List camping gear that makes your camping/expedition trips better

***Corey*** · 03-15-2008, 04:07 PM

What are some of the things you have bought over the years to make a camping trip better?
Whether it is a cooking accessory, something for the tent such as a pad, list it here.

I have gads of camping (both car and RV camping) and backpacking equipment that I have been building up since the early 80s.
But some stuff is just to big to take along in the rig.
A lot of it was from my days of using two different tent trailers when I could pack just about anything I wanted too.

Now I am condensing what I am going to take along for a weekend trip or a week.

Just ordered two items today from Cabela's as seen in my other thread in this section on The Pett system.

The crapper

The picnic table

Looking more around Cabela's site I saw this cook table for the stove I may end up getting too.
Cabela's Instant Cooking Station

That one looks like it will work out great for me.
They have a much bigger one shown below, but with the limited carrying space I have, I would have to pass on it.
For those who camp with a truck/Tacoma/Tundra, this would fit it.
Cabela's Camper's Kitchen (Video of a field test there too.

Dare44 · 03-15-2008, 04:21 PM

just a few things that make it better

o and the all important

***Corey*** · 03-15-2008, 06:42 PM

Yep, that would fit the bill.
I am making a new shopping list for more gear from Cabela's.

Reliance Wash 'n' Go Sink

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CJM · 03-15-2008, 06:50 PM

Panzy car campers. I take everything I need with me in my pack and use whatever I can find.

tc · 03-15-2008, 07:12 PM

I find a hotel reservation makes my trip much better.

ozziesironmanoffroad · 03-15-2008, 07:40 PM

girls are nice. oh wait, stuff we've bought? my rig, water, blankets, and TP

stormin94 · 03-15-2008, 11:24 PM

I'm surprised no one has mentioned a tent yet....

Food, water, flashlight, multi tool, knife, sleeping bag, pillows, cooler, stove, matches, and a bunch of other stuff.

111db · 03-15-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Corey

What are some of the things you have bought over the years to make a camping trip better?

Beer.

Dare44 · 03-16-2008, 12:05 AM

well i wouldnt use a tent, we sold our trailer after last summer, i sleep in my 4runner now

zlathim · 03-16-2008, 01:47 AM

This:

And This:

For when the weather is like this:

I like to stay warm, and I haven't slept on the ground in years. A nice sturdy cot with a thick foam pad makes me snore load enough to chase away the elk!

bwhyit · 03-16-2008, 05:12 AM

X2 if you can't fit it all in a pack then it's not REAL camping. Just my opinion...

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJM

Panzy car campers. I take everything I need with me in my pack and use whatever I can find.

AppleJack · 03-16-2008, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwhyit

X2 if you can't fit it all in a pack then it's not REAL camping. Just my opinion...

Nah!!! I love backpacking too, but camping and backpacking are not necessarily the same. I love to do both, and if you have younger children you learn to do both.
For camping I like to bring a French press for coffee. Mmmmm......coffee.

***Corey*** · 03-16-2008, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwhyit

X2 if you can't fit it all in a pack then it's not REAL camping. Just my opinion...

Yeahhhh, that would be backpacking like I use to do a lot back in my younger days.

Below is me from around '89 or '90 up at Mt. Rainier, Tamanos Creek camp, about a 4 mile hike in from the trailhead.

But many of us like to have our rigs along too when camping to explore old fire roads and other stuff.

Plus I would never leave my current rig at a trailhead, to many thieves out there.
Only if I had a beater to park along a trailhead would I get back into backpacking again.

Belize Off Road Team · 03-16-2008, 07:10 AM

this that make a better camping trip for me:
high altitude
lots of trees and wildlife
my 4Runner with the seats folded down for me to sleep
peace and quite
and of course the essentials.

CJM · 03-16-2008, 11:32 AM

Well in all honesty all I feel I would need if were talking car camping is:
TP, a way to cook, sleeping bag, the usual supplies (knife, multitool, flashlight, etc) and a girl. I think that works..

ozziesironmanoffroad · 03-16-2008, 11:35 AM

anyone want to trade a 4 runner for my pickup? lol, sleeping in a 4runner has got to be better than sleeping in the cab, or worse, the bed, when its snowing!

