Camping and Backpacking GEAR thread

while out shopping drove past a yard sale..spotted the lanterns first. So package deal for 80 bucks.stove is like brand new

 

Anybody have recommendations for a camp table? Ideally something that I could store on it’s side under my back window or along my bedside and still fit underneath my tonneau.

 

Good question. I have been using a folding plastic table from HD but it’d heavy.

 

We bought a small folding table from Sam's club for like 40 bucks. Plastic,about 4'x3' folds small.

 

Same

 

I have one of these tables. Think it was around $40 at either Costco or Home Depot. It is great. The way the height adjust tabs are located make it even easier to raise/collapse.

 

That's like mine except mine folds in half. If I dig it out of the camper this weekend I'll get a pic

 

I have a folding one too but it has a different way to extend the legs.

 

Packable down jacket?

Looking at the TNF Thermoball and Patagonia Nano Puff or Micro Puff. Really leaning more Patagonia on this one for weight. I currently have a TNF Ventrix hoodie that is the same weight as the Thermoball. Great jacket, just not very packable at all. I was looking for something on the warm side (for AZ) 25 degree+ weather that packs down nicely for those backpacks that start at 3000 feet and end up at 8000 feet+ and I dont need a jacket at the bottom. I like the Ventrix for when hikes start cold and stay cold, but wanted something lighter and smaller for hikes or camps that start warm and get cool overnight etc.

 

I have a Patagucci nano pullover. Lives in my backpack for switch over at the top. Love it. Perfect for what I use it for.
Wait for a sale (if you are not picky about color), or find someone with proform privileges.

 

I’m looking at thermoball and nano puff as well. Just learned about the new LL Bean Primaloft Packaway though and have read solid reviews. The aerogel they use with the primaloft is supposed to make it 15% warmer than other primalofts.

It’s 25% off right now so I’m probably pulling the trigger on it this weekend.

 

@SummitBound

Patagonia nano puff is currently on sale for $140 at REI hence the ?

 

I rock this one. It's about as compact as a folding chair in a bag. I have used it for 5 years and still going strong.

 

My buddy has one and you definitely won’t go wrong! Great jacket.

 

I have 3 of these (the older version that was made in Maine). All have been used hard and have no noticeable wear/tear damage.

Camp Time, Roll-a-Table, Fold Up Roll Out Table Top, Compact, Portable, USA Made

https://www.amazon.com/Camp-Time-Ro...ocphy=9002569&hvtargid=pla-312834466045&psc=1

 

I have 2 folding tables. 2'x2' = 4'x2' table. Adjustable height. Lifetime brand is one. Well made, takes abuse. I oiled them this year after several years. They lay flat in my bed, under, or over, the platform. 25-40 dollars.
I use table clothes because the plastic is slick. One table cloth is fire resistant, I use the stoves on that one.

The roll up tables, a few I have seen are good, as for most... people say they are poor quality. You gets what you pay for.

 

A little spendy but seems like a good contender. if it lasts it’ll probably be worth it. Thanks for the reply!

 

A little search.

https://www.camptime.com/

I see they are made in Spokane, Wa area now.

 

Fellow gear nut here! Glad I found this thread. On page 15 atm...plenty of reading to go. ;-)

Just picked up an MSR alpine stowaway s/s pot tonight (1.6l, I believe). Didn't realize that the 755ml version will nest inside so I'll be getting that one as well. Slowly but surely replacing some of my gear that 'disappeared' during my last PCS move.

And it appears that my new pack is lost somewhere in the UPS system (guaranteed 2-day express is now running about a week)...