Shelter Share knowledge about camping accommodations here, whether it is a tent, tarp, RV, or cabin. Mon, 11 May 2026 03:13:25 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 03:13:25 +0000 Camping Babble https://campingbabble.com/forums/shelter.14/ IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN... Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:43:46 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/its-that-time-again.1854/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/its-that-time-again.1854/ invalid@example.com (Northern Dancer) Northern Dancer I have new equipment this year. I'm trying out a Heritage A Frame with an extra tent fly to manage snow. Instead of using a wood stove this year, I'll be using a kerosene stove that lasts eight hours without refueling. The only other pieces of equipment are the 18-hour hand warmers, a heated vest, and a new pair of boots.]]> Strange camping Tue, 05 Oct 2021 02:58:24 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/strange-camping.1849/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/strange-camping.1849/ invalid@example.com (marlruvDRoji2015) marlruvDRoji2015 3 Setting up a Tent... Sat, 05 Jun 2021 21:40:11 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/setting-up-a-tent.1846/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/setting-up-a-tent.1846/ invalid@example.com (Northern Dancer) Northern Dancer
Lots of time on my hands these days so I've been setting up my tents [I'm back to 7 of them] and checking them out for wear and tear.

How do you set up a tent?

The first thing one does is set it up at home before you take it with you. Set it up in the backyard or your local park to familiarize yourself with what you have. Make sure you have all the parts listed. I use a small hammer for regular pegs - the rubber ones don't make sense to me. If you have...

Setting up a Tent...]]> 2 Tent accessories Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:27:13 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/tent-accessories.169/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/tent-accessories.169/ invalid@example.com (AurelioLeo) AurelioLeo 9 Adventure Kings Big Daddy Double Swag Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:25:25 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/adventure-kings-big-daddy-double-swag.1797/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/adventure-kings-big-daddy-double-swag.1797/ invalid@example.com (Rhysa Clein) Rhysa Clein website? Thanks in advance :)




View attachment 5057]]> 1 Heating a Tent Wed, 06 Nov 2019 05:08:33 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/heating-a-tent.1796/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/heating-a-tent.1796/ invalid@example.com (Northern Dancer) Northern Dancer :peeking:This is an Instructional Module

Keeping Warm and Heating Systems

This would be an advanced camping practice for experienced campers and general interest to those who like camping and may want to take it up a notch....

Heating a Tent]]> 3 Tent with air conditioner Mon, 25 Mar 2019 06:24:47 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/tent-with-air-conditioner.1723/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/tent-with-air-conditioner.1723/ invalid@example.com (Alexandoy) Alexandoy
Tent with air conditioner]]> 3 Best Type of Tent for Long Camping Trips Part 2 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 19:04:49 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/best-type-of-tent-for-long-camping-trips-part-2.1750/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/best-type-of-tent-for-long-camping-trips-part-2.1750/ invalid@example.com (Northern Dancer) Northern Dancer :peeking: This is an instructional thread.

I've noticed there are several people who are interested in the topic,
BEST TYPE OF TENT FOR LONG CAMPING TRIPS
in fact, thousands have viewed the thread.
In the first posting, there were a lot of great ideas for
tents, accessories, guy lines, tips and such that are helpful.
In this thread, I'm pulling these ideas together
to be helpful to newcomers.
​
...

Best Type of Tent for Long Camping Trips Part 2]]> 10 DEATH OF A TENT... Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:57:41 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/death-of-a-tent.940/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/death-of-a-tent.940/ invalid@example.com (Northern Dancer) Northern Dancer It's the annual Equipment Inventory
I do it every year just about this time when I'm absolutely sure that the summer is over. :(
It's a time to throw out items not used and food stuffs left behind that are past the best to eat date. There are well used t-towels, clothing, utensils and such that need to be cleared away and other items beyond their prime.​
View attachment 1578 12 X 12 Outback Tent

While I was...

