Questions tagged [camping]
Accommodation in tents, hammocks, bivouacs, caravans, trailers, etc.
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Is there a website with historical temperatures and weather data?
I am interested in hiking this fall in France and camping along the way. In order to figure what gear I need to pack to camp (particularly for the sleeping bag), I would like to know what temperatures ...
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Where is wild camping possible in Europe?
Are there countries in Europe where wild camping with a tent allowed or at least tolerated? How high is the probability that someone will get angry at you or even call the police?
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What are the wild camping regulations in Iceland?
I've read here that "in Iceland you are allowed to do this by law as long as you stay away from houses and use common sense like you say". Wild camping in Iceland is one of my ideas for the next ...
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Is free camping permitted in Japan?
I'm planning to go to Japan this summer, and after visiting a relative, I'm planning to go on a hike for 5 to 7 days.
I was wondering if camping out in the wild is permitted anywhere in japan, like ...
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Is wild camping possible in Germany? Where?
Is it possible to do wild camping in Germany? Are there specific zones for that?
If yes, can someone recommend a few, preferably with nice trails to walk.
The idea is to go into nature.
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Where in the Balkans is free camping permitted?
This question is a spinoff of the question about wild camping in Europe since none of the answers cover the area where I am now with my tent and sleeping bag (-:
Do any of the following countries in ...
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Traveling without paying lodging fees in America
I want to travel around the East Coast without paying for lodging. I'd be willing to sleep in my car or even pitch a tent somewhere. Is this a problem? Legal? I really want to get to the beach this ...
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What exactly is allemansrätten in Sweden?
My understanding is that it is a limited right for a traveler to camp out on any "unsettled" property in Sweden, public or private. Of course, there are important restrictions, such as NO right to ...
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Camping along ring road in Iceland
I am planning on a circumnavigation of Iceland this summer and the Ring Road might be the only road available for lenghthy stretches.
I would like to know if camping along the Ring Road is ...
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How do I find a campsite that allows campfires in Iceland?
I am currently traveling in Iceland and it seems that most campsites do not allow campfires. Are there any campsites in Iceland that allow campfires? If so, how can I find them? Any resource links ...
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On which Canary island is it possible to sleep on the beach?
We are planning a two-night trip to the Canary Islands. The cheapest options include Lanzarote and Las Palmas for flights. Travel dates are last week of November, so I guess weather should be okay. I ...
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Is sleeping outside really illegal in Laos? If so does that mean no camping too?
In the HitchWiki entry for Laos it says:
It is illegal to sleep outside in Laos. If you are caught, you will be fined. [source required]
As you can see nothing is offered to indicate the veracity ...
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Tent in hand luggage?
Can I carry a tent in hand luggage on a flight?
Do poles/pegs present a threat? I mean, they could but they're going to be tightly packed and actually attempting to get them out would draw a lot of ...
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Where to find public water taps in the Netherlands?
We are wandering around the Netherlands (on foot, hitchhiking, and by bicycle). We aren't sleeping in campsites, but just putting our tent anywhere "in the bush". We are used to travelling this way in ...
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Where in Southeast Asia is free camping permitted?
I've been inspired by the success of my old question "Where in the Balkans is free camping permitted?" and soon to embark on a similar kind of trip in a very different part of the world.
Do any of ...
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Is it easier and/or cheaper to replace my lost tent in Albania or Greece?
When travel.SE was shiny and new I asked a very similar question which became a point of controversy but in the end it has remained open and thought to be on-topic under the circumstances.
Sadly I ...
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What's the absolute cheapest accommodation in Ioannina Greece?
So hitchhiking is an unpredictable way to travel which is fun but tonight I find myself in downtown Ioannina, Greece.
Usually I'm pretty good at finding cheap lodgings but it turns out I'm not very ...
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Are there some places I can stay for free in South Korea besides couch surfing?
I'm thinking of going home to Australia from Europe/Turkey via Korea because... well Korea is awesome and it's on the way home (-:
But I'm almost out of money. Then again I was just talking to ...
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What sort of cooking gas do they sell on the Scottish west highland way?
A somewhat official page about the west highland way states that
The most convenient [cooking gear] is probably the camping-gas variety. Make sure you carry a spare cylinder of gas, although ...
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Pros and Cons of a tent on the ground and its alternatives in Namibia
I am leaving for a three week vacation in Namibia in May (past rain season). A 4x4 car is rented and I plan to bring my own tent (and most other required camping gear). I've been on camping trips all ...
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How common are campground bans on single travellers?
From alephzeros comment:
in the UK some camping sites which advertise themselves as "family-friendly" have a total ban on single travellers of any age and gender from using them.
I've never in my ...
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What time of the year is the weather warm enough for camping in Yellowstone National Park?
I want to visit Yellowstone National Park. I want to go for camping and am planning to stay there for a week.
When is the weather warm enough to camp (say above 0 degrees Celsius/ 30 Fahrenheit at ...
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Does the Vietnam Phu Quoc National Park allow visitors to camp on the grounds?
We (group of two) want to travel to Phu Quoc Island, arriving at Bai Thom (north), rent some mountain bikes and travel through the National Park to the south of the island.
Is there a possibility to ...
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Is it cheaper and/or easier to buy a cheap tent and sleeping bag in Turkey or Bulgaria?
I'm currently in Istanbul but will soon head west to the Romania/Bulgaria border (hitchhiking) and intend to buy a cheap tent and sleeping bag on the way. I don't need a famous brand. Just something ...
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Good mountains to camp on in Japan
I'm planning a trip to Japan next year. It will be my first time there. While there, I'll probably spend a few days hitting up the major tourist attractions, but I'd also like to spend some time ...
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What dried food can I take across the American border from Canada?
We will be driving from Banff to Glacier National Park while on our camping trip and I was told to be careful with taking food across the border. We don't eat meat so that's one less issue and I ...
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Where can I sleep overnight in an RV nearest to SFO?
Rather than pay to rent campsites everywhere I go, I've heard it is workable in the USA to park the RV in Walmart parking lots and do our sleeping there.
I'm renting an RV in San Francisco (...
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Random camping along Central and South Californian coastline
I'm from the UK and I am planning on spending about 6 days driving from San Francisco down possibly as far as San Diego and then back up again.
I'd love to stop at random beaches/interesting places ...
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Buying Isobutane/propane canisters in Reykjavik near Laugavegur?
I’m flying in for a backpacking trip and would like to pick up a gas canaster near my hotel before leaving the city. Where can you get isobutane/propane mix canisters (i.e. for Jetboil or MSR Pocket ...
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