What's your latest camping gear purchase, and what caused you to buy it?

[RoarinRow]

Got one of those for Christmas this year. Neat thing, just take good care of the metal. Read stories about it rusting through fairly quickly if not taken care of.

Yeah that’s what I read and saw on some YouTube videos. How would you keep it from rusting? I also picked up the solar cover and stick as well.

 

[WalkerTexasRanger]

Yeah that’s what I read and saw on some YouTube videos. How would you keep it from rusting? I also picked up the solar cover and stick as well.

Personally I live in a dry climate so rust isn’t too much of a concern on its own. However using water with it is not recommended and I think the book even says it. Too many holes and spots for water to stick and cause rust with such thin metal. I haven’t had much time with it but I try and keep it clear of too much ash or coal that’ll gunk it up. Then wipe it down with a dry rag

 

[RoarinRow]

Personally I live in a dry climate so rust isn’t too much of a concern on its own. However using water with it is not recommended and I think the book even says it. Too many holes and spots for water to stick and cause rust with such thin metal. I haven’t had much time with it but I try and keep it clear of too much ash or coal that’ll gunk it up. Then wipe it down with a dry rag

Thanks for the tips. I haven’t opened the box yet lol. Will do this weekend.

 

[dziner]

Ok, my most recent purchase is the White Duck Outdoors 16'5" Regatta bell tent. The reason I bought it is because I own property in rural Pennsylvania where I do 95% of my camping. So I figured I'd put something up that I can leave there for the Winter, along with a wood stove for heat and cooking.

 

[RoarinRow]

Ok, my most recent purchase is the White Duck Outdoors 16'5" Regatta bell tent. The reason I bought it is because I own property in rural Pennsylvania where I do 95% of my camping. So I figured I'd put something up that I can leave there for the Winter, along with a wood stove for heat and cooking.

Man that’s huge! You could live in there for sure.

 

[MeHere!]

Slowly picking up gear as I slowly build my rig...just picked up a new Safacus TeePee Tent, cookware and utensil sets got some other odds & ends looking forward to the first camping trips for me in decades!!

 

[MeHere!]

Yeah that’s what I read and saw on some YouTube videos. How would you keep it from rusting? I also picked up the solar cover and stick as well.

Try those lil silica packs that come in just about everything nowadays, just read recently about using them with camping pots/pans to keep from rusting....

 

[RoarinRow]

Try those lil silica packs that come in just about everything nowadays, just read recently about using them with camping pots/pans to keep from rusting....

Thanks, yup I'll give'em a try.

 

[Outdoordog]

Folding table, coleman propane lantern, zero gravity folding chair.

Got the table because I'm doing a camp trip this weekend in BLM areas and there will be nothing provided.

Propane lantern because I dislike cool white LED lanterns, also it's pretty bright at 1000 lumens.

Zero gravity chair, it's super comfy and reclines almost flat.

 

[joshjunior]

Picked up one of those x rocker folding camp chairs.. Was tired of using the wife's pinkish purple one lol

 

[MeHere!]

So I've been slowing building up my gear, have not camped since I was much much younger...the one thing that I am still curious about is a good camp chair...I've never been a big fan of the standard folding chair, always felt they cut up into my legs...what's everyone use?

Got my new Plano 1919 case to pack up the new gear, nice lil case for the price

 

[reaver]

So I've been slowing building up my gear, have not camped since I was much much younger...the one thing that I am still curious about is a good camp chair...I've never been a big fan of the standard folding chair, always felt they cut up into my legs...what's everyone use?

Got my new Plano 1919 case to pack up the new gear, nice lil case for the price

I bought my wife one of these last year, and she loves it.

Robot or human?

The rockers come off, and you can use it as a standard chair as well.

I have one of those super low, super compact chairs, and it's great, but I need something a little taller. I might keep the small one for the kiddo.

 

[MeHere!]

I bought my wife one of these last year, and she loves it.

Robot or human?

The rockers come off, and you can use it as a standard chair as well.

I have one of those super low, super compact chairs, and it's great, but I need something a little taller. I might keep the small one for the kiddo.

I like that, may have to invest in a couple, can't beat the price either

 

[reaver]

If you have the room to accommodate it, it's a fantastic chair. I'm looking for something a bit more compact for myself. My xterra has limited space.

 

[PicNick]

Just picked up a Tuff Stuff Delta RTT since our last trip was a bit rough sleeping in hammocks. My wife and I froze our butts off, even though we both had 20* sleeping bags, under quilts, rainflys, and a blanket draped over the ridgelines. Guess that's what we get for camping next to a mountain stream in 30* weather!

 

[artster63]

Last week picked up a Costway 54Qt 12v compressor fridge for less than 1/2 the price of a compatible Dometic. I believe the compressor is what puts the Dometic out of my range. I'll post any issues, should they come up.

 

[Munga Brown]

I think I got the older one. I'm not 100% sure. This is the one I got:


Now, if I could get an estimated delivery date from UPS, that would be awesome. It was originally supposed to be here tomorrow, but it's still sitting at UPS, so hopefully it gets here by friday, since I'd love to use it this weekend.

How do you like your tent now that you've had a chance to use it a bit? Is the floor sturdy enough? Did you end up picking up the rainfly for it?

 

[reaver]

How do you like your tent now that you've had a chance to use it a bit? Is the floor sturdy enough? Did you end up picking up the rainfly for it?

I've not used it in the rain, but I did pick up the fly. The floor seems plenty sturdy. We'll have to see how it does this year since we plan on getting the family out once a month when the weather warms up.

 

[oneleglance]

So I've been slowing building up my gear, have not camped since I was much much younger...the one thing that I am still curious about is a good camp chair...I've never been a big fan of the standard folding chair, always felt they cut up into my legs...what's everyone use?

Got my new Plano 1919 case to pack up the new gear, nice lil case for the price

been using these chairs for years, pack up small yet very comfy

Xpress Directors Folding Chair | GCI Outdoor

This folding outdoor chair folds up to the size of a laptop, and is carried with a convenient shoulder strap. Features mesh backrest and drink holder.

www.gcioutdoor.com

 

[FernJ]

Purchased this ARB 2500X2500 AWNING ROOM.

Why.!??

Well for starters it made my wife very happy and I'm all about that.!
Another reason is more livable/usable space for our adventures. With a small space heater on low with all sides closed it can get pretty toasty.! Also. Kept us out of the rain first night we deployed it until we could get into the tent when the rain stopped.! Highly recommend this product.!