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Should I purchase a camping backpack or is it convinient to use my regular luggage for packing all my stuff and gear?
Since I am parking in general admission and lugging all my stuff to group camping I am trying to access if taking a rolling luggage would be more convienant than backpack.
Is it easy to maneuver around on site with rolling luggage?
Post by PosterNutbag on May 23, 2013 10:11:45 GMT -5
I say no on the rolling luggage. It's not going to roll very well over grass/dirt..and it sounds exhausting to pull that around...I'd get a camping backpack. Easy to move with and holds more (if you use it correctly)
Backpack and grab a $5 golf cart ride over to group camping? There is no easy way to roll luggage on the ground at Roo.
This. Or maybe make 2-3 trips, if necessary. If you have the time and don't mind walking, it might not be that bad, unless you get stuck walking from BFE to Groop. Personally, I wouldn't spend much on a backpack just for this. Maybe a big, cheap duffle bag, but I'd probably take a $5 taxi or two, if not just walk over twice. Depending on how much your group likes you, you could walk over quickly once with a light load, walk back and talk with a friend, have a drink on the way, and grab whatever else you need. You might end up far away, might not, but any walking to Groop will only be a prelude to all the walking you do the rest of the weekend.
I might bring the garden cart I built out of PVC and hand truck wheels, in case I get Pod 11 or something and decide to move my crap to tent only. As already suggested by krstphr, a wagon would be great.
Couldn't you just park in day parking that is close to group camping and walk your stuff over from there. They don't really do anything to cars that stay in day parking all weekend.
Couldn't you just park in day parking that is close to group camping and walk your stuff over from there. They don't really do anything to cars that stay in day parking all weekend.
agreed! Day Parking is a lot closer and if you know *for sure* you're not going to camp at your car, then that'd be easiest, assuming you're coming in Thurs or later
Couldn't you just park in day parking that is close to group camping and walk your stuff over from there. They don't really do anything to cars that stay in day parking all weekend.
Yep and day parking is very close to group camping.
Couldn't you just park in day parking that is close to group camping and walk your stuff over from there. They don't really do anything to cars that stay in day parking all weekend.
This, or you could save yourself the rental car fees and take the airport shuttle.
Post by culloweird on May 24, 2013 11:11:10 GMT -5
SO, I haven't been to Roo since they started the Group Camping Option- but I was under the impression that if you paid for group camping, you could park there. Am I wrong, and is Group like Tent Only? Do you need to lug your stuff across the farm for Group?
EDIT- I just read on the official website that groups only get one car pass per 3 group members. Is there not another member in your Group who can pick you up from the airport? (would save on the rental car cost)
Well, getting the shuttle doesn't permit us to stop by a walmart and buy necessities like coolers and food.
True, but I would hope if you're meeting up with a group of folks that drove in that someone could help you out. And eating food onsite for every meal would be cheaper than renting a car.
Couldn't you just park in day parking that is close to group camping and walk your stuff over from there. They don't really do anything to cars that stay in day parking all weekend.
Yep and day parking is very close to group camping.
Group camping is right between day parking my favorite place, shakedown st. I love shakedown.
Post by bansheebeat on May 24, 2013 20:11:23 GMT -5
I usually fit all my clothes/toiletries in my 60L backpack with a ton of room to spare. Can't imagine ever needing rolling luggage, but my bag never leaves my vehicle so honestly it wouldn't matter either way. Even if you planned on walking to TO or something a rolling suitcase would probably more of a hassle on the gravel and whatnot.
Post by reveurconstant on May 24, 2013 21:19:18 GMT -5
Hiking backpack. Trust me on this. I was dragging two rolling suitcases through the mud bog last year from Tent Only back to the shuttle. Not fun at all. This year I invested in a hiking backpack.
Post by moonshine3 on May 26, 2013 22:06:19 GMT -5
I have used both. I agree with everyone. Rolling luggage is not worth it and it will get torn up. I have an internal frame backpack that I use now.
I have taken the shuttle the last three years. I have seen people get dropped off at walmart before. I am not sure how it all works, but I have seen it done.
Could be a little off-the-wall or out of your budget, but given the possible rain in the forecast you might want to consider a backpack dry bag. Here's a picture:
Guaranteed to keep your stuff dry. Roughly $75, which is in line with your cheaper internal frame packs.
Post by bansheebeat on May 28, 2013 8:02:59 GMT -5
You can also buy a rain cover that slips over your existing pack. I got one that covers my external frame pack very well (well enough to have never leaked or anything) for about $40.
Post by syrinx32123 on May 28, 2013 19:40:25 GMT -5
if you bring rolling luggage, you're going to have a BAD time. You can get the Sealine dry packs that Gratefuled posted for a little bit cheaper on Amazon: amzn.to/13gXmWO
