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My husband and I just chose a nice $300 tent over the $31,000 small trailer we had our eye and hearts set on. We are going to give it a try and, if we like it, we will have saved enough money to make LOTS of trips without dragging along a big payment! Plus, no insurance needed, etc. This video was encouraging to me that, hopefully, we made the right decision and will still have lots of fun!

@RandisAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

You definitely made the right decision… because it was your decision!!! The only wrong decision is not doing anything so I am thrilled you will be making new memories in a tent! 🎈😃🎉

I’ve been camping for 40 years. My advice skip the tent and the rv. Go for hammocks. Most versatile, comfortable, inexpensive way to camp. My dad is 76 and he still camps in a hammock.

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

I have never been hammock camping but know they have come a long way over the years!

Hi Randi! It's John from the video! This was such a fun experience. Hope to have you as a camp neighbor again soon. We are glad to share our experiences with this community, and learn from this communities experiences. You have great editing skills :)

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

John Clarno Hi John! I learned my husband Tom has a red light so one night we sat in the woods with it when it was pitch black and we saw deer! They were off in the distance but it was so cool! I really appreciate you and Jenny sharing your insider tent camping knowledge! Thank you guys!!! ♥️ Let me know when you are in the area... it’s fun to have great camping neighbor buds!

@MyGoatShedLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you for sharing your experience and for your enthusiasm for camping. I was inspired by it as I am sure others were. Our society would probably be less stressed if we spent more time in the great outdoors. Y'all did so good on the video.

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

My Goat Shed Life I agree! Camping is great for de-stressing! 👍

@pwread

3 жыл бұрын

tent or RV, regardless, you guys definitely win the award for best t-shirts! Love 'em!

I've done both now .... Both are great. Will say ... Set up a tent kot in a Gazelle Gazebo is so fast of a set up and not pulling a camper is really nice.

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Tent camping setup is easy once you do it once! I will do more and leave the RV at home for quick camping getaways!

Hi Randi! It's Jenny from the video! This was so fun to watch and you couldn't even tell that I desperately needed a shower. Haha! Thanks for being a great camp neighbor. Hope to see you again soon!

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

jenny jenny Hi Jenny!!!! It’s so fun to hear from you! Thank you and John so much for sharing your tenting experiences with me and this community! I learned so much about tent camping from you guys and enjoyed being camp neighbors. I was camping at Frontenac a few days ago and saw someone with a cat on a leash and thought of you. I too hope our paths cross again!

@cdlady54_95

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jenny have you tried or heard of Tinkle Belle, a female urinary device that let's you urinate standing up? There are several products like that, but it would give you another option while getting to the loo! You and John were great in the video. Thank you for sharing.

@clarnowhat

3 жыл бұрын

@@cdlady54_95 interesting! I'll check it out. Thansk!

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

cdLady54 _ I agree... John and Jenny were great and I enjoyed hearing about their tent camping style and techniques. 👍

@MyGoatShedLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and John for sharing your experiences tent camping. Y'all were inspirational. I'm thinking...yes! I can do that. LOL Y'all are great!

We started tent camping for the first time last year!! Love it!!! Like you said being outside rejuvenates you!!! Enjoyed your video!!!

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing how rejuvenating fresh air and nature can be! I am glad you discovered tent camping!

Randi this is an awesome video! We were avid tenters for years! Then we moved up to a teardrop (no sleeping on ground/no set up and easier to leave: add food, clothes, hook up in garage and we were off!) then a few years we moved up to an rv (comforts). And all 3 have their advantages/disadvantages yet they all got us out for a weekend adventure! Again, great idea for a video and thanks for sharing with others so they can make a decision based on their individual needs! Now you need to do a teardrop interview 😉 to cover your middle ground. Safe travels! Vie 🇨🇦

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sylvia! I agree 💯%! It’s all about the adventure and just doing it! I did a previous general teardrop trailer but an interview one would be interesting. Thanks for the topic idea!!! 😁

@CallMeVie

3 жыл бұрын

@@RandisAdventures Yes I remember that one! Anything to keep your channel going because you are so entertaining and genuine! I always appreciate how you keep it simple and real! 🥂 Randi Signed; Vie 🇨🇦

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

@@CallMeVie Thanks for making my day! ♥️

After 2 years with a "nice" pop-up camper, I think after the most recent unexpected issue, I am going to be going back to tent camping in the next couple of months. Way less stress, way cheaper, and my experience with tents was always pretty great.

