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I have a large bag of change that I think will be about a 100bucks. What would you buy?
saimyoji
11-24-2008, 12:19
lekis and a filter.
Lone Wolf
11-24-2008, 12:23
lekis and a filter.
and bear bag stuff
and bear bag stuff
and other things that people don't necessarily need amirite?LOLOL11!!
To answer your question, I must ask a question: What is your most lacking need in backpacking gear? Think about what you have. What is adequate? What is lacking? If everything is adequate, then it comes down to personal preference as to what creature comfort you want to improve upon. ;)
Also consider sales - a good deal might sway the choice as to what would be the best bang for the buck!
How about a new mess kit.
Seasoned Cast Iron Cookware
http://www.dutchovencookware.com/cookandserve-set.jpg (http://www.dutchovencookware.com/cook-and-serve-set.html) http://www.dutchovencookware.com/sale.gif Seasoned Cook and Serve Set $99.95
6HS2L 30 lbs. $121.00 msr</I> - Save over $21.00
Includes: 8" Seasoned Skillet 10-1/4" Seasoned Skillet w/Assist Handle 2 qt. Seasoned Serving/Bean Pot w/ Lid 5 qt. Seasoned New Style Dutch Oven w/ Lid The 2 self-basting lids included will also fit your skillets!
Seasoned 9 Piece Starter Set
It is impossible to have too many good socks.
twoshoes06
11-24-2008, 12:37
Two pairs of Smartwool PHd Light Mini Socks (http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___19384), a SnowPeak Titanium Spork (http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___65121), SnowPeak Titanium Trek 700 Cookset (http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___65143), and some Crocs Caymans (http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___19123).
That, IMO, is the best $100 spent on serious backpacking gear.
How about a new mess kit.
Seasoned Cast Iron Cookware
http://www.dutchovencookware.com/cookandserve-set.jpg (http://www.dutchovencookware.com/cook-and-serve-set.html) http://www.dutchovencookware.com/sale.gif Seasoned Cook and Serve Set $99.95
6HS2L 30 lbs. $121.00 msr</I> - Save over $21.00
Includes: 8" Seasoned Skillet 10-1/4" Seasoned Skillet w/Assist Handle 2 qt. Seasoned Serving/Bean Pot w/ Lid 5 qt. Seasoned New Style Dutch Oven w/ Lid The 2 self-basting lids included will also fit your skillets!
Seasoned 9 Piece Starter SetLOL! I'm sure you meant this in humor @ 30 lbs. The $100 is spent, but what is lacking is a mule to carry it! :eek: :p
a gift card sent to windsor colorado
how About A New Mess Kit.
seasoned Cast Iron Cookware
http://www.dutchovencookware.com/cookandserve-set.jpg (http://www.dutchovencookware.com/cook-and-serve-set.html) http://www.dutchovencookware.com/sale.gif Seasoned cook And Serve Set $99.95
6hs2l 30 Lbs. $121.00 Msr</i> - Save Over $21.00
Includes: 8" Seasoned Skillet 10-1/4" Seasoned Skillet W/assist Handle 2 Qt. Seasoned Serving/bean Pot W/ Lid 5 Qt. Seasoned New Style Dutch Oven W/ Lid The 2 Self-basting Lids Included Will Also Fit Your Skillets!
seasoned 9 Piece Starter Set
30lbs!!!
ive got the spork, cookset, and i wear Vibram 5 fingers for my shoes which are lighter and more comfy in my opinion. I have socks and lekis. Isn't a filter uneccessary?
Lone Wolf
11-24-2008, 12:59
Isn't a filter uneccessary?
correct. no need for a filter
ive got the spork, cookset, and i wear Vibram 5 fingers for my shoes which are lighter and more comfy in my opinion. I have socks and lekis. Isn't a filter uneccessary?From your original post it seems we have a guessing game going. :eek: Rather than the WB gang guessing what you need or are lacking, why don't you enlighten us? :)
jersey joe
11-24-2008, 13:08
Pick up a whisperlite stove!
OK i will enlighten you...
