I am a pop up camper and have taken my machine with me so my hubby can fish and I quilt. It works out great for us. I have done it a number of times in different weather conditions and will continue to do it I the future. He cleans his what he catches and sew what I cut. I am probably the only one who takes an iron camping, but I believe in crisp seams. Try it once and you will do it again... It's your own sewing retreat.... Happy sewing...