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Ultimate Camping Thread

Discussion in 'Outdoors' started by davestaco, Oct 9, 2010.

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  1. Apr 6, 2011 at 11:12 AM
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    so since we're on the topic of hydration packs...is there a bladder out there that doesn't make the water taste funky? I've tried a couple of different brands and they both leave a nasty, plastic taste in the water. I haven't used a hydration bladder in a couple of years and have been carrying bottles around with me because of the bad taste.
     
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  2. Apr 6, 2011 at 11:15 AM
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    A few bolts are different.
    My Camelback does well. just dont leave it in the sun. and after a drink get the water out of the tube so it doesn't bake in it.
     
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  3. Apr 6, 2011 at 11:29 AM
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    I agree, my Camelback tastes fine. I fill it up prior to my ride and I'm good to go. When done, empty out the water, clear the tube (make sure you do this as my previous post states) and hang to dry. The new bladders have arms that come out and hold the mouth open to dry. Plus, clean the bladder out every so often per Camelback instructions. Don't let the funk grow, don't heat up the water and you're good.
     
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  4. Apr 6, 2011 at 11:31 AM
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    They dont really even help with the freezing. I have found that if you use both the skinny sleeve with the bigger one over it it worked ok. I dont use them any more just blow the water back into my bladder and stuff my hose into my jacket when Im snow shoeing.
     
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  5. Apr 6, 2011 at 11:45 AM
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    I hear platypus and MSR bags are pretty goood with the taste issue
     
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  6. Apr 6, 2011 at 12:21 PM
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    i dont have any issues with my camelback bladder. the first few times were kinda nasty but I cleaned it with the cleaning tablets from camelback and it tasted fine
     
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  7. Apr 6, 2011 at 4:30 PM
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    I always throw some accelerade in mine on rides or even a decent hike. I hate the taste of the water in kansas, and that balances it out. Nuun also has some good stuff.
     
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  8. Apr 6, 2011 at 5:28 PM
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    Got a camper shell for my Ext. Cab today on craigslist for cheap!
    It has the carpeted headliner. Can't wait to go camping.

    Tacoma Camper Shell.jpg
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  9. Apr 6, 2011 at 5:31 PM
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    <--- jealous :lalala: i have been looking for months and can't find one in my area.
     
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  10. Apr 6, 2011 at 5:38 PM
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    I got lucky and only searched for a week. But it's a Leonard Shell. I had an ARE CX series on my double cab and I loved it. The Leonard shell looks good but the back window seems flimsy compared to the ARE.
     
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  11. Apr 6, 2011 at 7:47 PM
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    I got my leer (or ARE i cant figure it out) for 100 bucks:brianr:

    Oh and i just bought a shit ton of new gear. like way to much to list. ill have to make a list later tomorrow
     
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  12. Apr 6, 2011 at 7:59 PM
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    What website do you guys use to buy things? I'm in the market for everything, tent, sleeping bag etc
     
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  13. Apr 6, 2011 at 8:02 PM
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    I buy at REI because of the kick back every year and the confidence of if I need to return anything.
     
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  14. Apr 6, 2011 at 8:07 PM
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    So what do I basically need? Tent, sleeping bag? What do you guys use for cooking?
     
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  15. Apr 6, 2011 at 8:08 PM
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    Ditto. At least for the big $$ items..tent, bag, etc
     
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    Depends on the camping if Im in my truck I have my big Coleman grill. And hiking I have my snowpeak which I just replaced my msr pocket rocket with. a bag, tent, clothing layers fore sure! Some boots, or trail shoes. What camping are you doing like drive in type? Because then you can get all crazy with chairs and all kinds of stuff. When I camp in my truck I load it up and eat like a king :)
     
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    Im set for camping this summer!


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    I'll be doing the drive up type of camping. I would like to get into backpacking later on once I get used to regular camping. Ok I'll check out rei thanks.
     
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    REI is good there are cheaper places, but become an REI member. They will explain the rest.
     
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  20. Apr 6, 2011 at 8:32 PM
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    How's this one? It would just be me and the gf or me and one other person. But I am 6'2 250lbs. I figure the 3 person would be better than the 2
     
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