KILZ FILLZ Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 I dig this guys set up his YouTube channel is a wealth of knowledge and this dude is legit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 A jetboil is my next purchase. Old Coleman’s stove I have is legit as fuck but just too much sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 I've had a jetboil for probably 15 years now. Absolutely love it, I assume they've made improvements since the generation I have, but they nailed it, imo, with the first and second gens. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteraven Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Damn, missed this thread so bumping it. If I had big money, more than a bit would be spent at places like REI. I'm personally fascinated by all this sort of stuff and how you're able to mix and match different kit into an awesome custom solution tailored to the individual. So much cool tech and insight goes into reducing the size and weight that its hard to now want to just buy it cause it just looks so freakin cool. Anyhow, have a lot of this sort of thing myself and enjoy tinkering with it and seeing how well it all works and refining my kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KILZ FILLZ Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Today a homie and I did a section of Pacific Crest Trail that tops out at Eagle Rock in Warner Springs, CA. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteraven Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Was just talking to my son yesterday about trying to get out a bunch when the weather is decent. Really need to find time to get out from behind a computer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightmareOnElmStreet Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 8 hours ago, misteraven said: Was just talking to my son yesterday about trying to get out a bunch when the weather is decent. Really need to find time to get out from behind a computer. Y’all sure as shit have the scenery for it. Hope that time finds you soon bro. Sometimes i feel like i go hiking less based off of what my area lacks in scenery. Ever since i moved back to New England after living in the PNW I haven’t had as much drive to hit nature because its just not as rad looking lol. Just like eating Mexican food on the east coast is damn near worthless if you’ve been to say San Diego. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchThe$nitch Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Northern Michigan last weekend. Been trying to do more winter backpacking. The bonus is there are virtually no other humans around. 3 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteraven Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Dope. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty_habiT Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 If that's an REI chair @MitchThe$nitch- I have the same one. Super light and super comfy too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchThe$nitch Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 It’s the helinox, I think the newer REI ultra lite chair is a smudge lighter now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteraven Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I have three of them (Helinox), including two in Multicam that I had to pay a bit extra for. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty_habiT Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I just looked that chair up and it looks almost identical to REI...... and I've noticed this before. REI branded products very closely resemble other high falootin brands that they sell. I think they've done a really good job of seeing how other brands make things and then copying them and selling theirs at a slightly lesser price without much (if any) compromise on quality. Not all of their stuff is in my camping kit, but I do have quite a few things from them. My favorite bags are Osprey. We have 2x backpacking bags from them, my every day backpack is an Osprey Pixel (I don't think they sell it anymore), and my gf's everyday bag is an Osprey flap Jill. She also has the Osprey x Troy Lee Designs fanny pack/hydration bag that we use when we go trail riding on the dirt bikes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteraven Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I own a couple Osprey's but my EDC pack is a FastPack Litespeed from Triple Aught Design. Far and away the best small pack I own. https://tripleaughtdesign.com/shop/fast-pack-litespeed/ Pretty sure that @6Penniesruns one as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchThe$nitch Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I have a Gregory 65 L for heavy duty stuff and a ZPacks Arc Haul for the lighter stuff. Ospreys are dope, I’d rather have one of those than the Gregory now that I’ve gotten some experience with it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldBench Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Everyone should have a JetBoil, they're the bee's knee's. I've had alot of good luck with Kelty Packs over the years (granted they've given me alot of free stuff for photos years ago). But I have a few Kelty's and a few from Teton Sports which are great too. And 1 from REI. Picture is from a night at the top of the tree-line on Mount Rainier after a climb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty_habiT Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Yep +1 for Jet Boil. I have one and it's like ridiculously bad ass at boiling water quickly. We found https://www.theyummylife.com/Backpacking_Food a few years back and have tried several of her recipes for camping meals. I have to say she definitely knows how to make some good stuff that you just add water to. I'd highly recommend any of you backpacker guys check it out. I'd also love to hear what you guys make for camping meals. The biggest challenge with primitive camping for us is carrying liquids. We recently bought a life straw but haven't been out in the woods far enough to use it yet. My idea is that we'll walk far enough in to where there's some running water and just use the water out of the stream to cook with instead of carrying the weight of liquids with us. What do you guys filter water with? @WorldBench@MitchThe$nitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldBench Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) @Dirty_habiTIn the winter on mountains I just melt snow, or cook it on the jet boil if we're waiting for a long time. Typically if I am climbing I just pack snow in a water bottle and throw it in my jacket to melt. Otherwise it's a LifeStraw Water filter or Gravity Bag (depending how much is needed) or a MSR MiniWorks. Also the Sawyer Squeeze is good too. Iodine Tablets are always good to have with you too just in case. For back packing food prior to my allergies I would pack a lot of Granola Bars, Cliff Bars, Trail Mix type stuff. But for camping food at actual camp man there's a plethora of ideas. Instant Potatoes/Rice are great and lightweight options and heavy/filling. Ramen/Cup of Noodles. Dehydrated fruits and meats for multidays. Tuna/Chicken packets are great and cheap. I used to get MRE's or those