Favorite gear?

[OverlandXJ]

Lets hear about that piece of gear you picked up and now cant imagine spending time outdoors without it.

Mines gotta be the AeroBed. It's the greatest thing... ever, espescially if you have back issues. I spent alot of years on a Thermorest and while it helped, it wasnt the solution.

The group i camp with would say the shower/shelter setup. It's comforting being able to take a nice hot shower after a day on the trail.

[swbooking]

My buddys dad builds grills and such for Wolfgang Puck restaurants and he let me borrow theyre little camp grill for JV last Nov. It was freaking awesome. Im going to build one just like it. we put a little bit of pine embers under it and we had a great dinner!

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v565/177/115/6310842/n6310842_34126078_2413.jpg

He also had a big griddle that sat on it, but i didnt want to lug it around. It was pretty heavy, but perfect for morning breakfast :D

[Prepmech]

My favorite piece of gear is my headlamp. I take it everywhere, and use it quite a bit. It comes in handy at work and around the house too.

Mine is an older Myo3 with a bulky battery pack and a strap that goes over the top of my head. I'm going to be upgrading to a new smaller headband style all LED lamp soon.

[stumpXJ]

Cool post John!

I cant honestly decide which of these three would be my favorite. I dont ever plan on going camping again without any of them, so this is my favorite "lot" of gear.

In no particular order....

Roof Top Tent:

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/France%20Camping%20Dec%202008/DSCN0614.jpg

Camp Kitchen (fat boy has to eat):

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/France%20Camping%20Dec%202008/DSCN0610.jpg

Custom Zodi Hot Shower:

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/fabrication%20stuff/DSCN0028.jpg

Yeah, its not exactly roughing it, but I enjoy camping, and I enjoy using my gadgets.

~James

[karstic]

My Surefire 8NX Commander flashlight
The Craftsman LED light my brother gave me for Xmas a year or two ago
My Cab Commander seat bag from the Duluth Trading Company.

[OverlandXJ]

sw..i made a grill very similar for a trip to CO back in 98, forgot it leaning against a tree at Alta Lake.

You guys are giving me ideas.


My Cab Commander seat bag from the Duluth Trading Company.


I had to google that, i see they are no longer available. A friend of mine is into western stuff, he uses a horse saddle on his pass seat. I'v wanted to do something like you have for awhile.

[swbooking]

StumpXJ: That camp kitchen looks pretty sweet. How do you pack that thing when your bringing out to camp? and hows that tent? Id really like to get a roof top tent for my rig as well.

[stumpXJ]

Thanks SW, it folds up pretty compact, holds everything inside, and it gets strapped into the cargo area of my Jeep. I can load and unload it by myself, although with all the stuff I have inside of it now, its getting a little heavy. Normally, I can have it unstrapped, removed, and set-up in about 1-2 minutes.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/Jeep%20pics/DSCN0552.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/Jeep%20pics/DSCN0514.jpg


The RTT, and I think John will agree since he has one, is awesome. Its easy to set-up (about 1-2 minutes tops), and is extremely comfortable. They are a little pricey initially, but are worth every penny, especially after spending any extended amount of time camping. I have it down to about 5 minutes to fold back up, so its very fast to use. I also have a changing room for mine, it comes in handy, especially when the wife is around.

Here is a pic of the changing room on my old truck.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/Truck%20pics/DSCN0218.jpg

And here is what it looks like when its all folded up with the cover on.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/Truck%20pics/DSCN0321.jpg

~James

[OverlandXJ]

Yep, i love my RTT as well. But it's days are numbered on my rig, i want it on a trailer asap.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/ExpeditionXJ/DSC_1480.jpg

[stumpXJ]

Couldnt agree more John, one of the first big project when I get back to the states will be a trailer. I cant wait to have the kitchen, tent and everything else on a trailer so I can leave camp (like to go wheeling)without having to completely close down camp to do it.


~James

[IllianaXJ]

For camping - $5 Coleman headlamp

For hiking - Camelbak Striker pack

[OverlandXJ]

For camping - $5 Coleman headlamp

For hiking - Camelbak Striker pack


Your the second guy to mention a headlamp. I never thought i would find one usefull.. guess i'll have to pick one up and try it.

While were talking lighting, i ditched all my propane lanterns for Dietz hurricane lanterns. I dont have the noise associated with propane anymore, and i'm lovin it.

