mennace said:Just wondering why you would need a generator when camping. I have a 110 amp hour batteries and solar panel. What would you use small generator for?
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x2Wallowa said:Why use a generator? Simple...to piss off anyone within earshot....lovely way to ruin the tranquility..
I agree "to each their own" but don't force others to endure the damn generator noise...
Just my opinion and of course my sensibility...
Phil
Wallowa said:Why use a generator? Simple...to piss off anyone within earshot....lovely way to ruin the tranquility..
I agree "to each their own" but don't force others to endure the damn generator noise...
Just my opinion and of course my sensibility...
I've camped in a semi remote surf spot in Baja only to have an RV show up,fire up it's generator in order to utilize it's TV and DVD player.
Reminds me of when I hike Torrey Pines reserve with lots of peeps staring at their phone. To hell with the natural surroundings.
Bombsight said:Is it wrong to take advantage of designated "Generator times" in campgrounds when solar isn't powerful enough?
You and I are very much alike in what you have stated. Keep on keeping on! RonWallowa said:YES! Absolutely hideous! Totally terrible! Should be stoned!
Look to each their own...my "own" is to be unobtrusive and stealth-full...I don't use campgrounds if at all possible; which is about 99+%...wilderness needs to be void of man-made anything...especially noise..Plus I like to not travel with other folks; solo allows a heck of lot more freedom of choice.
Having said all this; if communal camping, rallies, pavement or campgrounds, or whatever, are what float your boat...go for it. Free world out there, sorta. I do not dictate to anyone.
Just remember that out in the desert, at night especially ['no solar time'], sound carries a long, long ways and except for owl, coyote or wolf "noise" the peace and quiet we seek by going there requires "quiet".
Take Care,
Phil
Stalking Light said:In the SE it's hard to boondock, very little public land, so established campgrounds are mostly the rule. You either learn to deal with noise or just don't camp.
I've found that camping by noisy groups or self absorbed guitar players can be more more annoying than generators. I don't camp in groups much nor do I bring a generator or guitar but sometimes I either have tolerate it or go back home, and I've done both at times.
I much prefer isolated camping and I do expect quiet in those situations and expect to be quiet as well.
True unless you are in a Public Campground - Why can't I use my generator in the face of screaming kids, Family fights, Loud Music, Slamming Car Doors, and people who refuse to talk in low tones?Wallowa said:Why use a generator? Simple...to piss off anyone within earshot....lovely way to ruin the tranquility..
I agree "to each their own" but don't force others to endure the damn generator noise...
Just my opinion and of course my sensibility...
Phil