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Anonymous Thu 20 Nov 2014 22:21:50 No.421672 View View Reply Original Report

What /out/ gear have you bought recently?

I just bought a new pack, an Osprey Kestrel 38. Actually the first "expensive" pack I have ever bought, though I got it for half price brand new so i'm well happy. Normally I just buy used ones as living in the lake district you can find all sorts of bargain, barely used gear at car-boot sales and charity shops.

Probably going to buy a DD camping hammock next week too.

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Anonymous Thu 20 Nov 2014 22:26:28 No.421676 Report

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new pack and new ultralight hammock

Necromancer

Necromancer Fri 21 Nov 2014 00:24:02 No.421720 Report

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>>421672
>Probably going to buy a DD camping hammock next week too.

I strongly recommend upgrading to a frontline, just for the bugnet. Go on Facebook and search for DD Hammocks. Send them a message during the day-time asking if they have any hammocks which didn't quite pass quality control that they'd be willing to sell off. I got my last hammock from them doing this, a frontline, for £25 + P&P because there was, allegedly, a hole in the bugnet. I still haven't found that hole.

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Anonymous Fri 21 Nov 2014 00:57:52 No.421729 Report

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>>421720

Oh great tip, thanks anon. I'll be sure to try that.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 21 Nov 2014 01:57:11 No.421751 Report

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>>421672
Good buy, buddy! Just got an Osprey Raptor 14 hydration pack for mtb trips.

Stunning build quality, I must say.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 21 Nov 2014 02:18:59 No.421755 Report

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got me a warbonnet bb and can't wait to try her out. also, a mora and i'm pretty impressed for 15 bones

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Anonymous Fri 21 Nov 2014 12:52:26 No.421903 Report

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Found used gaiters for 5€.

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Anonymous Fri 21 Nov 2014 15:53:00 No.421938 Report

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>>421751
Thanks anon. The hydration packs look very well designed indeed. I may add one come the summer/

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Anonymous Fri 21 Nov 2014 16:00:32 No.421945 Report

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Grabbed one of these. Made in the USA and after seeing the quality materials it will probably last a lifetime.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 21 Nov 2014 20:27:27 No.422047 Report

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Recently ordered:

Gransfors Bruks American Felling Axe 35"
Gransfors Bruks Scandinavian Forest Axe 24"
Firebox stove
Patagonia Brodeo beanie
UCO Stormproof matches (restocking)
Aquatabs (restocking)
Cascade Designs PackTowl (getting a second one)
GearAid Tenacious Tape (patch my shell pants)

Super excited to check out the axes and Firebox

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 21 Nov 2014 21:25:33 No.422062 Report

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>>422047

Any particular reason why you chose the firebox over a woodgas stove? I'm trying to decide which to go for.

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Anonymous Fri 21 Nov 2014 22:07:33 No.422088 Report

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>>422062
TBH I didn't really give it that much thought, it was a bit of an impulse purchase.

I liked the fact that it folds flat, and is strong enough to put basically anything on top of it for a stable cooking platform. It had very positive reviews everywhere I looked. It looks like a very simple and sturdy design. It's a strong little box with an ash tray and air holes that you can use to cook on top of, that's basically all I was thinking about.

My intention was to mostly use it for fun fairweather camping and as my emergency choice for a SHTF scenario where I might be innawoods for an extended period of time. I don't expect I will be moving that often in that case so I was mostly just concerned with durability and ease of use.

I have an MSR XGK that I normally use with white gas for my trips. I highly doubt either the Firebox or a woodgas would replace it, especially for when I am out in winter when the inconvenience of scavenging and building a wood fire is much higher.

This guy seemed to have a higher opinion of the Firebox versus some Woodgas stoves:

http://quiet-nomad.blogspot.ca/2012/08/mini-review-of-folding-firebox-stove.html

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 22 Nov 2014 14:27:35 No.422295 Report

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After reading that I think i'm just going to make one of those ikea hobo stoves. I like the idea of something packing flat...but it's not a deal breaker for me.

Cheers.

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Anonymous Sat 22 Nov 2014 14:43:47 No.422298 Report

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I got a wbbb early this year and love it! thus far, I've used it in upstate New York, the Mojave, and coastal Georgia. All said around 60 days in it and it is still rock solid despite the abuse I put it through. Great purchase.

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Anonymous Mon 24 Nov 2014 16:22:37 No.423166 Report

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op here

Just bought a new cookset. GSI Pinnacle Soloist. Almost went with the Snow Peak Mini Solo ti but after watching some reviews the fact that it doesn't have a non-stick coating can make it a bit of a nightmare for cleaning and the handles heating up can be problematic, plus i'm not bothered by the extra weight of the GSI anyway.

I like how the GSI sack doubles as a sink but I'll replace the spork as it looks rather crappy.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 24 Nov 2014 16:37:35 No.423171 Report

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>>422047
And here we are.

These axes are fucking nice, no wonder they are always recommended.

Also, I really like the Firebox design, but the weight is definitely significant and I probably wouldn't choose it as a regular backpacking stove unless you were talking like at least 1 week in the wilderness in relatively favorable conditions (ie. no snow).

Happy with all these purchases, can't wait to get out with them.

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Anonymous Mon 24 Nov 2014 16:39:23 No.423172 Report

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Anonymous Mon 24 Nov 2014 19:11:44 No.423255 Report

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Good haul anon. Bit jealous over here!

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