Camping/Outdoor gear pics

[Obscura]

Originally Posted by spoolup

Some sleep options, solo mid 3 season level I like hammocks, current is a HH explorer deluxe with a 2QZQ mod 4 and options, choice of standard or larger hex tarps, JRB nest and top quilt, I have used this setup down to 30F and been okay. For back country off, the beaten path with a group or snow, I take a Kifaru shelter, I now own 4 differnt options, the supertarp, paratipi, sawtooth, and a massive 8man tipi. For family camping where a floor is liked, I have a 7man springbar, but considering this tent weight 72-78 lbs depending on options... I choose not to carry it more than 20 feet. I also have a few other 2-6 mna backpack style tents, but those are for me and my daughter and the occasional friend when we go car camping since they are too small for mommy's liking.

You're doing it right.

[dhunley1]

Originally Posted by Mudinyeri

It's a tad heavy for backpacking, but very inexpensive relative to tents that are only a few ounces lighter. Quality seems good. I found it on Craigslist for next to nothing. The girl who owned it, set it up in her living room and then discovered that her camping partner had a smaller, lighter tent.

Personally, I wouldn't want a tent much smaller with two adults. My son, who's 12, and I fit very nicely in the tent. I'm 5' 10" and 160 lbs. My son is pictured with the cook/kitchen ware.

Yeah I'm just looking into getting a decent 2 person tent that I can take car camping and stuff when I go alone. For backpacking I'll probably stick with a hammock or the Backcountry 1.

Originally Posted by spoolup

Some sleep options, solo mid 3 season level I like hammocks, current is a HH explorer deluxe with a 2QZQ mod 4 and options, choice of standard or larger hex tarps, JRB nest and top quilt, I have used this setup down to 30F and been okay. For back country off, the beaten path with a group or snow, I take a Kifaru shelter, I now own 4 differnt options, the supertarp, paratipi, sawtooth, and a massive 8man tipi. For family camping where a floor is liked, I have a 7man springbar, but considering this tent weight 72-78 lbs depending on options... I choose not to carry it more than 20 feet. I also have a few other 2-6 mna backpack style tents, but those are for me and my daughter and the occasional friend when we go car camping since they are too small for mommy's liking.

Some photos

Dude that is some awesome gear! Thanks for sharing!

Originally Posted by OKcherokee

Dutch oven cooking, and a camp grill my FIL made.

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Right on man. That camp grill is really cool.

Originally Posted by Obscura

You're doing it right.

+1

[dhunley1]

Picked up a Kelty Acadia 4. I got it to see if I can get my girlfriend into doing some car camping with me without spending too much.

Here are a few pics of it in my yard. I forgot to get a shot without the rain fly. I really like how it has a door and vestibule on two sides.

[bigmoguls]

Anybody ever notice that actual sleeping capacity of a tent is exactly 50% of the claimed sleeping capacity?

[Obscura]

Springbar Colossus - like having a hotel room in the wilderness

[spoolup]

Originally Posted by bigmoguls

Anybody ever notice that actual sleeping capacity of a tent is exactly 50% of the claimed sleeping capacity?

Unless your in a orgy. I always divide by 2, sometimes 3 on the longer trips since you are bound to have your pack inside half emptied for days on end.

Obscura, I seen that one in Kirkhams when I bought mine, it is BIG but I can rarely find a spot for mine that actually sits decent. If your just in the general outdoors and not campgrounds its okay, but the little girl does not like leaning against a tree when doing her business. Nice photos by the way.

Thanks also Dhunley, I have to dig up some more photos of gear usage and post em up.

[dhunley1]

Originally Posted by bigmoguls

Anybody ever notice that actual sleeping capacity of a tent is exactly 50% of the claimed sleeping capacity?

Lol yeah. You can usually sleep the claimed capacity but not comfortably. The 4 person tent I just bought will likely never have more than 2 people in it.

Originally Posted by Obscura

Springbar Colossus - like having a hotel room in the wilderness

That's a really nice tent man.

Originally Posted by spoolup

Thanks also Dhunley, I have to dig up some more photos of gear usage and post em up.

Right on man post them up.

[chupacabrachus]

subscribing. I don't have pics right now though, sorry.

[Obscura]

Springbar Colossus at night w/cheapie LED lights

[NorcalOC]

i do not really camp, I RV and ride my quad, or go to our families cabin, but I do not have any pictures of either of them. I need to take some time off and go have fun and get you all pics.