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Ultimate Camping Thread

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

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  1. Apr 12, 2012 at 7:14 PM
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    davestaco

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    i love outdoors people......we are so nice and loving bahahah
     
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  2. Apr 12, 2012 at 9:49 PM
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    Oh man....I just need a group hug :D

    I should set up my tent and test it out. Raining cats and dogs right now with a band of t-storms heading our way :eek:
     
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  3. Apr 13, 2012 at 8:03 AM
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    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    Current weather forecast for my camping trip next weekend....highs in the mid-50's, lows in the upper-30's, partly cloudy and 20% chance of rain

    :pray: that doesn't sound too bad, let's just hope it stays that way.
     
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  4. Apr 13, 2012 at 8:06 AM
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    Nice! That is nice weather to go hiking/camping in.
     
    mntbiker2008, Apr 13, 2012
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  5. Apr 13, 2012 at 1:42 PM
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    Sandman614 Ex-Snarky TWSS elf, Travis #hotsavannahdotcom

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    Thats what im looking at for this weekend. Gotta make it through today!
     
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  6. Apr 13, 2012 at 9:56 PM
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    scocar, Apr 13, 2012
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  7. Apr 14, 2012 at 7:12 AM
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    a buddy of mine has that one (in red). Great pack!
     
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  8. Apr 14, 2012 at 7:49 AM
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    Yeah, it had great reviews, and I needed more capacity than some others I orginally was considering. It ain't cheap (or light), but it is very well designed and built, and the suspension system is a piece of art. Others have said the extra weight didn't matter because the suspension makes it feel like you are carrying less.
     
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  9. Apr 14, 2012 at 2:59 PM
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    damn it scott.......now im gonna want that pack
     
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  10. Apr 14, 2012 at 3:18 PM
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    Do it!
    :drevil:
    Well, it suited my needs, and I am hard to fit (between sizes on almost everything I try to buy), and with this pack, you can swap out the harness, hip belts, and shoulder belts all independently (and no extra cost, at least through REI). For random example, you could have a medium harness, large belt, and small shoulder straps if that is what fits you best.

    As I mentioned earlier somewhere, my baseline capacity is an 8-9 day trip on the John Muir Trail (approx. 1 section from trailhead to trailhhead). It is all pretty high and you must carry a bear can, so it's a lot of stuff. I wasn't confident a 65 liter would be big enough. Better too much than too little capacity. Plus, after two previous packs, I really know what I want now, and I can afford it now, and this should last at least 20 years...

    My advice (if anyone gives a hoot): Never buy stuff beause it is on sale. Buy it because it is correct. Then you will get your money's worth. I overheard people milling around the backpack section last night as I spent 2 hours fitting, and I heard comments like "this one is only $XXX" and "I don't like that color" without even trying them on. Those criteria should not really matter. Figure out fit and capacity for your needs first, then features. The rest is secondary.
     
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  11. Apr 14, 2012 at 3:41 PM
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    Got all new LED clearance lights put on my travel trailer. Havent decided on STTs for it yet. Redid some plumbing that a blown tire decided to destroy. Now just have to get it registerred and propane tanks filled and its ready to go. I'm getting antsy to go.
     
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  12. Apr 15, 2012 at 1:28 PM
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    Why do my neighbors always feel compelled to make some witty comment when I have my tent set up in the front yard? :rant:
     
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  13. Apr 15, 2012 at 1:31 PM
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    I put a fresh coat of waterproofing spray on it for the year.
     
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  14. Apr 15, 2012 at 1:31 PM
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    Hoyal

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    Clean it, inspect it, water proof it for the year... I can prolly think of a few more reasons. :)
     
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  15. Apr 15, 2012 at 1:32 PM
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    Big tires, big lift, Lots of stuff's.
    You were faster than I :).
     
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  16. Apr 15, 2012 at 1:34 PM
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    Yeppo. And air it out...things get a little dank sitting in the garage all winter.

    I'm considering setting up my chair, table, and camp kitchen too just for S's and G's
     
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  17. Apr 15, 2012 at 2:00 PM
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    And have some
    images_d332dea9f86efaf99b6f6557b6262f2c135bd378.jpg

    Ten minutes ago, I actually just set up my old Northface Bullfrog 4-season tent (discontinued years ago) to take pictures to sell it. Anyone interested?
    [​IMG]
     
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  18. Apr 15, 2012 at 2:06 PM
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    ^^How much, it looks like it would only sleep 2 right?
     
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  19. Apr 15, 2012 at 2:10 PM
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    :proposetoast: Yay for backyard camping...

    Too many poles for me otherwise that looks like a great tent
     
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  20. Apr 15, 2012 at 2:11 PM
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    How many does the tent sleep?
     
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