Used to do that all the time backpacking, go camp wherever i thought looked good. Then I got older and prefer at least the basic amenities now. Lol.I've had campers and trailers but just tent/hammock these days. I prefer to "guerilla camp" on crown land.
Feel ya on the getting away from all the other folks. It's why I love that little pop up. It'll follow the Cruiser up most trails where others can't or won't go for fear of body damage. Lol. It'll do even better once I get a few mods done to it.I don't like campgrounds with the ubiquitous barking dogs/shrieking kids/noisy generators/drunks, etc.
Heck ya it is, setting up camp right close to water is my favorite type of spot.There are lots of places to pitch a tent where it is legal. Camping along the river can be wonderful.
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Yep, heat ends up getting me. Lol.It's funny, all my extra growing costs and hassle are cold related in winter while yours are heat related in summer.
Ac just can't keep up with all the lights running, it runs 24/7. Temps slowly creep up when the flower is on, and then slowly back down at lights off.