Wake up this forum

[270man]

This forum has lain dormant for more than a year. It's time to stir up some conversation, controversy or whatever.

Here is something I would like to pose for all hunters. Do you set up a large, permanent camp for your hunts -- or do you tend to camp light and move a lot? My hunting experiences in Arizona usually feature nice weather (sometimes too warm) and this lends itself to lighter camp setups that are easier to break down and move to another location. This is not always the case however. When the temperatures drop and the precip (rain or snow) begins to fall, I like a comfortable camp with some amenities. For me, that means my small travel trailer and various awnings set up outside for additional protection from the elements.

The problem is that the game may be somewhere else far away, and moving camp is a major exercise. When the weather permits, I might just sleep in my truck with camper shell or even set up a cot just outside the truck. Moving camp, then, is not such a big deal but I still have to put things away when going out to hunt all day.

Camping gear may or may not be vastly different between these two types of hunting camp (mine is). I have to choose between comfort and mobility.

Assuming that you do have to make this choice, how do you hunters handle this? I would like to hear your tips, tricks and gear suggestions (and personal experiences).

270man