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You got the basics? And you're canoe camping? then this thing is what you seek: Helinox Beach Chair. https://www.bigagnes.com/resources/products/Helinox%20Beach%20Chair-zm.jpg Beach Chair It's only a couple of lbs, it folds up tiny, about the size of say three softballs in a line. It's strong as hell, I'm 350 an it holds me fine. it's fast and easy to fold up and unfold. For canoe camping it's perfect. I use it motorcycle camping. It is also tall in the back so you have a nice headrest. I have the helinox chair one and it's ok, but the lack of neck rest makes it kinda uncomfortable. Perfect for kicking back in camp after a day in an upright canoe seat. View Quote Wow. That looked pretty good until I got to the price tag. Ouch. |
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I just got one of these, and it's fucking awesome...dunno how I camped without it. Best $15 I ever spent. http://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-Outdoor-Camping-2-in-1-LED-Light-and-Ceiling-Fan-Using-In-Tent-p-56750.html View Quote I like multipurpose items. |
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Try to find one of these. Can't have mine. (Not the Snow Peak mug) http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/70satvert/IMG_4008_zpsvqdx69pz.jpg The mug now looks like this though. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/70satvert/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsweqmkuph.jpg View Quote Pull the handles out. Put heat shrink tubing on the handles, leaving the bottom turn bare Ti. Put handles back on. |
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You got the basics? And you're canoe camping? then this thing is what you seek: Helinox Beach Chair. https://www.bigagnes.com/resources/products/Helinox%20Beach%20Chair-zm.jpg Beach Chair It's only a couple of lbs, it folds up tiny, about the size of say three softballs in a line. It's strong as hell, I'm 350 an it holds me fine. it's fast and easy to fold up and unfold. For canoe camping it's perfect. I use it motorcycle camping. It is also tall in the back so you have a nice headrest. I have the helinox chair one and it's ok, but the lack of neck rest makes it kinda uncomfortable. Perfect for kicking back in camp after a day in an upright canoe seat. Wow. That looked pretty good until I got to the price tag. Ouch. I hurts, till you sit in it. And then it's worth it. It's DAC aluminum poles, and HEAVY nylon super stitched. This isn't a flimsy disposable camp chair. you'll own this thing for years. PS - watch amazon pretty close, I've seen it down as low as 120 |
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Will this be for car camping or backpacking? http://johnnymolloy.com/Wenonah%20(509%20x%20228).jpg I see that this was already answered on Page 1 What about a water filter? http://www.ems.com/katadyn-hiker-pro-water-filter/1308734.html#q=water+filter&start=4 |
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I don't know how far off the beaten path you might go, but if you're likely to be out of range of any sort of cellular signal (and most of humanity), and you want your loved ones, friends and yourself to have some peace of mind, there's the DeLorme InReach SE. It enables two-way text communication and tracking via the Iridium satellite constellation, as well as an "SOS" feature if you find yourself, those in your party, or those you might cross paths with, in trouble. The interface on the device itself is a bit balky, but it easily links with any smartphone or tablet through the free Earthmate app that resolves any of those issues. Another plus is it holds a charge for 4 days and it uses a micro-USB port for recharging, which also means that any portable power bank or solar device can be used to recharge it.
Currently, it is selling for about $290. However, it is usually closer to ~$260, but on a couple of occasions it has been on as at $225-$230. There is also a subscription fee, but you can activate and deactivate the device on a monthly basis, as needed. (*NOTE* DeLorme was recently acquired by Garmin.) I've used it all over the past couple of years, including alone in Death Valley (so no worries about ending up like those German tourists ). Again, the peace of mind it provides cannot be overstated. Amazon - DeLorme InReach SE Satellite Communicator |
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Will this be for car camping or backpacking? http://johnnymolloy.com/Wenonah%20(509%20x%20228).jpg Well, it's not very useful for that... but the best camping item I ever bought was my Tepui Kukenam Shown above at Cola Warrior West 2015, on top of my Expedition Trailer (the Avatar is not pictured, it is driven up the hill behind me to clear space). The trailer can get basically anywhere the Jeep can get, so I can get quite a ways off the beaten path. |
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did anyone mention hookers and blow yet?
