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The truck topper is fine, I just wasn't sure if you were camping to get away from people or for cheap living while here. The topper will protect you from the elements well enough. Do you have a good sleeping bag? Do you plan on cooking most of your meals? A decent camp table/kitchen setup would be nice if you will be using it everyday.
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What they said. Also, be prepared to be surrounded by people. I'll go dispersed camping thinking I won't see anyone...there are people. Tons of people camp during the summer out here. Be prepared for all 4 seasons as it will snow at high elevations during the summer. Nights can easily be in the 30s/40s in the mountains.
Yeah regarding the camping aspect of things, I figured I might just use a truck topper and then put a mattress and arctic sleeping bag in there.
This is the first time I've done anything like this though, so I am wide open to any thoughts or tips.
The truck topper is fine, I just wasn't sure if you were camping to get away from people or for cheap living while here. The topper will protect you from the elements well enough. Do you have a good sleeping bag? Do you plan on cooking most of your meals? A decent camp table/kitchen setup would be nice if you will be using it everyday.
Yeah the camping thing is mostly a way to live cheaply. I couldn't afford a 2 month Colorado trip otherwise.
For the sleeping bag I figured I'd buy one of the 0 F bags that is rated for cold weather. For meals, I plan on bringing lots of protein bars and stopping in at restaurants or fast food whenever possible.
I just got back from a 2 month trip in Hawaii where I lived on protein bars and the occasional restaurant meal, I lost 15 pounds from all the hiking but it worked out pretty well overall. I'm really not picky with food as long as I'm getting enough protein and vitamins, so I should be alright in that respect.
So the important thing on this Colorado trip is just finding a way to live comfortably in between hikes. The truck topper seems like it will work great, I just wish they were cheaper or at least easier to re-sell. I can't imagine it will be very easy to re-sell a truck topper when I'm done with it, but I may be wrong. What about truckbed tents? Those are a lot cheaper.