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Image 1 — First time farm camping at Beaverwood Farm (Ferndale, NY) — I had the best neighbors!
Image 2 — First time farm camping at Beaverwood Farm (Ferndale, NY) — I had the best neighbors!
Image 3 — First time farm camping at Beaverwood Farm (Ferndale, NY) — I had the best neighbors!
Image 4 — First time farm camping at Beaverwood Farm (Ferndale, NY) — I had the best neighbors!
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First time farm camping at Beaverwood Farm (Ferndale, NY) — I had the best neighbors!

Just finished a wonderful 2-night trip to Beaverwood Farm in the Catskills, and honestly, it was such a refreshing change of pace from the typical state park campgrounds.

The weather was mostly overcast with some light drizzles, but the temperature stayed around a perfect 60°F, which made for some of the best sleep I've had in a tent. You’re basically camping in an open pasture shared with friendly goats, chill pigs, and geese. Beyond the animals in my photos, there were plenty of other regulars wandering around; it really felt like a full house! If you love animals, it’s a 10/10 experience.

My tent (you can see it in the last slide) held up great throughout the trip. Since it’s a grassy pasture, the ground is nice and soft, so getting the stakes in was a total breeze. Aside from the occasional farm sound, it’s incredibly quiet and peaceful at night. Highly recommend for a unique Upstate NY getaway!

u/Lazy-Collection5029 — 3 days ago
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Alright, I know the weight weenies are gonna come for me, but I’m officially over it.

Spent the weekend at Sweetwater and Kennesaw (absolute zoo, btw), and once again I’m out here babying my pack like it’s made of glass. I shouldn’t have to worry about a zipper blowing out or a strap snapping just because I brushed past a root.

North GA is not UL-friendly terrain. Rocks, humidity, thick brush — that paper-thin stuff just doesn’t hold up here.

At this point I’m going back to gear that’s built like a tank. I don’t care if it’s an extra pound or two. I want something I can actually use without thinking about it every five minutes.

Anyone else feeling this, or am I just done with UL?

Also — Atlanta folks: where are you going lately to avoid the crowds? I just want a quiet spot to drink my French press without a constant stream of people walking by my “secret” spot.

Stay safe out there.

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u/Lazy-Collection5029 — 17 days ago