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View Quote A good water filter is worth the weight penalty IMHO. This year I bought the new MSR Guardian purifier because of how fast it pumps water, as well as the fact that it is advertised to be self cleaning. Hopefully it works as well as advertised. I plan to test it this summer before heading on any trips because getting water is one of the most important and aggravating things when on a camping trip IMHO. |
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To hell with crawling around on the ground. Get THIS
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Road flares, a canteen, a tarp, and a SVEA 123 or Jetboil stove. Road flares start your fire when wood is wet
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I don't know how far off the beaten path you might go, but if you're likely to be out of range of any sort of cellular signal (and most of humanity), and you want your loved ones, friends and yourself to have some peace of mind, there's the DeLorme InReach SE. It enables two-way text communication and tracking via the Iridium satellite constellation, as well as an "SOS" feature if you find yourself, those in your party, or those you might cross paths with, in trouble. The interface on the device itself is a bit balky, but it easily links with any smartphone or tablet through the free Earthmate app that resolves any of those issues. Another plus is it holds a charge for 4 days and it uses a micro-USB port for recharging, which also means that any portable power bank or solar device can be used to recharge it. Currently, it is selling for about $290. However, it is usually closer to ~$260, but on a couple of occasions it has been on as at $225-$230. There is also a subscription fee, but you can activate and deactivate the device on a monthly basis, as needed. (*NOTE* DeLorme was recently acquired by Garmin.) I've used it all over the past couple of years, including alone in Death Valley (so no worries about ending up like those German tourists ). Again, the peace of mind it provides cannot be overstated. Amazon - DeLorme InReach SE Satellite Communicator https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31OH1xQ7tDL.jpg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjIwHghB0fk View Quote I actually didn't have any problems with reception last time. In 10 days, I think I only hit one spot where I had no reception. |
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Will this be for car camping or backpacking? http://johnnymolloy.com/Wenonah%20(509%20x%20228).jpg This being the case, you may be required to pack that shit out depending where you'll be. So...you'll need a 20mm rocket box & a toilet seat. That's the cool kid's choice in the west. |
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I got a great little Coleman Lantern, LED runs for 40 hours, has a USB male AND female for the charge port/phone charger.
You can never have too many lanterns, you will always need another. |
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Quoted: I don't know how far off the beaten path you might go, but if you're likely to be out of range of any sort of cellular signal (and most of humanity), and you want your loved ones, friends and yourself to have some peace of mind, there's the DeLorme InReach SE. It enables two-way text communication and tracking via the Iridium satellite constellation, as well as an "SOS" feature if you find yourself, those in your party, or those you might cross paths with, in trouble. The interface on the device itself is a bit balky, but it easily links with any smartphone or tablet through the free Earthmate app that resolves any of those issues. Another plus is it holds a charge for 4 days and it uses a micro-USB port for recharging, which also means that any portable power bank or solar device can be used to recharge it. Currently, it is selling for about $290. However, it is usually closer to ~$260, but on a couple of occasions it has been on as at $225-$230. There is also a subscription fee, but you can activate and deactivate the device on a monthly basis, as needed. (*NOTE* DeLorme was recently acquired by Garmin.) I've used it all over the past couple of years, including alone in Death Valley (so no worries about ending up like those German tourists ). Again, the peace of mind it provides cannot be overstated. Amazon - DeLorme InReach SE Satellite Communicator https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31OH1xQ7tDL.jpg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjIwHghB0fk View Quote |
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None of the packing saws I've seen or used are more than novelty items.
