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I've got two "el cheapo" ones. 6 man tents. One for the kids and one for us. First time we took em out at Easter about 6 years ago, we froze. Got a 24ft x 24ft tarp from my father and havnt looked back.
Its probably a little big to start out with but I can fit both tents under it, setup a kitchen with stove, BBQ and prep table and a Dining room. Add a few smaller $4 tarps from supercheap auto for wind breaks and we are set.
Last edited by rkinsey; 14th October 2011 at 12:49 PM.
Just about to jump into my next Patrol. A 2001 GU II TB45E .
WARNING!: Do not ever use a towball as a recovery point. They are not rated and can become a deadly projectile during a recovery if they snap off, and they have done so with tragic results in the past.
I've got two "el cheapo" ones. 6 man tents. One for the kids and one for us. First time we took em out at Easter about 6 years ago, we froze. Got a 24ft x 24ft tarp from my father and havnt looked back.
Its probably a little big to start out with but I can fit both tents under it, setup a kitchen with stove, BBQ and prep table and a Dining room. Add a few smaller $4 tarps from supercheap auto for wind breaks and we are set.
Thanks for the pics Rob, definitely a great idea and certainly one I'll be using when we start getting out on those longer trips. Thanks for the pics mate.
Shade cloth makes a good windbreak too - while letting a bit of bree2e through on hot days.
G'day Silver........ that was nowoolies .22 I believe at least I think it was .22 - he'll let you know when he comes on!!!!! lmao....................... I didn't get the chance to have a play as time was running out but will definitely be having a play next time.
You also can't go wrong with Kmart's range of camping stuff and those large plastic bunnings tables are a must for camping!!!
hahahahahaha oh yeah gone and got me one of those, nice little 2 burner stove with a cast iron grill to sit on top too...................... would like to get a fridge too but cant justify the expense yet, so gonna get an ice box the replace the crappy eskys I've got - they only keep me ice for a day if I'm lucky lol...................... K-Mart and BigW have definitely been my friend to get the starter stuff required........... not doubt once I start getting more into it and the cheaper items start failing, they'll be replaced with something a little more robust
Thanks for the pics Rob, definitely a great idea and certainly one I'll be using when we start getting out on those longer trips. Thanks for the pics mate.
Just pickup things each year as you go along. You dont have to fork out huge amounts of cash that way and you get to experiment as well. Thats half the fun of it. I try and make bush furnature as well. Just watch the Bush Tucker Man series and Les will show you how to setup camp.
Good thing you've got the 'Trol... If you have a family like mine you need one just to be able to tow all the gear your going to end up with....!!
Cheers,
Rob
Just about to jump into my next Patrol. A 2001 GU II TB45E .
WARNING!: Do not ever use a towball as a recovery point. They are not rated and can become a deadly projectile during a recovery if they snap off, and they have done so with tragic results in the past.