@RandisAdventures

Жыл бұрын

I'm afraid to ask what your most recent issue was! 🫣

@elindenstein

Жыл бұрын

@@RandisAdventures The Powerwinch and cable failed the day before we were supposed to leave on a family trip 🫤

I LOVED this interview and hearing the comparisons also seeing the tent gear- Very helpful! I love the advice to keep it simple :) So encouraging - I dream about RVing but can’t afford it at the moment- this was wonderful info- Thanks SO much!

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tamara! As an RV camper, I too learned so much from John and Jenny about tent camping. I am thrilled you liked this video!

Great information! Once while we were tent camping, a critter was trying to get in our tent, and thank goodness the neighbor's dog scared it away! Whew!

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Joyce Moses Whew is right!!! 😁

Great video! I love the suggestion of keeping it simple! I always need to be reminded of that.

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Deanne Walding Me too Deanne!

Tents are great if you really want to experience nature. But setting up the campsite can be a lot more involved than a travel trailer. I still have a couple tents, and probably will go out at some point for nostalgia reasons with a tent someday, and remind myself why I like my small travel trailer more - Easier to set up (park, level, and done), and much more comfortable bed. But as mentioned in the video, tents are great if you're on a low budget - equipment costs less than an RV, you can use practically any vehicle (I've even seen people hauling their gear on a motorcycle), or even backpack your way in to the campsite, and with the thin walls, you feel like you are more a part of nature. And with an RV, even a small one, you get to bring more luxuries of home with you, such as a comfy bed, toilet and shower, indoor kitchen and dining area, etc. Plus it feels more protected from nature. You do need a larger vehicle to tow usually, more power with the larger you go. So it can get quite pricey not only with the RV itself, but if you need a new vehicle. Another option not mentioned is a cross between the two - A pop-up camper. We had one for many years, and enjoyed it quite a lot. It's got the more comfy beds up off the ground, an indoor kitchen and dining area, and some have toilets and even a show on larger models. And with the canvas walls, you get some feeling of being part of nature. The price is more than a tent, but is less than a RV (some high end pop-ups can be as much as a small RV, though), and you usually don't need quite as large of a vehicle to tow it with - A SUV or small pickup will work for most models. I've done camping in all three - Tent, pop-up, and travel trailer. They are all as much fun as you make them out to be, and I have many memories from each of them. I'm at an age that I enjoy a few extra luxuries when camping, but also don't want to pack up the house to go camping, so I have a small RV (really small - 13 foot from rear to hitch). But I still have my tent and the gear I use with that, and might get an itch to use it again for nostalgia reasons.

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Hey William! I love what you said... "They are all as much fun as you make them out to be." It is nice to keep everything needed in the RV where as tent camping requires you to pack everything each time you go. I have a friend that keeps her tent camping gear in the trunk of her car so she is always prepared. Some have said RV camping is not camping but I disagree. It offers many of the comforts of home but I really enjoy being outdoors just like you would in a tent. I will do more tent camping in the future especially if needed to get to more remote areas. I really enjoyed reading your comment William. Thanks for sharing your experiences!

@bsandey

3 жыл бұрын

@@RandisAdventures As I like to say, "Camping is a state of mind." If you enjoy camping in a $1/2 million motorhome or a $5 tent you got a garage sale, I have no problem with you calling it "camping". Enjoying it is the most important part. If it wasn't fun, it would be a four letter word ("WORK").

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

William Sandey Well said!!! 😁

Great Video Randi! I was an avid Backpacker and did about 40 years "tent camping".. Our current style of Camping "Glamping" is so much better for us now.. Can't really see us going back to the tent. Great comparison and nice look at pro's and cons. Thanks for sharing.

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Happy Place Diaries I’d love to do some backpacking! You can really get to remote areas. 😁

What a fun and informative interview with that nice couple! Great tip about the air mattress! Makes me want to go tent camping! Love seeing adorable Princess! Thanks for the fantastic video, Randi!

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Alison Kusaba Hi Alison! John and Jenny were full of valuable tent camping info! I really enjoyed talking to them about their camping experiences and learned a lot from them. 😊

What a fun video, and such a sweet couple to share their experiences with you. Their little car has to get great gas milage, so long trips on a budget are within reach. The vestibules are like your night stand...lol. I concur anyone can camp and outside is a great place to be. Great video! Thanks for sharing!

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

My Goat Shed Life I get about 12 MPG when towing my Little Guy Max trailer so this gas is a big tent camping financial advantage!

Great video! Thank you for sharing.

