Post by: Tbob on May 03, 2019, 06:33:32 AM
Post by: Dhoey07 on May 03, 2019, 06:50:37 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 03, 2019, 06:53:40 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 03, 2019, 07:11:48 AM
Post by: Stein on May 03, 2019, 07:17:51 AM
If it's wicked cold, coming back to a hotel and hot tub are very nice. In that instance, I only have a 20 minute drive to about 6 hunting spots so it's really convenient as well.
Post by: baker5150 on May 03, 2019, 07:39:18 AM
Saves time money, and we are much more mobile this way.
We have gotten a room in the past, mid trip, to shower and dry out when needed. It's always coincided with being in town for some other reason. It's also always taken way more time out of our day than expected. It an be hard to find a room during season too, especially for one night.
Post by: TheStovePipeKid on May 03, 2019, 07:49:27 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 03, 2019, 08:55:22 AM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on May 03, 2019, 10:07:48 AM
I’d also add that for what a week in a hotel would cost you could buy camping gear that will offer you countless days afield. I sleep under my tailgate half the time though so maybe not the best person to ask about this :chuckle: we had a pretty plush “minimalist” camp in WY a while back. @Bullblaster may have pics since he didn’t lose his phone on Sunday :'(
I got a couple. Not many or great ones tho. That trip we didn’t even go it o town to eat once. It was nice.
The wind karate chopping the tent was a bit surprising tho! :chuckle:
Post by: mburrows on May 03, 2019, 10:11:49 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 03, 2019, 10:13:39 AM
2 cots, sleeping bags, tent, stove, and a cooler. Don’t need much more than that.I’d also add that for what a week in a hotel would cost you could buy camping gear that will offer you countless days afield. I sleep under my tailgate half the time though so maybe not the best person to ask about this :chuckle: we had a pretty plush “minimalist” camp in WY a while back. @Bullblaster may have pics since he didn’t lose his phone on Sunday :'(
I got a couple. Not many or great ones tho. That trip we didn’t even go it o town to eat once. It was nice.
The wind karate chopping the tent was a bit surprising tho! :chuckle:
Post by: trophyhunt on May 03, 2019, 10:16:49 AM
I fixed it for you karl. :chuckle:2 cots, sleeping bags, tent, stove, and a cooler. Don’t need much more than that, other than a complete collection of john Denver's greatest hits!! He's my favorite singer, often dress up like him.I’d also add that for what a week in a hotel would cost you could buy camping gear that will offer you countless days afield. I sleep under my tailgate half the time though so maybe not the best person to ask about this :chuckle: we had a pretty plush “minimalist” camp in WY a while back. @Bullblaster may have pics since he didn’t lose his phone on Sunday :'(
I got a couple. Not many or great ones tho. That trip we didn’t even go it o town to eat once. It was nice.
The wind karate chopping the tent was a bit surprising tho! :chuckle:
Post by: kselkhunter on May 03, 2019, 10:23:09 AM
If I'm solo, and it's a shorter hunt I sleep in the bed of my truck under the canopy. If I'm solo and it's a longer hunt, I'm usually backpacked in somewhere in tent or tipi/stove setup. Usually with the guys, we'll be in my 8man tipi in the backcountry somewhere. There is the occasional time like last month's turkey opener in Oregon where I got lazy and had my brother in law tow his 30 ft travel trailer out and we camped in style.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 03, 2019, 10:24:02 AM
yes sir! I play them so no matter how bad the weather conditions get, the misery is drowned out by the misery of the music :chuckle:I fixed it for you karl. :chuckle:2 cots, sleeping bags, tent, stove, and a cooler. Don’t need much more than that, other than a complete collection of john Denver's greatest hits!! He's my favorite singer, often dress up like him.I’d also add that for what a week in a hotel would cost you could buy camping gear that will offer you countless days afield. I sleep under my tailgate half the time though so maybe not the best person to ask about this :chuckle: we had a pretty plush “minimalist” camp in WY a while back. @Bullblaster may have pics since he didn’t lose his phone on Sunday :'(
I got a couple. Not many or great ones tho. That trip we didn’t even go it o town to eat once. It was nice.
The wind karate chopping the tent was a bit surprising tho! :chuckle:
Post by: BULLBLASTER on May 03, 2019, 10:24:53 AM
Uhh... we had a oven too. How else would we have cooked the pizzas and burritos!!??2 cots, sleeping bags, tent, stove, and a cooler. Don’t need much more than that.I’d also add that for what a week in a hotel would cost you could buy camping gear that will offer you countless days afield. I sleep under my tailgate half the time though so maybe not the best person to ask about this :chuckle: we had a pretty plush “minimalist” camp in WY a while back. @Bullblaster may have pics since he didn’t lose his phone on Sunday :'(
I got a couple. Not many or great ones tho. That trip we didn’t even go it o town to eat once. It was nice.
