List camping gear that makes your camping/expedition trips better
03-26-2008, 10:59 AM
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Air mattress for the back of my 4runner, lots of blankets and my zombie sleeping bag. Also its good to bring a girl to share your sleeping bag 
and last of all the 
lugable loo + tp
and last of all the lugable loo + tp
03-28-2008, 11:44 AM
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Ha ha, I got more than that now, it has been growing all winter.
I think the last time it was cut was September or so.
Gettin' it all shaved off before to long.
Maybe that will end the snowy weather in the mountains.
I am ready to head up there to camp.
You wanna come too
I think the last time it was cut was September or so.
Gettin' it all shaved off before to long.
Maybe that will end the snowy weather in the mountains.
I am ready to head up there to camp.
You wanna come too
03-28-2008, 03:32 PM
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I have never owned a tent.
I like to sleep under the stars, and I have really only lived in places that don't rain much, or I don't go camping if it is going to rain.
However, I have sought refuge in tha pack of my pickup, under the shell, in the back of my 4-runner, and in the most extreme case, I had to sleep underneath the landcruiser. A little oil dripping was much better than the torrential downpour.
I avoid sleeping in the runner though, I am 6' and it is a little tight and it gets fogged up easy, even without a chikibabe.
Those ARB rooftop tents look like a good solution though.
Most of my gear is backpacking oriented (light and small), but for long weekends, and the trans-Nevada Expedition I do, I like to bring the Dutch oven, a few camp chairs, and a couple coolers (to be replaced by a fridge soon). The chairs are the most important for me. I like to sit in camp and tend the Dutch oven. We usually like to cook over an open fire, but I have a jetboil, and a whisperlight just in case a fire is not possible.
Cutting board, trash bags, cutlery (extra for your drunken buddies that forget) etc.
Oh yeah, the typical beer ration equasion= 1case of beer per person, per day.
I like to sleep under the stars, and I have really only lived in places that don't rain much, or I don't go camping if it is going to rain.
However, I have sought refuge in tha pack of my pickup, under the shell, in the back of my 4-runner, and in the most extreme case, I had to sleep underneath the landcruiser. A little oil dripping was much better than the torrential downpour.
I avoid sleeping in the runner though, I am 6' and it is a little tight and it gets fogged up easy, even without a chikibabe.
Those ARB rooftop tents look like a good solution though.
Most of my gear is backpacking oriented (light and small), but for long weekends, and the trans-Nevada Expedition I do, I like to bring the Dutch oven, a few camp chairs, and a couple coolers (to be replaced by a fridge soon). The chairs are the most important for me. I like to sit in camp and tend the Dutch oven. We usually like to cook over an open fire, but I have a jetboil, and a whisperlight just in case a fire is not possible.
Cutting board, trash bags, cutlery (extra for your drunken buddies that forget) etc.
Oh yeah, the typical beer ration equasion= 1case of beer per person, per day.
03-28-2008, 05:39 PM
#48
See my crapper
OK, I was bored after work today
Well, it is advisable to always setup camping gear such as tables, tents, any type of gear that you are unfamiliar with before you attempt to set it up the first time for a trip.
This whole Pett system fits into a small pack you can wear on your back, but I just plan on tossing it into the back seats when they are folded down to hold my gear.
The shiny thing to the left of the crapper tent is the Cabela's picnic table.
My youngest son and I set that up last Friday night in the same spot as the tent.
It seats four, and it very strong.
It held my rear end just fine and dandy.
Back to the crapper...
The tent is all self contained.
No poles to insert into the sleeves.
It rolls up like a tent, and you grab the middle ring inside by a lanyard, and lift up.
The poles start to unfold, and you lock the upper four into place with plastic sleeves.
You repeat for the bottom four poles.
Total setup of the tent took about two minutes the first time since I have not done it before.
Next time will be easier.
You then fold the legs out on the toilet, lift the seat, insert a zip lock bag it comes with, then insert the bag you do your business in.
The latter bag contains the chemical agent that turns into a solid brick.
Its good for a few craps, unless you are one of those persons that pinches a wonder loaf, then your usage may vary, and you may have to use a new bag for the next round.
When it is ready to pitch, you push the bag down into the zipper bag, then zip 'er up, and drop it into the trash.
If your campsite does not have a trash area, just toss it into the big trash bag you use while at camp.
The tent is 6'6", plenty tall.
The inside has three windows that roll down and you can tie them into place.
They are held up with Velcro when closed.
The door also ties back with ties, and it zips shut for privacy.
One could also use this as a dressing room, or hang a porta-shower inside, or use one of those battery showers with the hose and head nozzle, and take a shower in complete privacy.
This is a heck of a lot more compact than the Sears Porta-potty I bought years ago for my tent trailer.
It uses batteries to flush it, and it is a royal PITA to dump and clean, and down right heavy and takes up lots of space in your rig to haul.
This Pett system looks like the way to go when out tent camping, and you do not feel like playing squat and leave it.
