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Advice for Star Party Trip

 

Hey all,
I'm going to my first overnight star party in WV (The Almost Heaven Star Party, ) at the end of the summer.
Luna (age 9) also indicated that she wants to go on the adventure, and I had to play it cool and not act too excited (I'm thrilled she's coming along).
Beyond the basics of a tent, tarps, and warm clothes, do you all have any tips or things you wish you had thought of when going to a camp over star party??
Cross posting to the SAS board, so apologies to the dual members in advance.
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Jeff Dunn
https://shorelineastronomicalsociety.blogspot.com/
 

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Lots of snacks, mylar survival blankets in case it gets really cold and windy, bear resistant food storage¡ªthey can break into cars, heavy-duty bug repellant, flip flops or water shoes to wear in shower

On Mar 25, 2025, at 11:29?AM, Jeffrey Dunn via groups.io <jeffreyj.dunn@...> wrote:

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Hey all,
I'm going to my first overnight star party in WV (The Almost Heaven Star Party, ) at the end of the summer.
Luna (age 9) also indicated that she wants to go on the adventure, and I had to play it cool and not act too excited (I'm thrilled she's coming along).
Beyond the basics of a tent, tarps, and warm clothes, do you all have any tips or things you wish you had thought of when going to a camp over star party??
Cross posting to the SAS board, so apologies to the dual members in advance.
--
Jeff Dunn
https://shorelineastronomicalsociety.blogspot.com/
 

Sleep mask to help you sleep late.?
Portable power pack for your electronics. (Borrow one)
Binoculars.?
Dew heaters/hand warmers.?
Tarps/garbage bags to cover equipment during the day or rain.?



On Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM, lj averill via groups.io <ljaverill@...> wrote:
Lots of snacks, mylar survival blankets in case it gets really cold and windy, bear resistant food storage¡ªthey can break into cars, heavy-duty bug repellant, flip flops or water shoes to wear in shower

On Mar 25, 2025, at 11:29?AM, Jeffrey Dunn via groups.io <jeffreyj.dunn@...> wrote:

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Hey all,
I'm going to my first overnight star party in WV (The Almost Heaven Star Party, ) at the end of the summer.
Luna (age 9) also indicated that she wants to go on the adventure, and I had to play it cool and not act too excited (I'm thrilled she's coming along).
Beyond the basics of a tent, tarps, and warm clothes, do you all have any tips or things you wish you had thought of when going to a camp over star party??
Cross posting to the SAS board, so apologies to the dual members in advance.
--
Jeff Dunn
https://shorelineastronomicalsociety.blogspot.com/

 

Laurie,
I'm definitely not going to skimp on the bug spray! Water shoes/sandals for the shower are a good tip.?
Mark - I'm going to try one of those Coleman darkroom tents that are supposed to block the light (we'll see) and I very much like the idea of borrowing a solar power pack.
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Jeff Dunn
https://shorelineastronomicalsociety.blogspot.com/
 

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Also water proof clothing from head to toe

On Mar 25, 2025, at 11:52?AM, lj averill <ljaverill@...> wrote:

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Lots of snacks, mylar survival blankets in case it gets really cold and windy, bear resistant food storage¡ªthey can break into cars, heavy-duty bug repellant, flip flops or water shoes to wear in shower

On Mar 25, 2025, at 11:29?AM, Jeffrey Dunn via groups.io <jeffreyj.dunn@...> wrote:

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Hey all,
I'm going to my first overnight star party in WV (The Almost Heaven Star Party, ) at the end of the summer.
Luna (age 9) also indicated that she wants to go on the adventure, and I had to play it cool and not act too excited (I'm thrilled she's coming along).
Beyond the basics of a tent, tarps, and warm clothes, do you all have any tips or things you wish you had thought of when going to a camp over star party??
Cross posting to the SAS board, so apologies to the dual members in advance.
--
Jeff Dunn
https://shorelineastronomicalsociety.blogspot.com/
 

Yes, rain is one of my biggest worries.?
I bought a Coleman DarkRoom Tent, and even though it's new, I'll be sealing all the seams not covered by the rain fly.?
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Jeff Dunn
https://shorelineastronomicalsociety.blogspot.com/

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