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WomenSteppingOutside
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This channel is produced by Bridgette Mongeon and Carol Carter- two women who have found that stepping outside means more than just going outside. It means stepping outside of what you feel comfortable with to explore other parts of who you are. It means embracing adventure and life.
Bridgette and Carol do work with the Houston Women's Hiking Group on Facebook and are planning a great adventure of traveling to the Sequoia National park on a long trip. As they work through the details of the trip they hope to share their discoveries. They also hope to encourage other women to embrace their inner child, join a tribe and explore.
Bridgette and Carol do work with the Houston Women's Hiking Group on Facebook and are planning a great adventure of traveling to the Sequoia National park on a long trip. As they work through the details of the trip they hope to share their discoveries. They also hope to encourage other women to embrace their inner child, join a tribe and explore.
Making a Window Vent For a Stand Up AC
Edit May 2023.Because my clam is always on my right hand side of the van, I have decided to move this to the left window. I wish I could find the exhaust vent so I could make a right or a left. I may have to take apart the one for the other. I also will put screen on the vent. I'll show pictures later.
My van and camping system is always morphing . I wanted more than just foam for my ac vent in my window. I probably will play with this over time but for now it is working. Someone suggested another thin material like plexiglass but this was what I had.
As I said, I often use my clam shelter in conjunction with my van. The placement of it depends on the area that I am camping. It is like having another room. There is a video on that.
I am also tarp Queen and will tarp between in heavy rain. C clamps will hold a tarp on a rain gutter in any weather . I have some great poles I can use as well.
A link to my ac unit.
www.homedepot.com/p/Toshiba-8-000-BTU-6-000-BTU-DOE-115-Volt-Portable-Air-Conditioner-with-Dehumidifier-Mode-and-Remote-for-rooms-up-to-250-sf-RAC-PD0812CRRU/311290367
The vent shades are these Auto Ventshade AVS 192077... www.amazon.com/dp/B000JKOS68?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I often use a clam and a tarp.
Clam shown CLAM Quick-Set Traveler 6 x 6... www.amazon.com/dp/B00TMBEMQ6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I have a video on how easy it is to set up this clam.
I also have sides CLAM Quick-Set Wind and Sun Panel... www.amazon.com/dp/B00E5BHB6Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
C lamps I get from
Harbor freight
These poles are great to hold up a tarp on the opposite end . Ridge Outdoor Gear Adjustable... www.amazon.com/dp/B07BSF1XGT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
You will also need rope with them GEERTOP Reflective Guylines 4mm... www.amazon.com/dp/B07D76XNN3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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My van and camping system is always morphing . I wanted more than just foam for my ac vent in my window. I probably will play with this over time but for now it is working. Someone suggested another thin material like plexiglass but this was what I had.
As I said, I often use my clam shelter in conjunction with my van. The placement of it depends on the area that I am camping. It is like having another room. There is a video on that.
I am also tarp Queen and will tarp between in heavy rain. C clamps will hold a tarp on a rain gutter in any weather . I have some great poles I can use as well.
A link to my ac unit.
www.homedepot.com/p/Toshiba-8-000-BTU-6-000-BTU-DOE-115-Volt-Portable-Air-Conditioner-with-Dehumidifier-Mode-and-Remote-for-rooms-up-to-250-sf-RAC-PD0812CRRU/311290367
The vent shades are these Auto Ventshade AVS 192077... www.amazon.com/dp/B000JKOS68?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I often use a clam and a tarp.
Clam shown CLAM Quick-Set Traveler 6 x 6... www.amazon.com/dp/B00TMBEMQ6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I have a video on how easy it is to set up this clam.
I also have sides CLAM Quick-Set Wind and Sun Panel... www.amazon.com/dp/B00E5BHB6Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
C lamps I get from
Harbor freight
These poles are great to hold up a tarp on the opposite end . Ridge Outdoor Gear Adjustable... www.amazon.com/dp/B07BSF1XGT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
You will also need rope with them GEERTOP Reflective Guylines 4mm... www.amazon.com/dp/B07D76XNN3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Please give me a follow on Women Stepping Outside.