Well, it is advisable to always setup camping gear such as tables, tents, any type of gear that you are unfamiliar with before you attempt to set it up the first time for a trip.
This whole Pett system fits into a small pack you can wear on your back, but I just plan on tossing it into the back seats when they are folded down to hold my gear.
The shiny thing to the left of the crapper tent is the Cabela's picnic table.
My youngest son and I set that up last Friday night in the same spot as the tent.
It seats four, and it very strong.
It held my rear end just fine and dandy.
Back to the crapper...
The tent is all self contained.
No poles to insert into the sleeves.
It rolls up like a tent, and you grab the middle ring inside by a lanyard, and lift up.
The poles start to unfold, and you lock the upper four into place with plastic sleeves.
You repeat for the bottom four poles.
Total setup of the tent took about two minutes the first time since I have not done it before.
Next time will be easier.
You then fold the legs out on the toilet, lift the seat, insert a zip lock bag it comes with, then insert the bag you do your business in.
The latter bag contains the chemical agent that turns into a solid brick.
Its good for a few craps, unless you are one of those persons that pinches a wonder loaf, then your usage may vary, and you may have to use a new bag for the next round.
When it is ready to pitch, you push the bag down into the zipper bag, then zip 'er up, and drop it into the trash.
If your campsite does not have a trash area, just toss it into the big trash bag you use while at camp.
The tent is 6'6", plenty tall.
The inside has three windows that roll down and you can tie them into place.
They are held up with Velcro when closed.
The door also ties back with ties, and it zips shut for privacy.
One could also use this as a dressing room, or hang a porta-shower inside, or use one of those battery showers with the hose and head nozzle, and take a shower in complete privacy.
This is a heck of a lot more compact than the Sears Porta-potty I bought years ago for my tent trailer.
It uses batteries to flush it, and it is a royal PITA to dump and clean, and down right heavy and takes up lots of space in your rig to haul.
This Pett system looks like the way to go when out tent camping, and you do not feel like playing squat and leave it.
04-01-2008, 03:50 PM
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Coleman lantern stand
I have an old Firefly lantern stand I bought close to 20 years ago, and is is a royal PITA to setup.
You have to stake it out like a tent.
This new one you can stake out too, but it is a lot easier to setup than my old one.
I just found this one on Amazon and placed my order for it.
Sets up real fast, and you can adjust it up to 7'.
Looks like the three reviews are positive too.
Great for hanging battery or fuel lanterns.
Telescopes to over 7 feet.
Carry case for transporting and storing. Made of durable steel and aluminum.
Telescopes to over 7 feet.
Carry case for transporting and storing. Made of durable steel and aluminum.
I have an old Firefly lantern stand I bought close to 20 years ago, and is is a royal PITA to setup.
You have to stake it out like a tent.
This new one you can stake out too, but it is a lot easier to setup than my old one.
I just found this one on Amazon and placed my order for it.
Sets up real fast, and you can adjust it up to 7'.
Looks like the three reviews are positive too.
04-02-2008, 02:56 AM
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You need to set your rig up like Chris's of Overlandjournal.com
http://bajataco.com/
http://bajataco.com/bajataco.html
http://www.bajataco.com/Camper1.html
http://bajataco.com/
http://bajataco.com/bajataco.html
http://www.bajataco.com/Camper1.html
Jimbo
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04-04-2008, 08:12 AM
#56
What about showers?
http://www.hotcampshowers.com/products51784.html
I kind of like the propane ones at the URL above.
They do need either a vehicle battery or self contained.
I know about the solar showers, but those you need to fill, the propane ones you put a hose in the creek for your water source, or you can fill up a bucket with water.
These may seem extreme to some for primitive camping, but if you are out somewhere for a week during 80+ degree weather, it would be nice to have a hot shower or two a day to stay clean.
Anyone have experience with these units or a similar one?
They also make the ones that go on your rig and use your heater hoses to heat the water, but I really do not want to tear up the rig to install it.
I kind of like the propane ones at the URL above.
They do need either a vehicle battery or self contained.
I know about the solar showers, but those you need to fill, the propane ones you put a hose in the creek for your water source, or you can fill up a bucket with water.
These may seem extreme to some for primitive camping, but if you are out somewhere for a week during 80+ degree weather, it would be nice to have a hot shower or two a day to stay clean.
Anyone have experience with these units or a similar one?
They also make the ones that go on your rig and use your heater hoses to heat the water, but I really do not want to tear up the rig to install it.
04-04-2008, 04:15 PM
#57
The Coleman lantern stand came today, what a piece of work.
It is really cool, and extends to whatever height you want it at.
Also lets not forget you gotta pack all this crap somehow in your rig.
I have been stocking up on Rubbermaid ActionPackers, the eight gallon size.
Just using REI's site as an example.
$21 from them, around $29 from Amazon.
To high...
I get them at my local Fred Meyers store, but I bought 'em all out a few weeks back.
I am waiting for the next shipment next week to come in.
They sell them for $17.95, lowest I have found them yet.
Also picked up a Sterilite drawer model 2101.
