Bedtimes

[McCampers]

We usually turn in around 10:00p.m. and get up at 6:00.  We have to go pee.  I like to get up at 5:00 if I can, but I try to sleep in on the PUP weekends.  If we can have a fire then I like to stay up later in the evening.

[Used 2B PopUPTimes]

Bedtime depends on the amount of adult beverages I consume. I usually get up early because most camper mattresses are too hard for me and my bones are screeming by about 6am.

I just picked up a new Jayco 19h and the beds are like torture racks so I'll be up early this camping season too.
D.

[ForestCreature]

Bed Time??? whats that?
Wait....OH,  is that what happens when the sun comes up??

[BootheBunch]

Bedtime depends on how many Cactus Coolers we have had.....morning time depends on how many Cactus Coolers we have had.
 

[cjpoppin]

You said a mouth full.......SCCampers don't have a set bedtime that's why we take those NAPS.......Hahaaaaaaaa

[Dee4j]

Bedtime depends on the amount of adult beverages I consume. I usually get up early because most camper mattresses are too hard for me and my bones are screeming by about 6am.

I just picked up a new Jayco 19h and the beds are like torture racks so I'll be up early this camping season too.
D.

Dave..try an air matress...it's been a life saver for me I can actually sleep for more than 3 hours pain free...

[wavery]

Dave..try an air matress...it's been a life saver for me I can actually sleep for more than 3 hours pain free...

I'll 2nd that....

[spicyville1]

We are usually with a group and we play horseshoes till midnight or after :! . We use the regulation rubber ones after 10pm. That way when we hit the stake or another shoe it does not make any noise that could keep others awake. Early riser I am. Even after playing I still get up at 0530-0600.  :S

[ColemanCampingFamily]

We are usually one of the last to turn in, and unfortunately one of the first to rise due to our DS....we have to keep telling him to be quiet in the morning!!

[Clarabelle]

To bed shortly after dark and up early with first light.  I make the coffee then wait for DW to rise.  Love the leisurely mornings.

[flyfisherman]

What's the general time that everyone turns in while camping and when do you usually get up?

I feel like we're always the earliest to turn in and the last to wake up - just looking for a reality (or is it laziness?) check!

The older I get the more sleep I seem to require. Since my primary purpose for camping is most always associated with fishing (and fly fishing at that), in itself requires a lot of physical activity. Wading a stream with a strong current can wear one out. So by the time it's getting dark ... and remember during the summer months the days are longer, I'm worn out!

My Starcraft bunks sleep real comfortable. What has been important is a couple of good pillows. With a good nights sleep, which usually means one middle of the night getting up and "looking at the stars", then back to sleep and getting up at dawn. I've always been somewhat of an early riser - I'm at my best in the morning hours. Usually I'm the first one up and I get the coffee going (and hot water for the wimpies so they can have their tea or hot chocolate). Normally I eat something light and grab the flyrod and head on out to catch the morning hatch on the stream; later we'll do "brunch" with the more serious breakfast stuff ... even been know to have fresh caught trout at that time, too!

Now, having said all this, there's usually a nap in the afternoon. Afterall, what are we doing in the great outdoors ... relaxing!



Fly

[fallsrider]

To bed shortly after dark and up early with first light.  I make the coffee then wait for DW to rise.  Love the leisurely mornings.

That pretty much sums it up for me, too.

I love to stroll the campground, watch other families start their day, start a morning fire, and maybe do some reading. DW, DD and DS usually wait until 8:00 or later to get up. Well, DS is only 11 months, so he gets up earlier, and if it is pleasant outside, I will entertain him so the rest of the family can sleep some more.

[NLESCAPE]

Well its just me and my wife and usually friends camp along too, so i go to sleep when i fall into an alcohol induced coma and wake up when my bladder forces me to so thats usually from 3AM to 10AM.

[dkutz]

We would love to "sleep in" or at least get to stay in bed until 7 or 7:30!  LOL unfortunately, camping with the kids, they are always up no later than 6 or 6:30  no matter how late they get to bed so to make for an easier day we try to get them in bed no later than 9.  Then DH and I will sit by the fire a little longer and turn in between 10 and 11 or so.

DITTO!!!