I've had some NATO cans for years that I picked up for $10-$15 back in the early 2000's when they were being massively dumped. I love them and still use them to this day. They are great. Well, I needed a couple more and they sure aren't $10 any longer! Coleman Surplus seems to have the best deal...
So I've had my RTT for a few years and I love many things about it and hate many things.
First, the positive: No need to find a flat rock free spot to setup your tent. The ground can be wet, snowy, etc. Just level the vehicle, which is easy by just putting a tire on a rock if necessary. This is...
I still use lots of stuff that my father left me. I have a 50+ year old Coleman accordion stand that holds my 50+ year old Bernzomatic stove. Stand takes up very little room when folded and makes a very stable stove platform. I use a table for the rest, with some cheap plastic stackable dishpans...
The price on fridges seems to have skyrocketed and I'm not sure why. I bought a Dometic CFX-65 a little over two years ago. I had to talk myself into spending $720 shipped. I've been thrilled with it. But now they are in the $1100 range. I could not talk myself into spending that much. I too...
Looks like people take their axes way more serious than I do. I have a Sears axe that I have been using (and abusing) for 35 years. To say that it has served me well is an understatement.
While it looks like a nice unit, it also looks like it has very little ground clearance, especially for a long wheelbase vehicle. Would not work for my type of camping. I think their definition of adventure differs from mine.
For me, not having cell signal is a plus and almost a requirement when camping. And most places I go have no service. For emergency use, it would be nice. But I have ham radio for that. A second option may be nice but isn't currently high on my list. Still interested in hearing more though.
Doesn't seem to be a limitation for US Topo Map Pro. I just draw a box on a map and it downloads it (eventually). I've done the entire state of Oregon and more in one fell swoop (USGS Topo maps). Also done large USFS areas too.
I wouldn't mind breaking it up into chunks, but it seems like the...
I tried Gaia, but the limit on tiles when downloading was a killer for me. We don't ever have an actual route planned in advance and prefer the exploring outback trips. My Samsung tablet has a 512GB card so I wanted to download a huge area of maps and while I didn't take lots of time looking...
In Oregon, you are required to carry a shovel during fire season (along with a fire extinguisher or 1 gallon of water). And I believe it must have at least a 26" handle and a 8" wide blade (it might be 6" blade). Little fold up shovels aren't going to meet the requirements. And have you ever...
I shovel is a tool I would not be without. Strapped to the outside of the rig, it takes up no room and is essential / required for campfires. It also does duty for lots of other tasks, including pooping. Get a good shovel and you'll have it forever.
I am in the exact same boat. I find that the platform makes deploying and retracting the tent so much easier. Plus it is handy around the camp. However, I fear that it will be damaged back there over uneven, steep terrain. Very curious how it works out.
I'm also thinking of other places to...