A Couple "While Camping" Questions

[Bajatacoma]

I keep a couple pillows in the bus- if I wanted to rough it I'd go backpacking instead of rolling in an enclosed vehicle that includes a cooler, stove, sink and two beds. I don't have a dog but when I did I just washed the pillow cases at home like I do the ones on my bed.

No incense; I don't want anyone thinking I'm a damn dirty hippie.
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[crofty]

I made some curtains out of some extra curtain material I had.

Rather than incense have you tried deodorant? I prefer the smells of camping rather than the smell of campers.
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[ccpalmer]

I try to remember a pillow but my fleece jacket often gets used...

Sandalwood is great but my favorite flavors are more skunky.
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'71 Westy

[RatCamper]

1: Some cheap pillow. I don't use one under my head anyway. It's always either under my shoulders or lumbar. If I don't have a pillow I use clothes or whatever.

2: I prefer the smell of nature mingled with the smell of engine, horsehair and whatever else that indefinable VW scent is.
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[brookmp]

This thread is too funny.

[1977_L63H_P27]

[bigbore]

[fastmc25]

My pillows stay with the bus... Full sized... I'm not hurting for room when i go camping so why not be comfortable....

No pets camping... that's why i go camping...... to get away from needy things...

No incense.... a good dinner of Beer, Brats and Sauerkraut provide all the smells for your camping pleasure..

And for baths.....

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1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc

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[oorwullie]

incense and dogs stink,but i like my pillows and have 2 permanently in my bus.always ready for company..........

[babysnakes]

1977 L63H P27 wrote

Dog's are meant to be outside you damn hippies
As for incense...nothing beats patchouli



Wow! In all the Dead shows I've been to,the hippies use patchouli to get rid of the dog smells.
(1) pillows, I'm not as young and pliable as I used to be.
(2) no incense, all the other above listed aromas are all I've ever needed.

BTW hazetguy, I've been staring at your avatar and if I squint just right I can see dolphins or killer whales or something.

[hazetguy]

thanks for all the replies.
the pic that pep242 posted would drive me crazy. that is a LOT of wasted space when the top is not popped. i think i am going to stick with my rolled up jacket or blanket for the pillow. i do like the inflatable pillow idea too, maybe i'll look into that.

as far as the incense goes: i don't often burn it in the bus. i burn it outside just to add to the general aroma of the outdoors. although occasionally it is nice to cover the sometimes overpowering stench of a campfire inside the bus.
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[78Kombi]

I bring like 6 pillows, 4 are about 18 inches square and 2 from the house
(real pillows) we like the plush soft Arabian tent feel.
Incense....nag champa. patchouli and a little of what mother nature gave us is what I use.


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[greggholmes]

since my bus isn't running yet, i can't take it camping.

besides it wont hold my queen sized adjustable bed

so i have a 21 X 10 tent

I like my comfort.
plus all my kitchen gear
the kitchen sink

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[mattcuddy]

1) The jack bag filled with jack and assorted tools has always served me well.

2) I recommend burning gear oil, everyone thinks it smells so bad, but they are oh so wrong.

[BusBerd]

I pack my pillow in that space between the pop top ceiling and the upper bed (beyond the section that gets folded over). There is a little space of "air" there. Actually, I pack a pillow and a comforter in that space. It gets smushed a little when the pop top is closed, but I just shake them out and they are fluffy and good to go.
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[RatCamper]

[Klaussinator]

[fastmc25]