The wind karate chopping the tent was a bit surprising tho! :chuckle:
Don’t you remember anything!? :tung:
Post by: BULLBLASTER on May 03, 2019, 10:26:18 AM
I think the wind even blew the music awayyes sir! I play them so no matter how bad the weather conditions get, the misery is drowned out by the misery of the music :chuckle:I fixed it for you karl. :chuckle:2 cots, sleeping bags, tent, stove, and a cooler. Don’t need much more than that, other than a complete collection of john Denver's greatest hits!! He's my favorite singer, often dress up like him.I’d also add that for what a week in a hotel would cost you could buy camping gear that will offer you countless days afield. I sleep under my tailgate half the time though so maybe not the best person to ask about this :chuckle: we had a pretty plush “minimalist” camp in WY a while back. @Bullblaster may have pics since he didn’t lose his phone on Sunday :'(
I got a couple. Not many or great ones tho. That trip we didn’t even go it o town to eat once. It was nice.
The wind karate chopping the tent was a bit surprising tho! :chuckle:
Post by: fowl smacker on May 03, 2019, 10:26:24 AM
That tent is nicer than some of the hotels I've stayed at.I’d also add that for what a week in a hotel would cost you could buy camping gear that will offer you countless days afield. I sleep under my tailgate half the time though so maybe not the best person to ask about this :chuckle: we had a pretty plush “minimalist” camp in WY a while back. @Bullblaster may have pics since he didn’t lose his phone on Sunday :'(
I got a couple. Not many or great ones tho. That trip we didn’t even go it o town to eat once. It was nice.
The wind karate chopping the tent was a bit surprising tho! :chuckle:
Post by: BULLBLASTER on May 03, 2019, 10:44:25 AM
You obviously haven’t smelled the inside of it.That tent is nicer than some of the hotels I've stayed at.I’d also add that for what a week in a hotel would cost you could buy camping gear that will offer you countless days afield. I sleep under my tailgate half the time though so maybe not the best person to ask about this :chuckle: we had a pretty plush “minimalist” camp in WY a while back. @Bullblaster may have pics since he didn’t lose his phone on Sunday :'(
I got a couple. Not many or great ones tho. That trip we didn’t even go it o town to eat once. It was nice.
The wind karate chopping the tent was a bit surprising tho! :chuckle:
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on May 03, 2019, 11:53:23 AM
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Post by: boneaddict on May 03, 2019, 12:01:32 PM
Post by: MADMAX on May 03, 2019, 08:15:25 PM
Nah
Got my reservations at the motel booked for a week starting on Veterans Day
Post by: fishngamereaper on May 03, 2019, 08:35:02 PM
Post by: Crunchy on May 03, 2019, 08:46:16 PM
Post by: deerlick on May 03, 2019, 09:20:35 PM
1000 miles pulling the RV in November in Montana
Nah
Got my reservations at the motel booked for a week starting on Veterans Day
Same here air bnb rented for the week.
Post by: Tbob on May 05, 2019, 02:21:22 PM
Post by: Stein on May 05, 2019, 02:54:01 PM
I've tried truck camping when it's cold and it just doesn't work for me beyond a couple days.
Post by: meatwhack on May 05, 2019, 03:28:17 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on May 05, 2019, 05:35:09 PM
Post by: MADMAX on May 05, 2019, 07:25:47 PM
And if you don’t have motel reservations already
You may be SOL
Post by: Crunchy on May 05, 2019, 07:31:50 PM
So here’s the dilemma though. I’ve been told where I’ll be hunting in MT it can get down to like -22 at night.. not sure if I am prepared to try and camp in that kind of weather. But I guess last year it was super mild. So I’d rather camp if the weather permits that, but -22 degrees and I’m thinking a motel room, even with an hour each way drive might be the way to go.. just can’t decide what to do.
If you can hunt in -22 you can camp in -22. A good canvass wall tent with plenty of wood would be the only way to do it. Otherwise hotel. Good thing about those late season hunts is that it gets dark early so you can drive an hour and still have plenty of time to eat and sleep.
Post by: huntnnw on May 05, 2019, 09:33:27 PM
Post by: Wazntme on May 06, 2019, 01:55:11 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on May 06, 2019, 11:01:07 AM
Takes 20 min to set up a wall tent. If you are worried that setting up your whole camp is going to eat up precious hunting time then slap the tent up, pitch all your crap inside and go hunt. You can situate camp in the dark so it does not interfere with hunting. Lot more time efficient than driving back and forth.
Keep the saw in the truck and snag wood if you find it. If I have a good tree I can cut a whole cord in an hour so enough wood for camp won't take more than that.
If you are going way east I'd think about pellets instead of wood as it can be hit or miss.
Don't over think camp. I see the mountain of crap guys take for camp and just shake my head. If camp life is a big part of it for people then bring the bells and whistles but otherwise you really don't need very much stuff.
Just some random and general thoughts on this subject :hello:
Post by: dvolmer on May 07, 2019, 10:57:20 AM
Post by: Jpmiller on May 07, 2019, 12:08:22 PM
Post by: wooltie on May 07, 2019, 04:23:20 PM
Or you could drive to the motel, if it's not far away.
If I knew where I was going in MT this year and was familiar with the terrain, and intended to hunt the area the entire time, and intended to go several miles in and stay in the area, then I would camp obviously.
And I don't know where we'll hunt MT this year. First year we stayed at two separate motels.