DEATH OF A TENT...]]> 5 Hobbit hole... Fri, 12 Oct 2018 01:14:25 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/hobbit-hole.1067/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/hobbit-hole.1067/ invalid@example.com (Hobbit) Hobbit
Has anyone tried a type of buried shelter?
Say, you dig out a 'fox hole' size pit, assemble your camp and then cover most of it over wth earth/branches etc...

My thinking is for a few reasons:
  • Added insulation for the evenings
  • You gain a bit of camouflage
  • Your camp in lower into the ground so more protected from wind picking up

I wouldn't have thought the...

Hobbit hole...]]> 15 Out tents Thu, 11 Oct 2018 01:45:57 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/out-tents.1741/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/out-tents.1741/ invalid@example.com (Alexandoy) Alexandoy
Here's my own tent that is good for one but occupied by 2. View attachment 4924
The tents of the boys.... View attachment 4925]]> 1 Looking for Tent advice. Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:30:13 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/looking-for-tent-advice.1272/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/looking-for-tent-advice.1272/ invalid@example.com (WilB) WilB
What about traditionsl tents? something to keep dry in if it rains?

Should a winter camping tent be a dedicated unit? I want to try that also.

I prefer something that is compact as many will be atv camping trips.]]> 10 Your best makeshift shelter Wed, 10 Oct 2018 20:57:12 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/your-best-makeshift-shelter.1699/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/your-best-makeshift-shelter.1699/ invalid@example.com (Alexandoy) Alexandoy
Your best makeshift shelter]]> 2 Tent with air mattress Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:07:22 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/tent-with-air-mattress.1717/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/tent-with-air-mattress.1717/ invalid@example.com (Alexandoy) Alexandoy 1 Fumigate with smoke to drive away insects Sat, 29 Sep 2018 03:07:43 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/fumigate-with-smoke-to-drive-away-insects.1712/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/fumigate-with-smoke-to-drive-away-insects.1712/ invalid@example.com (Alexandoy) Alexandoy 1 REI Half Dome 2+ Sat, 22 Sep 2018 02:49:35 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/rei-half-dome-2.1468/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/rei-half-dome-2.1468/ invalid@example.com (bigmuddyriver) bigmuddyriver

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk]]> 2 Packing Big and Light... Fri, 21 Sep 2018 01:26:19 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/packing-big-and-light.1382/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/packing-big-and-light.1382/ invalid@example.com (Northern Dancer) Northern Dancer - READY FOR CANOE TRIPS -

I wanted [note that I said wanted, not needed] a light canoe
tripping tent. I like to stand up and walk in
without crouching down.
And when it rains I want a bed sitting room
instead of coffin
so I can stretch out in a comfortable chair
and read a good book.
So this is it...

View attachment 3627 ...​
Packing Big and Light...]]> 5 Camping resort to learn camping Thu, 20 Sep 2018 01:54:20 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/camping-resort-to-learn-camping.1687/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/camping-resort-to-learn-camping.1687/ invalid@example.com (Alexandoy) Alexandoy
Camping resort to learn camping]]> Anyone use a sleeping pad? Wed, 19 Sep 2018 02:25:47 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/anyone-use-a-sleeping-pad.115/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/anyone-use-a-sleeping-pad.115/ invalid@example.com (campforums) campforums
My sleeping bag is pretty thick so usually I don't have a problem, you just have to make sure you check the ground for roots and sharp stones before laying your tent down.

View attachment 539]]> 61 Temporary Van Conversion Tue, 18 Sep 2018 01:32:23 +0000 https://campingbabble.com/threads/temporary-van-conversion.1529/ https://campingbabble.com/threads/temporary-van-conversion.1529/ invalid@example.com (missyify) missyify
We're nerds and we wanted to go see the solar eclipse. The path of totality is about 6 hrs away and everything... I mean everything, has been booked for weeks! Every camp ground, even the forest where dispersed camping is allowed says they're shutting the gates after a certain amount of cars.

We're brainstorming a van conversion that can be removed as needed. We have a Nissan NV...

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