Garfield YXZ Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 well I took a tent to dumont once, Key word once lol and the wind blew it all over the place But I didnt have a good anchor I usually sleep in the cab of my truck but after a few nights that gets pretty uncomfortable So i was thinking about going back to a tent this time tying it down with cinder blocks or do you guys think that the killer dumont wind will be 2-0 vs my tent theory lol thanks - matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam @ GTP Off Road Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 i've seen guys in tents a few times. it's not always windy out there (just when i am there usually). Try a tent that fits in the bed of your truck. or if you camp near others you can use other trucks/ trailers as wind blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 something like this should be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hi Matt. Not a lot of information in your profile. Do you live in the Las Vegas area? You don't see a lot of tent camping at Dumont, especially because of the wind (and the hard and rocky ground ) ! Yes, there are some, but it's not the most comfortable situation. Adam has it right, camp near others to block the wind. How do you haul that CR500, in the bed of your truck? I don't know your situation, but you might consider a small enclosed trailer with minimal conveniences. Welcome to the site and consider meeting at the South Pole on a big weekend Saturday for the meet and greet at 2:00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield YXZ Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 I have a chevy k2500 long bed i might consider the truck tent and saturday the 28th at 2:00? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandawg Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I've tented twice in my many years of Duning at Dumont. I would rather take a good hard kick in the crotch than ever do it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam @ GTP Off Road Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 i have been very lucky on my trips out last season with friends helping me out. people can be VERY generous. I plan on using my truck bed if/when i have to for sleep. i have a bed rug in mine and a bed cover so i wouldn't even use a tent. it's good cover from wind, and the cover would help keep me warm. I really want a Hauler but it's not going to happen anytime real soon, so i have my eye on a small enclosed trailer. my problem is I don't have anywhere to store it at my house and i can't imagine paying a bunch of money to store a little 6x12 or 7x 14 size trailer. The enclosed seems like a great way to go as it's not super expensive but gives you cover, storage area, and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand chick Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I love my truck bed tent.. I have not used it at Dumont as of yet, but it has been great. I have a memory foam that I put in mine, it is very comfortable, being up off the ground. And I dont have any problems with the old bones... But I am not nearly as old sanddawg.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 One of my best night sleeps was in a truck bed tent at Dumont sent from your mom's phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I love my truck bed tent.. I have not used it at Dumont as of yet, but it has been great. I have a memory foam that I put in mine, it is very comfortable, being up off the ground. And I dont have any problems with the old bones... But I am not nearly as old sanddawg.. Wow!! Terry lays low for a few days and lets the Dawg rest, then you pick up the challenge. Hey Sandawg, you out there? Another gauntlet has been thrown!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandawg Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 She loves me........and she's not near as old as me. How could I not cherish Jodie!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand chick Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Wow!! Terry lays low for a few days and lets the Dawg rest, then you pick up the challenge. Hey Sandawg, you out there? Another gauntlet has been thrown!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 She loves me........and she's not near as old as me. How could I not cherish Jodie!! Nobody that's drawing breath is as old as you are! That tent would have to come with a crane attached to get his old a$$ up each morning and during the night to pee!!! :clown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandawg Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 (edited) Whoa there for a bit Mr..........You have more medical miracles implanted in your old tired torn up body than I will ever have. At least I don't have to sit down to pee or take a pill to get it up.............I'm sorry I said I'd never tell that one! My bad! Any how, if you live to be my age, and were in as close to the shape I'm in, you will certainly be enshrined in the Smithonian .. Edited September 18, 2012 by sandawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand chick Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 She loves me........and she's not near as old as me. How could I not cherish Jodie!! Shhh... your not supposed to tell anyone! I do love my truck bed tent though, if you can pick one of those up, you should be good, I still have to order the strap pads $15.00 for pads that wrap arond the straps for extra protection for when the wind does blow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Whoa there for a bit Mr..........You have more medical miracles implanted in your old tired torn up body than I will ever have. At least I don't have to sit down to pee or take a pill to get it up.............I'm sorry I said I'd never tell that one! My bad! Any how, if you live to be my age, and were in as close to the shape I'm in, you will certainly be enshrined in the Smithonian .. I have lots more medical mircles that's for sure! Thank God for titanium and plastic. At least when I kick the bucket my body will be worth more that the normal .72 cents. I have stuff that can be recycled! As far as sitting and taking a pill you must have me confused with one of your older friends (Sorry Bob) but those thank the lord are not my issues or problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Jesus does every thread have to turn into the "I'm the older than dirt duner who has an ego" thread sent from your mom's phone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Jesus does every thread have to turn into the "I'm the older than dirt duner who has an ego" thread sent from your mom's phone Hey he started it mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandawg Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Jesus does every thread have to turn into the "I'm the older than dirt duner who has an ego" thread sent from your mom's phone :surrender: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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