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Field & Stream Contributing Editor John Merwin is a camper who also knows the value of a comfortable setup. And though he currently hunts and fishes out of a Ford F150, he spent many years using compact pickups. Given that one of his favorite camps is an island on a small lake in NewYork’sAdirondack Mountains, Merwin has learned how to compress his camp into the available space of a canoe.
His camp may be a bit more Spartan than Reid’s, but it is still extremely comfortable, as I learned one weekend a couple of years ago. The key for two campers is two canoes, which allow each camper to paddle and fish at his own pace. Into these we put two tents (which we pitched 20 feet apart; John and I are snorers of epic proportions), assorted fishing gear, gas stove, sleeping bags, a big cooler and his camp box, which contained cooking utensils and a well-used blue enamel coffee pot. A single, standard 16-foot canoe will also work for two campers, of course, but in that case you’ll be carrying even less gear and will also be fishing the same water at the same time.
“The key to this kind of camping,” Merwin told me, “is packing the cooler properly. Here’s what you do: Take two 1-gallon plastic milk jugs. Fill one with water, the other with tea. Freeze both. They’ll help keep the ice chest cool while they melt. By doing this I don’t need to carry another jug of water, or extra ice. To make coffee, I draw water from the lake and when the coffee’s done, boil it an extra 10 minutes to kill any organisms or parasites.”
Also in the cooler was a plastic food storage box filled with frozen stew. This was the second night’s meal, and as it slowly defrosted, it kept other perishables (butter, milk) cold. The first night’s meal featured thick steaks, which we grilled over a camp fire. Lunch the next thy consisted of fresh-caught rainbow trout rolled in cornmeal.
Merwin also had plenty of light ftr his camp: a traditional Coleman gas lantern augmented by several small flashlights. His words of wisdom here: “Load up on extra batteries.They don’t take up much room.”
So even if you use a compact pickup or sport utilityç you can still have a good camp.The challenge is utilizing every square inch of storage space. I watched Merwin unpack and pack his truck, and every Item—from cooler to canoe, spatula to paddle—had its place.

According to Jim Reid, a few more items will add immeasurably to the comfort and convenience of any camp:
Battery-powered lanterns and flashlights are a must; the more the better. The Coleman Lantern is a fixture in camps nationwide, but there’s a new wrinkle—their Remote Control Lantern can be clicked on and off from up to 50 feet away using a keyless-entry-sized device. The light also features a nightlight.
• A catalytic heater can really take the chill off spring or fall mornings and/or evenings.A gas or charcoal grill is most camp chefs’ pick for searing steaks, chops, burgers, veggies, and fresh- caught fish.
• High stands, which collapse into very small packages, are handy in camp to get large water jugs or coolers up off the ground and at a useful countertop height.
• A couple of strong polytarps to throw over firewood, tables, and chairs, or to fashion a windbreak or dining fly can save the day.

“Another item I never leave home without is a lightweight folding table.There’s never enough table mom at a campsite and many primilye sites lack even a rudimentary picnic table. In addition to helping In cook and serve food, the table can be used Mr other activities such as cleaning guns or reels, sharpening knives, tying flies, or patching waders.”
One of my pet peeves as I age is getting into camp and then having In spend my time sitting in the dirt or perched on a cooler or log. Doing so has a certain romance, I suppose; so does using a saddle for g pillow. But it’s not the most relaxing way to go, and as Reid is so fond of saying, “Remember, the primary mission of the trip is to relax, enjoy yourself and recharge your spiritual batteries.You can’t do that if you spend all your time squatting on a log.”
Good point. His solution? A comfortable camp chair. They’re lightweight and take up about the same room as a standard folding lawn chair. “Our chairs are wide and very stable, with a padded back and arm rests. We also have a rocking-chair model that is just right for observing a sunset or overseeing the lighting of the evening campfire.”

Most veteran campers develop a camp box that holds pots, pans, and essential utensils and accessories. The idea is simple: The box is always loaded and ready to travel. A few years ago I fished for rainbow trout in the high desert sagebrush country of eastern Oregon with Dave Hughes and Ted Leeson. We camped three nights, moving from river to river in a Jeep Cherokee. Dave’s homemade box made cooking good meals a snap. He built it out of scrap wood “after experiencing one too many trips where some essential cooking utensil— typically the cast-iron skillet—had been left behind.”
Your camp box can be as plain or fancy as you like. Hughes built his with swing-away doors and shelves that securely held condiments, utensils, and paper towels. I’ve seen others that are no more than waterproof plastic boxes, which help keep everything nice and dry.
“The same box, or another, can hold a saw and hand ax, fire- starter sticks, clothesline, rope, twine, duct tape, patch kits, trash bags, camp soap, first-aid kit, knife-sharpening kit, and mote.” says Reid.
“The point is that you need a system that allows you to always have this stuff on hand when you camp. I’ve also found a printed checklist to be invaluable. Consider it a working document that can be customized over the seasons and altered to suit each trip as necessary”.