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Help Save Fairfield Lake State Park - What Can Be Done
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Helpful Links Find Out Who Represents You Here wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home Read TX House Bill 2332 capitol.texas.gov/.../88R/billtext/html/HB02332I.htm Follow TX HB 2332 in the House legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB2332/2023 Press Release About Fairfield Lake Closure from TPWD tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/releases/?req=20230214b Sign the petition to save Fairfield Lake State Park www.angeliaorr.com/save-fair...
How to find and navigate Texas State Park websites for grand adventure
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When it comes to camping and adventure, we have so much variety in Texas. This video shows those who are seeking adventure, how to navigate the Texas State Park websites and what things to look for when booking a site.
Honest Review of the Clam for a Single Traveler
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Have you been thinking about getting a Clam or another shelter? Do you wonder how big a small Clam is? Are you a woman and wondering, "can I lift this and put it up myself?" What are the downfalls of the Clam shelter? Here I give an honest review of the Clam traveler, the smallest in the bunch. Before you buy it there is something you must know about the purchase of a Traveler, There are two ki...
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Hand Cyclist-Wendy Larsen
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I met Wendy while camping at Brazos Bend state park with Houston Women's Hiking group. This quiet cyclist would zip by several times and I could not get my camera out quick enough. Then someone told me that she rides this way because she does not have the use of her legs. This is so inspiring. If you are ill and fighting against something and doctors give you no hope, find your own. So proud to...
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Houston Women's Hiking and Women Stepping outside director Bridgette Mongeon talks with Ranger John at Huntsville State Park about how individuals can get involved in volunteer opportunities at the park.
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Edith L Moore Sanctuary
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My Transformer Grub Box
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Welcome to Houston Women's Hiking
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The Houston Women's Hiking group started in 2016 by the a woman who just wanted to be safe in the woods. It has grown to over 6,000 members. You can find this group on Facebook.
Hiking The Owl and Other Things in Memorial Park and Arboretum-Houston
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If you are confused about where Memorial Park is or how to get to the back trails this video will help. As an added bonus here is how to get through the owl- legally. Please subscribe to this you tube channel for more cool stuff and let us know how you are a woman stepping outside to the outdoors or outside of yourself. Happy trails . www.Houstonarboretum.org Https://www.memorial park conservan...
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Inks lake Review Hiking and Camping
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Learning about the CCC and their contribution to our parks
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Great review. I have the Venture clam which I believe is 9x9. I would like to get this one too in your review. Be easier on me to set up Although the other one is pretty easy to set up as well but this one seems to be more convenient. I want to purchase the steaks you have as well because the ones they come with I don’t believe are as good that still does the job. Thx again for the through review!🌸
❤love stepping outside..thank you ladies🎉
I struggle with my Clam. I think that height and arm length makes all the difference. I’m short. I’ll have to try weighting the far side. Thanks!
"Doing it a few times loosens it up" 😂 😉 yes ma'am. It does Loosen that clam!
Moving to Houston in May. I just sent a request! I can't wait to start hiking and camping.
Nice calming video. I am getting a clam next paycheck! I camp out of my 07 Pilot.
I've been looking at these all month. Thanks for the great review. I'm subscribed. I see you're not recent, but I sure appreciate stuff like this. Thank you.
Thanks for this thorough demo and review. Like the ability to open the 'walls' half way! Would appreciate seeing a photo of your Clam set up by your van - "I like having it next to my van if I can pull over far enough and fit it in, the back toward the front of the van and the opening toward my van door. " 1 picture being worth a 1000 words and all that. :-)
Thanks for a great review!
Hoping to join in on some events. I don't really camp anymore, but I do enjoy walking trails. I am hoping that some ladies in the group like to take weekend road trips. I moved here 18 months ago but have been flying to Alaska a lot this past year while my sister battled cancer and I have not been able to see much of Texas. I'm on a 5-year plan and would enjoy going to some of the popular cities, historical sites, or those little unknown treasure spots.
welcome
You have made my day! Thank you so much for showing that it isn't as easy as so many videos make it look! I bought one of these on fb marketplace and just spent a looong time setting it up and doing a lot of cussing about all those videos with all those people making it look so easy! My roommate came home and we were discussing staking it down and then I came in and searched specifically for traveler videos and found yours! Thank you for all your helpful hints. Btw your last paragraph said you switched to refillable sand bags - I was wondering how you would find sand to refill them everywhere lol.
