Camping and Backpacking GEAR thread

Great idea. I'm not sure why I never thought of using a bubble level to keep my eggs from running away from me on the griddle.

 

Better than TP! Be squeaky clean.

https://www.garagegrowngear.com/blogs/startup-stories/culoclean-backpacking-bidets

Easy to use, works great, light weight, low cost. Not just for the ladies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKs_t1_YCMY

 

I have several of these for various packs. One of the reasons I have a shower tube on my truck too. Being clean in the wilderness is great. Using latex/nitrile gloves works great too to keep hands clean. For women the back to front method isn't recommended.

$14 UYICOO Portable Bidet for Travel, Portable Shattaf Bidet Water Sprayer, Compatible with Every Bottle

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MH48WHX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

That's quite an upgrade from my current method of using a blue foam sit pad in the chair.

 

Don't let my wife see this one

 

Mine saw all the heated clothing in the Milwaukee tool catalog, she was going to order some stuff until I let her know that she’s got to order her own batteries as she’s not taking any of mine. Her interest dropped to zero immediately after.

 

I'm looking to add to the winter shelter collection and was curious if anyone has done a tipi from Seek Outside before. If so, with the stove? Which one?

Thanks!

 

I've heard you can't go wrong with any tipi from SO. I use a Luxe Outdoors Tipi. A few oz heavier, but 1/4 the price.

 

That's what I was also wondering. Quality of SO vs. others. Obviously they're expensive as hell but if I'm out hunting in late November in a foot of snow, it may be worth it if it's that much better, lol.

 

I haven't even had anyone around me use a SO. Guess my friend demographic just cant afford one I've been happy with my LO Tipi. Plenty Big for 2 people plus gear. I'm still getting used to the pole in the middle of the tent idea but its worked out well. I've had mine in wind storms up to 35mph and held strong. My buddy has the larger version and has had his in some brutal country. Blizzards, wind, hail. Everything. Held up great he said. I have no experience with stoves though. I kinda wish I would have gotten one with a stove jack, but I'm happy without for now.

 

Anyone have experience with one of these?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8xfXSH0w48

 

Been a fan of Jetboils for years--Interesting features with the swing handle and locking top, but... the most interesting part of the video for me was the propane-to-butane adaptor. Did not know these existed. Just ordered a stand-alone adaptor for next weekend's outing. (Thanks!)

$9 Hamans Propane Adapter Camping Stove Adapter Gas Adapter Converter Outdoor Propane Small Tank Input EN417 Valve Output Cylinder Canister Adapter for Outdoor Camping

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0891LP1J5/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_pJoCFbDBQMDQY

 

I just picked one up this weekend. I stopped by Walmart and someone had opened one and ripped the top off the box. After making sure all the parts were still there, the guy at the gun counter marked it down to $50 because of the open box.

My GF and I made some Ramen noodles into a Pad Thai type backpacking recipe. It turned out good and the stove worked well. I did notice that the flame control was very sensitive on the stove. Once you get it about a 1/4 turn, the flame is a big as it's going to get. If you want to turn it down, it's not hard, but small adjustments make a considerable difference.

 

Dang, the video is no longer available.

I bought a Jetboil early during the lockdown, and I'm looking forward to finally putting it to use next month.

 

If you open it on youtube it looks to still be there.

 

They completely ripped off JetBoil!
I see a lawsuit in the near future