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Boutta embark on some parking lot truck camping for the next few weeks and was wondering if anyone here had any tips. Carpeted my truck bed and got a basic platform set up and a good sleeping bag and pad. Shoot yer tips!
realassboatBoutta embark on some parking lot truck camping for the next few weeks and was wondering if anyone here had any tips. Carpeted my truck bed and got a basic platform set up and a good sleeping bag and pad. Shoot yer tips!
Material that breathes is as important as material that's warm, you make a ton of moisture just breathin and the only thing that sucks worse than being cold is being wet and cold
SendyMcSendyfaceMake sure you've got ventilation of some sort, being in a small enclosed space will build moisture really fast just from your breathing.
Kinda just planned on cracking both the windows so there’s a solid path for air to go in and out. Gonna be cold either way so figured not much of a problem of heat loss via this.
down blackets UNDER you are the key to success. that and being super diligent about not allowing moisture in. if you’re in the west, let me introduce you to a new friend: freecampsites.net i got a vanlife buddy that uses an app that i think is called dirt that is similar. got another buddy who just uses tinder to stay at hag ass hoes houses on cold nights lmao. that requires a drinking problem extra condoms and a willingness to go down quite a few leagues lol.
It's one of my dumptrucks and I put a semi tarp over it that I borrowed from my friend and I took the Woodstove I use for winter camping and heating my log cabin that I built when I was 14 and we snowboarded till 2am then had a decent party then slept.
i had 11 friends who said theyd do it 4 showed up 2left early one left at 3am and the only one who stayed is my friend I see like once a month but has always been down for an adventure since I met him as a 10yr old, he's the one in the picture on the right. Picture is the day we finished the cabin together.
Thats what I did, it works just fine if you've got a good sleeping bag.
realassboatKinda just planned on cracking both the windows so there’s a solid path for air to go in and out. Gonna be cold either way so figured not much of a problem of heat loss via this.
Dude thats badass as fuck
LippamaniIt's one of my dumptrucks and I put a semi tarp over it that I borrowed from my friend and I took the Woodstove I use for winter camping and heating my log cabin that I built when I was 14 and we snowboarded till 2am then had a decent party then slept.
i had 11 friends who said theyd do it 4 showed up 2left early one left at 3am and the only one who stayed is my friend I see like once a month but has always been down for an adventure since I met him as a 10yr old, he's the one in the picture on the right. Picture is the day we finished the cabin together.
Sea to summit bag liner and some kind of moisture absorber. Can use cat litter but I've also had decent luck with ones meant for boat storage. You could try a diesel heater as well, those make dry heat and are generally pretty safe as long as you vent the exhaust properly. Propane heaters tend to make wet heat which isn't great.
For general living, I recommend getting LED light strips that you can dim and change the color on. Having nice interior lighting goes a long way in terms of general happiness when it comes to camping.
Get a deep cycle battery if you want to be running electronics and chargers through the night without risking killing your starting battery, you don't need a huge one, just a failsafe to keep the main battery from dying.
I am also embarking on a truck camper journey soon here. Not exactly sure where I want to go but I'll be in the Western US. Utah, Oregon , maybe CO and CA unsure.
I don't have a heater or anything but I will have enough blankets and a couple of sleeping bags so that I don't die if it gets to be -10 or so out there. That's the idea right?
big thing that sucks is a lot of resorts don't allow lot camping. They gotta plow etc. would help to have a list of all the resorts you're going to and then check their websites for camping rules.
Just tell them your to drunk to drive what are they gonna do tow your vehicle with you inside? Just park in a spot where your not directly in the way of a plow.
ScootSkiLyfeWhere are you goin?
I am also embarking on a truck camper journey soon here. Not exactly sure where I want to go but I'll be in the Western US. Utah, Oregon , maybe CO and CA unsure.
I don't have a heater or anything but I will have enough blankets and a couple of sleeping bags so that I don't die if it gets to be -10 or so out there. That's the idea right?
big thing that sucks is a lot of resorts don't allow lot camping. They gotta plow etc. would help to have a list of all the resorts you're going to and then check their websites for camping rules.
Currently in Canada in Banff and heading to rev. Thus far, no heater but a lot of pads (big foam ones with a reflector foam one on top) and a really good bag with my additional summer bag just in case. Sleep with a merino wool hoodie and havent needed the summer bag. Having warm boots is a big plus and I have a dryer that plugs into my cigarette lighter.
Boat storage desiccant in the bed helps a lot with moisture and I leave the windows open. Also carpeted my cap with marine carpet which kinda helps with condensation if there is any. Slapped some lights back there which is nice at night.
Occasional hostel is reallly nice for a shower and a kitchen, typically just try to keep really lowkey and camp wherever, some lots do have overflow parking where they allow it. Just ask around.
ScootSkiLyfeWhere are you goin?
I am also embarking on a truck camper journey soon here. Not exactly sure where I want to go but I'll be in the Western US. Utah, Oregon , maybe CO and CA unsure.
I don't have a heater or anything but I will have enough blankets and a couple of sleeping bags so that I don't die if it gets to be -10 or so out there. That's the idea right?
big thing that sucks is a lot of resorts don't allow lot camping. They gotta plow etc. would help to have a list of all the resorts you're going to and then check their websites for camping rules.
realassboatCurrently in Canada in Banff and heading to rev. Thus far, no heater but a lot of pads (big foam ones with a reflector foam one on top) and a really good bag with my additional summer bag just in case. Sleep with a merino wool hoodie and havent needed the summer bag. Having warm boots is a big plus and I have a dryer that plugs into my cigarette lighter.
Boat storage desiccant in the bed helps a lot with moisture and I leave the windows open. Also carpeted my cap with marine carpet which kinda helps with condensation if there is any. Slapped some lights back there which is nice at night.
Occasional hostel is reallly nice for a shower and a kitchen, typically just try to keep really lowkey and camp wherever, some lots do have overflow parking where they allow it. Just ask around.
Word! I'll be heading that way with some boys in middle of February. Revelstoke and Banff , lemme know if you're still out there and want to show us around in exchange for a shower lol
Lookin like im gonna be back in montana around then man sorry haha. Have a blast tho it’s fucking rad here. Just pray banff gets some more snow.
ScootSkiLyfeWord! I'll be heading that way with some boys in middle of February. Revelstoke and Banff , lemme know if you're still out there and want to show us around in exchange for a shower lol
