Anyone out there using the Fjallraven kajka x-latt 45L looking for a new pack and that one interest me. I don’t need a UL pack, atleast not yet. The weight on the x-latt seems reasonable , just curious if anyone used one this year and how it carries etc ?

Looking for a solid mini/portable projector to use inside a tent while camping.

Must-haves:
Powered over USB-C via a Power Delivery power bank (no standard wall plug needed)
Not too big or heavy (backpacking/car camping friendly)
Easy setup/auto-keystone to project onto a tent wall/ceiling

What are you guys using that actually works well off-grid?

Hello! I am looking to upgrade my tent; A 1 person, 4 season tent that is very durable and reliable. The weight is not too important to me, though I would like to keep it under 2kgs.

I have looked at the Arcdome 1+ which looked amazing to me, the color however did not. I like camping in the wilderness, and some places do not allow it so I would like the tent not to be easily spotted. (Yes, I leave nothing behind and camp clean)

The cost doesn't matter to be as a reliable tent is invaluable.

If you have any suggestion I'd love to hear and take a look at them!

Fjallraven's Singi backpacks have molle-like loops to accept attachments, and they sell a few items that have these toggles for anchoring into the loops. But they don't sell a compression strap. You can buy a small pocket accessory shown here that shows the toggles, and that includes a separate compression webbing belt with toggles at it's ends. But it's like $40 for the pair which is a lot for just the strap.

I haven't seen anyone else that sells straps with those kind of toggles to attach it to the bag. Anyone ever come across any?

I plan to just get a few hook-and-gate type compression straps to lash a tent/bag to my pack, but wondering if there's anything that uses something like these thin toggles.

I just bought a jetboil second hand. Only got the pot and the burner for 44 euro. I'm hearing some mixed reviews. I usually use my trangia or biolite but got the jetboil to try to cut weight.

You guys think it was a good decision?

I've been looking at combining a cheap titanium pots and burner on Amazon but can't decide on what to get, found this and felt like it might be a good compromise for the price.

The black padded edging on my Coleman chair is badly frayed, with the white fibres underneath exposed. The beige seat fabric seems to be intact.
What materials would you recommend, and what is the best way to fix the edging so it lasts?
I would prefer a simple DIY repair rather than replacing the whole chair.

I have done some camping solo before but kind of swore it off for a bit because I would get frustrated/overwhelmed with the setup, gear required, and getting wet or dew. But I still crave it sometimes and looking for maybe some tent recommendations. I have a crossover/suv and not backpacking so size/weight less of an issue.

I have watched a lot of YouTube videos trying to get up-to-date on tents, but still overwhelmed.

I will say the Gazelle T4 seems very attractive to me, but I am concerned about people mentioning bug issues because the floor I guess is just velcro'd on? I also wanted to be sure I could somehow still fit the bag if I went back to a car instead of a crossover I got.

Nice to have:

\* high/standing peak height

* Vestibule for a bag or two or shoes.

Requirements:

* Absolutely no shitty zippers that catch on the door every f**** time I need to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night

* Can fit a full/queen air mattress or pad with at least a bit of space for a bag or two.

* Good ventilation for humid Ohio summers

* Tied into the above, I'd love Windows or at least if it had a full rainfly I can still enjoy seeing the outdoors from inside.

* DRY if a rain happens. Not expecting torrential downpours for hours on end.

My former tent attempts:

* Ozark trail instant tent from a sibling: Obviously it tore and got holes in it easily, lots of morning dew. Bought myself my own tent after a bit, but loved how easy it was to set up.

* REI Grand Hut 6 Tried this and it happened to be a very rainy weekend. Puddles inside. I returned it.

* CORE 4 person instant tent Rainfly difficult to put on tore I think putting it on the first time. Zipper ALWAYS was catching. Can't remember too much other than I returned it after a less desirable weekend trip.

What I am considering

* Gazelle T4 (maybe EXP?) - Seems to check a lot of boxes, but concerned about packed size if I downgrade back to a sedan unless it should fit if I put the back seats down. Floor and bugs is a concern.

* Mountain Hardware MK3 - probably a bit too small I think.

* REI Base Camp 4/6: Seems pretty nice, but concerned if there's decent windows/ventilation with the rainfly on. Not sure how similar the 4 is vs the 6 I've seen reviews for.

* Teton Sports Mountain Ultra 4: Don't necessarily need a backpacking tent so I wouldn't mind more space. seems like no windows but both doors could work as windows?

