Best camping supplies?
to carry for a few miles into the woods to set up camp, not drive in and carry 2 feet, what is the best tent to take with you that is light weight, durable,between 100-300 dollars, and 2-3 person. And what elese could you recommend to go with this tent.
Think "Weight" – small " geodome style tent ( that can freestand – staking in rocky terrain is a challenge) – quite a few these days to choose from.
Good quality frame backpack- I always liked the external frames myself.
Rain parka that can cover you and the pack while hiking. Quality Holofil or similar ( man-made) sleeping bag – still insulates when wet unlike down. (make sure it has double zipper guards and check that the stitching doesn't go through the inside layer- causes heat loss)
Primus Lp camp stove – numerous models to look at ( see link).
Lightweight camp stove/utensil kit.
First Aid kit
Emergency flares – I like the self contained units.
Survival pocket blanket – can do a lot of things with this and it's really lightweight.
Small roll of Duct tape.
Matches sealed from water – numerous small packs.
Leatherman tool.
December 19th, 2008 at 5:37 am
condoms
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December 19th, 2008 at 5:51 am
The MSR Hubba 2 person tent is a really nice one that is rated very high by several people. Little over 200 i think. You dont need to buy the footprint just get a tarp or something to put under it. Bring food and a stove maybe. Just whatever.
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December 19th, 2008 at 6:37 am
Think "Weight" – small " geodome style tent ( that can freestand – staking in rocky terrain is a challenge) – quite a few these days to choose from.
Good quality frame backpack- I always liked the external frames myself.
Rain parka that can cover you and the pack while hiking. Quality Holofil or similar ( man-made) sleeping bag – still insulates when wet unlike down. (make sure it has double zipper guards and check that the stitching doesn't go through the inside layer- causes heat loss)
Primus Lp camp stove – numerous models to look at ( see link).
Lightweight camp stove/utensil kit.
First Aid kit
Emergency flares – I like the self contained units.
Survival pocket blanket – can do a lot of things with this and it's really lightweight.
Small roll of Duct tape.
Matches sealed from water – numerous small packs.
Leatherman tool.
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http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Cook%20Gear/Stoves/
December 19th, 2008 at 7:26 am
Carrying all your gear into the woods and camping is usually referred to as "backpacking", rather than what people usually mean by camping, which is car-camping.
And for backpacking, like you've surmised, carrying lightweight gear is optimal. To that end, many people have switched from "traditional" backpacking, which is carrying as much bomb-proof boy scout/military gear as possible, to going "ultralight", which means carrying only the gear you find absolutely necessary and the lightest versions possible to survive the conditions you expect to encounter. If you're used to traditional backpacking but are thinking of going lighter, a good introduction to the latest techniques, innovations, and gear is Dan Ladigin's book, "Lighten Up" http://www.amazon.com/Lighten-Up-Complete-Ultralight-Backpacking/dp/0762737344/sr=8-1/qid=1168796878/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-0601339-3354515?ie=UTF8&s=books
If you're not ready for ultralight camping under a tarp, a lightweight tent is an alternative. For 2-3 persons I wouldn't buy anything that weighed much over 4 pounds, which could then be split between two or three people to carry: poles, fly, tent body, stakes, and ground sheet. Here are some top quality tents under 4 lbs:
http://www.rei.com/product/763150
http://www.rei.com/product/763326
http://www.rei.com/product/761893
http://www.rei.com/product/734065
And some other ideas and info:
http://www.tarptent.com/
http://www.the-ultralight-site.com/backpacking-tents.html
http://www.thru-hiker.com/workshop.asp?subcat=3&cid=4
http://hennessyhammock.com/
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December 19th, 2008 at 8:10 am
all weather toilet paper
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December 19th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Any tent at your local Wal Mart that folds into a pack would work great as for supplies you will need a case of beer,a 12 guage shotgun,alot of shells,some hot dogs or something to eat, and tiolet paper, and something to start a fire
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