Camping and Backpacking GEAR thread

Osprey did one too but it's more Kelly green, not NPS green. I laughed at the actual name, Army cot green, when I ordered it!

https://www.rei.com/product/897557/osprey-kestrel-32-national-park-service-pack

 

The osprey is very nice looking, however the color wasn't for me, and it didn't fit quite as well w/ full weight.

 

What size Atmos?

 

I really like this one and want it really bad, I just can't really justify it. I need something in the 40-50L range like the Exos or a Stratos.

 

So I was inspired to take photos to actually try and sell my tent.

REI Quarter Dome T2+

I've only used it a total of about 10 nights (damn, thought it really was more than that!)

Nothing wrong with it, but I had a nice opportunity to upgrade to something lighter!

No footprint included, but you can find Tyvek sheets on eBay.

I don't have the stock stakes, so I will include 6 x MSR Groundhog stakes with purchase.

No rips or tears in fabric. No bends in the hubbed pole system. Rainfly is in good shape.

I would like $135 Shipped to the lower 48.

Pics:





















Edit to add, here's a few of it in action at Big Bend:





On right.

 

Small torso size, 50L capacity.



EDIT: I assume you meant S, M or L torso size.

 

Was hoping you'd say a M 65L

 

If he had, I might have had to arm wrestle you for it!

 

I was at REI this past weekend and almost pulled the trigger, but if I add another day pack to the collection, the wife will hang me. I did like the hiking poles that they had for the centennial, too. And the half dome 2+ tent.

 

I can't even fill the 50 haha sorry!

 

I have the Half Done 2 Plus and find it way too heavy. It's been moved to car camping duty.

Black Diamond Alpine FLZ poles have been great though. Not super light at about ten oz. each but more durable and versatile than their carbon counterparts.

https://www.rei.com/product/879954/black-diamond-alpine-flz-trekking-poles-pair

 

Yeah I wasn't going to buy that Half Dome they had for the centennial. My current tent is already lighter. It was a cool color scheme though. The poles were nice, but I didn't like the "fake" cork handles, done in a pressed hard rubber. Way too slippery especially with sweaty hands.

 

I have a 50 for winter use. I have to have the 65L for summer. Damn bear canisters...

 

That'd awesome though haha most people would have that reversed for extra warming layers, etc.

 

I've got my system down pretty small and light for both seasons. But that damn canister is mandatory in a few areas up here...

 

Which model do you carry? I can make the BV450 last for a week. Very strategically packed, of course

 

(Hangs head in embarrassment)

Backpackers cache. It's free for me to get/rent instead of buying one...

 

Good plan.

Well, money was burning a hole in my pocket so I just ordered a Lighter1 big daddy canister with the aluminum lid that doubles as a fry pan. 5oz lighter than the BV500 and I needed a fancy new larger canister. Passed all of the tests and is approved for Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, etc. and passed the grizzly tests, too. Wish me luck.

 

Please report on it!

Since it's free for me, I haven't bought.

Too many choices on the market right now. Yosemite Rangers say over the years they have changed which are and are not acceptable for use. The only one that has always been acceptable is the BP Cache... Of course. It's the heaviest one!

 

But of course it's the heaviest! And the hardest to dig through, too.

I'll provide a full review once I get it and have a chance to play around with it.