Hey Everyone,

Interested to see if anyone has a Luminaid Lantern in their setup. I had a Packlite Max 2 in 1 a while back that died since I stored it uncharged😅. It looks like they have 2 new models which kinda reignited my interest.

- PackLite Titan 2-in-1 Power Lantern
- PackLite Survivor 3-in-1 Power Lantern

Looks like they’ve also upgraded to a “Twist to open” design which is a welcome change compared to having to manually blow it up which I didn’t like because it would get moldy over time.

I’ll give a brief barebones summary of stats for convenience

PackLite Titan 2-in-1 Power Lantern
- 300 Lumens
- 4000 mAh battery
- 1 Charging port
- 2 Color modes: White, red
- Up to 100 hr runtime (Assuming low mode)

PackLite Survivor 3-in-1 Power Lantern
- Max 600 Lumens
- Built in flashlight
- 6000 mAh battery
- 2 Charging port
- 3 Color modes: White, warm, red
- Up to 130 hr runtime (Assuming low mode)

I completely understand there are plenty of better options for power banks, solar charging v, and ligh sources. Just curious if anyone’s come across these.

For anyone looking to get a budget bag/case for the ignik skullet. Got these for less than 20$ at walmart. Online they sell dedicated bags for the skullet for 100$++

Ozark trails 50 can cooler tote 10$

Hyper tough 5 gallon bucket 8$

Please help. I have used mainly merril vapor gloves but I just did a. Very rocky terrain and I know I cannot use these shoes for several day hikes as the soles are way to thin.

I just purchased solomon ortholights. I like them. They are aggravating my bunion. I loosened my boot and immediately got a shin splint. Just from two miles. I thought I would try moving my laces up and skipping the first holes on the toe box. I could also try a wide?

I am wondering what people use that are more sturdy than vapor gloves. But still let you feel where you are walking, are flexible, don't feel like heavy bricks, or feel too containing. I had a paid of keen hiking shoes and I thought by the end of 6 miles I was walking on bricks and one of my hips was not doing well.

Anytime I wear shoes other than a basic converse or a vapor glove, I end up regretting it. Any advice? It's like a stuff boot wrecks my hips, a loose boot my skins, and barefoots start to make me feel rock daggers after so many miles. Any help!

Anyone purchased from them recently? The most recent posts seem to be 3 yrs or older. I'm just concerned about the legitimacy of camping gear that comes from there.

I want to move away from paper plates for every trip and invest in some reusable plates and bowls.

I don’t really care too much about weight since I’ll have my car close by.

I decided to get dedicated camp blankets. I saw these were well recommended in this sub, so I got 2 queens! I'll get to use them on my camping trip next week to Elijah Clark. SP Ready for cooler weather!

I was able to grab this tent for the family. We set it up and it had a few small leaves inside, otherwise perfect. The kids are very excited to try it out.

I like to overland and use a ground tent, low to the ground cot and Exped air mattress. I use a sleeping bag currently but always looking to improve. I’ve always wondered about camping blankets. What’s the pros vs cons to traditional sleeping bags? Do you just put a sheet over mattress then blanket? I like to reduce the size of my equipment in the back of my truck.

Been traveling for a while now, and this is how I keep my food and drinks organized.

Hi. I have this Ozark tent I am trying to give away. Before I do that, I'd like to repair this issue. It seems that I need to sew it back together. I'm not quite sure of what stitch to sew, since I can see where the fabric ripped right out of the seam on the vertical part. Does anyone have any advice here?

Has anyone tried this bag? I know it’s not going to be light or compact but you can get it for $60 some places and even if it’s good to 5F it feels like a good deal. Looking for a warm car camping bag not worried about size.

How helpful is it vs in the way?

Three nights at an exposed coastal site last month and I couldn't get a clean star shot out of it. Any breeze and the 20 second exposures came back with doubled stars. Setting up behind the car worked until the car was in half the frame.

I've since switched to a carbon K&F 60 inch, mostly for the weight, it's about 2 lb. Better in wind but not magic. With the center column up it still shakes so I leave it down and crouch. People keep telling me to hang my pack off the column or push the legs into the sand. Does either of those actually do anything, or do you just accept it and shoot shorter exposures?

I found it on special offer on ebay, and it's 600 fill. Just got it yesterday and when I hold it up to the light, the baffle cells each look about 50% full. The whole bag seems deflated once its rolled out, and no way as puffy as pictured

Should i return it? It is my first bag so I have no baseline for comparison.

Yesterday when researching tents, I saw a comment on a Gazelle Tent YouTube video from a disgruntled lady saying she hated the Gazelle and went and got a Wawona 6 and loved it. I looked into it and decided that the Wawona would be the tent I eventually get. Today, I was just browsing at REI and came across this. Divine Intervention.

For a verity of reasons, I much prefer Z rests/ foldable foam mats over inflatable pads… but I get so cold! Anything I can do to increase R the Value of a Z rest, or something else I could carry to insulate the ground a bit more? This rlly isn’t gonna work with the changing seasons.

Not sure if this is the right place to ask or if there's another subreddit.

Is anyone selling a used REI Flash 55 L Torso x S Hipbelt for cheap? I went to REI and tried this pack on, and it fit perfectly, and it should work great for the trip I'm planning. But I'm really tight on money and had to buy other things at REI, so I couldn't buy the backpack. So I'm looking to buy this used instead, and I thought it was worth asking around online.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I have an opportunity to get a new tent - I've gotten awarded some company points so selection from a prize catalog is limited to these 2 tents. I currently use a ~30 year old Mountain Hardware tent. It's a 2 man tent, but crucially for me it's very long as I'm 6'6". My use case is mainly camping with scouts, so solo in my tent. We do have some family backpacking in our future, so want something big enough to share with another person as well.

How much stock do you put in the name brand of a tent? The Ampex is basically a ripoff of a Big Agnes Copper Spur, it's lighter, longer, and less expensive than the Nemo. Nemo, on the other hand, has a very strong brand reputation, and the Aurora is only 2" shorter but a couple inches wider. Would you pay 1.5lbs of weight penalty for long term durability and a "Name Brand"?

Obviously I know how to care for my gear, and realize that the weight savings of the Ampex is through material thickness, but I still have global concerns about a no-name vs a name brand.