Pitching a Tent

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Pitching a Tent

this is a group for lovers of the great outdoors and sleeping under the stars, and of course, bicycling to our camping destinations. and the group needs a better name

Location: the great outdoors
Members: 324
Latest Activity: Aug 25, 2022

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Late September Ride + Camp • Sonoran Desert • FULLY SUPPORTED • GREAT CAUSE! 2 Replies

Hi Everyone, Wanted to share about an AWESOME RIDE/CAMP Adventure for an AWESOME CAUSE!THE CAUSEThe The Worthwhile…Continue

Tags: worthwhilemile, medicine, arizona, sonorandesert, charity

Started by Erin Stevenes. Last reply by Erin Stevenes Jun 27, 2019.

Lost and found from Zion 9 Replies

Cleaning up we found some items that were left behind, and I also overheard people talking about things that they are missing.So if you lost or found anything while camping post it here! I FOUND a…Continue

Started by Laura. Last reply by Mary K. Million Jan 5, 2018.

Howdy all + riding around (part of the) lake 4 Replies

Hello all,I just stumbled on this group while looking around for other Chicago touring/camping bike people. Looks like a good place to be!My wife Allison and I just got back from an 8 day ride around…Continue

Started by Joe Kallo. Last reply by Bob Kastigar Aug 3, 2015.

Something for later in the year

I put this out on another forum and got some interest. There may be a few here as well, especially from the Chicago area.Along my travels the past years a few people have asked about a bike rally in…Continue

Started by Marc A. Irwin Dec 25, 2014.

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Comment by karlene on March 6, 2011 at 5:56am
thanks to shay and mark, i just bought the same bag!  shay, we'll be camping twins :)
Comment by Shay on March 6, 2011 at 5:05am
Thanks for the suggestions, guys! I just bought the bag Mark suggested. I ended up saving $95 off the regular price, PLUS I can have it shipped to the Lincoln Park store and pick it up for free - no shipping. Sweet. I'm ready to camp!
Comment by Mark G on March 4, 2011 at 12:02pm
Another sleeping bag option.
REI Outlet Deal of the day today:
http://www.rei.com/outlet/deal-of-the-day
Plus they have 20 percent off one outlet item so it's $54.34 for a $139 bag.
Comment by Laura on March 2, 2011 at 7:37am
Iggi, did you just buy one for me and 1 for shay! your so sweet!
Comment by Daniel Shaughnessy on March 2, 2011 at 7:20am
I need to fix my bike.  I have camping gear... just need to fix dee bike.  soon enough.
Comment by igz on March 2, 2011 at 6:49am
Comment by Holly on March 2, 2011 at 6:02am

Hi Alfredo--My friend got a job in Hanoi in January. I'm not sure, but I'm hoping to visit her in November--around Thanksgiving time. I may be buying a bike in Vietnam as taking mine would be cost prohibitive.  I don't have more than 3 weeks time to visit (even that might be pushing it.) Right now, my primary goal is to keep trying to sock away money. It doesn't help that I just found out that a couple who are my dog walking clients (who I've worked with at least 5 years) just broke up and I don't know where the doggie is moving, but it may be out of my range of travel. :( Anyone need a dog walker in Bucktown or Logan Square? :) I'll have room in my schedule soon.

 

Shay--one of my sleeping bags is a brand new Sumberjack I got in a thrift store for $8. Score. Campmor also has some deals.

Comment by Alfredo Antonio Machado on March 2, 2011 at 5:30am
Holly - When are you planning to Cycle Vietnam? I did some riding in Laos and Thailand a year ago. I'd love to hear the details of your trip.
Comment by Shay on March 2, 2011 at 5:13am

Thanks for the offer, Holly!  I'm wanting to buy my own though.  

 

Thanks, Dan, for the suggestions.  I've been told an Army surplus store is also a great place to find good bags for cheap.

Comment by Holly on March 2, 2011 at 4:51am

Shay--I have a sleeping bag you could borrow. I have two. One has a stuff-it bag and the other doesn't, so if you find a stuff bag (or want to make one?) you're always welcome to borrow whatever I don't use. I think they're both down sleeping bags of differing weights.

 

I need to buy panniers. I'm saving for a trip to Viet Nam. It's hard to consider going on camping trips when I know I need to shove money away for that trip. I really do want to take at least one trip with you guys, though.

 

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