Least Favorite Part of Camping?

Mr.E · 03-29-2012, 06:19 PM

I pretty much enjoy camping in all kinds of weather... It can be quite miserable if it's really really hot mostly because I can't stay cool enough to sleep well at night... But it's alright.
Sometimes the mosquitoes and biting flies are abundant, and that can be a problem... But it's usually alright.

Although I can and will be dry (bank on it!) I must say a rainy trip is my least favorite kind. It stinks to have to huddle under the tarp (Once my father, sister, and I stayed over 12 hours under an army poncho... my sister was about 8yrs) all day... It stinks for fire building (although, unless it's a heavy rain, it can be done with a little extra work...)
But the worst part is packing up and bringing home all the wet equipment.... then having to get it all back out and make sure it dries. Lay out every bungee and rope and tarp and tent and let them bake in the sun... unless it's still raining!!! That's a real bummer and gets my vote.

But still, rain camping is way better than no camping at all!

clewand550 · 03-29-2012, 06:58 PM

Mosquitos are probably one of the worst part of camping. If the mosquitos get pretty bad, there really is no where to run to that will get you away from them. I also am not a big fan of cleaning and packing everything up when it is time to leave.

TroyS · 03-29-2012, 08:23 PM

Trying to get the kids all organized and set to go to and leave the campground. Things can get really crazy here at home when it's time to leave, and that becomes even more challenging when it comes time for us to pack up and leave.

Hikenhunter · 03-29-2012, 11:46 PM

I don't mind rainy nights, but I do not like rainy days very much. even though being tent bound on a rainy day can be sooo relaxing.

dinosaur · 03-30-2012, 08:49 AM

Breaking camp and going home.

Pathfinder1 · 03-30-2012, 09:48 AM

Hi...

A rain or wet snowstorm blowing horizontally enthuseth me not...!!

oldsarge · 03-30-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hikenhunter

I don't mind rainy nights, but I do not like rainy days very much. even though being tent bound on a rainy day can be sooo relaxing.

You got that right!

charley · 03-31-2012, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dinosaur

Breaking camp and going home.

I agree. That's a drag.

**CozInCowtown** · 03-31-2012, 08:57 PM

Rude neighbors.
Generators and radios are my pet peeves.
DC

hummingbirdee · 03-31-2012, 09:09 PM

If you are a camper, you will experience the rain. It never fails. It can be fun, though, sitting under a tarp eating dinner. I have had trouble in the past staying dry in a tent. It is so miserable to get your sleeping bag and everything else wet. When we graduated to a tent trailer, the rain was actually enjoyable. We bring along games for just such an occasion. I love the fresh smell of nature after a rain storm.