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I like having the multi level shelves. Twin burner on top and single on the side for the kettle. Leaves plenty of room for stuff. And table on the left has built in removable sink.
What is your sleeping preference?
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After 23 years in the Aust Army, I know that any idiot can be uncomfortable out bush and I never want to sleep on the ground again 
I now go camping in luxury
If I am by myself I have an awning tent or for longer trips or if She Who Must Be Obeyed (SWMBO) is with me I take my campertrailer which can go anywhere my Navara goes and I have taken it to some out of the way spots!
My awning tent
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I now go camping in luxury
If I am by myself I have an awning tent or for longer trips or if She Who Must Be Obeyed (SWMBO) is with me I take my campertrailer which can go anywhere my Navara goes and I have taken it to some out of the way spots!
My awning tent
My campertrailer
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Like a mannnnn on the ground with nothing but leaves and branches for a bed and the fur of the animal I just killed with my bare hands for warmth and food ........
Just kidding a Coleman quickcabin tent , cots and lots of sleeping bags if I’m with the family and a hammock if I’m solo
Just kidding a Coleman quickcabin tent , cots and lots of sleeping bags if I’m with the family and a hammock if I’m solo
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Cold Night, hot babe, sharing a sleeping bag.
I might be old, but I am not dead.
I might be old, but I am not dead.
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Been trying to sleep in a hammock myself, have only managed 1 hour at a time so far, will keep trying once it gets warmer.
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Geez I'd be flat out on the ground trying to sleep in one of those things
I run a BlackWolf Ryebuck swag, It's the perfect size for one person and it fits length ways in the Hilux tray. Given me room to storge equipment and still have the ability to move around on the tray as well.
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Alone I prefer my hammock and under quilt if it’s cold enough. I generally hammock from 100f-0f any colder and i’m on the ground/snow.
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I camped in small tents ever since I was a kid. Almost always used an air mattress filled to about 75%. Fully aired up and I'd bounce off and wake up on the tent floor in the morning. I used sleeping bags but I never slept inside one zipped up. I find that way too restrictive. I slept under an opened up one. In the cold I'd put a blanket under me and over me if needed (still with a sleeping bag).
Then my wife, when in her mid 50's, decided she wanted to camp too. A few years later and gone are the small tents and for the first time I'm off the ground in a trailer. I have no complaint. A real mattress and a furnace when needed are kind of nice. I ain't getting any younger.
Then my wife, when in her mid 50's, decided she wanted to camp too. A few years later and gone are the small tents and for the first time I'm off the ground in a trailer. I have no complaint. A real mattress and a furnace when needed are kind of nice. I ain't getting any younger.
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Good sleep is important...13” RV Queen memory foam...aka hibernation snooze control on my Cloud
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My preference is for a 4 star hotel and room service. Since there aren’t a lot of those out in the country, this old Kelty tent that I’ve had for a couple of decades is my solution. Easy to set up and it stays warm in the cooler months but allows good airflow in the summer. A sleeping bag with a foam mat underneath seems to still work but my back dosen‘t like it as much as it used to. Might make some changes in the spring.
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Usually.
Nearing retirement now looking at a pull behind camper. Still have a few years for the Wife to give up work sooooooo slowly we roll.
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How's that effect the side entry door, or do you just enter from the back always?13” RV Queen memory foam...aka hibernation snooze control on my Cloud
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Been leaning towards an Intech.
We can use either door, we use the side entry always. The RV queen leaves plenty of room. 60x75”L
For the price, Intech makes a nice camper. Our tent camping days are over.
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4 star and room service or the bed of my truck under the softopper, use a Slumberjack tarp/tent, keeps the bugs out and it's dry.
Some interesting sleeping configs, don't know if I could ever get used to a hammock.
For us, it all depends on what we are doing. For the family (2 x adults and 2/3 by kids) where we can't take the trailer its the OZTent Tourer 9Plus with a couple of air beds, eldest is in my old single swag. All the cooking is done from the back of the car with a small table that slides out and gets rid of the clutter around the drawers and fridge. This tent has been serving us well since around 2004, only takes about 4 pegs minimum, heaps of room and can be set up in less than 3mins, then sucking down a cold one.
If we can take the trailer then its a king-size mattress (std canvas camping trailer tent).
Me and the 2/3 boys, just a double swag and/or a single swag. Easy up and easy down nothing to fuss about.
Just me, the double swag. I Really get an awesome sleep in my "Kings" double swag, heaps of room to put your clothes in and not interfere with sleeping or just relaxing. Now with the bigger bag can keep pillows and sleeping bag (queen-size) rolled up in it ready to go anytime.
For us, it all depends on what we are doing. For the family (2 x adults and 2/3 by kids) where we can't take the trailer its the OZTent Tourer 9Plus with a couple of air beds, eldest is in my old single swag. All the cooking is done from the back of the car with a small table that slides out and gets rid of the clutter around the drawers and fridge. This tent has been serving us well since around 2004, only takes about 4 pegs minimum, heaps of room and can be set up in less than 3mins, then sucking down a cold one.
If we can take the trailer then its a king-size mattress (std canvas camping trailer tent).
Me and the 2/3 boys, just a double swag and/or a single swag. Easy up and easy down nothing to fuss about.
Just me, the double swag. I Really get an awesome sleep in my "Kings" double swag, heaps of room to put your clothes in and not interfere with sleeping or just relaxing. Now with the bigger bag can keep pillows and sleeping bag (queen-size) rolled up in it ready to go anytime.
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when its the wife and I, we like the comfort of our camper trailer. when its just me I am happy with my swag on a stretcher.
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I've got a Hennessee Hammock and sometimes it's too comfortable! Kinda tricky with an air mattress and mummy bag. Best not drink too many beers before bedtime.
When I originally responded to this thread I was waiting to pick up a trailer and have a roof top tent fitted . . . but now it's complete and has done a few longer trips so here it is;
POD Extreme Trailer - DO35 hitch, galvanised frame with roto-moulded plastic tub and lid, independent suspension, 60ltr water tank, 200 watt solar panel on roof feeds 120ah Lithium battery in trailer tool box and runs 40 ltr Engel fridge in back of cruiser.
Bush Company Roof Top Tent - made in South Africa, basically an alloy base and lid with canvas awning and fly screen.
Drifta Square Back Awning - mounted on the trailer giving 270 degree coverage.
Tows great, lots of storage under the lid, fast and easy to set up and comfy to sleep in.
POD Extreme Trailer - DO35 hitch, galvanised frame with roto-moulded plastic tub and lid, independent suspension, 60ltr water tank, 200 watt solar panel on roof feeds 120ah Lithium battery in trailer tool box and runs 40 ltr Engel fridge in back of cruiser.
Bush Company Roof Top Tent - made in South Africa, basically an alloy base and lid with canvas awning and fly screen.
Drifta Square Back Awning - mounted on the trailer giving 270 degree coverage.
Tows great, lots of storage under the lid, fast and easy to set up and comfy to sleep in.
