Daily Tag: camping

  • The Maritimes: Day Four

    Today was a driving day. Time to head north to Cape Breton. As soon as we arrived, we decided to scout for a boondocking site on Crown Land.

    Incredible boondocking!

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  • The Maritimes: Day Three

    Waking up dry makes Alison a happy camper.

    A dry Alison is a happy Alison.

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  • The Maritimes: Day Two

    Today started with the drying of our mattress and sheets. Turns out, our little teardrop wasn’t quite ready for 8 straight hours of oceanside rain!

    Hard rain and teardrop leaks don't mix.

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  • The Maritimes: Day One

    This evening we arrived safe and sound (although a bit wet) on the south shore of Nova Scotia. Graves Island Provincial Park to be exact.

    Arrival at Graves Island

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  • All Modded Up And Ready To Go!

    Here are the vital stats:

    Large two-burner camp stove (each burner puts out 30,000 BTUs)
    Portable propane-powered camp fire (for areas with open fire bans)
    11 pound propane tank to power them
    400Wh (33Ah) portable battery with a 300W pure sine wave inverter
    Large marine-grade deep cycle battery to power trailer lights and fans
    100 watts of suitcase solar panel action to charge those batteries
    20 gallons of delicious, life-giving water storage
    50 quart, roto-molded, bear-proof cooler that can keep ice for 10 days!
    Foot pump-powered shower & shower tent
    10 x 10 tent room extension for a luxurious, bug-free living area
    and oh so much more…

  • Wachipauka Pond Jeeping

    On this beautiful Sunday afternoon, we took Frank’s advice and kept going after reaching the always lovely (and popular!) Warren transfer station. We encountered some fairly gnarly roads, a couple of low creek crossings, saw several great potential camp spots, and enjoyed an incredibly beautiful lake.

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