They have all different sizes of these at Fred Meyers.
I can use this for bath towels and store it up in the tent with me, or if it fits the Cabela's kitchen I bought, I may fit it with a silverware tray and the pots and pans.
Will have to setup the kitchen later and see if it fits the shelf or not.
PS
Now is not this nifty?
I recently saw the Coleman propane oven, I just found this combo n Cabela's site, a full fledged two burner stove and oven.
Amazing, this would be cool for an extended trip.
All you Betty Crocker wannabees could be making some of the best camp food around.
It is really cool, and extends to whatever height you want it at.
Also lets not forget you gotta pack all this crap somehow in your rig.
I have been stocking up on Rubbermaid ActionPackers, the eight gallon size.
Just using REI's site as an example.
$21 from them, around $29 from Amazon.
To high...
I get them at my local Fred Meyers store, but I bought 'em all out a few weeks back.
I am waiting for the next shipment next week to come in.
They sell them for $17.95, lowest I have found them yet.
Also picked up a Sterilite drawer model 2101.
They have all different sizes of these at Fred Meyers.
I can use this for bath towels and store it up in the tent with me, or if it fits the Cabela's kitchen I bought, I may fit it with a silverware tray and the pots and pans.
Will have to setup the kitchen later and see if it fits the shelf or not.
PS
Now is not this nifty?
I recently saw the Coleman propane oven, I just found this combo n Cabela's site, a full fledged two burner stove and oven.
Amazing, this would be cool for an extended trip.
All you Betty Crocker wannabees could be making some of the best camp food around.
04-07-2008, 07:44 AM
#58
I like the way you think Corey! To heck with traveling light, I like to be comfortable!
I don't have any good pictures, but here is the little trailer I use for my camp stuff. It has an axe mounted to one side, a shovel on the other, and two six gallon water bottles mounted on the front:
It sets up with an awning and works well for a kitchen. I posted a pic of it set up on the first page, but it was snowing and the little awning was drooping. It has a side shelf perfect for a cook stove, and the black top is actually a very sturd camp table with fold out legs. I can put my tent and frame, woodstove for the tent, cookstove, propane bottle, barby, and other stuff in it. That is stuff I don't have to unload and store when I get home. It all lives in the weather tight trailer year round.
I am going to change out the axle and get bigger tires and wheels, I also intend to modify the tounge so it is a bit longer. Spring projects that I really should be starting now!
I don't have any good pictures, but here is the little trailer I use for my camp stuff. It has an axe mounted to one side, a shovel on the other, and two six gallon water bottles mounted on the front:
It sets up with an awning and works well for a kitchen. I posted a pic of it set up on the first page, but it was snowing and the little awning was drooping. It has a side shelf perfect for a cook stove, and the black top is actually a very sturd camp table with fold out legs. I can put my tent and frame, woodstove for the tent, cookstove, propane bottle, barby, and other stuff in it. That is stuff I don't have to unload and store when I get home. It all lives in the weather tight trailer year round.
I am going to change out the axle and get bigger tires and wheels, I also intend to modify the tounge so it is a bit longer. Spring projects that I really should be starting now!
Last edited by zlathim; 04-07-2008 at 07:56 AM.
04-07-2008, 08:49 AM
#59
That is a nice little setup zlathim.
Yeah, I use to pack light long ago.
I use to be into backpacking big time when the kids were small, and I did not take the tent trailer on a trip.
I have hiked many a mile into back country camps up at Mt. Rainier, so I know all about packing light.
But I still packing lighter with my current setup than I did when I had my tent trailers.
First trip out I will have some reviews on all this new gear I have been snagging onto.
Those white plastic bins I posted above are trick, I picked up a second one yesterday, and two of them stacked fit perfectly into the Cabela's kitchen I just got.
One has all the pot and pans, the other one has the silverware and cooking utensils.
It looks pretty trick
Yeah, I use to pack light long ago.
I use to be into backpacking big time when the kids were small, and I did not take the tent trailer on a trip.
I have hiked many a mile into back country camps up at Mt. Rainier, so I know all about packing light.
But I still packing lighter with my current setup than I did when I had my tent trailers.
First trip out I will have some reviews on all this new gear I have been snagging onto.
Those white plastic bins I posted above are trick, I picked up a second one yesterday, and two of them stacked fit perfectly into the Cabela's kitchen I just got.
One has all the pot and pans, the other one has the silverware and cooking utensils.
It looks pretty trick
04-07-2008, 08:54 AM
#60
Very cool. I am looking forward to your review. My buddy bought the larger of the two Cabela's kitchens and he brought it along last fall on a hunt. I was very impressed and now I want one. I am in a dilema though because my trailer is set up to be my kitchen now and it works pretty well, but the Cabelas kitchen has so much more to offer.
Ah, I can smell that campfire already. There is still too much snow at my favorite spots for camping (or for getting to for that matter), but I'm definately feeling the bug!
Ah, I can smell that campfire already. There is still too much snow at my favorite spots for camping (or for getting to for that matter), but I'm definately feeling the bug!
