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Mobile hunting camp
« on: January 19, 2022, 03:56:49 PM »
Ok guys here is where I'm stuck. Idk if I should get a hot tent or build a cargo trailer with a wood stove or diesel heater. I'm leaning towards a hot tent because you can get a tent alot do places you can't get a trailer. What do you guys use for your out the of state hunting camps. And I'm talking broke boy hunt camps. Ceo doctors and lawyers need not apply.

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Re: Mobile hunting camp
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2022, 04:06:21 PM »
i built mine 16x8,I found a rv propane heater on craigslist mounted it in the front and love it.
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Re: Mobile hunting camp
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2022, 04:12:28 PM »
kodiak canvas 10x14, buddy heater and a 5 gallon propane tank can all be had for $600
" I have hunted almost every day of my life, the rest have been wasted"

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Re: Mobile hunting camp
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2022, 04:13:04 PM »
Cargo trailer with folding bunks, stove, sink, water tank, shelves/cabinet and small wood stove. Can park and be set up in 10 minutes and just as short a time to pack up and leave or move. Couldn't be happier with camp.  I can tow it up horrible roads and other uses too.

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Re: Mobile hunting camp
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2022, 04:18:47 PM »
Poor man route.
Costco carport. Sets up in 20 minutes.
Cut hole out side and glue on appropriate size stove pipe heat deflector. Use portable wood stove...
Or bring a Mr buddy and 5 gallon propane tank and heat it for a week easily.
I've used this set up for elk all over wa and north Idaho deer...no issues. Travels easy.

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Re: Mobile hunting camp
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2022, 04:25:50 PM »
some pics.
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Re: Mobile hunting camp
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2022, 04:26:17 PM »
another.
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Re: Mobile hunting camp
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2022, 04:27:39 PM »
bed down for use.
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Re: Mobile hunting camp
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2022, 04:30:33 PM »
My vote is a tent, especially if it's gonna be more than just you. 

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Re: Mobile hunting camp
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2022, 04:33:41 PM »
Another pro on the cargo,I plan to put an observation/storage deck on top for coyote hunting with lights mounted on safety rail.just have to walk around the ac unit.plus all the gear inside is much more secure.
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Re: Mobile hunting camp
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2022, 04:53:01 PM »
Foam pad in the back of the truck, Mr. Heater, done.  Zero setup, minimal cost, you can move every day if you want and stay wherever you want.

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Re: Mobile hunting camp
« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2022, 05:09:36 PM »
i forgot to add that i have access to a 15x15 wall tent. im looking for more of a quick set up tent for 1 or 2 people with a stove jack if i was going to go the tent rout. sleeping in the back of my truck aint realy an option since its always full of junk, only a 5ft bed and the canopy leaks.

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Re: Mobile hunting camp
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2022, 05:13:26 PM »
Poor man route.
Costco carport. Sets up in 20 minutes.
Cut hole out side and glue on appropriate size stove pipe heat deflector. Use portable wood stove...
Or bring a Mr buddy and 5 gallon propane tank and heat it for a week easily.
I've used this set up for elk all over wa and north Idaho deer...no issues. Travels easy.

that acculay sounds like a pretty slick set up. a would be a really cheep wall tent.

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Re: Mobile hunting camp
« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2022, 05:15:23 PM »
i forgot to add that i have access to a 15x15 wall tent. im looking for more of a quick set up tent for 1 or 2 people with a stove jack if i was going to go the tent rout. sleeping in the back of my truck aint realy an option since its always full of junk, only a 5ft bed and the canopy leaks.

If it's only one or two people.....I would go with a utility trailer or a Kodiak Canvas.  The trailer can be multi purpose and used year round for multiple task.  Given those parameters.....I would go cargo trailer.  I own all both tents (wall and kodiak) and they definitely have their different applications.  Anything less than a 5 day hunt...the wall tent is to much of a pain to set up and take down. 

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Re: Mobile hunting camp
« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2022, 05:22:16 PM »
kodiak canvas 10x14, buddy heater and a 5 gallon propane tank can all be had for $600

i like the idea but propane heat is a no go for me. i gotta have a wood stove to mess around with and cuss when its smokie.

 


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