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

cdLady54 _ Thank you so much! 😊

Overlanding is the happy medium! We enjoy the tent for the ability to hike into remote areas away from tourists and be secluded. We enjoy our RV for the conveniences like A/C and yes, the toilet! Great video comparison Randi!

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Crazy Empty Nest Hi!!! I have a Jeep... now I need to do some overlanding! I love watching your overlanding videos to learn more about this type of camping!

What great information. I don't believe you will ever see me in a tent but our son loves to go tend camping, by himself. Gave me some ideas for gifts for him. Thanks, Randi!

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

I have a friend that likes to tent camp so I will probably be doing more. It is a different experience from RV camping but I enjoyed my time... as long as I can be outside and enjoy nature! 😁

Hats off to the couples who want to do backpacking. We can't seem to push ourselves there. If at all, we might try bike touring but even that is a stretch. Our major problem is having to "crawl" into our tent every night as opposed to being able to stand up in our tent. We like to hang out in our tent (our regular tent where we can stand up and run loops in it if we want). In a bike tour, we'd likely not have that luxury and that's gonna seem like a "penalty" of sort. That being said, bike touring does seem very appealing, given the right route. Looking forward to seeing more content on your channel. Thanks for sharing.

@RandisAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

WOW... sounds like you are bike enthusiasts. I love to hike while I am RV camping. What matters the most is spending quality time outdoors no matter what that is that makes you smile and feel like this is the best day ever!

Hi Randi, We are new here. What a great interview with lots of info. Great idea about the red light.

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Two Camping Gurus Hi! As a RV camper I learned so much about tent camping vs RV camping from these two! Lots of good takeaways for sure! 😊

Nice tips! We always used a double tall air mattress but we had a big cabin tent. I always had to have an extra room for my (blush) potty! We loved tent camping at the time but definitely prefer RV camping now (although Terry has talked me into backpacking with a small tent) ! 😃

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

TerryX2Explore I love it... a tent with a bathroom! It seems a lot of people start out camping in a tent and then to an RV.

@TerryX2Explore

3 жыл бұрын

@@RandisAdventures It is a good way to see if you are even going to like camping before taking the financial plunge for an RV! ;-)

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

TerryX2Explore I agree!

I have a headlamp with a red filter that flips down. It is great for maintaining your night vision. I learned about it from a pilot who flies at night.

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

A red headlamp is an excellent idea! 😁👍 🔦

Hi Randi, we have something in between a tent and RV. We have an SUV tent. We sleep in the back of the SUV (on a folding memory foam mattress) and the tent attaches to the back of the SUV. We use the tent to store our gear and our camping potty. It's nice to be able to look up through the moonroof at the stars and feel a bit more protected from the elements. We just ordered our Little Guy Max, which will allow us to camp in more diverse weather conditions. I really enjoyed your winter camping video.

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

I have seen SUV tents and they look amazing. BIG congrats on your Little Guy Max! How long before you get it?!?!

@raefamily3141

3 жыл бұрын

@@RandisAdventures We get it in February, so will be driving south and doing dry winter camping until it gets warm enough to use the tanks

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

@@raefamily3141 I am sooo excited for you. Enjoy the southern warmth this winter!

I have had three sizes of campers. I like the small fiberglass one best. I could pick it up by the tongue and move it where I wanted. I have had three different sizes of tents before and after campers. I prefer a 7'x7' popup tent with attached floor and rain fly. One major advantage for small tent camping is that you can pop it up in any campsite. So, I have often had the best, remote site in the area.

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

I too love more remote campsites Bill! Smaller has big advantages!

The scariest calculation of all: Divide all ownership costs by the number of nights actually slept in the RV! The cost per night will frighten you.

@RandisAdventures

Жыл бұрын

That would be an interesting calculation! 🤔

RV camping is more enjoyable, safer, and allows the comforts of home in the wild. I like the outdoors but I want to feel safe while I sleep not be worried if I am able to fast draw a weapon if attacked by an animal at night that the electric bear fence did not deter. Having heat and air condition is also a “basic need” along with a shower/bathroom.

@RandisAdventures

Жыл бұрын

I was worried about animals getting me too!! 😳😄

@offworlder1

Жыл бұрын

@@RandisAdventures That is a fear of even the most armed and seasoned traveler, why so many get a bear fence, or just go in an RV. Being able to sleep with few worries is how you get a full rest and have all the energy to have a new adventure the next day.