[IllianaXJ]

Your the second guy to mention a headlamp. I never thought i would find one usefull.. guess i'll have to pick one up and try it.

While were talking lighting, i ditched all my propane lanterns for Dietz hurricane lanterns. I dont have the noise associated with propane anymore, and i'm lovin it.

They're nice, not only for outdoor activities, but also for work around the house or wrenching under the Jeep.

Mine is a combo LED/Krypton, but I usually only use the LED.

[Prepmech]

They're nice, not only for outdoor activities, but also for work around the house or wrenching under the Jeep.

Mine is a combo LED/Krypton, but I usually only use the LED.

Mine is a combo as well. I never use the krypton spot and it uses up too much of the batteries. My next one is going to be LED only.

Get one and you'll always keep it close by when it is dark out.

[karstic]

Yup headlamps are invaluable.

[Boatwrench]

Headlamps, I have two.

My favorite (http://www.rei.com/product/771451) and a more expensive back up (http://www.rei.com/product/745183) that I recieved as a birthday gift from my brother. The kids all laughed and called me a geek so I got these fashion statements (http://www.rei.com/product/744017) for wear around the dorm

[GI-John]

Three headlamps.
One for work.
One for the Jeep.
One for the house.

I have found out through trail and error to buy a good quality name brand. My personal favorite is PETZL brand lamps.

[Cnickgo]

+1 for headlamps. I have a Black Diamond that always stays within reach.

My favorite piece of gear is my Jetboil stove. That little sucker is clean, cooks fast, and makes life easy. Never worry about fuel spills and flare-ups or lighting issues.

Gotta love the boots too. A good set of Merrells keeps my feet happy and the weekend fun.

[beakie]

I do a bit of canoe camping, I kept my goretex socks from the army and they are top notch. I can wear shoes, boots, or my Terra water sandals and always know my feet are dry as a bone.

headlamp is kick ash too, so nice having both hands to use when its dark out.

goretex bivvy bag I kept from the army too. I like having a shelter, but even without I know I can cinch it up and float if it gets real wet!

[Original_MudButt]

X100 on the headlamp.... I think mine is a Black Diamond....

Wrench roll to keep my wrenches together/organized/quiet....

I'm old with bad knees...... I keep a gardners knee pad called Knees Ease in my RV and take it with me on the trails.... It's wonderful when working on the ground (setting up tents, changing tires, etc......)

[Stallacrew]

I do some backpacking here and there and I try to do the minimalist thing without going too overboard.

Things I take:



-MSR Pocket Rocket camp stove and one SS tall 1.5-2L pot.

-parachute hammock ( just easier than a tent for me and VERY comfortable)

-Kelty lightyear 15 degree bag

-Mountain house meals and powerbars for light food travel

-about a hundred feet of para cord and a tent material tarp to string up for hammock sleeping

-ARMY foam sleep roll to keep the cold of my back

-SS "hotdog cooker" for cooking dogs on short trips or squirrels/rabbit if I am really roughing it.



If I have those few things and the basics like knives and lights/headlight then I am good to go.

If I can find cleanish water I can boil/sanitize it, cook the MH meals, and stay hydrated. A change of clothes and some dry socks and I can go for days on foot out in the middle of nowhere ( at least in the middle of nowhere in the South).

I'm not saying I won't camp out of a popup trailer or tent, because I definitely will, but I think I'm pretty ready for when the shit hits the fan and everything goes to hell this way.

[-96JeepSpeed-]

http://www.knivesplus.com/media/SW-CKSUR4.jpg

[bigalpha]

My headlamp, without a doubt.
Mine is a Princeton Tec Apex (http://www.princetontec.com/?q=node/67). It puts out an incredible amount of light.
I also use a Surefire L4 LED (http://www.surefire.com/L4-LumaMax) light from work that is pimpin' too.

here's a site that reviews flashlights/headlamps, FWIW: http://www.flashlightreviews.com

[Cnickgo]

I do some backpacking here and there and I try to do the minimalist thing without going too overboard.

Things I take:



-MSR Pocket Rocket camp stove and one SS tall 1.5-2L pot.

