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    Pack and Go Camping

    Hi,

    I'm after suggestions for some 'Pack and Go' camping. Typically we'd go for a week or so in the same spot. What I'd like to explore is camping where we leave from our place (inner western Sydney) on a Friday arvo and head back on the Sunday. We'd take the 2 lab's as well if possible.

    Camping wise we have; a fridge, second battery, solar panel, 2 burner bbq & gas (Weber Baby Q if needed), bedding, tarps, chairs etc. Also what we have is a monolith of a tent which is a pain and overkill so a easy set up tent or decent swag would be good. I think this is the crux of the issue. Whats a good, simple, good value set up. Anything's up for consideration. I'd love to do some day walks, read a book, drink some single malt, cook a stew etc. River fishing (fly or spinning is good) is as well.

    Andrew

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    Pack and Go Camping

    We have two tents....

    Safari centre pole....4 pegs one pole in the centre, used it for years although doesn’t get much use now, packs up to 900mm ish square and 100-150 thick.



    RV 4, good tent, I recommend purchasing the fly as well. The kids are starting to get out and use it now. Only problem is you need a roof rack to transport.



    Oh we also have swags......

    and hiking tents


    and a defender with pop-top camper
    Last edited by weeds; 11th March 2018 at 06:21 PM.

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    Weeds just described our gear
    Except our centre pole jobbie is an ancient CTA one. Agree on the fly for the RV4, too. We hooked our RV4 to the side awning of the Disco using their caravan connector strip. Their floor protector is well worth it too IMHO.
    Centre pole up in minutes. RV4 closer to twenty minutes realistically (connected, protected, flyed and pegged).
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    I’ve gone through a lot of set ups and the awning of the car with 2 walls and swag is the easiest and to be honest most comfortable

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mclaren00 View Post
    I’ve gone through a lot of set ups and the awning of the car with 2 walls and swag is the easiest and to be honest most comfortable
    Same - but I'm an old fart, so I have a stretcher as well! Don't mind sleeping on the ground, it's just the getting up in the morning that gets to me!
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    Quote Originally Posted by donh54 View Post
    Same - but I'm an old fart, so I have a stretcher as well! Don't mind sleeping on the ground, it's just the getting up in the morning that gets to me!
    I’ve got a bad back and still the old swag is the best night sleep I get
    In a few years I think a stretcher will be on the cards haha

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    Had an oztent RV5, loved it, but it didn't fit in the new canopy I went to. Had double swags, too bulky and hard for one person to roll up. Love my Hennessy hammock, but only fits one person, so only good for solo missions. Just bought some hiking tents to go with my exped downmat. More room, a less than half the size and weight, and not much slower to set up and pack up than the swag.

    But most often we just use our Trayon camper.

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    I have 2 double swags 1 with the supplied mattress that is bulky and 1 that I use a spinifex self inflating mattress with that rolls up slightly bigger than a sleeping bag, both are King's big daddy swags I got off Gumtree cheap.
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    I can pack up and head off on an overnighter or a 2 week fishing trip in about half an hour, Keeping it Simple is the secret.
    I have an awning on my D2a and I take a couple of extensions and one of those lightweight floor mats from 4WDSupercheap So that takes care of the shelter.
    I use a double swag with a 50mm mattress AND a self inflating mattress for my bed, I also take a small folding table and a chair.
    Cooking is done on a small single burner stove that uses the disposable gas canisters and I can fit all my pots, pans, plates and fighting irons in a small plastic container.
    I have a "Tucker Box" that is always fully stocked and ready to go and I use 2x 12v fridges (1 for a freezer and the other as a fridge) that are powered by a couple of solar panels that feed 2x 110ah battery packs.
    a couple of small led strip lights provide plenty of night lighting.
    My boat is always parked up fuelled and loaded ready to go so all I have to do is hitch it up.

    I used to take all sorts of odds and sods with me but over the years I have trimmed everything down to what I actually need
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    Get a fast frame tent like this one, they are great. A bit bulkier than some but theyre up in a few minutes.
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