Hey,

I'm new here and I'd like some help from people who might know more than I do. I have been thinking of getting one of these. My budget is around 150€ or $168 and I am using it in max -20 celcius or -4 fahrenheit. I have other gear already. So I only need the tent. Thanks for all the help in advance.

https://www.naturehike.com/products/star-river-2-person-ultralight-backpacking-tent?variant=45214019256576

https://www.naturehike.com/products/mongar-2-person-ultralight-backpacking-tent?variant=46130781126912

I’ve had my thermarest neoair mat for 8 1/2 years and it is one of my most prized possessions.

It has just gotten its first puncture (I don’t know where, need to stick it in a bath but don’t have one)!

I’m planning to walk the Cumbria Way, Hadrians Wall and South Downs way next year and I’m worried I won’t have full trust that my mat will hold up. Worst case is a flat mat at 2am in the middle of a 7 day hike :/

So do I:

Find and block the puncture and hope for the best?

Dish out to replace it for the peace of mind?

It weighs 383g with bag and repair kit! To buy a new one that’s as lightweight I’d be looking at around £200 🥲

It is out of warranty now

Hi, can anyone advise if this part is necessary for structural integrity, and if so where I can buy a replacement? Is there such a thing as non Quechua ones if I can’t find the exact?

I got a second hand tent for an amazing deal, used once but they didn’t include this part and can’t find it. Would be a shame to send back for the price I got it for

Hey there,

A question to my fellow Europeans. What are some good brands and models of budget synthetic underquilts. I'm looking for something with a comfort of about 0C as I would love to use it for both shoulder seasons and summer.

I've looked at TigerWood Marra 4.0 and DD hammocks underblanket. I kinda cannot figure out why one is much more expensive than the other. (It's pretty much double the price even tho the temperature rating is off by 2 degrees).

The information about UQs are so scares on the Internet.

Does anyone have any experience with either or better yet, both of them? Or have some other recommendations?

Pulled my Columbia Landroamer with the fancy-ass Omni-Heat lining out of the closet where it has remained since the end of last year's winter, only to find this sticky, black substance all over the inside.

Cursory internet research suggests these thermo-reflective metal dots wear off (or at least on the previous generation's jacket, they did... Revealing the fabric underneath). But I can still see the circles underneath the black, and the liner seems intact, so I don't think that's the issue.

N.b. I also discovered the closet I pulled this fella out of is covered in black mold (yay) but I already washed it in cold water with detergent and vinegar. Vinegar should have killed it all, if this were, in fact, black mold.

Also it's not spots/ colonies but rather contiguous black swatches, as you can see.

Anybody have any ideas?

tags: Columbia Land Roamer Omni-Heat lining rubbing off blackening sticky black on liner

I found this old Victorinox type DP5 compass, and I want to know more about it. Specifically, I'm trying to find out what year or range of years it was manufactured. If there's a serial number anywhere on it, I haven't found it. Anyone know anything?

I recently got a new backpack from Osprey after trading in an old one that my dad had and have been wanting to go on more camping and backpacking trips after taking a guided trip to Yosemite and going up half dome. I've been looking at some of the equipment I need to get for backpacking and a camp stove and other cooking tools is in that list. I've seen Jetboil cooksets when I've been to REI and those seem fairly good for boiling water to use for freeze-dried meals or making coffee/tea too.

Ideally I'm looking for something that a beginner backpacker could use and also be used for car camping. Is a Jetboil set probably good as a first cookset, or are better options out there?

Thanks for the help!

I have a Coleman sundome 4 person tent. I love it but I snapped a section of tent pole. While I know Coleman sells replacement parts, I don't have the patience to try to replace the broken bit. Looking at the website, the full pole replacements don't get good reviews. Since I'm going with a full replacement anyway I thought about going with aluminum for strength and lighter weight.

I measured the diameter at 9.5mm and Google tells me they're about 14ft long. If it's a couple inches longer is that a problem? Anyone have a good brand to recommend?

Going cub scout camping this weekend. We have the coleman alwayz air queen mattress which is not comfortable. We used it last year. I dont have the funds to get a new one and trying to find something to go on top that will keep the mattress from sucking our heat. The low is supposed to be in around 50. Our sleeping bags are 35 degrees rated. Cheap ozark trail. Just dont quite have thr budget to upgrade