Comments on: into the wild…without spending a lot of money http://www.bripblap.com/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/ thoughtful personal finance, career and health advice Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:46:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ozarktrailtents http://www.bripblap.com/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-29726 ozarktrailtents Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:38:40 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/2008/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/#comment-29726 Man great advice on going camping on a budget, with the way the economy is we all need to look for cheaper ways to continue to do the things we love. Man great advice on going camping on a budget, with the way the economy is we all need to look for cheaper ways to continue to do the things we love.

]]> By: ozarktrailtents http://www.bripblap.com/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-28363 ozarktrailtents Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:38:40 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/2008/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/#comment-28363 Man great advice on going camping on a budget, with the way the economy is we all need to look for cheaper ways to continue to do the things we love. Man great advice on going camping on a budget, with the way the economy is we all need to look for cheaper ways to continue to do the things we love.

]]> By: Lake Whiskeytown, Redding, California | Outdoors Sports Exercise http://www.bripblap.com/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-27959 Lake Whiskeytown, Redding, California | Outdoors Sports Exercise Thu, 21 May 2009 08:01:17 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/2008/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/#comment-27959 [...] into the wild...without spending a lot of money This post originally appeared on American Consumer News as a guest post. I wrote it at the end of summer, so I've updated it to be relevant for the beginning of summer, for those of us who live in temperate enough climates to consider camping in the summertime. Camping is...... [...] [...] into the wild…without spending a lot of money This post originally appeared on American Consumer News as a guest post. I wrote it at the end of summer, so I’ve updated it to be relevant for the beginning of summer, for those of us who live in temperate enough climates to consider camping in the summertime. Camping is…… [...]

]]> By: lake tahoe skiing http://www.bripblap.com/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-27824 lake tahoe skiing Mon, 04 May 2009 02:17:51 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/2008/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/#comment-27824 nothing replaces the experience of bonding with nature.. such a lovely sight to see.. nothing replaces the experience of bonding with nature.. such a lovely sight to see..

]]> By: Hebgen LakeLodging http://www.bripblap.com/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-27324 Hebgen LakeLodging Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:32:48 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/2008/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/#comment-27324 Camping is very fun, going outside, breathing some fresh air, experiencing a new life in a few days. We really love camping. Camping is very fun, going outside, breathing some fresh air, experiencing a new life in a few days. We really love camping.

]]> By: Steve @ bripblap http://www.bripblap.com/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-27296 Steve @ bripblap Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:44:25 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/2008/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/#comment-27296 @Oskar: and I loved the photo, and used it with the Creative Commons attribute, so I hope that's OK - it fit the post perfectly, so I hope you liked the post! @Oskar: and I loved the photo, and used it with the Creative Commons attribute, so I hope that's OK – it fit the post perfectly, so I hope you liked the post!

]]> By: Oskar Karlin http://www.bripblap.com/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-27295 Oskar Karlin Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:03:36 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/2008/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/#comment-27295 Nice photo, look, it's taken by me! Nice photo, look, it's taken by me!

]]> By: benjamin http://www.bripblap.com/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-19725 benjamin Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:10:36 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/2008/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/#comment-19725 Great article steve, I wish I had found it earlier! I have linked to your site for my websites edition of "Camping Adventures from the Blogosphere". Great article steve, I wish I had found it earlier!

I have linked to your site for my websites edition of “Camping Adventures from the Blogosphere”.

]]> By: Stephanie PTY http://www.bripblap.com/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-18208 Stephanie PTY Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:41:58 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/2008/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/#comment-18208 Thanks for this article! I used to go campus quite a bit as a youngin, and now my friends and I are planning our first solo trip as adults! The great thing about this is that we've all got tons of gear to borrow from our parents, who don't really camp anymore. And we all have the skills we learned camping as kids. The one thing we're definitely going to be sure to take: our friend that's an Eagle Scout! Thanks for this article! I used to go campus quite a bit as a youngin, and now my friends and I are planning our first solo trip as adults! The great thing about this is that we’ve all got tons of gear to borrow from our parents, who don’t really camp anymore. And we all have the skills we learned camping as kids. The one thing we’re definitely going to be sure to take: our friend that’s an Eagle Scout!

