The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #81159   Message #2597229
Posted By: wysiwyg
25-Mar-09 - 04:03 PM
Thread Name: BS: Boondocking (Camping) Experiences?
Subject: RE: BS: Boondocking (Camping) Experiences?
Well, I am just in from the 2009 shakedown layabout with the new accoutrements. The triple layer of compressed foam is great as-is for a nap, as I had hoped. The cushier foam on board for a night's stay is handy. AN even cushier layer to add if I go on a multi-night bunkout is in the hose but easily gotten if needed. The light switches are all still reachable from the lower bunk position than I had last time. The arthritic knees, etc., can still get me in and out without taking too many damage points out of the hurt locker. There is room for the as-yet-not-loaded portapotty as well as any clothing satchels, etc., to carry. The switchover from cargo to nap took 2 minutes-- even in the rain that would be acceptable. A few comfort resources I had not realized could be used for comfort turned out already to be handy-- they weren't "stuff in the way." (Aquatic foam items.)

A few bungee cords to batten down the cargo till made up into the bed, a few more and a couple of poles for a canopy, a light-dimming headsack till I can put up curtains, a wad of Mortite to stick on some 'squito netting over the opened rain-shedding windows thru which I can run an electric line-- dang, I'm ready as is and ready for a few 5-minute improvements, and then I'll have true luxury!

OUT!

~Susan