Recent content by gypsy97

I did a 3 month camphost job in 2008 in a National Park. I found that a lot of folks ignored what I told them, but a guy that was a paid employee of the park was way more effective, and I was glad to have him backing me up. I later went back for a couple of weeks to the same campground (the...

Last year I got NPR loud and clear from the UP of Michigan, through Wisconsin, Minnesota, and most of the way across North Dakota.  That's the best FM radio I've ever picked up outside a big city.

I bought a cot made by Byer's of Maine, Allagash Model.  It was fairly easy to set up and very comfortable.  The last time I camped I couldn't get the last set of legs in, and slept through a couple of nights with the foot end slanted down.  Not the most comfortable camping...

I just found this website, and the question asked in this topic may have been answered.  I'll add my 2 cents worth though.  I am 72 yrs old and camp in a tent.  I have trouble getting off the ground and maintaining my balance, so I bought a tent I can stand up in, and use an air...