I'm so glad it helped. I was actually cussing and crying when I got it and had to have a friend come over and do it. weighing it down is a dream. These are the weight bags I got www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QNRR72H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You fill them up with water at your campsite. I also got a hose to do it. It takes more time to fill them then to take sand bags out of my van, but the sand bags take up real estate in the van and are heavy. When these water things are empty, I store them away and they take up little room. I still tie down the clam when I can. If it is by my van, I do tie one end to the van and put the weights on the four corners. I like having it next to my van if I can pull over far enough and fit it in, the back toward the front of the van and the opening toward my van door. It gives me so much privacy. But the placement of the CLAM is dependent on what is around me.
Super helpful
Does the doorway zip closed?
Good video, but the music bugged me. I want to hear you.
I'm interested in hiking in the area. Sent in my request to join group!
What sand bags did you use? I have the traveler but am only 5 ft tall so it’s a struggle! Especially trying to push roof up!
I just now have sent a request to join the group on FB I am very interested in hiking and camping,, looks like so much fun!❤
I don't know if you'll see this or not but my lungs are crappy too and hammering stakes as killing me. I found some that screw into the ground. Game changer. An impact drive is a whole lot lighter than sand too.
I'm sorry about your lungs. It does stink. I moved to water bags so I didn't have to haul the sand bags. I fill them at each stop. They pack down well. Anything bending over is a problem. I have a to of foot stools everywhere so I can sit and do things. LOL
That's great !!
Good job.
Startfoam half each around inside , windows make pattern first with pepper use tape to hold it .
You can also make screans with magnets around out side windows for air, and keep bugs out use gorilla tap , around screen both side magnets in , between cut to link .
Go to lows get 4 , half each electric metal pips run them under your tart, CONER to Conner birill holes each Conner watchers . bolts do not over titan them snap tart , to pip . Fold each pip to the one , long way side of the van. roll your tart to the one across the front with pip ! Don't remove tart from side of the van. Cut pip link if need to . Lay pip Conner on top .easy
Your van looks just like ours!!!
Thank you! Your video has the best setup instructions I’ve seen. I won’t be camping until Thanksgiving and I intend to get lots of practice before then!
You can buy brown flaps to match the brown clam.
I don't know. I have seen the brown ones here and there. But it did not matter to me. As long as I had those flaps on the top to guide the rain.
Great information on the Clam, has helped solidify my decision to get one for my teardrop!
Do you know the current status of this? Is it too late to call?
I am seriously considering buying one, so thanks for the great video!!
This video was helpful! The Maya Angelou and Lao Tzu quote was very empowering and makes me feel that this group is welcoming to all from diff cultures/communities. This video is Mom-approved by me! -Vivi
Thanks for this informative video. Be honest, is it scary to camp on your own as a solo woman?
I'm writing a memoir about starting the Houston Women's Hiking group and how it began by wanting to go in the woods, but afraid of being alone. I worked through that and do a lot of things to make myself more comfortable. I always camp in state parks, for now, that may change ad I plan another trip. If you are scared you can stay near the camp host. They are there to help. No, I'm not frighted. I do camp in a van though, and feel more comfortable doing that. There are lots of things you can do to help yourself feel safe. I do understand the apprehension though. However, the alternative is I would never do it waiting for others, or have to do it on their time. Now that I have Houston Women's Hiking if I didn't want to go alone I could find someone at the drop of a hat. Also, there are even some CALTO events. Camping Alone Together. You all go alone, but you know there is someone just over then ill or down the road. Frankly, I love camping alone, and now that I do it, I have everyone hooked, so family now camps regularly as well.
@BridgetteMongeon Thank you so much for your quick and honest response. Getting my courage up to do this..this helped!
Hubby has zero interest in camping, so I'll be on my own.
Not at all. And we have group camps like the All women camping trip twice a year as well as CALTO Camping Alone Together. Where you go by yourself, but you know other women are around if you need help.
Pop the roof first...it will change your life.
really? OK Im trying that next time.
Is there a reason why they tell you to pop roof last? Why don’t have screen room but do have gazelle t4 clam style.
im sold i want one now
Love how you attached the Clam to your van; sweet! Sorry to hear about your lung capacity. It’s inspiring for us asthmatics to still do cool things despite the challenges. Keep rockin’ it!
Amen to that. The important thing is to keep moving. I love my clam.
