We camped in the Medicine Bow National Forest(very same campsite as last year during Tim’s bike race). This dispersed campsite was free and it was just a few miles east of Laramie, WY.

After getting some breakfast bagels in Laramie, we headed west on I-80. It was very windy and we saw mile after mile of snow fencing.

 

 

 

Just in case you are wondering what we packed, here is a list:

Bedding: Foam pieces, Queen sized memory foam, Sleeping bags, Pillows, 3 blankets

Clothes: Clothing for all kinds of weather including sweatshirts and jackets. We plan on doing laundry every 2 weeks or so. We also brought a variety of footwear: hiking boots, tennis shoes and sandals.

Cookware: Coleman camp stove with propane canisters, coffee pot, skillets, cast iron griddle, spatulas, can opener, silverware, knives, bowl, wash tubs, dishwashing soap, dishtowels, hot pads/fire mitts, roasting sticks, plastic ware, paper plates, plastic cups, napkins, paper towels, stainless steel coffee mugs, cooler, lighters/matches, camp stove oven

Electronics: Garmin, laptop, new van radio, 2 cell phones, weather radio, 2 mp3 players, camera, Kindle Fire, charge cords, ac/dc converter(very important)

Equipment: 2 camping chairs, table, 2 fishing poles, 4 reels, tackle box, net(we hope we can use it!),fillet knife, fish cutting board, hatchet, clothesline, rope, bungee cords, water cooler, ice chest, tool bag full of tools, 5-ton floor jack, jumper cables, spare tire, 50-ft. extension cord, 2 qts. of oil, tire gauge, 2 large wooden boxes, several plastic tubs, flashlights, 2 leveling blocks

Miscellaneous: laundry soap, passports, medicine, first aid kit, toiletries, trash can, numerous plastic Hy-Vee sacks, cd collection, dvds, maps, brochures, travel books, reading books, food/drinks, 2 binoculars, sunglasses, address book, stamps, bug spray