Camping Mirror?

**J.B. Simpson** · 7th April 08, 08:43 PM

If you are camped close to your car/pickup/suv/go-kart or whatever you drive just get a cheap wall mirror from Wal Mart, Target, or whoever and leave it in your vehicle. Then you can take it out for inspection and stow it away when you are done.

**Nighthawk** · 7th April 08, 09:02 PM

Mirror and pleat check while camping? Wus!

Just kidding. Seriously, though- I go to the boonies and camp, so my USAK semitrad is out of the question. I take a cheap, rugged SWK heavyweight for the chillier nights, and my Amerikilt for the days. No need for pleat checks when camping. That's the beauty of camping!!

**O'Neille** · 7th April 08, 08:49 PM

I wear a heavy 16oz kilt when camping in cool weather, polyvisc in summer. I just look down to be sure everything lines up before I return to civilization. I have about as much use for a mirror when camping as I do a watch.

**Nighthawk** · 7th April 08, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by O'Neille

I wear a heavy 16oz kilt when camping in cool weather, polyvisc in summer. I just look down to be sure everything lines up before I return to civilization. I have about as much use for a mirror when camping as I do a watch.

My kind of camping companion!!

**Moosedog** · 8th April 08, 01:25 AM

Yes, I was taught the only reason to carry a mirror camping was when you were solo and had to stitch your head back together without help. Also don't forget the dental floss for the same reason...

Actually what you propose sounds good! I'll bet your friends will have a blast trying out the kilted life in your mirror, or better yet, let them look at each other and describe what they see!

Moosedog

**Chef** · 8th April 08, 02:13 PM

I'm with the no mirror crowd when it comes to camping. If I need a mirror to see how I look then I'll check into a hotel.

On the other hand I don't like campgounds. I go camping to get away from other people.

**Nighthawk** · 8th April 08, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by Chef

I'm with the no mirror crowd when it comes to camping. If I need a mirror to see how I look then I'll check into a hotel.

On the other hand I don't like campgounds. I go camping to get away from other people.

Man!! Another person I think I'd like to go camping with! Come to the Rockies!! Both of you! There are some killer places here in the mountains!!

**Coemgen** · 8th April 08, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by Chef

On the other hand I don't like campgounds. I go camping to get away from other people.

My kind of camper!

Although, having two people is a good idea in case of an emergency - buddy system, you know.

**Chef** · 10th April 08, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

Man!! Another person I think I'd like to go camping with! Come to the Rockies!! Both of you! There are some killer places here in the mountains!!

Originally Posted by Coemgen

My kind of camper!

Although, having two people is a good idea in case of an emergency - buddy system, you know.

A couple of good friends on a camping trip is just perfect although I did wander a bit myself when I was younger.

I would love to camp in the Rockies, it's a place I have not had the chance to spend much time.

I have spent a couple nights in campgrounds and all those experiences did was make me pine for a flea-bag hotel.

The only positive experiences I had in campgrounds were with my teardrop trailer. They were teardrop trailer gatherings and most people who own a teardrop are into the peace and tranquility of camping as well as the hobby of building the teardrop trailer.

**Andrew Breecher** · 10th April 08, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by Chef

I would love to camp in the Rockies, it's a place I have not had the chance to spend much time.

I spent a good deal of time last summer camping in the Colorado Rockies. It's aMAZing. But I do have to admit I thought the Wyoming Wind River Range was pretty downright incredible. I'm going back this summer to spend two weeks in the San Juans in southern CO. No mirror, though.

Andrew.