Originally Posted By: Mark_M

My solution was to build a micro-camper with many of the same features as a teardrop. But time and money have been interfering. A few weeks ago I found a 35 year-old Coleman pop-up camper on Craigslist for $500. The camper is in amazing condition for its age.

I still plan on building the micro-camper, because even with the pop-up there's still some time and effort required for setup. But now the pop-up is always packed-up and ready to go, just add fresh food and ice. As a result I've been out camping every weekend since, and am enjoying the trips much more. Even in the rain (and boy did it rain on my inaugural trip).



Hear, hear!

My teardrop trailer transformed weekend camping - made it much more feasible, time-wise, and far more comfortable. Permanently packed with everything except food, it is hitch-and-go convenience.

Some weekends I don't bother un-hitching. Our favorite weekend car camping campground is right on the Appalachian Trail.

There are terrific deals to be had on used camping trailers.



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