Comments on: Cowboy Camping – My blanket is the stars above

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 04:56:11 +0000

In reply to Kirsten. I have not. I've camped in the desert or desert like portions of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Texas, and S. California under the stars too. Maybe I smell bad? ;)

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 04:39:58 +0000

I camp all over the southwest and California. I always want to leave the tent behind but I worry about scorpions, which want to get in your shoes and I worry into my sleeping bag/into my clothes, and snakes. There are a lot of rattle snakes out here and people say they search for warmth. Have you had an issues with these or have tips? Thanks!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 02:33:17 +0000

Really nice tips you have in such an informative article. The point which I like the most is Not camping at a low point. I had suffer one in my previous trip when the water level rised a bit hight.
Thank you for sharing this and please keep it up

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 01:32:18 +0000

In reply to Laura. I've learned to camp in areas (e.g. low lying water) that aren't as prone to what you state. In the Rockies, black widows, brown recluse, mosquitoes etc aren't the issue as other places. IF I was back East, I'd probably cowboy camp less.

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 20:00:50 +0000

I have always loved the idea of cowboy camping BUT…Creepy crawlies totally creep me OUT! Black widows, brown recluse, tarantulas, ants, and mosquitos are at the top of my ‘No Snacking On Laura’ list. What (if anything) do you do to deter them? I really love the idea of backpacking, I already love the camping we do. I’m just trying to find the courage to take that next step. 🙂