I have:
golite pinnacle pack
sublite sil tarptent
titanium cookset and spork
msr xgk ex stove
thermarest 3/4 backpackers pad
some 2.5lb ex army -10 synthetic sleeping bag
i have a heavy 2lb poncho which i use as tarp when i bring my byer hammock
have two pair of smartwool hiking socks.
i dont need and insulative or wicking clothes i dont think.
vibram 5 finger shoes as my camp shoes.
some 100' parachute line.
i dont have a bear bag come to think of it.
i have no water filtration system
i dont want to buy an alcohol stove as i plan on making the penny stove tonight.
i think ive covered all the bases.
So what should i get for $100?
Thanks!!!
Alligator
11-24-2008, 13:29
Headlamp and maybe a hydration system.
OK i will enlighten you...
I have:
thermarest 3/4 backpackers pad
some 2.5lb ex army -10 synthetic sleeping bag
i have a heavy 2lb poncho which i use as tarp when i bring my byer hammock
i dont have a bear bag come to think of it.
i have no water filtration system
So what should i get for $100?
Thanks!!!I have narrowed your list (thanks for the list) based on my experience. Here goes . . .
You are young, so your current thermarest pad may do, but if you are experiencing sleeplessness due to discomfort, consider a Big Agnes Dual Core Pad.
Seriously consider a sleeping bag upgrade, although it may not fit the $100 budget. I spent 20 years in the military - their gear is crap.
Lose or upgrade the poncho to lighter version.
Consider a 'bear vault' http://www.rei.com/product/768902
The weight is offset by complete confidence that your food is safe (especially if you use shelters), the hassle of hanging food, and it makes a nice table in conjunction with a ThermaRest chair or BA chair (multi-purpose).
Consider a Steripen - search 'steripen' as all that can be said has been said! :eek:
The first duplicate gear items I bought were sleeping bags, so I could have one for each season. You could get, for example, a Mountain Hardware Sunrise 50, 50 degree bag, for only $24 more.
No Belay
11-24-2008, 13:45
Buy a $100 gift card for Sierra Trading Post, wait for the after Christmas Sale that they aways have,Google their keycodes for another 20% off and end up with $300 worth of gear.....and buy one pair of socks from Campmor so that you get their awesome catalog the rest of the year.
twoshoes06
11-24-2008, 13:48
Lol.. you have everything I mentioned (with the 5 Fingers replacing Crocs). Whoops. Good choices.. I'll continue looking then. Good luck.
garlic08
11-24-2008, 15:09
Add a few $$ and go for the Campmor 20* 550 down bag.
Blissful
11-24-2008, 16:19
Buy a $100 gift card for Sierra Trading Post, wait for the after Christmas Sale that they aways have,Google their keycodes for another 20% off and end up with $300 worth of gear.....and buy one pair of socks from Campmor so that you get their awesome catalog the rest of the year.
You just have to watch that because Sierra runs out of stuff and sizes real quick.
I would go with the down bag like the other guy suggested if you don't have one. Heard good things about it. Or the Cats meow (old style) which is also good.
i just cashed the change. 146 bucks. WAHOOOO. please revise recommendatons.
Lion King
11-24-2008, 17:01
i suggest this purchase. It will bring joy to you and yours during the Holiday season and it is available at Campmor.
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___52640
:D:D:D:banana:D:D:D
nitewalker
11-24-2008, 17:14
get a nice flask and fill it with some jack or whatever tickles your fancy....lol, just a joke...what about an upgrade in the hiking boot department or at least a trail shoe... no shoes no hike!!! you will need more than one pair although you may need to wait until your feet swell....or smell.............
aaroniguana
11-24-2008, 17:17
i suggest this purchase. It will bring joy to you and yours during the Holiday season and it is available at Campmor.
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___52640
:D:D:D:banana:D:D:D
Shameless. Absolutely shameless. Good on ya!
Socks and topshelf coffee making gear. Both indispensable items.
i suggest this purchase. It will bring joy to you and yours during the Holiday season and it is available at Campmor.
