stitch 0 #26 July 14, 2009 I need another Garcia bear can for my birthday. (hint. hint.)"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #27 July 14, 2009 Quote Quote I'm jealous of the jetboil... I eye it every time I'm at REI, but I just can't justify the cost - my pocket stove works so well. After hearing about Skybytch and Mary talk about the jetboil, i found one on steepandcheap for like $85 that came with the coffee press, heaven i tell ya! Check out the aeropress for the house...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 232 #28 July 14, 2009 Quote We are taking a friend of mine and her boys out camping over the summer. I sat down and created a list of all the camping gear Steve & I have: 6 man tent 3 man tent 2, 2man tents large tarps Rubber mallet 3 queen size air mattress 1 twin air mattress 2 Thermarest pads 2 -0’ sleeping bags 2 old cheapo sleeping bags 2 coleman stoves 1 pocket stove Cooking pots / pans 5 gallon collapsible water container 2 large coolers 1 medium cooler 2 small coolers 4, two way radios 2 headlamps Plenty of flashlights etc. etc.... And I want to go buy a shade tent.... I THINK I HAVE A PROBLEM... Is there a support group for something like this. g What's your question? I'm a backcountry camper but not a snob. I have fun car camping which is what most people mean by camping. In that respect, a bunch of gear is fun because you're bringing the fun barbecue and tailgate stuff to a campsite. With back-country it's the opposite, the less gear the better. So, if you're doing something in between then there's a mix."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #29 July 14, 2009 Quote Quote Quote my Steel sparky making thing Is that the technical term? And to think he gave me shit about my chairs. At least I got the "technical term" correct for them ... Thank you for that! (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #30 July 14, 2009 Tent Therm-a-Rest mat Sleeping bag Pillow And if it's cold, a duvet. What is wrong with you people? Granted, I don't do real camping. Just a couple of nights at a time, at the dropzone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #31 July 14, 2009 Pillow? - you poof..... do you take your 'My Little Pony' jim-jams too? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #32 July 14, 2009 Quote Pillow? - you poof..... do you take your 'My Little Pony' jim-jams too? Nope... if I pack those there isn't enough room left for teddy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #33 July 14, 2009 Quote Quote Don't forget your Telly and microwave Nah, they eat up the power that the furnace needs on those cold nights. What do you need a furnace for, dont you have 2 boxers for warmthYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #34 July 14, 2009 Quote Quote We are taking a friend of mine and her boys out camping over the summer. I sat down and created a list of all the camping gear Steve & I have: 6 man tent 3 man tent 2, 2man tents large tarps Rubber mallet 3 queen size air mattress 1 twin air mattress 2 Thermarest pads 2 -0’ sleeping bags 2 old cheapo sleeping bags 2 coleman stoves 1 pocket stove Cooking pots / pans 5 gallon collapsible water container 2 large coolers 1 medium cooler 2 small coolers 4, two way radios 2 headlamps Plenty of flashlights etc. etc.... And I want to go buy a shade tent.... I THINK I HAVE A PROBLEM... Is there a support group for something like this. g What's your question? I'm a backcountry camper but not a snob. I have fun car camping which is what most people mean by camping. In that respect, a bunch of gear is fun because you're bringing the fun barbecue and tailgate stuff to a campsite. With back-country it's the opposite, the less gear the better. So, if you're doing something in between then there's a mix. I was going to ask how they fit all that in there backpack? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #35 July 14, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Don't forget your Telly and microwave Nah, they eat up the power that the furnace needs on those cold nights. What do you need a furnace for, dont you have 2 boxers for warmth Don't always have the furkids with me for warmth! 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #36 July 14, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Quote Don't forget your Telly and microwave Nah, they eat up the power that the furnace needs on those cold nights. What do you need a furnace for, dont you have 2 boxers for warmth Don't always have the furkids with me for warmth! I'll offer my services.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #37 July 14, 2009 Queen size air mattress Several sleeping bags & ice chests 3-man tent Tent Majal (I think it was advertised as an 8-man + front porch room) 2008 Prowler 260FQS, with HDTV, surround sound, memory foam topped queen bed, and even a small wine cellar (climate controlled) Yamaha EF2400is Two outdoor carpets, surrounded by garden edging, for a 6'x18' "front lawn" Home away from home should be homey. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #38 July 14, 2009 Quote Queen size air mattress Several sleeping bags & ice chests 3-man tent Tent Majal (I think it was advertised as an 8-man + front porch room) 2008 Prowler 260FQS, with HDTV, surround sound, memory foam topped queen bed, and even a small wine cellar (climate controlled) Yamaha EF2400is Two outdoor carpets, surrounded by garden edging, for a 6'x18' "front lawn" Home away from home should be homey. Blues, Dave And what do you do for restroom and bathing?