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MikeWaters · 08-17-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

I thought the Church did not allow adult leaders to sleep in the same tent with the boys, unless it was your own son? Is that an urban legend?

Actually it is boy scout rules that do not allow boys and adults to sleep together.

I'm not sure about church rules on a non-scouting campout. But even in that case, I wouldn't do it.

I tend to get most of my stuff with coupons at REI (reioutlet.com), also sierratradingpost.com. They seem to have 20% coupons all the time.

A 2 man backpacking tent will only fit one person. And no gear.

il Padrino Ute · 08-17-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FMCoug

I'll go check it out next weekend. Ogden right?

About halfway between Ogden and Brigham City. Just off I-15 on the west side. Very difficult to miss.

FMCoug · 08-18-2008, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

A 2 man backpacking tent will only fit one person. And no gear.

So a fat guy like me should get a 3 man?

MikeWaters · 08-18-2008, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by FMCoug

So a fat guy like me should get a 3 man?

Depends on what you are going to do. If car camping, definitely get the 3 man. If backpacking, get the 2-man.

A 3 man fits my queensize air mattress. One of the cheap Academy dome tents. Get a cheap 3 man, and a quality two-man.

Just like you will need two sleeping bags. A winter bag, and a lighter bag, although recently I stay away from sleeping bags at all. I like using sheets and blanket.

FMCoug · 08-18-2008, 02:36 AM

1. Any specific brands of tents and/or sleeping bags to consider / avoid?
2. Regarding MIke's comment on the sleeping bags ... will a 3-season bag be too hot in the summer in Utah?

ute4ever · 08-18-2008, 02:41 AM

If you get a lightweight down mummy bag rated to 0 degrees or whatever, you can still use it during the summer, just don't zip it up.

FMCoug · 08-23-2008, 02:18 AM

The Texas FM would have gone to REI and boughte the best stuff you coudl get and spent a ton of $.

Today after work I had some RV stuff to return to Camping World. I didn't ahve a receipt so they just gave me store credit so I figured I look around.

On the clearance rack:

Coleman 4 person dome tent - $27
Coleman sleeping bag rated for 20 degrees and up - $19
Queen size air matteress with rechargable battery operated pump - $36

Given the deals I got on those I picked up a battery operated tent ceiling fan / light for $25

Just over $100 for the whole shooting match. Not bad.

ute4ever · 08-23-2008, 02:47 AM

Nice work. Now as obvious as this may sound, make sure you have a tarp and a rain guard.

FMCoug · 08-23-2008, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ute4ever

Nice work. Now as obvious as this may sound, make sure you have a tarp and a rain guard.

Rain guard? Is this something separate from the fly?

ute4ever · 08-23-2008, 03:40 AM

For example:

Note the tent itself is dark grey and blue; and it has a light grey shell over the top, to keep the rain out.

Fly's (flies?) are generally stand-alone. If you have one, that will work too.

08-18-2008, 02:36 AM	#15
FMCoug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaysville, UT Posts: 3,151	1. Any specific brands of tents and/or sleeping bags to consider / avoid? 2. Regarding MIke's comment on the sleeping bags ... will a 3-season bag be too hot in the summer in Utah? __________________ Still fat ...

08-23-2008, 02:18 AM	#17
FMCoug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaysville, UT Posts: 3,151	So I pulled a Waters ... Utah must be growing on me The Texas FM would have gone to REI and boughte the best stuff you coudl get and spent a ton of $. Today after work I had some RV stuff to return to Camping World. I didn't ahve a receipt so they just gave me store credit so I figured I look around. On the clearance rack: Coleman 4 person dome tent - $27 Coleman sleeping bag rated for 20 degrees and up - $19 Queen size air matteress with rechargable battery operated pump - $36 Given the deals I got on those I picked up a battery operated tent ceiling fan / light for $25 Just over $100 for the whole shooting match. Not bad. __________________ Still fat ...

08-18-2008, 02:41 AM	#16
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	If you get a lightweight down mummy bag rated to 0 degrees or whatever, you can still use it during the summer, just don't zip it up.

08-23-2008, 02:47 AM	#18
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	Nice work. Now as obvious as this may sound, make sure you have a tarp and a rain guard.

08-23-2008, 03:40 AM	#20
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	For example: Note the tent itself is dark grey and blue; and it has a light grey shell over the top, to keep the rain out. Fly's (flies?) are generally stand-alone. If you have one, that will work too.