<![CDATA[MN/ND land Camping]]>I am looking to go camping with the lady friend one of these upcoming weekends (before it gets stupid cold. I plan on pitching a tent and want an area that is relatively rustic but not to raw.

My initial thoughts were somewhere around the Duluth area, as I have not been there, but I am concerned about the wildfires/smoke shit around there.

Do I bring a gun? 😉

Any other tid bits are much appreciated as this is basically the first time I've done anything like this.

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GarageAlchemist;324877 wrote:
Yea, Sportsmans Warehouse is ridiculus in their rifle/shotgun prices. I've seen stuff that has been used, priced many hundreds above the new prices at Gander/Scheels/Cabelas which are usually pretty close to eachother.

I learned that Reeds in Walker has by far the best prices on guns. They advertise the guns at a price very similar to local Gander/Scheels but unlike those two, Reeds will deal with you on the price. I saved $150 on my last handgun I purchased by going through Reeds...even after paying the $20 to have it shipped to Moorhead.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/313138https://fargostreet.com/post/313138Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:49:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to MN/ND land Camping on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:01:16 GMT]]>Fleet Farm has some good prices on such items as well. sometimes they arent always the cheapest. but definatley a place to look for outdoor gear.

prolly dont want to drive the beamer there though, lol. it might get hit by a cart.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/313131https://fargostreet.com/post/313131Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:01:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to MN/ND land Camping on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:54:43 GMT]]>wholesale sports doesnt have much of anything left there. i would check out Gander mt. for anything.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/313130https://fargostreet.com/post/313130Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:54:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to MN/ND land Camping on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 03:08:52 GMT]]>So uh... don't even check sportsman out?

I am going to make a run tomorrow for some of the most basic essentials... and perhaps a new pack.

The advice is much appreciated fellas'

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/313126https://fargostreet.com/post/313126Mon, 19 Sep 2011 03:08:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to MN/ND land Camping on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:42:29 GMT]]>for guns, the outdoorsman by hornbachers on 13th is hard to beat. especially with there 0% interest layaway

edit: and they usually have a great selection of used guns. If you have never been there, definatley check it out.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/313121https://fargostreet.com/post/313121Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:42:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to MN/ND land Camping on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:00:30 GMT]]>Yea, Sportsmans Warehouse is ridiculus in their rifle/shotgun prices. I've seen stuff that has been used, priced many hundreds above the new prices at Gander/Scheels/Cabelas which are usually pretty close to eachother.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/313118https://fargostreet.com/post/313118Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:00:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to MN/ND land Camping on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:48:06 GMT]]>I would avoid that Sportsman Warehouse...there is a reason they are going out of business...they BLOW. Everything, even with their 'sale' is way overpriced. Gander Mountain is the best place in town for that stuff, hands down.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/313115https://fargostreet.com/post/313115Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:48:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to MN/ND land Camping on Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:33:34 GMT]]>gotta love the political games ^

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/313113https://fargostreet.com/post/313113Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:33:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to MN/ND land Camping on Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:03:51 GMT]]>Damn, GarageAlchemist already beat me to it. Itasca is a state park, MN has always allowed CCW permit holders to carry in state parks. It was legal to carry in federal parks too up until Obama was elected and passed an exec. order banning it. Republicans then put a clause in the credit card bill Obama passed like 2 years ago that re-allowed CCW permit holders to carry in federal parks.

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GarageAlchemist;324862 wrote:
What about CC permit holders? I was under the impression that the law was changed recently to allow those..

with a permit you can carry, no problem

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/313106https://fargostreet.com/post/313106Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:33:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to MN/ND land Camping on Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:04:45 GMT]]>What about CC permit holders? I was under the impression that the law was changed recently to allow those..

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DelSlow;324856 wrote:
Do a real tent. Also if you haven't already done so, head over to Gander Mountain. They have a 0° sleeping sack on sale for 70 bucks that's pretty nice.

If that wholesale sports place is still having a "going out of business sale" go there and grab a bag. I got a $200 Asolo 0° bag for 100.

X2 on the regular tent so you can use it any time, without needing a truck.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/313100https://fargostreet.com/post/313100Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:06:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to MN/ND land Camping on Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:00:20 GMT]]>Do a real tent. Also if you haven't already done so, head over to Gander Mountain. They have a 0° sleeping sack on sale for 70 bucks that's pretty nice.

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YellowEvo;324849 wrote:
Duluth is usually pretty cool especially around spring/fall times with the wind coming off of Lake Superior. Probably head up there during middle of summer. Try somewhere else this time.

Coupled with the smoke from all that's burning up there, you're probably right.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/313092https://fargostreet.com/post/313092Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:32:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to MN/ND land Camping on Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:31:41 GMT]]>Itasca sounds sweet Will..... and relatively easy (Closer)

Buying a tent this week...Should I pick up a pickup tent or a conventional tent???

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/313091https://fargostreet.com/post/313091Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:31:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to MN/ND land Camping on Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:26:11 GMT]]>Duluth is usually pretty cool especially around spring/fall times with the wind coming off of Lake Superior. Probably head up there during middle of summer. Try somewhere else this time.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/313090https://fargostreet.com/post/313090Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:26:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to MN/ND land Camping on Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:22:19 GMT]]>Itasca is nice, but another option that is closer is Glendalough State Park. If you camp on the other side of Annie Battle Lake there is nobody there, and motor boats are not allowed. Last time I was there I didnt see any other groups. Only way to get there is either canoe or a hike. Bunch of nice trails if your into hiking and the lake is pretty nice if you find a sandy spot. Plus if you fail at gas stove cooking you can drive to Zorbaz or whatever.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/313088https://fargostreet.com/post/313088Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:22:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to MN/ND land Camping on Sun, 18 Sep 2011 08:10:55 GMT]]>im with will, itasca for you. but you cant have a loaded gun in the park. has to be kept in your trunk as per mn state park rules. yeah you can have campfires.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/313084https://fargostreet.com/post/313084Sun, 18 Sep 2011 08:10:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to MN/ND land Camping on Sun, 18 Sep 2011 04:12:59 GMT]]>Itasca

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