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What do you keep in your camper.

silverbullet555
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I've asked a lot of tech questions. Now something more fun.

What do you keep in your camper?

More importantly, what are the thinks you can't live without.

We won't have that much room so I want to use it wisely.
1995 Northland Grizzly 860. 2355 lbs of purple goodness! Sold
2005 Lance 845 - Baby Bertha
2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Classic CC SB 4WD
Torklift mounts
Torklift superhitch
Hellwig swaybar and 3500lb helper springs
2002 Cobalt 226 "Baby Blue"
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jaycocreek
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But, people seem to be able to hike/hunt/tent camp carrying everything in their backpack


I carry all that stuff from my pack..Sawyer water filter/MH freeze dried food etc..I can camp one day or one month anytime..I carry everything needed for either.Hunting season equals more gunz and ammo(heavy) than I usually carry..Fishing season is much lighter..Wood getting season is really heavy with extra gas and saws but that's with a trailer so weight is dispersed...

I camp way back in the hills so I carry stuff needed to get back when something unexpected happens an it sometimes does..My TC could easily be a so called(internet lingo) lol bug out camper 24/7..

Sleeping bags over a made bed/cupboards full of food/wheel wells full of batteries and tools/chains/gas/shovels/axes/battery chargers and I always have a generator and an air compressor..

And ofcourse..The wifes Iron skillets and dutch oven...:B
Lance 9.6
400 watts solar mounted/200 watts portable
500ah Lifep04

silverbullet555
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specta wrote:
silverbullet555 wrote:
Someone answered above about linens. Hadn't decided if we were going blankets or bags. I think we have some leftover queen sheets from way back when and that will be easier to launder than a sleeping bag.




This is my linens. I bought a Beddy's and really like it.
Its all one piece.

Beddy's queen


That's interesting and something to look into in the future.
1995 Northland Grizzly 860. 2355 lbs of purple goodness! Sold
2005 Lance 845 - Baby Bertha
2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Classic CC SB 4WD
Torklift mounts
Torklift superhitch
Hellwig swaybar and 3500lb helper springs
2002 Cobalt 226 "Baby Blue"

specta
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Explorer
silverbullet555 wrote:
Someone answered above about linens. Hadn't decided if we were going blankets or bags. I think we have some leftover queen sheets from way back when and that will be easier to launder than a sleeping bag.




This is my linens. I bought a Beddy's and really like it.
Its all one piece.

Beddy's queen
Kenny
1996 Jayco 376FB Eagle Series TT
1997 Jayco 246FB Eagle Series TT
1976 Ford F-250 4wd Mercury Marauder 410 - 4V
Regular cabs. The best looking trucks.

silverbullet555
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Some good info.

As always, trying to find some balance.

I'll have to think camping, but not quite as much. Someone asnwered above about linens. Hadn't decided if we were going blankets or bags. I think we have some leftover queen sheets from way back when and that will be easier to launder than a sleeping bag.

Started moving some stuff into the camper. Spent about an hour cleaning it last night and my son did some more today. Storage will be tight, but I also want to try to avoid filling it all up. Time will tell how well I accomplish the "keep it minimal" idea. Time of year will also play a big role.
1995 Northland Grizzly 860. 2355 lbs of purple goodness! Sold
2005 Lance 845 - Baby Bertha
2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Classic CC SB 4WD
Torklift mounts
Torklift superhitch
Hellwig swaybar and 3500lb helper springs
2002 Cobalt 226 "Baby Blue"

theoldwizard1
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Explorer
specta wrote:
It has its own liquor cabinet that I keep stocked.

Can I come visit ? :B

theoldwizard1
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All of the kitchen stuff. A few towels. Some tools. Water hoses, extra extension cords, various adapter.

covered_wagon
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Most important is a good Bottle Jack and a good bottle of Jack.

HarmsWay
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Sounds OCD, but take what you think you need and write down what you packed and where you put it. After the trip, note what you didn't need and what you forgot to pack and tweak the list.

specta
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My camper has its own set of linens and towels. It even has its own set of clothing for 4-5 days. Its own utensils, pots pans coffee pot and everything else you need in a kitchen.
It has its own liquor cabinet that I keep stocked.
Jumper cables, tow chain, 30 ft recovery strap and a set of tire chains.
Basic hand tools. First aid kit. Lawn chairs. Misc cleaners, a broom and dust pan.
Plus a lot of other important stuff. :B

Including food about 700 lbs worth.
Kenny
1996 Jayco 376FB Eagle Series TT
1997 Jayco 246FB Eagle Series TT
1976 Ford F-250 4wd Mercury Marauder 410 - 4V
Regular cabs. The best looking trucks.

Kayteg1
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Explorer II
You want me to list all 2000 lb of the stuff?
rocks, booze, rocks, rocks, more booze to start.

silverbullet555
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silverbullet555 wrote:
jimh425 wrote:
I take what I need. Obviously, you are limited by the space in a TC. But, people seem to be able to hike/hunt/tent camp carrying everything in their backpack, and the storage in a TC is at least that big.


That's what I'm trying to avoid.


I've been known to be one of those overnight backpackers. No long through hikes, but my pack, a rifle, a tent and supplies.
1995 Northland Grizzly 860. 2355 lbs of purple goodness! Sold
2005 Lance 845 - Baby Bertha
2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Classic CC SB 4WD
Torklift mounts
Torklift superhitch
Hellwig swaybar and 3500lb helper springs
2002 Cobalt 226 "Baby Blue"

silverbullet555
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Explorer
jimh425 wrote:
I take what I need. Obviously, you are limited by the space in a TC. But, people seem to be able to hike/hunt/tent camp carrying everything in their backpack, and the storage in a TC is at least that big.


That's what I'm trying to avoid.
1995 Northland Grizzly 860. 2355 lbs of purple goodness! Sold
2005 Lance 845 - Baby Bertha
2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Classic CC SB 4WD
Torklift mounts
Torklift superhitch
Hellwig swaybar and 3500lb helper springs
2002 Cobalt 226 "Baby Blue"

jimh406
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Explorer III
I take what I need. Obviously, you are limited by the space in a TC. But, people seem to be able to hike/hunt/tent camp carrying everything in their backpack, and the storage in a TC is at least that big.

'10 Ford F-450, 6.4, 4.30, 4x4, 14,500 GVWR, '06 Host Rainer 950 DS, Torklift Talon tiedowns, Glow Steps, and Fastguns. Bilstein 4600s, Firestone Bags, Toyo M655 Gs, Curt front hitch, Energy Suspension bump stops.

NRA Life Member, CCA Life Member

specta
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Everything. :B
Kenny
1996 Jayco 376FB Eagle Series TT
1997 Jayco 246FB Eagle Series TT
1976 Ford F-250 4wd Mercury Marauder 410 - 4V
Regular cabs. The best looking trucks.