I tent camped for decades, the last 10 year we’ve had a pop up, and two travel trailers. After our wheel fell off, twice in as many months, we are selling the camper and going back to tenting. I’ve never had a wheel fall off a tent.

@RandisAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no Betty… two pop off wheels must be a sign! 😁 I think you are meant to be a tent camper! 😎

We have a large tent. With a porch. It was a close out at sams for 75.00.used twice but my husband is getting set to retire. We will probably use it more. We have discussed getting a small towable rv. If we sell our boat. If we find we like traveling.

@RandisAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Elizabeth! I have not talked much about this but my husband and I were previous boat owners and I love being on the water. After the first year of RV ownership we sold it because there was not enough time to do both. I never thought I’d be OK selling my beloved boat! But the variety of experiences I had gotten with a camper trumped a boat. To compensate we bought kayaks! 😁

@elizabethrose3667

2 жыл бұрын

@@RandisAdventures we have 2 kayaks. 😂 my dad gave us a ranger fishing boat we are not fishing people. We use it mostly for tubing . Fisherman have offered us a fair amount of money we could buy a nice small pop up or used towable. Thanks for the info. Yep, my husband was offered early 20 year retirement he jumped at it. We are in our 50’s. So we are going to tent camp talk to some rver’s see pros snd cons. My husband already told me we get a camper. Black water is my job. 😂

@RandisAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

What a great offer. I’d jump on it too. I am 58 and Tom is 60. We can’t wait for retirement.

Where is that place? Looks good for tent camping.

@RandisAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I was at Frontenac State Park in Minnesota. It is a great campground with nice wooded campsites. 👍

Sounds like it works really great for them, but wouldn't work so well for me. However, I have been working on a tent setup that would--nicer tent (Gazelle T-3 or 4) you can stand up in; put a cot in it, even a little heater; also a little more robust cook set up--still nothing nuts. You can put a little cassette toilet in such a tent--or in a separate little popup and use a small solar shower. I'm 73 and want some more comforts. I might still go for something like TAG or Scamp.

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

I too like some comforts Jay! I think being able to stand up would be a big plus and make the area more enjoyable when it is raining or just hanging out while inside. You are doing fabulous.... keep enjoying the outdoors!

@515aleon

3 жыл бұрын

@@RandisAdventures This is my plan, Randi, I was sadly not camping in 2020. In 2019, I started camping sleeping in my car. I had it with the whole pitching tent thing, crawling on the ground. But I never found this car thing very comfortable. I love the state parks in NM. There is a state park pass where you can stay at any park for a set fee. They are mostly super nice and quite a lot cleaner than the NFS camps usually are.

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

@@515aleon I have never been to NM but hopefully someday! You will have to recommend the best State Parks for me.

@515aleon

3 жыл бұрын

@@RandisAdventures Not all of these have RV sites. But I think this is a wonderful list. Some of these are NOT in the park system. If they don't have RV sites they are certainly close by. I also really like Manzano State park (the park itself is very nice and the town is very interesting). Ghost Ranch is very possibility my favorite place on earth. I don't think the RV site is much no hookups I think, but you can probably get showers and certainly meals from the visitor center. There is a park at Abiquiu lake nearby, is very nice. I'd also add the Jemez area. Fenton Lake State park probably the place to stay near by. www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/jan/23/new-mexico-top-10-national-parks

Consider RV storage fees, registration & license fees, Insurance costs and depreciation.

@RandisAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Yep.... RV expenses add up!

@peterdement

Жыл бұрын

@@RandisAdventures I forgot sales tax which here in Washington state is 10% which on a $50,000 RV is $5,000 addition sunk cost.

this channel all is good,,,although I am staying across 8600miles far away,,it seems I have to change as a biker to be camper man

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

raditya indra Hi! I am thrilled to have you here from so far away! 😁

@wheelstheworld2583

3 жыл бұрын

@@RandisAdventures hehehe ,,I ve been on vacation to Manitoba early 92,,its good country,,ok happy weekend to you

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

raditya indra Happy weekend to you too!!!

@wheelstheworld2583

3 жыл бұрын

@@RandisAdventures waiting for your next review,thanks for transferring knowledge,,,

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

raditya indra Your welcome!

I tent camped from childhood through my 30s. Now we have a 5th wheel and I would never go back to a tent 😉

@RandisAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Diane Jennings Hi Diane! It seems a lot of people start out tenting and invest in an RV later. Thanks for your vote!

Guy is wearing Hoochie Daddy shorts....

@RandisAdventures

Жыл бұрын

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@RandisAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

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