-parachute hammock ( just easier than a tent for me and VERY comfortable)

-Kelty lightyear 15 degree bag

-Mountain house meals and powerbars for light food travel

-about a hundred feet of para cord and a tent material tarp to string up for hammock sleeping

-ARMY foam sleep roll to keep the cold of my back

-SS "hotdog cooker" for cooking dogs on short trips or squirrels/rabbit if I am really roughing it.



If I have those few things and the basics like knives and lights/headlight then I am good to go.

If I can find cleanish water I can boil/sanitize it, cook the MH meals, and stay hydrated. A change of clothes and some dry socks and I can go for days on foot out in the middle of nowhere ( at least in the middle of nowhere in the South).

I'm not saying I won't camp out of a popup trailer or tent, because I definitely will, but I think I'm pretty ready for when the shit hits the fan and everything goes to hell this way.

I have been seriously considering a hammock setup... my one concern is warmth. Does it not get cold with that draft underneath you?

I could see doing a hammock in the summer and tent other times, but why bother with the hammock and just carry a tarp in the summer?

[Stallacrew]

Its alot more comfortable since I am a big guy to sleep in a hammock. It's also alooooot easier to carry around than even a one man tent. The army foam roll is for the draft underneath and it works wonders; I got it at a surplus store for 12 dollhairs. The tarp is very small once packed down as well since it is thin tent nylon that you can get at Wal-Mart and get a seamstress (mom) to make the appropriate length and width by sewing multiple pieces together. Kinda like a rain fly for a tent really.....only just a big rectangle.

I find it easy and comfy and alot lighter in a bag than a tent....beats the hell out of sleeping on the ground.

[Stallacrew]

Also....

This is the link to my hammock and it "holds 250" but I weigh 285 so its all good. Light and small. I would carry the roll to sleep on anyhow, so I figure this works pretty well. Also I use a wood walking stick. I am gonna see about getting another one or something similar so that I can keep it all spread apart like a normal hammock so laying sideways isn't an issue.

http://www.rei.com/product/749499

[OverlandXJ]

Any other hammock users here? I dont know how comfortable i'd find it with a bad lower back.

That REI one looks good, and cheap. But i wont give them my business... i'll look elsewhere.

[Cnickgo]

Not as cheap, but if you wanted to just buy a full system, look towards ENO.

http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/onelink-sleep-system-singlenest.html

I bought a doublenest (just the hammock) for an ex. They make a great quality product.

[Coastie]

Any other hammock users here? I dont know how comfortable i'd find it with a bad lower back.

That REI one looks good, and cheap. But i wont give them my business... i'll look elsewhere.


I use a Hennessy Hammock, ultra light and very comfortable. I weigh 208 and have the Explorer Ultra Light model it weighs like 2lbs even with the tree saver in the bag. I am still a young buck so this might not apply but I have never had any back aches in the morning after sleeping in this. I string my hammock super taught though so there is no "U" shape.

http://hennessyhammock.com/

[saburai]

+1 on the HH I have back troubles and sleep fine in mine.

[ZacSquatch]

X3, bought one in WY on our way up to AK to sleep in when we stopped, I love it..

I have 5 head lights, 3 if the $10 wal-mart energizer specials... great to have handy laying around...
Also have two Petzls
One standard strapped LED unit and this one I keep in my pocket whenever I leave the house..
http://www.viewit.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PER_I486&Category_Code=Lights&Store_Code=TVAOS

Also love my Mountain Gear backpack with Camel back

[ZJeepX]

I really like my Gerber LMFII and my bone handle fire starter.

[tkjeeper]

Yep, i love my RTT as well. But it's days are numbered on my rig, i want it on a trailer asap.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/ExpeditionXJ/DSC_1480.jpg

Man I love the olive drab paint scheme.

[Timmy2XJS]

when i go out i grab my old alice pack and in i keep my maglight, headlamp, batteries and a gerber multitool.

the foam isomat thing rolled up with it and the sleep system i was issued.

simple. but the number one thing would be the tool. saved my ass in a few diff countries to date.

[OverlandXJ]

gerber multitool.

simple. but the number one thing would be the tool. saved my ass in a few diff countries to date.


I had been waiting for someone to mention one. I never carried one, but i thought it would be usefull.

[Timmy2XJS]

oh man it has helped out a plane back together, it had broke down weapons it has opened cooked form home, cut barb wire, and that just in iraq, thailand, and half a dozen other places iv been.

its with my wife in iraq right now. she got me a new one http://images.gerbertools.com/Lg/1887_1/22-01545_Gerber_Multi-Plier_Diesel_Black_w_Sheath.jpg

:D

[OverlandXJ]

Thought i'd bring this thread back..

