Am I just a slob?

[dinosaur]

Originally Posted by oldsarge

Sometimes I break out the weed whacker and do a little trimming around the site, polish a few rocks here and there, you know, just stuff to stay productive!

Heres a tip: You don't need to polish the rocks, just whitewash them.

[oldsarge]

Spent an afternoon at Fort Benning painting them yellow once...well maybe a couple of times.

[Outdoor City Boy]

Originally Posted by ChadTower

I'm going to go the other way. When car camping, when it's easy to bring a bunch of small gear, I bring a dustpan and brush. I will sweep out the tent once a day. No, I'm not afraid of dirt, and I'm not a neat freak. My wife and kids leave their shoes outside the tent. I just like to keep my gear clean and dry. Clean, dry gear works better, lasts longer, and is more comfortable to use.

I also take all of the bedding out and hang it up right after breakfast. It gets to dry out and air out any smells. Is that also seen as too much effort?

Not really some people have different characteristics and personalities therefore one cannot judge another and comment on their lifestyle in a negative manner you know?

[oldsarge]

Originally Posted by Outdoor City Boy

Not really some people have different characteristics and personalities therefore one cannot judge another and comment on their lifestyle in a negative manner you know?

Over all, keeping an area clean is not a big issue. Just because were out of doors doesn't mean we have to be slobs and live in filth. Cleanliness is also a part of maintaining your gear and taking care of it. But when cleaning becomes the sole chore around the camp site, it's almost an obsessive compulsive disorder.

I agree, we shouldn't judge others. What's normal for some is extreme to others. It's all relative to who we are.

I've been in third world countries where people sweep the dirt floor of their homes.