Post by chud on Dec 20, 2012 11:36:08 GMT -8
As we head into a new year and we all begin to once again get stricken with Sasquatch fever, I thought it would be helpful to create a one stop shop for all camping/food related questions. These types of questions seem to come up quite frequently and I wanted to provide a place where both noobs and vets could get the rundown from the boarder with the most knowledge on the subjects. So, with that in mind I placed a call to the board’s resident expert. The following transcript was taken directly from my interview with the luggable loo toting, steak nacho making, walmart shopping legend, danl46. Enjoy!
First things first, what type of supplies should one bring with them to the gorge to ensure a wonderful camping experience?
I will have a stove and possibly a grill too.
I have a folding oven that sits on a camp stove....I can even do pizza on a stone in it...probably won't at Sasquatch though, unless a few people are really up for it.
I used to have one of the Vortex hand crank blenders and it made great pina coladas and frozen margs....lot of work, but got easier the more you made.
That’s all very useful information, but what about sleeping arrangements?
I sleep in the back of my pickup w/canopy, in shade and with a fan for fresh air...very comfy even in heat.
Sounds great, but I drive a car, any pointers for those of us that don’t own a pickup?
I sleep in the back of my pickup w/canopy, in shade and with a fan for fresh air...very comfy even in heat.
Gotcha.
I’ve heard mixed reviews on the showers that are available, any thoughts?
I just picked up some no water washing stuff at REI
Interesting, but isn’t that stuff for pots and pans? No need to answer that.
Would you recommend not using the on-site showers and just bring your own?
Yeah, I'm definitely going with the sun shower and enclosure...
What will one of these solar showers set me back?
Best price I found for a Coleman 5 gallon solar shower was at WalMart. It was only $8.
Wow! That’s a hell of a deal. I guess owning your own shower beats waiting in line. I’ve heard the lines can be pretty horrendous. Is there any truth to this?
Yeah, I'm definitely going with the sun shower and enclosure...
...btw, speaking of shower lines..saranater...I am bringing a sun shower....could be talked into sharing...
Now that was just creepy, dude.
Did I mention that Walmart has a solar shower for $8 that I am going to pick up...
Yes, right before that creepy statement about sharing it. Anyway, thanks for getting this discussion back on topic.
…also the best price on a marine battery to keep everything running...
www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart-24MS-6-Marine-Battery/16782694
Got this and I have an inverter to go with it...means lights, music and a fan for sleeping.
Everyone talks about how windy The Gorge is. How would you suggest folks deal with it?
From my experience in the very windy lower gorge, using lots of tie downs and using bungies as shock absorbers kept my scene from blowing over. Mine cannot be lowered but after the shock cording I only had my chairs blowing away, until I nailed them down.
Bungees as shock absorbers, how does that work?
Yeah, you use 10" to 14" nails/spikes and tie a bungie cord to the top....then run the guy line through the hooks and tighten....when the wind blows the spring of the cord takes the hard pull....or you could get marine line snubbers but I think they are for much greater masses.
We know how windy it gets but I’ve also heard it rains?
The best way to prevent rain is to prepare for it.
And, this Is Washington so if you don't like the weather wait a half hour and carry sun-screen in the pocket of your rain coat.
Sun-screen and a raincoat any other specific gear you can think of that may help folks be prepared for the weather?
I suppose there is always vajazzling if nothing else is left, hehe
I could be missing something, but I fail to see how that would help anyone.
I think girls use their brains these days.
You’re getting creepy again, dude. Moving on…let’s talk food.
I have a stove top oven so I can do nachos or pizza, nachos are easier, but pizza is awesome.
Ooh, nachos. I love nachos!
Maybe Steak nachos
Steak nachos sound like a wonderful idea. What appliances might one need to cook nachos while camping?
I will bring my little Weber gas BBQ and use it for nachos so no need to deconstruct, or leave un-constructed.
A Weber sure would work well for cooking up a juicy steak.
Cooks chicken the best!!
I prefer my chicken straight from the can. No cooking necessary. Anyway, what about breakfast?
I'll stick with wake & bake for breakfast.
That’s it?
I Always have the makings for coffee, could help out a couple of nearby campers
It’s comforting to know that there are individuals out there willing to offer up some help.
I am an Eagle Scout also, HG, and I am only speaking in terms of "Be Prepared." That is, being prepared to crap somewhere besides next to someone's tent if you can't make it to the portables for some reason.