Update on my Aerobed: I havent used it since aquiring the RTT and i'm going camping in a few days. Unpacked it, aired it up and found it has a leak at the seam on bottom at one of the baffles. Doing some googling looking for successful repairs i see it's not uncommon for these to leak there. My mattress is probably 4 years old and has a dozen or so nights on it.

Gonna try to get it repaired and usable for now. Some good sticky duct tape might work if i start with a small piece and do a few larger sections overtop. Dont want to drop another 100+ on another.

[Cnickgo]

Just wanted to note I ended up buying an ENO hammock system for myself shortly after the original inception of this thread. I couldn't be happier backpacking in a hammock. I have hiked almost half the AT with it, along with countless other incursions. Only night I was uncomfortable it got down to 26F. I'll hang anywhere, even between two Jeeps at the Crawl 2011!

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/268256_899218462128_29716073_42194924_8163991_n.jp g

[n1ywb]

Thought i'd bring this thread back..

Update on my Aerobed: I havent used it since aquiring the RTT and i'm going camping in a few days. Unpacked it, aired it up and found it has a leak at the seam on bottom at one of the baffles. Doing some googling looking for successful repairs i see it's not uncommon for these to leak there. My mattress is probably 4 years old and has a dozen or so nights on it.

Gonna try to get it repaired and usable for now. Some good sticky duct tape might work if i start with a small piece and do a few larger sections overtop. Dont want to drop another 100+ on another.

I found that a fabric patch impregnated with Automotive Goop clamped over the hole overnight with some bits of wood and wax paper did a great job of patching a hole in my air mattress when a "normal" patch kit failed miserably.

I bought the $25 Ozark Trail air mattress + 12VDC/rechargable air pump combo at walmart, had it for years. Aerobeds are way overpriced.

[n1ywb]

My favorite pieces of gear not already mentioned are my candle lanterns.

http://candlelantern.com/

It's plenty of light to keep from tripping over stuff at the campsite, but not enough to blind you like a propane lantern. There's no mantel to frig around with. It's silent. The candles are cheap and burn for 8 hours and you can get them with citronella. I liked it so much I even bought a second one. They sell it all at Walmart. If I need more light for something I turn on my, you guessed it, headlamp :)

http://candlelantern.com/images/homepagemain.jpg

Oh and for desert camping I bought a cheap sheet at walmart (with palm tree print) and two tent poles so I can rig up an awning out from the side of my XJ.

[jakeWI]

right now my two top items I have been enjoying are:

MSR Dragonfly stove

and my Eno Hammock with bug net!

[XJLI]

MSR Dragonfly stove


love my msr stuff! i've had a superfly stove and zoid 1.5 tent since i was in high school and they still look/function like they were brand new. my gregory forester pack is still going strong as well, just havent used it as much as i used to.

[DrMoab]

I'd have to say my favorite piece of gear is my ARB fridge. There is nothing...and I mean NOTHING better than grabbing an ice cold frosty beer out of a fridge after three or four days on the trail with no ice melt, no mess, just ice cold beer (and food of course)

[OverlandXJ]

I found that a fabric patch impregnated with Automotive Goop clamped over the hole overnight with some bits of wood and wax paper did a great job of patching a hole in my air mattress when a "normal" patch kit failed miserably.

I bought the $25 Ozark Trail air mattress + 12VDC/rechargable air pump combo at walmart, had it for years. Aerobeds are way overpriced.

My goop patch didnt work, so i just tried your idea of adding the fabric.

[GSequoia]

Hmm, what is my favorite piece of gear, this will require some thought.

They're not big sexy items but what I find most useful, other than items previously mentioned such as headlamps, would probably come down to...

Tree hangers. I picked two of these up surplus years ago. They're simple nylon straps with a hook on one end and a load binder style latch. You sling them around the tree, snug the strap, then push the handle down and it's secure. It'll work with up to about an 18" tree, in a pinch I've combined the two to handle more girth.

I've never had a load slip on them, I typically use them to hold five gallons of water up in the air. I sure wish I'd bought more than two of them, they're that useful.

http://events.sequoia4x4.com/d/31432-2/IMG_0087.JPG

Now about that water...

