First trip with a floorless

[WyoBowhunter21]

Well I am finally headed out for the first time with a floorless shelter. My dad and I will be packing in 3 miles to a lake and doing some fishing. I can't convince him to go floorless so we are packing in a tent as well, for a "just in case". I am ready to go but I am curious if anyone has any advice for this first trip?

 

[Backpack Hunter]

Make sure your camp selection is good, and have fun!

 

[Rizzy]

If your next to a lake, bring bug spray or coils.

 

[WyoBowhunter21]

good call on the bug spray! Does having the stove inside the shelter help out with that at all?

 

[hammer0419]

Love the bug coils!!

 

[Rizzy]

good call on the bug spray! Does having the stove inside the shelter help out with that at all?

Yeah, especially with the bug coil on top until it goes up in smoke

 

[WyoBowhunter21]

Yeah, especially with the bug coil on top until it goes up in smoke

I will have to go get some of those then. Keep the advice coming.

 

[Mad Mountain Mike]

I've had good luck with the bug coils. In the spring up here the Mosquitos are thick as thieves and sound like humming birds buzzing around your head. About an hour before bed light about a 3" piece and let it burn out and seems to keep the little demons at bay for the rest of the night.

 

[mfolch]

If your tent doesn't have perimeter netting, consider a bug bivy. Also, bring camp shoes and some ground cover (tyvek is great), or expect to wear boots the entire time, esp. if the ground is at all damp or wet. In my experience, having a stove attracts spiders seeking warmth in the cool night.

 

[arthurvino]

Proper spot is most important. Bivy or bug net helps.