Camping and Backpacking GEAR thread

Hill People Gear Kit Bag

 

I got one of these and really like it so far, fits on my belt or backpack's hip belt:

$27 Bulldog Cases "Vertical" Cell Phone Holster with Belt Loop and Clip fits sub-compact "vertical" .380 auto's (Sig P238) in Black Nylon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AU6A3JW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Magnetic closure so it's pretty easy to grab out, and I carry a small LCP so it looks like I'm just carrying my cell phone on my hip. I don't have my CWP here yet but I carry it on the larger undeveloped sites I'm at for work. Need to go ahead and get it so I don't get in trouble carrying it in my truck.

 

Pricey, but seems like a solid way to carry in back country, plus I like how it keeps the weight centered against your core so you arent loading a few extra lbs on one hip/leg.
https://gunfightersinc.com/kenai-chest-holster/

 

I've read great reviews on those but I'd imagine it's not as comfortable while wearing a backpack, plus I'd like to conceal carry in most situations. Open carry is allowed in national forests and while hunting/fishing here, but I dont like to spook people with an open carried weapon. I might end up just hauling bear spray, my 45 is too heavy and my 380 isnt enough for bears but would work on two legged predators

 

Bear spray is a good way to go and multi functional plus lighter. I'll probably continue to carry mine even in the lower desert vs up in bear country. Still think I will pick up an EDC to start training with and bringing with me when I car camp though.

 

FYI for Amazon Canada customers... Just saw these (Plano 1919 Tubs) back on sale for 68% off again. I used 2 last year when camping and just ordered some more.

$50 Plano Sportsman Trunk with Wheels, Black, 108-Quart, Lockable Storage Box, Rolling Sportsman Trunk, Hunting Gear and Ammunition Bin, Heavy-Duty Containers for Camping, Large

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00HVCPT4W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Story on the man murdered on AT.

https://www.outsideonline.com/23966...VIVRD-JZjJsfx0319NCtepCCCpDGj-6qQRelCZGj-RNd4

 

Damn.

 

Yeah, damn. Kinda got misty eyed on that one. My sister will be on the trail in about 3 weeks.

 

I heard about that. Seriously nasty business...Super sad

 

Recently picked up the Solostove campfire from eeebay. I'd seen reviews of it on utube but when it arrived I wasn't sure if it would suit me in a campsite. This week is the REI sale and the Ranger model was the lowest I've seen it so picked it up today. Here are a couple comparison pics. Snowpeak lantern for scale.

 

That thing is big!

 

They have much larger versions. I guess those are more for backyard type use.

 

I saw that after searching the one you got. Thing is like a barrel stove.

 

Seabass, I think I came across a video on YouTube that you posted. It’s titled “JMT 2017 - Day 1 - Onion Valley to Charlotte Lake via”. Were you up there solo?

 

Yeah that's me from 2017. I did Onion Valley to Yosemite solo that year to finish up the trail. I think I edited and uploaded the first 7 days so far but need to finish up the rest of the trip videos from the 2nd week. Still working on learning Final Cut Pro X to make better vids of my trips.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXN_xbU2g3gzpHWLlJiDTZZMhDfNrVMRr

I also went back last year to fish a small section of the trail and was kicked off after day 3 from really bad wildfire smoke and fire proximity to my route. I spent the last 3 days just day hiking around Mammoth Lakes and hiking in to fish a different lake each day. I made a video series on that 6 day trip as well.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXN_xbU2g3gwerJjdsDtRZgbSADLb5ZKW

 

Right on. I’ll check out the other videos.I had a feeling it was you after I saw the name brands of the equipment used etc. It took me a little bit after watching it before I started connecting it all together. I thought to myself....”wait a min, something is familiar here.” heh

 

What roll up style table is a good one?
Large enough for use, but rolls up for storage.

 

I have this one and enjoy it. They have a couple different sizes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=theDo1omHP4

 

Thanks.
REI table has really bad reviews.
Helinox seems too short for our needs.