This one is a real saw. It weighs more, but you can cut real wood with it too. Couple with a hatchet and/or Ontario Knives survival machete, and you can make a lot of tinder, kindling, and firewood in a short amount of time. ETA: beat by Dragonfly228. |
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http://www.amazon.com/O2COOL%C2%AE-10-inch-Portable-Fan-Adapter/dp/B00ATSHMIQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1461295317&sr=8-2&keywords=camping+fan
http://www.amazon.com/Cyalume-SnapLight-Industrial-Sticks-Duration/dp/B004NBZLJ2/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1461295774&sr=8-17&keywords=glow+sticks Hot linking is being shitty for me for some reason. |
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Quoted: Wow. That looked pretty good until I got to the price tag. Ouch. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: You got the basics? And you're canoe camping? then this thing is what you seek: Helinox Beach Chair. https://www.bigagnes.com/resources/products/Helinox%20Beach%20Chair-zm.jpg Beach Chair It's only a couple of lbs, it folds up tiny, about the size of say three softballs in a line. It's strong as hell, I'm 350 an it holds me fine. it's fast and easy to fold up and unfold. For canoe camping it's perfect. I use it motorcycle camping. It is also tall in the back so you have a nice headrest. I have the helinox chair one and it's ok, but the lack of neck rest makes it kinda uncomfortable. Perfect for kicking back in camp after a day in an upright canoe seat. Wow. That looked pretty good until I got to the price tag. Ouch. You can get knock-off Helinox's from China for about $30-35, I have one...if there's a difference, I can't see it (compared it to the REI and Helinoxes at some moto camps). |
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http://www.amazon.com/O2COOL%C2%AE-10-inch-Portable-Fan-Adapter/dp/B00ATSHMIQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1461295317&sr=8-2&keywords=camping+fan http://www.amazon.com/Cyalume-SnapLight-Industrial-Sticks-Duration/dp/B004NBZLJ2/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1461295774&sr=8-17&keywords=glow+sticks Hot linking is being shitty for me for some reason. View Quote I like using the chemlights. I would snap one and attach it to the top of the tent and it would be a nightlight for me. |
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How's that work when there aren't any trees around? +3 for a hammock Hang it from rocks. Where are you canoeing that there aren't any trees? Desert camping or camping above the tree line I'd understand, but canoeing? Do a search and you should be able to find a hammock on amazon for about $25 if you want to give it a try without investing a bunch of money. You don't need a rainfly and mosquito netting to figure out if sleeping in a hammock is right for you. Buy a better one later if you like it. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Well, it's not very useful for that... but the best camping item I ever bought was my Tepui Kukenam http://i.imgur.com/7S0ymYo.jpg Shown above at Cola Warrior West 2015, on top of my Expedition Trailer (the Avatar is not pictured, it is driven up the hill behind me to clear space). The trailer can get basically anywhere the Jeep can get, so I can get quite a ways off the beaten path. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Will this be for car camping or backpacking? http://johnnymolloy.com/Wenonah%20(509%20x%20228).jpg Well, it's not very useful for that... but the best camping item I ever bought was my Tepui Kukenam http://i.imgur.com/7S0ymYo.jpg Shown above at Cola Warrior West 2015, on top of my Expedition Trailer (the Avatar is not pictured, it is driven up the hill behind me to clear space). The trailer can get basically anywhere the Jeep can get, so I can get quite a ways off the beaten path. That green little chair you have has been my favorite little light weight cheap item for a long time. Sadly, it is approaching end of life. |
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+3 for a hammock Hang it from rocks. Where are you canoeing that there aren't any trees? Desert camping or camping above the tree line I'd understand, but canoeing? Do a search and you should be able to find a hammock on amazon for about $25 if you want to give it a try without investing a bunch of money. You don't need a rainfly and mosquito netting to figure out if sleeping in a hammock is right for you. Buy a better one later if you like it. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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How's that work when there aren't any trees around? +3 for a hammock Hang it from rocks. Where are you canoeing that there aren't any trees? Desert camping or camping above the tree line I'd understand, but canoeing? Do a search and you should be able to find a hammock on amazon for about $25 if you want to give it a try without investing a bunch of money. You don't need a rainfly and mosquito netting to figure out if sleeping in a hammock is right for you. Buy a better one later if you like it. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Sandbars. Sometimes a quiet island out in the middle of the river is preferable to the noisy shoreline. |
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A good set of pie irons.
Pie Irons I make awesome campfire cooked pizzas on these. I also make pie turnovers using butter, white bread, and canned apple compote. Simple and easy to use. |
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Glock 19. It's perfect for every situation. It is big enough to scare away the bears in the woods, and yet compact enough to hide in your travel sized bag of trail mix. If you take a good old Glock 19 into the woods, you don't even need to pack shelter, or food, or anything really. It is that versatile.
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How's that work when there aren't any trees around? +3 for a hammock Hang it from rocks. Where are you canoeing that there aren't any trees? Desert camping or camping above the tree line I'd understand, but canoeing? Do a search and you should be able to find a hammock on amazon for about $25 if you want to give it a try without investing a bunch of money. You don't need a rainfly and mosquito netting to figure out if sleeping in a hammock is right for you. Buy a better one later if you like it. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Sandbars. Sometimes a quiet island out in the middle of the river is preferable to the noisy shoreline. D'oh. It's been so long since I've been on a river of any decent size I didn't think about that. Good answer. You can use your hammock for a ground cloth and your tarp for overhead cover with a couple trekking poles FWIW. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Tarp.
Do you know how I know some of you only car camp? Weight of recommended items. |
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