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08-25-2016, 04:21 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Asheville, NC
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Originally Posted by GLPalinkas;1106272
THE ONLY ITEM I REFUSE TO LEAVE BEHIND IS MY REI Camp Bed 3.5 Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad.
(Doesn’t need you to inflate it except for a few breaths after it does it’s thing)(A little bulky but very light)
NOT CHEAP but you will thank me later. They will be 25% off starting August 26th:
[url
https://www.rei.com/product/870757/rei-camp-bed-35-self-inflating-sleeping-pad[/url]
A great nights sleep cannot be over estimated.
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SWEEEEEEET. And I thought my 2" thermarest was plush. I see I need to shop more often.
In regards to camping in general. I used to backpack a lot so I go with lightweight backpack gear. Tent size is personal choice. I prefer the 3 man for two people but that is my minimalist training. Since many tents are equivalent in many areas, there are two things I look for in a tent design:
#1. Can the tent be completely broken down and stowed without disturbing the erected rainfly?
#2. Airflow and ventilation. Lots of screen. As a rule I prefer the rectangular floored domes because the rainfly usually is of a design that can be oriented with the prevailing wind to give a nice breeze through the tent.
COFFEE... The decision to cook greatly increases equipment inventory. If you can organize your stuff to minimize cleanup (via disposables for instance), equipment inventory and morning cleanup neusance can be less.
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RV-7A: Flying since April 15, 2012. 850 hrs
YIO-360-M1B, mags, CS, GRT EX and WS H1s & A/P, Navworx
Unpainted, polished....kinda'... Eyeballin' vinyl really hard.
Yeah. The boss got a Silhouette Cameo 4 Xmas 2019.
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08-25-2016, 06:11 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C.
Posts: 1,213
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Like others have said, the Kelty tents are nice..thats what I carry, and a set of lightweight bags for mid range temps. I have an RV-4, which really sets limits when traveling with 2 people. My wife and I have camped at OSH, and Triple Tree, which both have ammenities that allow you to take very minimal "stuff". If going more primative, and you arent worried about 5 star meals, the MRE type backpacking foods are light and easy. Fortunately, we have friends with a Cessna 206 (F-250 crew cab model) that usually end up in the same place...so they bring the beer coolers and lawn chairs. Dont forget the plane needs stuff too, such as tie downs and covers if weather goes to ****. OSH and TT won't even let you stay without decent tie downs.
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08-25-2016, 06:26 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: New Orleans, LA
Posts: 474
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Cooler
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Originally Posted by crabandy
I'm still searching for the perfect airplane cooler....
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Start dropping some hints to the wife for Christmas, YETI has a really nice collapsible type cooler. It ain't cheap, $240 or so.
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First RV-14 Flight 04/17/2016
Serial #140087, N214SW - Sold
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08-25-2016, 07:38 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Southeast
Posts: 663
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Regarding the jet boil, most of them are about the same. Some are packaged with coffee presses, etc. just google it and shop around for any specials a sporting goods store is running. On the sleeping pads, I went with the XL Q Core because its still very compact, inflates to about 3" in thickness so you have good insulation off the ground. Also you can adjust the comfort by fully inflating, laying on it, and slowly bleeding out the air until its just right. The negative on it is blowing it up manually can take a little time. There are simple backpacking inflators available out there too. The Thermorest is also a good product and they now have something simular to the Q Core. Unless you plan to do serious packing, I would avoid the lightweight self inflate pads that are about an inch think. More of a young persons pad. Best is hit a good sporting goods store that carries all these items and look them over. The helinox chairs are awesome. Pricy, but worth it. Whatever it takes to make the trip a fun and comfortable trip is the most important. first impression will be a lasting impression.
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08-25-2016, 07:48 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Yardley, PA
Posts: 1,334
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Whisperlite International Stove
In my opinion this is the stove that set the standard. Burns Coleman fuel, mogas, avgas (not recommended because of lead) and even Jet A (I recommend Coleman fuel). You'll need to purchase a fuel bottle.

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08-25-2016, 09:22 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Winter Haven, FL
Posts: 263
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coolers and coffee
Take a look at Polar Bear Coolers (.com), a heck of a lot cheaper than a Yeti and work plenty good. An alcohol stove is a lightweight, inexpensive way to heat water for the coffee press or instant. Starbucks Via is nice, but if you have a Trader Joe's nearby their instant coffee is a heck of a lot cheaper and just as good - plus you can make it a strong or weak as you like.
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Bartow, FL
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08-25-2016, 10:03 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Yardley, PA
Posts: 1,334
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Other coolers
Also check-out Rtic and Ozark Trails. Both are Yeti knock-offs. I have some Rtic products and they rock!
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08-25-2016, 10:27 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Austin
Posts: 130
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After years of cross country motorcycle trips having to pack light for two people I learned to hand the passenger a piece of luggage that is suited for the vehicle being used (motorcycle or airplane) tell them they can take anything they want as long as it fits into that piece of luggage. I would use a small gas stove like the msr pictured above to boil water. for coffee a small french press works great. I agree with a previous poster an air mattress can get cold on cool nights. I would put a fleece blanket on top of the air mattress and that would work good, but a good insulated mattress has been my choice. I carry a small 3 person tent in the back of the Cardinal with a Coleman air mattress, On long cross countries this has come in handy due to weather delays.
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