And the cooler is still under warranty!
We had one like that growing up. Cool find.
We had one like that growing up. Cool find.
"Retro/vintage" camping gear
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I love vintage camping gear and rock some old gear. Some camp chairs have been on the list for a while that are light and don't suck. Those old school aluminum ones look decent and I never considered them an option. I happened to stop by a garage sale today and had to pick up a set. I may have overpaid at $4 a piece but they are full aluminum including the arms. As long as the webbing holds up they are good to go for the season.
rusty_tlc
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Ace hardware sells Web to restrap them.
Most comfy camp chairs ever.
How to you like the tent? I came across a 9x10 for sale in my local Craigslist.
rusty_tlc
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Re-creating the back pack responsible for turning people off to backpacking for at least three generations. Probably the worst pack design I have ever used.
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My old Kelty is maybe a notch or two better than a Trapper Nelson... 
I still have it but haven't used it since I upgraded to a Jansport in the 80s.
I still have it but haven't used it since I upgraded to a Jansport in the 80s.
That thing looks exactly like the new Alagash cots!I found this in the back of the FJ40 when I was cleaning it out today (it has become kind of a catch all during it's recent retirement). I found it at a Garage sale a few years back, don't even remember what I paid for it $5 is written on the box but I doubt I gave more than three if that.
The canvas looks good but it is very fragile, yet another sewing project.
I kind of like the packed size of the cot and that it is low enough to use on a small tent or just on the ground.
spotcruiser
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I have two just like that. Haven't used them since the mid-80s. They were good packs.
My old Kelty is maybe a notch or two better than a Trapper Nelson...
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rusty_tlc
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It sleeps nice, I took a nap on it a while back. This summer the plan is to use it with my Big Agnes holo fill air matt and encampment sleeping bag. Unless it's buggy I think I can skip the tent altogether.
rusty_tlc
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My old Kelty is maybe a notch or two better than a Trapper Nelson...
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I am a fan of external frame packs. If you compare them to internal frame packs they weigh much less per unit volume. I also like that they give you more air space between your back and the load for ventilation.I have two just like that. Haven't used them since the mid-80s. They were good packs.
