Micro pickup camper

[Burnham]

We took a long weekend to head over to the Ochoco NF in central Oregon to do a little R&R camping...nothing going on but food, walk about a little, drink, read, sleep, then repeat.

Here's a few pics, including our pickup camper...just a nice tall custom built canopy that we spread a huge double sleeping bag out in, on thick pads.

It is a sight better than the tent when the weather goes south on you.

I'd like to go back with climbing gear and play in these nice oldgrowth Ponderosa pines...next time .

Oh, and one of a few deer crossing the Crooked River. Nice area, for dry side ranching country.

 

[stehansen]

Nice Burnham.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Cool little camper!!!

 

[sotc]

Love those big ol yellow pines

 

[Paul B]

nice stuff Burnham, up here the authorities have requested people stay out of the back country and there is a complete burning ban.

 

[Burnham]

nice stuff Burnham, up here the authorities have requested people stay out of the back country and there is a complete burning ban.

Yup, we've been under public use restrictions for 3 weeks now. Finally got some relief in the form of cooler temps and some light rains the last couple of days.

 

[Che]

Very nice, Burnham. Love the camper.

 

[NeTree]

Cool trip.

 

[gf beranek]

I love it, B. Posts like this is what makes the Tree House what it is. Looks like you and the Mrs. had some quality time together.

 

[woodworkingboy]

Nice, but where is the rock climbing dog?

 

[SkwerI]

I see something laid out under the pickup truck. Might it be Jasper's bed?

 

[gf beranek]

How's the yellow jackets this time of year up there, B?

 

[squisher]

Yellow jackets and hornets are bad here right now. I've been stung a few times in the last few days although I'm not reactive so it's no big deal for me

Nice looking camper B although I prefer my giant camper with all the amenities.

 

[Al Smith]

Nice pics .I haven't seen one of those green Coleman stoves in actual use for decades . I have one but it's not been used in a while .

 

[vharrison]

Nice, but where is the rock climbing dog?

Yeah, where is Jasper? Looks like a nice trip, Burn.

 

[GASoline71]

Cool camper Burnham...

Gary

 

[Burnham]

Nice, but where is the rock climbing dog?

I see something laid out under the pickup truck. Might it be Jasper's bed?

Nah, that's the edge of the roll-top camp table that wasn't needed since we chose to stay in a designated campground (tables, fire rings, well water, vault toilets...luxurious ), rather than a dispersed camp site.

His lounger is the blue closed cell foam pad beside Melanie's chair .

It's funny...I can't recall a recreational expedition we've ever been on that the camera didn't end up with a boatload of Jasper pics in it, but this time not a single one!

Here's one from another time, for fun.

 

[Burnham]

How's the yellow jackets this time of year up there, B?

Down in Prineville, we stopped in a nice city park to de-bone a roasted chicken so we'd not have that garbage to pack in-pack out...yellow jackets really came charging in to hunt the meat. I just eased around them and didn't have any trouble. Didn't see a single one up at the higher elevations, maybe just lucky.

 

[treesandsurf]

Cool spot, Burnham. I do miss being able to drive out in the country and be alone for several days. Thanks for sharing.

jp