packaged meals at REI or Sport Stores but they're hella expensive and you can pretty much make your own. When I go on a trek I always look to ensure there is a water way atleast somewhere. I hate carrying tons of water and it's heavy. Many trails these days have youtube reviews and you can get an idea at what mile point they are and what seasons theyre running. Atleast for the ones I have looked at over the last couple years. For instance I am looking into the Ozark National Forest and the Ouachita National Forest and there happens to be alot of information on youtube, reddit and forums for it. Someone else maybe able to piggy back off this with better knowledge or articulation. Alot of cheap gear can be found on SteepandCheap and SierraTradingPost, I also use Poshmark and Ebay. I get name brand gear for 75% off and wont ever pay fullprice for it. My typical Winter/Spring/Fall pack Black Diamond Hiking Poles Black Diamond Ice Axe Kahtoolah K10 Crampons Lifeline Snow Shovel Black Diamond Helmet (depending on what I am doing) Black Diamond Headlamp 2x Plastic Nalgene Bottles, or Hydroflask, or other bottle depending USGI Military Poncho or USGI Goretex Liner Tent (depending on where we're staying) USGI Military Poncho Liner Mountain Hardwear Lamina Z Torch Sleeping Bag or USGI Military Sleep System (depending) Pocket Knife & Belt Knife (typically Kershaw Cryo 2 & Ontario 499 Knife) Hatchet (Typically a Schrade SCAXE2) Survival Tin (space blanket, waterproof matches, etc) Trash Bag(s) Goretex Jacket/Rain Jacket (depending) Down/Insulated Puffy Jacket Fleece Base Layer Polypro Pants and Shirt Extra Socks & Underwear Streamlight Pen Flashlight Firestick of some sort I am sure there is some more stuff but that's the basics Edited February 18, 2020 by WorldBench 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimer Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Damn, I need to get out and do some proper adventure trips again with some hiking Not sure if these count for this thread, but hot summer & young kids mean most of my recent camping trips have been family friendly ones 4x4ing up and down the coast finding decent spots to set up for a few days for fishing & diving 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty_habiT Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 @aimer- that counts. Anything that doesn't involve sitting in the house or doing work around the house you always stay in counts IMO. There are plenty of close state parks around me that still take a lot of planning to do a weekend at. @WorldBench- thank you for posting all that stuff, it's going to take me a minute to get through it and digest it. I will likely make a similar post outlining the equipment we use for camping and ask for you guys' suggestions on changes that could be made. One challenge I consistently have is, despite buying very lightweight stuff, it always seems like our stuff is still heavy. I really wonder how people do the Appalachian trail after trying primitive camping several times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchThe$nitch Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 For water filtration less is more for me, the weight is just too much. I love this - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray40 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 don't know if this is nature lover................but stingrays!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLICKCLACKONER Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Went to Watson Lake in Prescott (looked like Bedrock from the Flintstones) and Sedona last month. First time to leave the house since the 'vid. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightmareOnElmStreet Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 @CLICKCLACKONERthat shit looks amazing bro. Did you swim?! These are the kinds of places you simply cannot find in Southeastern New England. Shit is so fucking bland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLICKCLACKONER Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Nah didn’t swim. Yeah totally different from the east coast but I can’t leave the east coast for to long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Knight Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Steelhead season again. Bumping this wondering if any of you alt right and super lefties are fishers. Had plans of going out in the am, but the rain will prevent that until mid week. will post my earnings once I am able to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KILZ FILLZ Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 A lot of stops for the homie to attend to the toddler on his back lol 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMdoubleXL Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Im not a huge ‘planner’ when it comes to vacations/trips especially camping n shit. As long as I have a start and end point I’ll figure the rest out as I go. but we are planning another cross country camp trip most likely end of July/begin of august. Normally we just throw everything in the car and jam out bit this one is gonna require a slight more planning. we are flying back to Vegas to get the dogs and hopefully my daughter will be able to meet us in Vegas and roll along. We plan on upgrading our camp stuff this year so we though about once we land in Vegas to gear up with whatever we didn’t pack up and fly with. Def upgrading the tent. Sleep bags. We have some cook equipment that we left in Vegas. I don’t think my kid has been tent camping and I haven’t really been able to spend time with her so I hope she can go. She’s a lil city girl now so this is gonna be great hahaha We are aiming for North Platte. (Departing from Las Vegas) We have a fav campsite up round there that we will spend a few days at. Then cut across to Pittsburgh. But we’ll probably make one stop before that, for one night. Normally when I drive across country I always shot the 15 up to my home town in Utah which is directly along one of these routes. I ain’t trying to fuckin visit n stop by a bunch of people. So I’m gonna x the middle route out. Which means going up through Utah into Wyoming or cuttin through Colorado. wouldnt camping in Wyoming be a lil more windy? It’s the one weather I loathe I haven’t really been good at finding off the grid camp spots and am open to suggestions. We’ve never reserved a spot prior to entering but our last few times out-that factor added a slight level of difficulty and some minor frustration and am wondering if it’s worth it. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 With Covid 19 def check in advance about camp sites and availability. Don't know where that's at now but when this shit started I saw some spots being closed or limited in capacity. My buddy did a lot of driving from NV East and always talked about heading off on BLM spots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMdoubleXL Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Good point. Sometimes I forget about that being a factor. I recall now the camp sites we did go to just had their shower houses and some of even their ‘restrooms’ closed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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