...
Decided to see what I could pack into this 1980s, 1990s era backpack made by a seamstress named Judy; which is a heavy Cordura Nylon copy of a WW2 10th Mountain Rucksack. It is about the same size as the standby of Large ALICE pack, but quite a bit heavier, and far more sturdy due to the...
This story disturbed me a lot. I’m glad they caught this clown. Too bad they won’t fry him slow
California survivalist arrested in deadly shooting of scientist camping with daughters
Been doing quite a bit of research on wall tents, tipis and tent stoves, etc. and wanted to create a thread dedicated to the discussion of such things. Please share your experiences, do’s & dont’s, product recommendations, brands to stay away from or anything else of value.
I’d like to...
Does anyone in the Portland area know of any good spots to target shoot and camp at?? I know there are lots of places to camp around here, but I want to make sure where I go its okay to shoot as well. I'm looking for a place that may also be close to a lake or river too. I have a couple friends...
Does anyone in the Portland area know of any good spots to target shoot and camp at?? I know there are lots of places to camp around here, but I want to make sure where I go its okay to shoot as well. I'm looking for a place that may also be close to a lake or river too. I have a couple...