I bought this clam based on your review and others. I took it with me to New Mexico this week and I couldn’t get it to stake down and the wind kept blowing it around. After watching you again, I’m encouraged to get better stakes and try again next week.
Be sure to stake down the elbows and not just the edges. Yes, I purchased a heavy duty stake kit, though most of the time, I'm just using weights. It will blow around if you are not able to way it down or stake it down. I got the weights for just that reason. Sometimes I can't get the stakes in the ground or I want it next to my van.
What kind of table are you working with there? I am debating between this model and the next size up but want to be able to fit my table, which is 72" in length
See you on the trails!
Honestly, I watched your video before ordering my Traveler so I knew what to expect when trying to put it up. I am older than you (5'6" and 69 yrs. young) but for the life of me as hard as I tried I could only get two of the hubs pulled out. I didn't think I could put the thing up once I was in the campground so I ended up returning it. I'm so sad about it. It cost around $50 to ship it back. :( I had no trouble putting up a Gazelle T4 tent which has the same type of system. The Clam Traveler is a great product. I just wish I had the strength to pull out all of the hubs.
Agreed- The first time I tried I had a hard time, and if it is not staked down it is impossible. I think after it is done a few times it helps. Glad the Gazelle worked. and was probably cheaper.
Thank you for this helpful video! We have a 12x12 Eureka Northern Breeze, but I would not be able to put it up by myself. I have often thought that the day might come when I would shift to one of these.
As a single woman this works out great for me. I feel independent every time I put it up. I have switched over to water weights instead of sand bags.
I'm trying to decide between the 9x9 or 11.5x11.5. If I go larger then I could put it over a picnic table, but it's more to transport. But in the smaller one I could still put in a small folding table and cook on that. But I keep coming back to the Clam for a durable, easy to use screen tent.
It was a hard decision at first, until I needed to do it by myself, then it was a no brainer. Plus this takes up a lot of real estate when folded in my van. This is something to think about. The smaller was it for me. Plus, I often like to put mine right next to my van. Any bigger and I can't. Getting from my van to this is so important during storms. especially if I connect the two with the tarp. I have so much more space, don't feel cramped, and have a place to put things outside the van.
@WomenSteppingOutside thank you for your response. I may be camping near Livingston lake come the fall.
@@lauravictorious4670 in texas? I'm in texas
@@WomenSteppingOutside yes, Texas, but I'm up north for the summer.
How do you know which ones have the flaps for the side panels? Do you just look at the picture on the box?
typically the small green one does not. But this color does www.amazon.com/Clam-Traveler-Portable-Camping-Outdoor/dp/B07DDNGWQ5/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3C0MXTVJK4PT8&keywords=clam+shelter&qid=1685462085&sprefix=clam+shelte%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-10&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.c3015c4a-46bb-44b9-81a4-dc28e6d374b3
Clever design
Awesome presentation…. Thanks for sharing
I am a disabled senior that travels in my wheelchair 2010 dodge grand caravan. I have been looking at tents for when the grandkids go with me but they all have the floor that that prevents you from driving your power chair inside. So I definitely plan on investing in a clam! Thanks for the video n safe travels❤️👍🏻🚐 JeffeysMom ps still debating on the 6x6 or 9x9.
Keep trucking, you in your wheelchair and me with my lungs. We got this.
This sounds amazing! 😍
Bought one of those that pop up and fold back into a flat round shape. After watching numerous videos and even taking notes l tried it out. What a nightmare, just about gave myself a heart attack. Finally after a struggle, got it back in it’s case. This was about 3 years ago , after that one experience never used it again. Have a super low tolerance for any flying bugs while camping and have been wondering about this one . If it would be easier to set up. Great and honest video on the Clam. I think one needs to kind of take your time putting it up and not get to flustered the first time trying it.
If you don't secure one side down, you will just pull it around the campsite. Securing down a side gives you something to pull agains. I also think that it gets more flexible as you have it. I sure do like mine for my simple camping.
Nicely done. thank you. i'm a single senior. good to know my options. Blessings*SharonZ WA
I love it! the perfect extra space, I often tarp over my entrance to my van and then to the clam for a foyer experience, especially if it will be raining.
I love my clam too. Thanks to you for sharing I bought one.
I'm always impressed by everyone's inventiveness
I just sent a request. I'm so so so excited!!!!