camp - thinking outside the box
found these pics of a diy camp shelter, and asked about sharing here
This is made form a series of wooden bents that fold up, 1x4 strapping, roofing tin and tarps
and a whole bunch of screws and staples
here it is how it travels, transport on the boat rack or in 'cargo' trailer
https://i.imgur.com/jrpxnS3l.jpg
the wood frame
https://i.imgur.com/OA4iRKzm.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/4h4UERsm.jpg
No pics of th frame before roof and walls go on, but a few hours with a ladder and a screwgun and the bents are strapped together
https://i.imgur.com/3CYujQBm.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/uBbnFBhm.jpg
Re: camp - thinking outside the box
12 x 12 was the first rendition , then it was expanded for a larger group , easy to add or delete 32" section
Little tin airtight was used for heat, drying gear for four took a couple hours
All totalled less than $200 with using used roof tin
Re: camp - thinking outside the box
Looks comfortable but quite a lot of stuff to pack around. I've found a few like that just set up and left behind when the camp pulled out [less the stove of course].
Re: camp - thinking outside the box
we have cleaned up more than one fabbed-up frame wrapped in vapour barrier plastic that was left behind by someone
the pleasure of one like this is the lack of care or maintenance needed, $3000 wall tent guys are always fretting it seems )
Zero condensation, sparks are not an issue, pack and store wet or dry , variable configuration is nice
Can't be cheap on the staples for the wall tarps though, they came back to a frame missing the plastic after a wind storm blew through, must have looked odd
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Lots of people wouldn't use anything like that, it's not up to their standards, they have to get the best of everything or stay in a hotel, rented cabin or go guided.
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Looks awesome, I may try and build one one year when I have time..
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Anyone try the car garages sold at box stores like CT, Costco or Wally World.. A small bit of fabrication and maybe a decent shelter???
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Yes, have seen those used too, as well as 2 smaller 10x10's stuck together
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We used to run a 10x20 car shelter, had to shorten legs a bit but it was functional. Way draftier than my wall tent but it did the trick for a lot cheaper.
