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Posted: 6/13/2017 10:05:05 PM EDT
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What kind of camping we talking about here.. glamping? Dispersed? Somewhere in between? LOL
We go a few times a year, I also usually go backpacking for a week each year too. There are lots of others here too that camp as well. 
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Posted: 6/13/2017 10:07:49 PM EDT
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My family and I camp a couple times a month September through May, but summer is our vacation season where we do longer trips out of state with less camping involved. Still, we go out frequently enough that I rarely bother to remove the rooftop tent from my daily driver. We have volatile schedules so our trips are spontaneous, i.e. sometimes we'll go out on a Tuesday and come back Wednesday night, etc. Where we go often involves moderate 4-wheeling to get to, which further limits the folks willing/able to come with us.
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Posted: 6/13/2017 10:25:23 PM EDT
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Just some good, old fashioned camping.
I usually frequent the Rim area/White mountains. Have a few popup tents in varying sizes. Fully restored and off-road outfitted M416 trailer, so I can tow plenty of gear behind my FJ, and also make it pretty much anywhere I need to go. More of the usual suspect gear from there. Was looking to head up north at least every other week or so for the next few months. And Outkast, spontaneity and off-roading both work for me. 
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Posted: 6/13/2017 10:49:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/13/2017 11:52:52 PM EDT
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Hijack....
What u do for work that's so seasonal, I'm looking for new job and I like that idea! |
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Posted: 6/14/2017 1:09:53 AM EDT
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IM sent.
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Posted: 6/14/2017 2:09:29 AM EDT
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Because of the wife, we mostly go to campgrounds with at least vault toilets. We've done dispersed and she was ok with it, but it is just easier, especially with the fire pits and picnic tables.
These are the ones in our rotation. Kehl Spring Tonto Creek Big Lake over near pinetop-lakeside Riggs Flat Lake down by safford AZHTF Shoots I do like to have fishing near by if I can too, creek fishing specifically. I want to do more on top the rim and more south of Williams. Obligatory sitting in a chair relaxing and sipping a beer. I sat there for 4 hours straight lol. This was Mt Graham, Riggs flat lake. 
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Posted: 6/14/2017 2:22:06 AM EDT
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Yeah. I hear ya. My wife usually stays home.
I've got a great spot on the Rim with firepits and gorgeous views, but al fresco bathrooms, unfortunately. The wife does not like that much. There are companies that deliver porta potties to areas around there for not much, though. We've done that a few times when bigger groups went up there for 2-3 days. The ladies love it. 
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Posted: 6/14/2017 2:28:38 AM EDT
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Yeah. I hear ya. My wife usually stays home.
I've got a great spot on the Rim with firepits and gorgeous views, but al fresco bathrooms, unfortunately. The wife does not like that much. There are companies that deliver porta potties to areas around there for not much, though. We've done that a few times when bigger groups went up there for 2-3 days. The ladies love it. |
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Posted: 6/14/2017 2:31:02 AM EDT
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Hah! That's what we use as well.
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Posted: 6/14/2017 12:44:48 PM EDT
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I do most of my camping in the fall and winter when it's killing time.
Sometimes I'll do over night fishing trips during the summer. The Black River on the San Carlos Res is good for that. I was thinking about trying a camping trip to Riggs Flat this summer. How's the weather up there in June/July? Are you a teacher or something? What kind of job lets you pretty much take the summer off? |
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Posted: 6/14/2017 1:46:36 PM EDT
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I do most of my camping in the fall and winter when it's killing time. Sometimes I'll do over night fishing trips during the summer. The Black River on the San Carlos Res is good for that. I was thinking about trying a camping trip to Riggs Flat this summer. How's the weather up there in June/July? Are you a teacher or something? What kind of job lets you pretty much take the summer off? The lake is small and perfect for kayaks, ive never fished it though. I will say a lot of people do visit the lake, but are there for the day and the road is FUN to drive especially at night lol.(curvy and narrow) The lake 
The view from about a 200yd walk from the campground.. It was spectacular. 
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Posted: 6/14/2017 2:03:38 PM EDT
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I own a golf travel company. Business screeches to a near hault in the summer months, for obvious reasons. My partner takes care of most that rolls in this time of year.
And yeah, those high elevation spots sure can stay pretty chilly at night - even in the heart of summer. I was in Greer around the Fourth last year, and we dropped into the 30's the last night. |
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Posted: 6/14/2017 4:03:32 PM EDT
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Are you a non member of,
AZFJ.org There is a trip this weekend, http://azfj.org/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=12462 And another in August, (only 3 spots remain out of 50) http://azfj.org/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=12441 |
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Posted: 6/14/2017 4:36:23 PM EDT
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Are you a non member of, AZFJ.org There is a trip this weekend, http://azfj.org/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=12462 And another in August, (only 3 spots remain out of 50) http://azfj.org/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=12441 I'm heading up to the Rim tomorrow for 2-3 days, and then may venture over to JC10311's land near Show Low to shoot some steel. 
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Posted: 6/17/2017 7:56:44 PM EDT
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Back home a day earlier than I would've liked, but I was running a bit low on a few supplies. Will spend the rest of the weekend with the wife, and then hit the road again on Monday or Tuesday. Any suggestions? Am I to assume there are fire restrictions throughout the entire state right now?
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Posted: 6/28/2017 5:46:30 PM EDT
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Some of us HTF locals are camping the Rim tomorrow afternoon through Saturday afternoon. If anyone else plans to be in the area as well then, and would like to meet up for a beer or whatever, shoot me an email/IM.
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Posted: 6/28/2017 6:05:29 PM EDT
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Awesome, have fun!
The wife, dogs, and I went to Tonto Creek last Saturday for a picnic and to let the dogs play in the water. it was NICE. It was mid to low 80's on the creek itself, and then we a little rain on the way back into Payson. Wife letting our 5mo old puppy off leash in the forest for the first time. 
He loved playing in the creek. 
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Posted: 6/28/2017 6:15:13 PM EDT
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Awesome, have fun! The wife, dogs, and I went to Tonto Creek last Saturday for a picnic and to let the dogs play in the water. it was NICE. It was mid to low 80's on the creek itself, and then we a little rain on the way back into Payson. Wife letting our 5mo old puppy off leash in the forest for the first time. https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4242/35477475546_dc04382fa6_h.jpg He loved playing in the creek. https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3927/34675402214_fa746d4d76_h.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4279/34675403724_27870b5bf0_h.jpg
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Posted: 7/6/2017 3:10:13 PM EDT
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Invested in a propane fire pit before this recent Rim trip. Gotta say, I no longer even remotely care if a no burn is in effect. This thing killed it for the price, performance, and complete lack of tending/maintenance required throughout the night.
Photobucket has went all Nazi recently, so here's to hoping my first try at sharing some pics via Flickr works... Edit - believe the pics should be working now: 
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