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Car camping and skiing: any tips?

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saskyskier71
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im in college so funds are tight and I'm three hours drive to the closest hill. you guys got any tips on sleeping in the parking lot overnight? wanting to get the most days in possible this year.
Oct 19 2017 1:01PM
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Fozziebear27
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What kinda car you got?
Oct 19 2017 5:46PM
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Nikolaus
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if it can fit a twin mattress you're set. i live outta my rav4 and its fine. i usually sleep in parking lots that don't expressly say no overnight parking and I've never been given a ticket. Bring non-perishable food, lots of water, warm sleeping bag, and make sure theres service where you sleep.
Oct 19 2017 5:57PM
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strayln_Skier
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When you wake up in the morning crank the engine over and put the heater on to dry out gear.
Oct 19 2017 8:12PM
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saskyskier71
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Fozziebear27What kinda car you got?


I got a Toyota Tacoma with a cap on the back so sleeping in there should be good. was wondering if anyone had ideas to drying gear besides in the truck while its running
Oct 20 2017 12:05AM
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No.Quarter
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saskyskier71I got a Toyota Tacoma with a cap on the back so sleeping in there should be good. was wondering if anyone had ideas to drying gear besides in the truck while its running


Stuff your boots and socks with newspaper, use merino socks, plan out a spot like a coffee shop or a fireplace in the lodge where you can warm up and dry out before getting on the hill / before going to bed. Don't store your gear crumpled up in a bag, spread it out. If you are handy build a sleeping platform for your truck bed and store stuff neatly below that, it will be a little better to have it away from all the moisture if it were stored at the same level you are sleeping on. Crack a window for ventilation, cold and dry is much better than slightly less cold and wet. Have multiple changes of high quality baselayer and midlayer gear that dries quickly, don't even think about cotton. Since you are three hours from the hill it might be a long shot, but check pawn shops and consignment stores for boot/glove dryers that plug into a car outlet.
Oct 20 2017 12:26AM
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Fozziebear27
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saskyskier71I got a Toyota Tacoma with a cap on the back so sleeping in there should be good. was wondering if anyone had ideas to drying gear besides in the truck while its running


Perfect car. Only down side I could think of would be getting really fukin cold depending on you're topper ya got
Oct 20 2017 12:34AM
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Espen519
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Hopefully you have a bigger car or wagon, i can sleep pretty comfy in my outback. Invest in a nice sleeping bag and one of those bedrool foam pad things, they help alot.
Oct 20 2017 12:36AM
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saskyskier71
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No.QuarterStuff your boots and socks with newspaper, use merino socks, plan out a spot like a coffee shop or a fireplace in the lodge where you can warm up and dry out before getting on the hill / before going to bed. Don't store your gear crumpled up in a bag, spread it out. If you are handy build a sleeping platform for your truck bed and store stuff neatly below that, it will be a little better to have it away from all the moisture if it were stored at the same level you are sleeping on. Crack a window for ventilation, cold and dry is much better than slightly less cold and wet. Have multiple changes of high quality baselayer and midlayer gear that dries quickly, don't even think about cotton. Since you are three hours from the hill it might be a long shot, but check pawn shops and consignment stores for boot/glove dryers that plug into a car outlet.


thanks! I've built a bed in the box already. pumped to try it out. thanks for the pointers on staying warm and dry
Oct 20 2017 1:34AM
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saskyskier71
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Espen519Hopefully you have a bigger car or wagon, i can sleep pretty comfy in my outback. Invest in a nice sleeping bag and one of those bedrool foam pad things, they help alot.


interested to see how cold its actually going to be. I have a good marmot sleeping bag. but still..
Oct 20 2017 1:37AM
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iridepc
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If you haven't seen this yet you need to. This is the way to car camp.. And honestly the dude lives the sickest life ever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNs68O5JSKg

**This post was edited on Oct 20th 2017 at 1:40:33am
Oct 20 2017 1:39AM
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strayln_Skier
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iridepcIf you haven't seen this yet you need to. This is the way to car camp.. And honestly the dude lives the sickest life ever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNs68O5JSKg

**This post was edited on Oct 20th 2017 at 1:40:33am

Holy Fuck i want that van
Oct 20 2017 4:31AM
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saskyskier71
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iridepcIf you haven't seen this yet you need to. This is the way to car camp.. And honestly the dude lives the sickest life ever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNs68O5JSKg

**This post was edited on Oct 20th 2017 at 1:40:33am


nice that it shows skiers do other shit besides skiing. bentchetlers the man and if I had his van I wouldn't even bother renting an apartment anymore
Oct 20 2017 12:01PM
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bradwalters
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If you have a tacoma I would highly recommend building a flat space that rests on the wheel wells. You can do it for as simple as a few sheets of plywood and some 2x4s. It's pretty easy and you can find instruction on youtube. Sleeping directly on the bed in the winter time gets really, really cold even if you are on a mattress. I've had good luck sleeping at the hill or the motel 6 parking lot up the street.

For drying your stuff...I've had luck giving things their own space in the truck so that nothing is cluttered and stays wet. Simple stuff like liners taken out of the boots and hanging up your jacket go a long way.
Oct 20 2017 12:57PM
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skistupid
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I always dry, damp gear in my sleeping bag.
Oct 20 2017 2:05PM
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foolmetwice
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would also like some advice on this, specifically for an outback
Oct 20 2017 2:19PM
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RousedWits
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You definitely will want to double up on the sleeping bags... Maybe even triple. I know they sell little propane heaters I think its called the "buddy". you need to make sure there is ventilation otherwise you might not have enough oxygen.
Oct 20 2017 7:39PM
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GarFrom09
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iridepcIf you haven't seen this yet you need to. This is the way to car camp.. And honestly the dude lives the sickest life ever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNs68O5JSKg

**This post was edited on Oct 20th 2017 at 1:40:33am


That was the sickest video ever that would be the life
Oct 23 2017 9:24AM
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Jnets
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make sure you crack a window as much as you can before you goto sleep.
Oct 23 2017 10:03AM
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erica
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Mousseau wrote a good thread about this a few years ago:

https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/785991/How-to-sleep-in-your-car
Oct 23 2017 2:31PM
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