Hunting camp is as much an experience as it is a place. From a cozy wood-heated cedar log cabin to the backseat of my GMC pick-up… I have slept around. I’ve spent many nights crammed into the back seat of my extended cab and literally lived out of the bed of a pick-up truck for weeks. I’ve also slept under the stars, and called an old abandon sugar-shack home as well. A four-walled canvas tent with stove was sweet for awhile and nothing could beat that old wood-heated cedar log cabin nestled in the northern swamps of Michigan. A few campers were great, and a couple of cottages too, even that converted garden shed in the marsh was cozy, but I’m getting older and a little less tolerable about sleeping in discomfort.
Years ago I was struck with an idea to transform my 12-foot enclosed cargo trailer that was used to haul an ATV and ice-fishing gear into a hunting cabin on wheels. Accomplishing this, I have greatly increased my time spent in the woods chasing whitetails from a 1 to 2 week vacation period to 40 plus days afield. And within the time it would take to drink a coffee (okay, maybe 2), I can still have the bed on its side and a 4-wheeler up the back ramp ready to go.
So for all you handy fellas and gals, here is something to think about but before you go, come on in, grab yourself a coffee and have a look around. Welcome to our hunting cabin… on wheels.
Whatever you’re needs may be, you can adapt a cargo trailer to any situation. Most of us just can’t afford to buy a camper, and for some of us, it just may not be practical. You may even have one sitting in your driveway already, just waiting to be converted into a multi use trailer as well. The options are only limited to your imagination. For under $250, I think I made the right choice in getting the most use out of my trailer.
Hunting camp is as much an experience as it is a place.
Good luck and a safe hunting and fishing season to all.
Mike Borovic
www.thingithinkiknow.com