]]> By: Vacations: Flights, Camping, Gas Prices and More! http://www.bripblap.com/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-17621 Vacations: Flights, Camping, Gas Prices and More! Wed, 28 May 2008 13:30:44 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/2008/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/#comment-17621 [...] Into the wild…without spending a lot of money Our kids are still a bit too young to go camping without complete chaos, but I can’t wait until we get to go as a family. Since we don’t own camping gear, I like the idea of renting it, since it might turn into a one-time adventure! [...] [...] Into the wild…without spending a lot of money Our kids are still a bit too young to go camping without complete chaos, but I can’t wait until we get to go as a family. Since we don’t own camping gear, I like the idea of renting it, since it might turn into a one-time adventure! [...]

]]> By: Bubelah http://www.bripblap.com/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-17471 Bubelah Tue, 27 May 2008 13:51:56 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/2008/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/#comment-17471 After going on camping trips a few times, I realized that going camping in summer is quite bad, you are just food for all sorts of insects. I prefer going either in spring or early in autumn. No need to buy insect-repellents. After going on camping trips a few times, I realized that going camping in summer is quite bad, you are just food for all sorts of insects. I prefer going either in spring or early in autumn. No need to buy insect-repellents.

]]> By: FFB http://www.bripblap.com/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-17472 FFB Tue, 27 May 2008 12:52:22 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/2008/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/#comment-17472 If you know you are going to keep camping you can consider buying one real good piece of equipment every season or year. This way you don't spend a fortune all at once and over time you will have great equipment. Most camping supplies will last years before they need to be replaced. Also check out the store Campmor. They have an online catalog and tend to have good prices. Their own brand is reliable and cheaper than the name brands. If you happen to go to their store (in Paramas, NJ) they have great customer service. Their salespeople are really knowledgable about the products (one time a salesman convinced to to not buy an expensive piece saying the cheaper one is all I would need). If it's your first time camping and you're not sure you can handle the experience you might want to consider a drive up campsite where you get a small lot that you, yup, drive right up to. Many places have full bathrooms with showers, water on your lot, as well as other amenities. It can be a bit crowded (it's not always as outdoors as I'd like) but it's still fun and you don't have to worry about bringing/buying a backpack. If you know you are going to keep camping you can consider buying one real good piece of equipment every season or year. This way you don’t spend a fortune all at once and over time you will have great equipment. Most camping supplies will last years before they need to be replaced.

Also check out the store Campmor. They have an online catalog and tend to have good prices. Their own brand is reliable and cheaper than the name brands. If you happen to go to their store (in Paramas, NJ) they have great customer service. Their salespeople are really knowledgable about the products (one time a salesman convinced to to not buy an expensive piece saying the cheaper one is all I would need).

If it’s your first time camping and you’re not sure you can handle the experience you might want to consider a drive up campsite where you get a small lot that you, yup, drive right up to. Many places have full bathrooms with showers, water on your lot, as well as other amenities. It can be a bit crowded (it’s not always as outdoors as I’d like) but it’s still fun and you don’t have to worry about bringing/buying a backpack.

]]> By: Cheap Wedding Tips, Travel Ideas and The Wait For Free Gas @ The Roundup http://www.bripblap.com/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-17455 Cheap Wedding Tips, Travel Ideas and The Wait For Free Gas @ The Roundup Tue, 27 May 2008 03:04:16 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/2008/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/#comment-17455 [...] Blap: And finally, for those of you who are ready to brave the wilds, here are some ideas to make even the most frugal of all pastimes, even more frugal! You can’t beat camping as one [...] [...] Blap: And finally, for those of you who are ready to brave the wilds, here are some ideas to make even the most frugal of all pastimes, even more frugal! You can’t beat camping as one [...]

]]> By: Dividend Growth Investor http://www.bripblap.com/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-17425 Dividend Growth Investor Mon, 26 May 2008 14:30:27 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/2008/into-the-wildwithout-spending-a-lot-of-money/#comment-17425 I have camped exactly once in my life.. It rained profusely and then some little bugs started crawling inside my tent :-( Not romantic at all.. It didn't cost nothing.. I paid over $100 for the tent, gas, $12 for the campsite. But I wish I had read your article several months ago.. I have camped exactly once in my life.. It rained profusely and then some little bugs started crawling inside my tent :-( Not romantic at all..

It didn’t cost nothing.. I paid over $100 for the tent, gas, $12 for the campsite. But I wish I had read your article several months ago..

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