r/CampingandHiking

Very long story short my stove doesn't work and I'm in a small town in Romania where I can't get prepackaged hiker meals. I'm looking at 5-6 days, 4-5 nights and I'm not sure where to even begin picking food to take since I don't have a stove anymore. im thinking like 1-2 hard salamis, a bunch of trail mix and some protein bars, maybe bread? I really don't know, but weight is certainly an issue. Any advice is appreciated. For one person, btw

Hello

I plan on doing a pretty spontaneous solo hike from Mühlehorn to Chur. I plan on getting there by Interrail so I can change my plans if it comes to that. Since I am rather poor/stingy I plan on bringing my tent to save my ass from Swiss prices. But: is that allowed? Here is my planned route. I find the maps of restricted areas to hard to grasp for an uninitiated person like myself.
Is the "above the treeline" a general rule? What fines could I expect if I get caught doing something illegal? I am not used to this, because in Sweden where I am from, this doesn't apply. You are free to camp on peoples' grounds as long as you are not seen and do not stay more than one-two days.
Please give me some general information about this matter, and also if my route is crazy in any way. I am a quite experienced hiker and love doing solo adventures but I also tend to overestimate my ability even if that's part of the adventure.

Hey everyone,

A crew of 3 is planning a 5-day kayak/camping trip in Sweden this mid-August. We have a freestanding dome tent and are fully self-sufficient.

We are currently thinking about three regions:

1. Dalsland
2. Norra Vätterns Skärgård
3. Stockholm Archipelago

Since it's mid-August, we’d love to get some real-world insights from anyone who paddled these areas during high season. Specifically regarding:

• Crowds & Loneliness: Does it feel overcrowded in August compared to Vättern or Stockholm? Are we still able to find completely isolated islands for wild camping?
• Wildlife: We are keen on s wildlife from a kayak? Where is the best location?
• Campfires & Cooking: We know about general summer fire bans. Is it generally completely banned on the rocky outer islands of Stockholm/Vättern in August? (We carry gas stoves anyway, but a small fire would be nice).
• The Bugs: How bad are the mosquitoes on the open water/islands in August?

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Howdy, I do archaeological work and will be camping for 8 days on BLM land with no toilet. I have seen good options like the Luggable Loo but I'm curious if that will last 8 full days of camping? Anyone have advice for a long term camping toilet? I feel S.O.L!

Hi guys!
I searching tent for backpacking, no expensive gear, not ultralight or anything.
Trekking pole tent seems a lightweight design, I prefer 2 person tent. No need for expensive iltralight fabric, just basic fabric enough. I cant believe that you can buy a full frame tent under 100$, but a tent without frame (just use trekking pole) is above 400$
cuz the tag is “ULTRALIGHT”

Can you recommend me something?

I am tentatively planning on taking a solo trip which will cover Badlands, Wind Cave, Yellowstone, Tetons.

The goal is only a day or two at each park with camping. I would like to note that I spent many years in Scouts(Eagle) but haven't gone camping in a few years. I have also never been to a National Park before so don't really know what to expect. I have an America the Beautiful Pass. I have done hikes of around 3 or 4 miles fairly easily in the summer recently.

Since I will be camping in a tent, I am not sure about reservations. I'd prefer to be able to show up and camp(pay the fee if needed). Currently looking at Elk Mountain and sites at Tetons as well as BLM land.

I am making a of list of everything I should bring/prepare for.

Tent, sleeping bag(currently have a 50F bag I don't think this will be enough), sleeping pad, camping stove(looking at Coleman 1 burner), trekking poles, bear spray(I also have a ccw permit that Wyoming and SD recognize), rain gear/windbreaker, igloo cooler.

Any help when it comes to hikes to do/parks to visit, camping sites, camping in general, gear. keeping food safe would be greatly appreciated.

Feel free to tell me this is a bad idea.

P.S. I would like to hike one mountain while on this trip(propably an "easier" one).

