Lodging for Moab?

[OdiN]

Okay so what's going on with condos, etc.?

I need to figure out all the financial details - gas, lodging, food, extra cash in case of breakage, etc.

So I need to figure out if I can afford everything - shouldn't be an issue but it would really help my planning if I knew what lodging is going to run. I've thought about camping as well but I dunno.

I've got a decent air mattress - I figure I can just plop that down wherever to sleep.

[Nissanclay]

$100 puts you at Slickrock campground for the week. I would love to stay at the condos but for a bed it was going to be about $400 last year and I just can't justify that. Of coarse last year I did spend nearly evening at the Condo, then went back and slept in my tent. :)

[OdiN]

What are the night temps there like at that time of year?

[Nissanclay]

Depends, been there when sleeping naked is a good choice and when my cheap sleeping bags were not enough. A good sleeping bag (0* should work) is more then enough to keep you warm.

[OdiN]

Yeah I have a good 0° but the air mattress is not so good for colder temps. Lot better for my back than a pad on the ground though.

Been out in desert before where it's 110° during the day and below freezing at night. My Uncle lived out in that weather.

[Nissanclay]

I use an air mattress and have never had an issue. But yeah its sort of like what you said, it will be hot in the day then cold at night.

[tbecktold]

I'm planning to get a cabin at the campground I think. Decently cheap and better than sleeping on the ground.

Anybody staying into the long weekend? I've been thinking about it since I can't be there for the whole GONE week and was wondering if anybody else was considering it.

[bogof]

I think I'm going to the same campground as two years ago. I use an Army style cot to sleep on. If its to hot you just don't put the sleeping bag under you. If it's to cold sleep like it's a regular sleeping bag. I's worked fine for me every time I go camping.

I also have a bad back, and the cot seems to be the best thing for me when I camp. Plus you don't have to worry about it deflating or popping.

[OdiN]

I have a cot and I like the air mattress better. I tend to shift a lot while sleeping so what ends up happening is the cot collapsing in the middle of the night.

[Casper]

Yeah I have a good 0° but the air mattress is not so good for colder temps. Lot better for my back than a pad on the ground though.

Been out in desert before where it's 110° during the day and below freezing at night. My Uncle lived out in that weather.

If you use the air mattress, just put a blanket or thermarest/sleeping pad on top. This will insulate you from the cold air in the mattress. I uuse an air mattress in my tent, and I bought a cheep walmart flanel sleeping bag to put between me and the mattress. Never been cold. (but then I also have some extra "padding" on me to help keep me warm as well)

Casper
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[bogof]

If you use the air mattress, just put a blanket or thermarest/sleeping pad on top. This will insulate you from the cold air in the mattress. I uuse an air mattress in my tent, and I bought a cheep walmart flanel sleeping bag to put between me and the mattress. Never been cold. (but then I also have some extra "padding" on me to help keep me warm as well)

Casper
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You also have a 200lb "heater":D

[bogof]

I have a cot and I like the air mattress better. I tend to shift a lot while sleeping so what ends up happening is the cot collapsing in the middle of the night.

I'm not sure what cot your using, but this is what I have.

https://unionwarsurplus.com/store/images/cot4599.jpg

If setup right there is no way for it to collapse. It also stretches tight so it is really supportive.

[OdiN]

If you use the air mattress, just put a blanket or thermarest/sleeping pad on top. This will insulate you from the cold air in the mattress. I uuse an air mattress in my tent, and I bought a cheep walmart flanel sleeping bag to put between me and the mattress. Never been cold. (but then I also have some extra "padding" on me to help keep me warm as well)

Casper
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Yeah I toss a blanket over it but the cold air can still seep through.

[OdiN]

I tried one of those cots - pain in the ass to put together and it was not comfortable for me. The one I have is like this:

http://www.fishandcamp.com/i/Cots%20Sleep%20Bags/Coleman_Cot_C216B700.jpg

[steeze]

I built this...

http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/showthread.php?t=6405&highlight=sleeping+platform

Works really well

[JeffW]

In moab, I've stayed in my truck, in hotels, and in campgrounds.

I think the hotel and the campground are both decent. I don't remember the campground being that much cheaper than the hotel. Depends on rates when you call.