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___52640
:D:D:D:banana:D:D:D
if you send it to me i'll see whether its worth the $25... less... or more!
skinewmexico
11-24-2008, 17:52
Seconds on a BA or POE insulated air mattress.
flemdawg1
11-24-2008, 17:54
Not from campmor, but an upgrade in sleeping bag and doubles as a camp jacket.
http://www.moontrail.com/exped-wallcreeper-13030.php
has anyone ever used that bad the exped wallcreeper?
has anyone ever used that bad the exped wallcreeper?
I lay on my sides, so that bag would suck for me.
Blissful
11-24-2008, 20:53
i just cashed the change. 146 bucks. WAHOOOO. please revise recommendatons.
Sleeping bag still works.
It may also help to know what you need? Or what you already have?
Ok. So i bought a poncho/tarp/backpack cover made out of silnylon at 13oz. I bought a 5'x1' map of the at to hang in my room. Bought a 2L msr Dromedary Bag. Bought an alcohol dispenser for an alcohol stove. Bought a 6 pack of heineken in order to make the penny alcohol stove :). Bought aqua mira drops. Bought stormmatches. I did actually buy lionkings movie and it watched it. It made me reallllly hate my job and want to go to the trail. good job lion king! oh yah i also bought a magnesium/flint firestarter. so what you guys think
i just cashed the change. 146 bucks. WAHOOOO. please revise recommendatons.
If you don't know what you need, how could we know what you need? :confused:
Silk and Capilene underwear is on sale now - that's what I'm about to order.
flemdawg1
11-25-2008, 11:00
I lay on my sides, so that bag would suck for me.
From this pic it appears to be excellent for side sleeping.
http://www.moontrail.com/details/exped/wallcreeper/wallcreeper_model_side.jpg
Give that flint thing to your little brother if you have one.
Seal the poncho yet?
How do you like the drom? Big enough? I have often thought about those.
what do you mean seal the poncho? The drom is definetly big enough for drinking from. I also will carry one or two gatorade bottles with water whether or not they will have anything in them depends on the situation.
Poncho- Depends what you got. If the seams are taped, you are set. Else you might need to seal the stitching with the proper goo. Not hard, kinda fun.
SnowPeak Titanium Trek 700 Cookset (http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___65143)
Can you sit these types of pots directly in the fire?
saimyoji
11-26-2008, 12:35
Can you sit these types of pots directly in the fire?
Sure. Just have some way of getting them out again. they'll be hot as balls. and sooty.
sooty balls.....hmmm wasn't that a SNL skit? ;)
The Solemates
11-26-2008, 12:36
Can you sit these types of pots directly in the fire?
i have the 900 and sit it in the fire all the time
The Solemates
11-26-2008, 12:39
i would personally spend the 146 on christmas presents so i didnt have to spend as much of my "real" money on them :)
but if i had to choose, i need a new pair of convertible winter mittens/gloves, a blaze orange pack cover, and a new pair of trail runners
Sure. Just have some way of getting them out again. they'll be hot as balls. and sooty.
sooty balls.....hmmm wasn't that a SNL skit? ;)
lmao. sounds delicious.
i have the 900 and sit it in the fire all the time
awesome. i actually ordered the 900 instead of the 700 so that's good to know. thanks for the helpful responses.
Dialeight44
11-29-2008, 11:06
Sure. Just have some way of getting them out again. they'll be hot as balls. and sooty.
sooty balls.....hmmm wasn't that a SNL skit? ;)
Schweaty Balls! Pete Schweaty's tasty Christmas Balls. Thank you Alec Baldwin.
Dialeight44
Lion King
12-02-2008, 17:15
Ok. So i bought a poncho/tarp/backpack cover made out of silnylon at 13oz. I bought a 5'x1' map of the at to hang in my room. Bought a 2L msr Dromedary Bag. Bought an alcohol dispenser for an alcohol stove. Bought a 6 pack of heineken in order to make the penny alcohol stove :). Bought aqua mira drops. Bought stormmatches. I did actually buy lionkings movie and it watched it. It made me reallllly hate my job and want to go to the trail. good job lion king! oh yah i also bought a magnesium/flint firestarter. so what you guys think
Hey Thanks man!