Another favorite are my Swiss surplus five gallon / twenty liter water bladders. They're made out of thick rubber and have a push-button valve on one end. I have four of them although one of them is losing the coating inside so is not for potable use anymore, I'd love to find something this heavy duty and convenient. Typically I toss a tarp over it when camped so the sun doesn't warm it too much, even if I don't the water generally doesn't get terribly hot as it's thick rubber.

http://events.sequoia4x4.com/d/31438-2/IMG_0088_001.JPG

Sea2Summit collapsable kitchen sink. I have two of these, yeah they work for kitchen duty but I also like to keep them full and handy at night in case the campfire goes stupid, good for making sure that fire is dead out before departing in the morning.

http://events.sequoia4x4.com/d/30781-2/IMG_0004.jpg

And last for today is my Amazon Kindle with lighted book cover. Good for a read by day or in the middle of a moonless night in the woods.

http://events.sequoia4x4.com/d/31450-2/IMG_0146.jpg

I'll probably have more items for this list after I go backpacking this spring, it will be the first time in more years than I care to announce.

[DrMoab]

Only a true geek would put a kindle as a favorite camping item.

[jakeWI]

Only a true geek would put a kindle as a favorite camping item.

hahaha

[XJ Eric]

My favorite camping thing is going to be Overland's RTT on my rig once he gets his trailer!
LOL.

[RedHeep]

I've tried a bunch of different air mattresses, but all of them leak down at night or make me cold without a super thick blanket on top of them. I almost sprung for a truck bed version after I got the top for the truck, but then I remembered a friend I went on my first wheeling trip with years ago that always slept on a cot.

So I'm after one of these when I get home. Four legs and nothing underneath to clear the wheel wells in the truck bed. If it works well, I'm getting another for the boys.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Disc-O-Bed-Cam-O-Cot-Single-Cot/746515.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3D searchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProduc ts%26Ntt%3Dcot%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts%26x%3D5%26y%3D8&Ntt=cot&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

[OverlandXJ]

My favorite camping thing is going to be Overland's RTT on my rig once he gets his trailer!
LOL.


I'v got bad news for ya...

[jakeWI]

I'v got bad news for ya...

Whats that? That the tent is going to me as a gift? Sounds pretty good to me :yelclap:

[XJ Eric]

Damn...

Well, then I've got to say my favorite is an ancient roofing hammer I picked up years ago. Hacks up fire wood, drives tent stakes, it's friggen awesome.

[OverlandXJ]

Whats that? That the tent is going to me as a gift? Sounds pretty good to me :yelclap:


OverlandXJv2.0


Red, i'v tried the cheaper airmattress' available and the AeroBed is by far more comfortable on my bad back. I just found out it's made by Coleman.. although that may be recent.

I toss and turn too much for a cot. Slept on one in the Military a few times.. although i bet there are better ones available now.

I may look at a Thermorest again, i believe their now thicker and wider than the two i have in the closet from 20 years ago. I'd like something inflatable in the RTT so closing it isnt a chore with bags/pillows and blankets inside.

[OverlandXJ]

I'd also have to agree with Ryan, my fridge has spolied the hell out of me. One of my best investments.

[GSequoia]

I may look at a Thermorest again, i believe their now thicker and wider than the two i have in the closet from 20 years ago. I'd like something inflatable in the RTT so closing it isnt a chore with bags/pillows and blankets inside.

I've heard good things about this (http://www.rei.com/product/778152/rei-camp-bed-35-self-inflating-pad), I plan to pick one up one day for backpacking as my old Thermorest just isn't thick enough for me now that I'm getting old and cranky.

[OverlandXJ]

I've heard good things about this (http://www.rei.com/product/778152/rei-camp-bed-35-self-inflating-pad), I plan to pick one up one day for backpacking as my old Thermorest just isn't thick enough for me now that I'm getting old and cranky.


REI... ugh. I need a queen size... :laugh2:

[GSequoia]

REI... ugh. I need a queen size... :laugh2:

Sorry. Forgot you old guys need your space. :roll:

[RedHeep]

I've heard really good things about the truck bed air mattress, the name escapes me, but what I found was that with the air mattress filling the entire truck bed, I had no room for anything else. I'm hoping with the cot set up, I'll have space to put stuff underneath and around.

