Camping and Backpacking GEAR thread

I totally get that, just the first place I found the link. It's not an REI owned brand.

 

At lower temps, be sure to have enough insulation underneath. When camped on glaciers or at higher altitudes we double-up on pads and extend the range of our bags. I've used a 15º bag at 19,000' with double or triple pads. The warmest bags still collapse under your body weight, so bottom insulation is key as you see the lower ranges of a system.

 

Agreed.
My comments were for truck camping.
I use an Exped Synmat Duo 'M' in between the wheel wells. It fits perfectly. A space blanket and a closed cell foam under that. CCF, from Gossamer Gear, 41" wide, is only to protect the pad from punctures. I also have a Toyota Brand Bed Mat on the bed.

 

My Exped Synmat Duo is one of my absolute favorite pieces of gear. Wide enough for 2 people, packs down essentially as small as a thermarest, and is very tough material - my dogs nails don’t make any holes.

 

@SummitBound You going to Indie Festival tomorrow at Furman?

 

I can’t unfortunately, traveling for work. Small world to see that you’re so close though!

 

I have the nemo Kayu 15 degree bag. Definitely wasn't cheap but it's super warm and packs really well. The vents are a really nice feature too. I only have about a week worth of nights in it as I haven't owned it very long but I can already tell I'll be very happy with it. My ladyfriend has the female version and she's a big fan of it as well. It's the first really nice sleeping bag each of us has owned and we're happy with our purchases.

 

My camping buddy is my now married daughter. It was the first major gear splurge I ever did for her as she had tried numerous bags that were cheaper. Years later it is still her favorite piece of kit.

 

Thanks for the info.

I sleep in the bed of the truck w/out a platform. Truck has a bed mat, I have a foam pad and an inflatable pad I sleep on.

I’ll have to check out the oversized mummy bags.

 

That’s a killer price. Care to share anymore info/thoughts on this bag?

 

Are you able to elaborate via PM possibly?
I’m curious but don’t want to muck up the thread with politics.

 

x2

 

+1 for cats meow 20*. I’ve had mine for 3 years and has worked great. The gf also has one.

 

Anybody have a kammok hammock tent? Just curious on some input

 

Just found this thread for the first time. I do a lot of camping and hiking. Here is a picture of my gear wall in my living room.

 

Brothers in spirit. My son's old bedroom is now the dedicated gear room. Slightly improved since this pic but same basic layout.




Even has a security camera in there. Catches housemates who like to "borrow" items, and would be a hotspot if someone broke in and I wasn't home. Snapshot is current, but it's a huge mess as I've been sorting through some stuff and reorganizing yet again.

 

Badass! What is that shelving unit with all the drawers and stuff? Do you have any links? I really like that setup.

 

Ya seems like I’m always having to reorganize and rearrange stuff. It always seems a long way away from being perfected

 

It's a collection of stuff. Shelves are an older model of Whalen shelves that I got at Costco years back and had in the garage. Moved them inside. Drawer system is from Container Store. Can't remember the brand but they have these grey and also white/clear in stock all the time. Modular so you can choose your widths and heights. I got lucky and they really fill up the shelves and optimize in all dimensions. Pack, clothes and quilt hanging system is a garage rail system that you can put pegs and other attachments on. Another Container Store creation that I pieced together.

 

A great bag like the way flannel bags used to be.
Big and tall, so roomy.
It is warm.
I have 4, I think, extras. 1 still in the box bought at a truckload sale at the Coleman outlet.
Buy 2. No regrets.

Just some companies they stopped selling because they were connected to some 'hot issue'. Constitutional protection should not be boycotted.
Camelback was one. Not going any further on it, research for yourself.
I am done with REI.
And .. Look at all the stuff you can no longer find at REI. Recently, Helinox.