CJM · 03-16-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ozziesironmanoffroad

anyone want to trade a 4 runner for my pickup? lol, sleeping in a 4runner has got to be better than sleeping in the cab, or worse, the bed, when its snowing!

I tried to sleep in the rear of a 1st gen and 3rd gen. I be to tall and I am only 6ft! I rather put a camper shell on my truck and simply insulate it with carpet and have a lowgrade heater in there (shut off after I go to sleep) as the bed is bigger.

I tried sleepin inthe cab of my T100 and although bigger and the bench seat helps I am still to big and wound up sleeping in a truly uncomfortable posistion either way.

03-15-2008, 04:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,771	List camping gear that makes your camping/expedition trips better What are some of the things you have bought over the years to make a camping trip better? Whether it is a cooking accessory, something for the tent such as a pad, list it here. I have gads of camping (both car and RV camping) and backpacking equipment that I have been building up since the early 80s. But some stuff is just to big to take along in the rig. A lot of it was from my days of using two different tent trailers when I could pack just about anything I wanted too. Now I am condensing what I am going to take along for a weekend trip or a week. Just ordered two items today from Cabela's as seen in my other thread in this section on The Pett system. The crapper The picnic table Looking more around Cabela's site I saw this cook table for the stove I may end up getting too. Cabela's Instant Cooking Station That one looks like it will work out great for me. They have a much bigger one shown below, but with the limited carrying space I have, I would have to pass on it. For those who camp with a truck/Tacoma/Tundra, this would fit it. Cabela's Camper's Kitchen (Video of a field test there too. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

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Dare44 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: grass valley, ca Posts: 901	just a few things that make it better o and the all important __________________ 1997 Toyota 4x4 SR5 4runner 3.4 auto Toytec 3 inch coil spring Lift Trail Gear Rock Sliders Maxxis Bighorn M/T's Amp Custom Rims Cobra CB, 5ft Firestik KC Daylighters http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3008195 Near Future List Bumpers Lockers 1st Gen Roll Bar Winning the Lottery?

03-15-2008, 06:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,771	Yep, that would fit the bill. I am making a new shopping list for more gear from Cabela's. Reliance Wash 'n' Go Sink < __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

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CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,580	Panzy car campers. I take everything I need with me in my pack and use whatever I can find. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

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tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 6,818	I find a hotel reservation makes my trip much better. __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

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stormin94 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake County, CA/Sacramento Posts: 3,276	I'm surprised no one has mentioned a tent yet.... Food, water, flashlight, multi tool, knife, sleeping bag, pillows, cooler, stove, matches, and a bunch of other stuff. __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4 208,000 miles and counting 3.0 V6, 5 speed 14/19 MPG city/hwy(before 33's) Current Mods Headers, 2.5" Flowmaster custom exhaust, K&N FIPK KC Daylighter 100 Watt lights Ranchos x4, 2" Lift Downey coils 33-12.50 M/T's, 1" t-bar lift, 1" body lift Tow pkg w/ lighthookups Silverstar Headlights, Pioneer Deck w/XM Brushguard 250Watt JLAudio 8" W3 Sub Future Mods 12V Aux outlet-400/800peak inverter roof basket/lights Air locker 4.88 gears H.O. Alternator

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Dare44 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: grass valley, ca Posts: 901	well i wouldnt use a tent, we sold our trailer after last summer, i sleep in my 4runner now __________________ 1997 Toyota 4x4 SR5 4runner 3.4 auto Toytec 3 inch coil spring Lift Trail Gear Rock Sliders Maxxis Bighorn M/T's Amp Custom Rims Cobra CB, 5ft Firestik KC Daylighters http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3008195 Near Future List Bumpers Lockers 1st Gen Roll Bar Winning the Lottery?

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zlathim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,006	This: And This: For when the weather is like this: I like to stay warm, and I haven't slept on the ground in years. A nice sturdy cot with a thick foam pad makes me snore load enough to chase away the elk!

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CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,580	Well in all honesty all I feel I would need if were talking car camping is: TP, a way to cook, sleeping bag, the usual supplies (knife, multitool, flashlight, etc) and a girl. I think that works.. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

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ozziesironmanoffroad Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 4,103	anyone want to trade a 4 runner for my pickup? lol, sleeping in a 4runner has got to be better than sleeping in the cab, or worse, the bed, when its snowing! __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22RE 258,000 miles on original motor pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

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