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #39 July 14, 2009 Quote Quote Queen size air mattress Several sleeping bags & ice chests 3-man tent Tent Majal (I think it was advertised as an 8-man + front porch room) 2008 Prowler 260FQS, with HDTV, surround sound, memory foam topped queen bed, and even a small wine cellar (climate controlled) Yamaha EF2400is Two outdoor carpets, surrounded by garden edging, for a 6'x18' "front lawn" Home away from home should be homey. Blues, Dave And what do you do for restroom and bathing? I'm a bit too tall to take a bath in the bathtub, but Muttley might be able to, and I can stand up straight in the shower. The 30 gallon black tank will last much longer than the food will, so that's never a problem. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #40 July 15, 2009 Quote Pillow? - you poof..... do you take your 'My Little Pony' jim-jams too? http://camping.about.com/od/campinggearreviews/gr/mkgtravelpillow.htm A good option: small, lightweight, inflatable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #41 July 15, 2009 Quote Quote Quote g What's your question? I'm a backcountry camper but not a snob. I have fun car camping which is what most people mean by camping. In that respect, a bunch of gear is fun because you're bringing the fun barbecue and tailgate stuff to a campsite. With back-country it's the opposite, the less gear the better. So, if you're doing something in between then there's a mix. I was going to ask how they fit all that in there backpack? Some is for backcountry, and some is for comfy camping. g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #42 July 15, 2009 Quote Quote I'm jealous of the jetboil... I eye it every time I'm at REI, but I just can't justify the cost - my pocket stove works so well. After hearing about Skybytch and Mary talk about the jetboil, i found one on steepandcheap for like $85 that came with the coffee press, heaven i tell ya! If you think the Jetboil is heaven, check out my newest toy. http://www.rei.com/product/767564 The best part is that I didn't pay full price for it. It was on sale a few weeks ago for alot less. I'm a backpacker, so I keep my load as light as possible. Every time I'm back from a trip, I think of another way to cut more of the load. I just did a 30 mile trip last weekend in the Rawah Wilderness and when I started out my pack weight was about 30 pounds May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sereguy0801 0 #43 September 5, 2009 Jetboils are overrated. Im a SERE specialist (Air Force Survival instrustor) ihave 2 jetboils and all the gagdets to go with it, but i never go anywhere without my MSR Reactor. It;s a little bit more expensive than a jetboil, but it boils faster than a jetboil, Especially @ cold temps and hight altitudes. i had to use it to keep some students from going hypothermic , while my back up jetboil was still trying to get warm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 232 #44 September 5, 2009 QuoteJetboils are overrated. Im a SERE specialist (Air Force Survival instrustor) ihave 2 jetboils and all the gagdets to go with it, but i never go anywhere without my MSR Reactor. It;s a little bit more expensive than a jetboil, but it boils faster than a jetboil, Especially @ cold temps and hight altitudes. i had to use it to keep some students from going hypothermic , while my back up jetboil was still trying to get warm. Glad I saw this. My MSR Pocket Rocket has been an unbeatable light gear stove and any time I've needed more power I can make a fire. I found that I'd hit the wall with it last winter trying to use it in 10 F and now I'm looking for something that can really handle the cold."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #45 September 8, 2009 Went down to the Northridge REI for thier sale yesterday, left with a new Kelty backpack, tent, a pot and pan set and other various crap ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #46 September 8, 2009 YAY fun stuff!!! g "Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #47 September 8, 2009 Yep, mucho fun!! Im definately a novice and I spent quite a bit of time talking to some of the folks there about sizing, fit, load distribution etc. for the backpack. Got some good info about a lot of other stuff too. Did the membership thing and left quite happy ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #48 September 8, 2009 I just use a bottle of map gas and a burner, scavenge the burner off of something else. You can use the head off of a Coleman or similar burner MAP gas, 1400 degrees F of nice and hot meals or tea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #49 September 8, 2009 Quote Did the membership thing and left quite happy Heh. Wait til you start getting the dividends. You're gonna be ecstatic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #50 September 8, 2009 Quote Went down to the Northridge REI for thier sale yesterday, left with a new Kelty backpack, tent, a pot and pan set and other various crap No reason to have pots and pans in the backcounty. That's some weight you'll want to get rid of fast. Welcome to the great outdoors.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
