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**WordofViagra** · 10-07-2009, 10:32 PM

Oh I just LOVE this thread!

We've been rained out at Seminole Canyon, South Llano, Abilene, Caprock Canyon, Palo Duro Canyon, Davis Mountains, Lake Somerville, Copper Breaks, and most recently, Lost Maples. All of these, except Lost Maples, were frontal boundary thunderstorms which tremendous wind and lightening. We've learned alot from each trip

Make sure your tent isn't in a run-off zone (South Llano and Abilene).
Make sure it's not in a low spot which would gather a puddle underneath the tent (Davis Mountains).
Make sure you are not under a large tree

with heavy dead limbs overhead (Lake Somerville).
Make sure you are near a structure which can protect you from tent destroying winds and gusts (Caprock Canyon, Seminole Canyon, Copper Breaks, and Palo Duro).
Make sure the back of the vehicle is empty so you can put the seats down to sleep in there if you have to. Put coolers in the front seats. The other stuff can just stay in the tent, except the sleeping bag and change of dry clothes.(Caprock Canyon)
Duct tape can be used to seal leaks, even from the inside. It won't look pretty, but it helps. Also fixes splintered tent poles ( Caprock Canyon).
Reseal the tent in the comfort of your living room a week before the trip. Once you seal it up, you won't have problems with leaks.
Put a tarp OVER the tent. Set it up as a canopy using nearby trees, or, cover/wrap the tent using bungee cords and leave space for ventilation (South Llano). This also works well in the winter to keep warmth inside.
See if you can upgrade to a screen shelter if the weather could turn during the trip. (Brazos Bend & Fort Richardson).
Know where the nearest "Mom approved"

motel is in town, just in case.(Palo Duro, Davis, and Copper Breaks)
Bring plastic bags to cover sleeping bags (Lost Maples)
Bring a spare pair of shoes, even just flip flops, to get your feet out of wet shoes (Lost Maples).
Pack clothing, by outfit, in jumbo ziploc bags. Keeps them dry for humidity and rain. It could end up being the only dry thing you own !(Palo Duro Canyon)

Remember that God decides where and when it rains. YOU are the one who decided to go camping.

Be prepared and have fun anyways!

10-07-2009, 10:32 PM	#8
WordofViagra Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 439 Senior Member	Oh I just LOVE this thread! We've been rained out at Seminole Canyon, South Llano, Abilene, Caprock Canyon, Palo Duro Canyon, Davis Mountains, Lake Somerville, Copper Breaks, and most recently, Lost Maples. All of these, except Lost Maples, were frontal boundary thunderstorms which tremendous wind and lightening. We've learned alot from each trip Make sure your tent isn't in a run-off zone (South Llano and Abilene). Make sure it's not in a low spot which would gather a puddle underneath the tent (Davis Mountains). Make sure you are not under a large tree with heavy dead limbs overhead (Lake Somerville). Make sure you are near a structure which can protect you from tent destroying winds and gusts (Caprock Canyon, Seminole Canyon, Copper Breaks, and Palo Duro). Make sure the back of the vehicle is empty so you can put the seats down to sleep in there if you have to. Put coolers in the front seats. The other stuff can just stay in the tent, except the sleeping bag and change of dry clothes.(Caprock Canyon) Duct tape can be used to seal leaks, even from the inside. It won't look pretty, but it helps. Also fixes splintered tent poles ( Caprock Canyon). Reseal the tent in the comfort of your living room a week before the trip. Once you seal it up, you won't have problems with leaks. Put a tarp OVER the tent. Set it up as a canopy using nearby trees, or, cover/wrap the tent using bungee cords and leave space for ventilation (South Llano). This also works well in the winter to keep warmth inside. See if you can upgrade to a screen shelter if the weather could turn during the trip. (Brazos Bend & Fort Richardson). Know where the nearest "Mom approved" motel is in town, just in case.(Palo Duro, Davis, and Copper Breaks) Bring plastic bags to cover sleeping bags (Lost Maples) Bring a spare pair of shoes, even just flip flops, to get your feet out of wet shoes (Lost Maples). Pack clothing, by outfit, in jumbo ziploc bags. Keeps them dry for humidity and rain. It could end up being the only dry thing you own !(Palo Duro Canyon) Remember that God decides where and when it rains. YOU are the one who decided to go camping. Be prepared and have fun anyways!
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