Except for this year's Endless Summer, camping in our part of the world
often means rain of some type and duration.  Coming from tent camping, the
Westy seems like the Marriott to us!

An awning makes a big difference and the boots definitely stay outside on
the carpet.

One of the best things about camping in the damper climes is that the yahoos
don't like it...

On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 3:23 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <
camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:

> Begging forbearance from the Moderators and members o' the list, this
> appears to be a quiet Sunday afternoon so I'd like to ask a camping
> question, with no specific Vanagon content.
>
> For a few weeks my son and I have had plans to go camping next weekend.
> The extended weather forecast for that weekend has shifted from cool but
> sunny to kinda rainy. "Showers" is the word they are currently using. 60%
> chance of precipitation, mid 60s (F) in the day, 40s at night.
>
> The temps are fine with us, but we are a desert people, having come from
> SoCal, and in my experience camping in the rain is messy. Mud all over the
> darn place, a simple trek to the privy involves specialized foot gear,
> rainproof clothing, funny rubber hats and bumbershoots if feeling
> particularly British or silly. Stuff dripping all over the place. And mud
> . . . did I mention mud?
>
> How do you folks feel about camping in the rain? Any tips for keeping the
> inside of the van dry and clean?
>
> --
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
> Bend, OR
> KG6RCR
>

--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"

Crescent Beach, BC

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