Archive Solo camping trips

Verbal Kint

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Jul 28, 2017 5:36am

mcburg93;1859928 wrote:Its part of a larger farm, I am thinking the whole farm is 400-450 acres. It is at the back of a big field. The lane that goes back is pretty rough but would be an easy fix with some gravel. I think since he is getting up in age and all his kids have moved away he has lost interest in having a getaway type place.

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/07/19/ever-wanted-to-own-a-282-acre-former-girl-scout.html

This just went up for sale

justincredible

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Jul 28, 2017 7:01am

Verbal Kint;1864404 wrote:https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/07/19/ever-wanted-to-own-a-282-acre-former-girl-scout.html

This just went up for sale

This would be an awesome property to own.

justincredible

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Aug 24, 2017 1:00pm

My trip starts tomorrow, sort of. I have a quick stopover in Chicago, but I'll be in Minnesota on Sunday and in the wilderness on Monday morning through Saturday morning.

salto

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Aug 24, 2017 7:01pm

justincredible;1868545 wrote:My trip starts tomorrow, sort of. I have a quick stopover in Chicago, but I'll be in Minnesota on Sunday and in the wilderness on Monday morning through Saturday morning.

Escape to Canada before its too late. Go to Thunder Bay.

justincredible

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Sep 5, 2017 10:26am

I'll post some photos from the trip throughout the day. This was the campsite I stayed at for the first 3 nights in the wilderness.

Commander of Awesome

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Sep 5, 2017 11:11am

Where did you set up your tent? Doesn't look like a lot of open area, and the open area is on a hill. Or is there more not pictured?

justincredible

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Sep 5, 2017 11:17am

Commander of Awesome;1870023 wrote:Where did you set up your tent? Doesn't look like a lot of open area, and the open area is on a hill. Or is there more not pictured?

There is a row of trees kinda blocking your view of the campsite. I also use a hammock.

This was my living area on that campsite.

justincredible

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Sep 5, 2017 11:19am

This was the view of the lake from the landing point of the campsite. It has a nice stone landing that you can lay on and enjoy the view.

Commander of Awesome

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Sep 5, 2017 11:30am

justincredible;1870024 wrote:There is a row of trees kinda blocking your view of the campsite. I also use a hammock.

This was my living area on that campsite.

Ah I see, that's pretty nice! Always been interested in a hammock tent, what are your thoughts? I assume you can tighten yours so it lays flatter? The way it looks now, I couldn't last a nap in that without a sore back!

justincredible

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Sep 5, 2017 11:37am

What you're seeing is the bug net surrounding the hammock. It hangs at a completely different angle than the actual hammock. I prefer the hammock to a tent, but I know some people hate them.

This is a better representation of how the hammock hangs. This was from the second campsite, before I put the bug net on. What you're seeing is the underquilt that wraps around the hammock for insulation, the hammock is inside of it.

salto

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Sep 5, 2017 12:21pm

Commander of Awesome;1870023 wrote:Where did you set up your tent?

No man should ever question another man about pitching his tent. (kidding)

Justin I gotta ask.....did you bring electrical devices with you? Those black cubes on the table look similar to speakers.

justincredible

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Sep 5, 2017 12:33pm

I had my phone and kindle. The phone was mostly for photos, but I did check in with my wife each day and posted a couple pictures on facebook and twitter.

justincredible

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Sep 5, 2017 12:35pm

Here's a video from my campsite. A couple rabbits started playing around, and then a small squirrel came by and chased them off.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/AX5ARRUZZa6qI7wm1

ernest_t_bass

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Sep 5, 2017 1:33pm

Pretty sweet, Justin. Thanks for sharing. Pretty jealous.

salto

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Sep 5, 2017 1:42pm

Any fishing?

justincredible

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Sep 5, 2017 2:01pm

salto;1870046 wrote:Any fishing?

I did fish. I caught nothing. I won't be fishing on future solo trips.