Lately I’ve been pretty much obsessed with the idea of camping.
I used to camp more… but now I almost never do.
I have no time, too many responsibilities, but those are things I have control to manage, so I’ll just make some time and push some work aside.
Not only that, but I can forecast the need for a tent a few times this summer already as I’ll be DJing a couple weddings outside of the Capital region and I think tenting will be a good way to catch some ZzzzZzzzs after a night of the chicken dance. Coral is off to Sasquatch with her girls… and somewhere in there, I plan to try and do a bike camping trip with Dave. Try an easy(ish) 2 day, 1 night hike trip, explore Bamfield, and also jettison off in the car for some Vancouver Island beach camping.
Long term… well there is camping in Hawaii on my to-do list.
I went to Capital Iron and Mountain Equipment co-op and looked at some tent ideas. They have those big family dealio’s that maybe you remember from your childhood.
I don’t know if that is my style. I kinda like these little 3-person tents like this Black Diamond or the Tarn 3.
I’ll need to research more about camping and hiking and hiking/camping to understand what the difference is in all these things. But basically, I want something kinda compact if I go on a solo or bro adventure with Dave or my brother… but big enough if Coral and Madelyn and I need to do some camping. Also, double as our shelter for if/when the earthquake comes.
If you are a modern day adventurer and have some insight into different tent ideas please do leave me a comment. I am some-what price sensitive but will save and buy something more expensive if there is true value in it.
What sort of stuff do I NEED to camp, what kind of stuff is fun to bring?
Go with yourself.
The Morning After 
We invested an initial $1,000 or so in camping when we transitioned from young party/sleep in the car at Stave Lake campers, to true hardcore campers as yuppies trying to get away from Vancouver city life.
And it was one of the best investments ever too as we have a complete and comfortable home away from home and the girls absolutely love camping, sleeping under the stars, have a major appreciation for nature, etc. … basically what we always wanted for them.
Also, much of our equipment doubles over at Belcarra and Buntzen when we do friends and family beach day trips all summer.
But if you want to go hike into bush with your buddies, it’s a whole other ballgame. We know some guys who do this regularly and require almost nothing other than a large backpack with basics. That kind of camping I know little to nothing about but if you ever want to talk family comfort camping let me know!
I kinda want to do both… some comfort and some short hiking camping. Nothing too crazy. But I’ve always wanted to try it.
First I need a tent. I have basically everything else already for a basic camping trip. In the past we’ve always borrowed a tent.
We have a good selection of 3 person tents that you might want to take a look at. I offer great prices and items can ship overnight to 5 days depending on your choice of shipping method….thanks in advance…
thanks Susan for the heads up about your business.