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You are absolutely correct. I know that driving to and from, is more dangerous than any wildlife encounter. Original question was simply if it would be a good idea or not to bring my DAC explorer tent with food stored in van.  Here in Florida all food is left outside in raccoon proof bucket with...

Too funny about racoons. One trip out to the Gulf Islands on my canoe, a racoon opened the zippered back pocket of my seat and stole my 12 guage flare gun. Was funny watching him going down the beach with it. Eventually I got it back but I think they are trying to collect weapons for an...

OMG! Even black bears break open cars.  I wonder why those stupid people just stood there filming instead of trying to scare that bear away. Def will NOT bring the tent and will buy bear spray. I will also remove center console so I can get in drivers seat and speed away should one come sniffing...

I am familiar with your mosquitoes up in the UP, Minnesota and Michigan. While horrific, they are slow and easily killed. Compared to our no see ums and lightening fast salt marsh mosquitoes here in the Everglades. This is why I got this DAC tent with no see um mesh. It is not a tail vail...

I wish, have to visit relatives so no time for paddling and hiking much.  This is a test run to see if I can handle camping in my van during summer/fall months. If it works out, I will add a roof rack and bike racks for my toys.  Of course other stuff to that I think is important such as a...

Well, I guess I won't be bringing that tent that clips on to the lift gate, LOL!  I will make some screens for the side doors and get more info from park management.  However, I am an avid paddler/camper here in Everglades National park and the rangers down here know very little about the...

I am going to dip my toes in the water and do a trip up towards Michigan from Florida this summer. I own a Honda Odyssey and bought a couple of cots for my SO and i to sleep on. Since it is summer, will bring a battery operated fan.  I also bought one of those tents you can attach to lift gate...