Of course, I'm not doing any camping like you guys are yet, where you're out just in your XJ. The boys are 4 and 6, so we're still sticking to campgrounds. I can definately see the advantage of a good air mattress when you have to pack your campsite in the back of the XJ.

We have an aerobed and throw it in the toy room when there's a ton of family over. I have a guest room, but when you live far away from everyone, everyone usually comes all at once. I agree that it is certainly far and away better than the cheap ones.

I haven't had a lot of trouble tossing and turning in my sleep since I've gotten about 18 months of practice sleeping on the boat in the past 3 years :)

I know there are more useful items out there, but my "favorite" piece of gear is my k-bar. There's nothing quite like carving your steak up around the campfire with a very large fixed handle fighting knife :D

[XJ Eric]

I toss and turn too much for a cot. Slept on one in the Military a few times.. although i bet there are better ones available now.
Nope, they are the same. And if you never got to sleep on the aluminum ones, they are worse! LOL

[cnjcherokee]

Cap light I got from walmart for 10 bucks
http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00qBOtLgicAHkn/LED-Travel-Cap-Light-Hat-Light-LED-Light-Caps-NEW01-.jpg
Something like that but camo

[astonman]

Its hard to pick what my favorite piece of gear is but its probably one of the following:

Fenix E15 flashlight -- bright , small, and I made a clip to make it into a headlamp that works awesome

Merrell Boots -- dry, breathable, comfortable

Leatherman Mutt-- fixing stuff ,utility

K Bar Bowie -- I've done everything from build a makeshift shelter to make a grilled cheese with this knife

Mountain Hardware drifter 2 tent -- awesome single person/ cuddle with the lady tent

Penny stove-- when I can't build a fire or its just me I use it to heat up some chili or soup and it good for a little heat when it get cold.

I still need to find a good pack but its not a priority right now because I'm usually traveling with my jeep and it has plenty of space.

[XJ Eric]

I still need to find a good pack but its not a priority right now because I'm usually traveling with my jeep and it has plenty of space.


Good old fashion US Army Ruck (large) with frame. Lightweight and plenty of space. The military has tried to reinvent this wheel a hundred times and they still haven't come up with anything better.

[kastein]

Definitely my hammock.

I can start 'setting up camp' after everyone else is done putting their tents up and still be asleep first.

And I actually wake up with my back feeling better than when I sleep on a hotel bed.

[ert01]

My favorites are my goretex army issue socks and goretex army issue bivvy bag. Staying dry is pretty essential to comfort.

After that, I'd have to say my headlamps are my next favorites. (My goto lamp is an old Petzl Tikka... it has been with me through 5 years in the army and now resides on my hardhat everyday at work and still works great!)

I also carry an Integral Designs Siltarp with me wherever I go. It has proven to be an invaluable shelter on many occasions. The small size and ultra light weight are key. If I had a bigger or heavier tarp, I wouldn't bring it and I could have had some very uncomfortable adventures.

After all that, I'd have to say my trailer/RTT setup. It's just nice having everything always stowed in the trailer and the bed setup in the tent so it's easy to hitch up and hit the trails in the summertime. Takes much less effort now to get outside :)

[OutkastBoss]

Roof Top tent (on tow rig) it's a Tepui tents gran sabana

and the Big Buddy heater with the long adapter to run full sized propane tank.

we got these for winterfest this year and camping was so comfy and warm I almost didn't want to leave the tent.

we had hard winds hail and some snow and we were very comfy and warm.

nice insulated coveralls and a good hooded coat (carhart)

My favorite to steal for a camping tool.. My buddies Tom Brown tracker knife from TOPS knives. (i want one bad)

looks like I'll have to go get a light to strap on my head. My buddies use them alot I hate talking to them when they're using them as I get blinded if they look directly at me

[SC Rednek]

Some random things that I always take everywhere -

- Estwing hatchet. after breaking enough wood/fiberglass/plastic/"unbreakable whatever" handled hatchets, I'll deal with the extra 2 ounces.

- Welding gloves. Perfect for moving cans of food in and out of campfires, re-arranging burning logs, or warming up you hands by sticking them directly into the fire.

- Optimus stove. Yes it's ancient, but if I use up/forget to refill the little bottle with white gas, it will run just fine off regular gasoline. And that 5 gallon can in the trunk will last a long time.

- Military issue poncho. Very durable, very dry, and can double as a tent.