Camping and Backpacking GEAR thread

My old setup, still have / use the screen room

 

Hey all, it's camping season! First time posting in this thread and looking for rain jacket suggestions. Gotta retire my old Columbia, haven't looked at rain jackets in 10 years. What does everyone like?

 

Hard to skip columbia, but we live near their outlet store so.. Kids rock their waterproof stuff with the zip in liner. That said, I do have a lot of Helly gear as well, since they have a great .mil discount. Those are all cold weather jackets though, for warm weather stuff you might something more lightweight.

 

I've got an orange Gazelle tent that a nice gentleman sold me which is SUPER EASY to set up!

 

I really like my Patagonia Torrentshell. Lots of reviews at https://gearjunkie.com/apparel/outerwear/best-rain-jackets or at https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/best-rain-jacket

 

What's your use case? There's a big difference between needing a rain jacket for fishing in AK and for needing one for summers in the Sierra.

 

I just bought this:

$110 Sinweek 4" Thick Memory Foam Camping Mattress CertiPUR-US Waterproof Portable Roll Up Mattress for Adults Cot Mattress Car Van Sleeping Mat Pad with Carrying Bag

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8B85SLN?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

My last foam/air mattress won't hold air. I've slept on the new mattress once. VERY comfy. A little bulky, but I only truck camp. Don't think I'll go back to an air mattress.

 

I recently upgraded my air mattresses. For years I would bring intex double height air mattresses for camping (have kids). Last time I used them, they both deflated overnight. Left me hitting the ground and being swallowed up like a bad dream.

I purchased a couple of real backpacking air mattresses. A double wide from Big Agnus and an Exped Ultra 5R wide long for myself. Used them both 2 weeks ago and we slept just fine! They pack down super small, and are just as comfortable!

 

I’m super interested in how you like that mat. I’ve seen them for a couple years and have considered buying one for car camping

 

Are you putting the mattress on the ground or on a cot? Looks interesting!

 

What brand and model?

I've been using them since the 80s. Thermarest and Exped.
Rare occasions of leaks are easily fixed.