A well-appointed camp galley makes a world of difference to outdoorsmen who cherish harvest-style breakfasts, brunches, and foodfèst dinners. Even in the best “improved” campgrounds, you’ll discover a hard truth: A steel fire ring and a listing picnic table make for oor meal preparation, unless Spam, Saltines, and Vienna sausages are your fare du jour Years ago I used to make an annual fishing/camping trip with old friends on Virginia’s Shenandoah River.ThoU&1 our self-elected camp cook had obvious talent, somehow grit always found its way into every meal, prompting one member of our group to proclaim late one night, “‘Why is it that every time you cook I need to get my teeth re-enameled?” Amid hoots of laughter, the essential truth had been revealed: Our camp lacked an adequate food preparation area.
Reid never travels without a Coleman Camp Kitchen. “Picture a 35-pound slender suitcase that opens up into 6 feet of cooking space:’ he says. “There’s a long wide shelf for the camp stove. Another large counterspace for slicing and dicing. A sink. Racks for spices, condiments, matches, soap, and such. It’s even got hooks for utensils, hotpads, and a can opener as well as a paper towel rack.”
Though Reid has used a single-burner backpacking stove, he prefers something a bit more substantial. “The three-burner camp stove is my choice because it’s so convenient. At breakfast, one burner can be brewing that all-important first pot of coffee while the other two are free to heat a griddle or two big skillets. Our Guide Series propane stove is set up to run from a bulk propane tank, which means you won’t have to worry about running out of fuel while feeding your hungry crew. The 15,000 Bills of the left-most burner will let you brew the fastest coffee in the West, which is important for those early wakeup calls at deer camp.The other two burners put out 10,000 BTUs.”

“Sleeping well should be simple,” Reid says. “Select the right sleeping bag, add a comfortable mattress system, your favorite pillow, and you should sleep soundly. The right hag is one that meets the prevailing temperature conditions, is an appropriate size, and features a liner and cover that match your individual preference.
“Too many people think all sleeping bags are created equal. Not so. There are oversized bags to fit big folks or to give the average- sized adult extra room.”
Temperature ratings are critical to picking the right bag, especially in cooler weather, If you tend to chill easily at home, take that into consideration, If you expect the nigiittinie temperature to be in the 30s and 40s, say, don’t be afraid to take a bag rated for 15° E You might even opt for a bag rated for 00 E You can always vent the bag with two-way zippers or otherwise get some fresh air in to moderate the temperature.
If the temperature becomes unseasonably warm, carry along a light blanket; then peel back the top of the bag and cover your upper torso with the blanket. For really cold weather, nothing beats a mummy bag for warming efficiency.
“Many people like the cozy feel of a flannel liner;’ Reid says. “Others want nylon inside and out. The choice is yours. Temperature ratings run from -25° F (or cooler) to 50° F. If you’re a four-season camper, you can’t expect one bag to do it all.”
Reid was an early advocate of good camp airbeds. “They’re a godsend for backs, young and old,” he says. “Especially old. Our QuickBed is 6 inches thick and provides excellent support and comfort. For added convenience, it can be inflated in less than 3 minutes using our innovative battery-powered QuickPump inflator. This way you won’t have to drag the bed out to the truck’s 12-volt inflator.”
The airbed works fine on the tent floor, but for added comfort put the airbed on an oversize, sturdy cot. That gets you off the ground, making it easy to get into and out of the rack. The cot also provides a handy storage space for boots, duffle bags, and the like.

“First step,” Reid told me, “is a fundamental human need: shelter. Take a big tent and make no apologies. Two guys can set up today’s spacious shelters in under 10 minutesXou’ll have plenty of headroom to stand when dressing and you can bunk at the far ends of a 15- to I 7-foot1ong tent to minimize disturbing one another while sleeping. You’ll also have room to store gear bags and all the assorted hunting, fishing, and camping stuff we all insist on taldng. A big tent is especially welcome on those rainy days or evenings when waiting out a storm. Eat inside in dry comfort. Put on a new reel or organize that cluttered tackle boxJake a nap.You make the call.”
Though there are many tents on the market today, the traditional cabin tent is nearly extinct (except for certain applications such as elk camp). What you’ll find, instead, is an array of hybrids that borrow design and function features from tents, geodomes, and cantilevers, then marry them to cabins.

“The Coleman Weathermaster is a prime exampleT Reid says. “The 1 7×9-foot model features a rainfly for double-layer protection from cloudbursts. It’s designed to stand up to winds over 40 mph and manages water runoff without leakage. Like most contemporary tents, it’s constructed of coated nylon for strength and foul-weather performance, yet it’s relatively light in weight. A color-coded, shock-corded pole system ensures quick, foolproof setup—all at a price under $200. Large windows and a door offer good ventilation options on warm nights, making the Weathermaster a viable three-season tent”
Another option is a large dome tent, a good choice for a onenighter or when you want to go a little lighter and don’t mind surrendering some elbow room. Domes with full rainflies are very weather- worthy. Some models are tall enough to stand up in, at least in the center, and they come in a wide variety of sizes, color, and price tags. No matter what kind of tent you decide on, buy a good one. Cheap tents, as I learned the hard way a long time ago, aren’t worth the money.

When many truck owners think about new tires, they often look at new wheels as well. In this case, they often opt for wheels with wide rims, to give the truck a really macho look. Well, wide rims are fine if the truck spends most of its time on pavement, but if you want the truck to be a useful offroad tool, you should actually go with narrower rims, recommended for the specific tire size.
Why? Because the narrower rim causes both beads of the tire to tuck in, which minimizes sidewall exposure. The net result is addii maI rim and sidewall protection from rocks and other objects that could cause air loss or tire failure. Moreover, the added sidewall flex allows the tire to absorb bumps, resulting in a softer ride.