Going to the San Juans this next week and am looking at a ~4 day ~30 mile loop. I'm aware thunderstorms are likely in the afternoon and should stay beneath the treeline during those but was wondering if there's anything else I should be aware of and I'm open to changing the trail to a similar distance. Going with a buddy and just aiming for the best views/least crowds possible. We also don't have too much experience backpacking(though are proficient hikers) and are aiming to stay on trails at least majority majority of the time.

This tipping shit has gotten ridiculous. If they're not paying their employees enough, it's on Flextail to raise their wages. For this reason alone, I doubt I'll ever buy a product from Flextail again.

After years of day hiking with friends and family, I finally decided to plan my first solo overnight trip. I have a route picked out in a nearby state forest, nothing extreme, around 8 miles in with a designated backcountry site. Gearwise I feel reasonably covered with a 3season tent, a 20degree sleeping bag, and a pack I've been using for day hikes that I'm now testing with a fuller load.

What I'm less sure about is the mental side of things and the small practical details that nobody really talks about. How you actually feel that first night alone out there, whether your sleep gets wrecked because every sound puts you on edge, or the little gear and food mistakes that seem obvious in hindsight.

I've read plenty of gear lists and trail guides, but the real lessons seem to come from people who have actually done it. Did you overpack or underpack on your first solo? Any unexpected challenges with navigation, weather changes, or just morale? What would you go back and tell yourself before that first solo night out?

Looking forward to hearing from people at all experience levels, whether your first solo was last year or twenty years ago.

Hey everyone,

I’m planning a two-week trip to Iceland in early September, and I’m looking for a reliable 2.5-person tent that can handle Icelandic weather without going over $250.

I’m looking for the best possible balance between price, value, packed size, weight, and comfort, something that can handle whatever Iceland might throw at us. ;)

I know Iceland can be very windy and wet, so I’m not expecting an ultralight premium tent at this budget, but I’d love to hear recommendations for the best-value options from people who have actually used them in harsh conditions.

Also, what should I watch out for when choosing a tent? I’m fairly new to the hobby, but I’m planning to keep using this tent in the future, especially for mountain hikes, so I’d like it to be as versatile as possible.

Thanks!

Looking for a couple camp chairs that simply fold out and don't have to be assembled. The smaller the better for tying down to motorcycles. My gf just picked up a couple cheap $10 ones at Fred meyer that aren't too big, but I thought this sub could recommend some with similar size and weight but more comfortable and sturdier etc. Lumbar support would be a big plus, but I think I'm just gonna get a camp pillow to shove behind my back for that.

I've got the ultralight small camp chairs that pack very small, but the tedious setup isn't worth the small space saving for motorcycle camping

Sorry for the obvious post, but wow, a full day out on an exposed trail in Utah completely opened my eyes.

I finally wore my leather wide-brim instead of my usual baseball cap, and the difference is crazy (for context I bought this thing on a whim a while back but never wore it out because I felt too self-conscious, it's just so not my usual style, but man was I wrong). The sun is brutal out here, but for once, the back of my neck and the tops of my ears aren't totally cooked after a four-hour hike.

It gets so aggressively hot when you aren't under any tree cover, the heat just hammers your face the whole time. Walking around in this thing creates your own portable shade. So yeah, I fully see why people look like nerds in these full-brim sun hats now, lol. I used to think it was overkill, but after today, this thing is officially part of my permanent packing list for backpacking trips.

Always see people just rocking standard baseball caps on most weekend hikes and leaving with bright red necks, but I'm definitely not going back to that.

Hi all - looking for input from any locals to Telluride / Ouray CO area. Planning to hike the Ice Lakes trail on a weekday…most people on IG say to get there super early to get a parking spot. I assumed that would be for weekends, but is it also crowded during the weekdays? Was also curious if going a little later (say 11am) would be able to catch early birds leaving. Coming from TX so ok hiking in warmer, midday weather. Thanks!