That just took a bizarre turn. I’m guessing the port-a-john situation must be pretty bleak if you have to resort to crapping in random locations throughout the campground? I was always under the assumption that there were more than enough Honey Buckets scattered throughout the grounds.
Re: the private Honey Bucket, I'll be bringing my trusty Luggable Loo, not fancy but it works...also a shower bag and poles to set up an enclosure...I could share...
Luggable Loo, what the heck is that?
Google "luggable loo," it's a 5gal bucket with a toilet seat. You use plastic bags in it. It's cheap and relatively comfortable and sure beats waiting in the porta potty line...
Huh, your own private shitter. That sounds convenient. I noted you offered to share. What if someone was using the Luggable Loo and you had to poo, where would you go?
In a pan.
Now that’s just downright filthy. No real human would do such a thing.
You'll see how real I am when you taste a delicious steak nacho...
I don’t think I’d be willing to eat any nachos made by someone who poos in a pan. Since the discussion has sort have moved back on the topic of food I’ve got a question about alcohol. I’ve heard that beers are outrageously priced inside the venue, like $12 a pop. Do you have any suggestions on how to sneak some in?
Booze enemas!!
WTF?
Three beers!!
Good god that is disturbing. Did you really just suggest that folks shove three full beers up their ass?
The entry searches are not really up to TSA standards....
They don't do strip or cavity searches.
No offense, but $36 sounds pretty reasonable when you explain the alternative.
This has been extremely informative and helpful. I greatly appreciate you spending the time to share your thoughts and ideas. I’m sure anyone who reads this will feel the same. With that being said, I was wondering if you had any parting words of wisdom or bits of advice?
...bit of advice...hang on to the ways of youth as long as you can or you will get to be as old as me and actually BE OLD...
First things first, what type of supplies should one bring with them to the gorge to ensure a wonderful camping experience?
That’s all very useful information, but what about sleeping arrangements?
Sounds great, but I drive a car, any pointers for those of us that don’t own a pickup?
Gotcha.
I’ve heard mixed reviews on the showers that are available, any thoughts?
Interesting, but isn’t that stuff for pots and pans? No need to answer that.
Would you recommend not using the on-site showers and just bring your own?
What will one of these solar showers set me back?
Wow! That’s a hell of a deal. I guess owning your own shower beats waiting in line. I’ve heard the lines can be pretty horrendous. Is there any truth to this?
Now that was just creepy, dude.
Yes, right before that creepy statement about sharing it. Anyway, thanks for getting this discussion back on topic.
www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart-24MS-6-Marine-Battery/16782694
Got this and I have an inverter to go with it...means lights, music and a fan for sleeping.
Everyone talks about how windy The Gorge is. How would you suggest folks deal with it?
Bungees as shock absorbers, how does that work?
We know how windy it gets but I’ve also heard it rains?
Sun-screen and a raincoat any other specific gear you can think of that may help folks be prepared for the weather?
I could be missing something, but I fail to see how that would help anyone.
You’re getting creepy again, dude. Moving on…let’s talk food.
Ooh, nachos. I love nachos!
Steak nachos sound like a wonderful idea. What appliances might one need to cook nachos while camping?
A Weber sure would work well for cooking up a juicy steak.
I prefer my chicken straight from the can. No cooking necessary. Anyway, what about breakfast?
That’s it?
It’s comforting to know that there are individuals out there willing to offer up some help.
That just took a bizarre turn. I’m guessing the port-a-john situation must be pretty bleak if you have to resort to crapping in random locations throughout the campground? I was always under the assumption that there were more than enough Honey Buckets scattered throughout the grounds.
Luggable Loo, what the heck is that?
Huh, your own private shitter. That sounds convenient. I noted you offered to share. What if someone was using the Luggable Loo and you had to poo, where would you go?
Now that’s just downright filthy. No real human would do such a thing.
I don’t think I’d be willing to eat any nachos made by someone who poos in a pan. Since the discussion has sort have moved back on the topic of food I’ve got a question about alcohol. I’ve heard that beers are outrageously priced inside the venue, like $12 a pop. Do you have any suggestions on how to sneak some in?
WTF?
Good god that is disturbing. Did you really just suggest that folks shove three full beers up their ass?
No offense, but $36 sounds pretty reasonable when you explain the alternative.
This has been extremely informative and helpful. I greatly appreciate you spending the time to share your thoughts and ideas. I’m sure anyone who reads this will feel the same. With that being said, I was wondering if you had any parting words of wisdom or bits of advice?
