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scamp

26/5/2012 at 12:30am
Location: Glasgow
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Reading through the threads it would appear that i use less mainstream equipment. Mainly i think because of the inhospitable places i camp. I was just thinking maybe some of this stuff could be of use to you. i will list a few items i use that i have not seen mentioned here very often and it might be of interest to you.

Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Adventure Kit fantastic piece of kit i use it to charge my satellite phone and ipad.

Heatpal 5100, has to be the best heater available for a tent.

Kelly kettle, would not leave home without it.

I could go on but if anyone else is interested in more offbeat kit i will list some more.

In my view the simpler the kit the more reliable it is so some of this kit might be very basic but it works.

ohh and for cooking nothing beats the coleman 424 stove.

mcguire6078

26/5/2012 at 6:21am
Location: London
Outfit: Kampa Frinton 4 Classic Nevada M

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Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Price from £95
Heat Pal 5100 Price from £140
Kelly Kettle Kelly Kettle Trekker Small 0.5L 0.6kg from £40

Guide prices only - You may find cheaper.
I like the look of the Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Adventure Kit

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fran1000

26/5/2012 at 6:25am
Location: East Sussex
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I use a Kelly kettle. Fantastic bit of kit! We often take it on days out so we can have a brew whenever/wherever we like.

OH drew the line at using it in motorway service areas rather than pay exorbitant prices for hot drinks though.

tentguy

26/5/2012 at 6:59am
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That Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Adventure Kit looks brilliant

I was watching the video thinking 'that LED is ok, but it would be better if it had a proper light that came with it' next scene 'oh, it does' lol

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Rik Brooks

26/5/2012 at 7:03am
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All looks excellent kit but where are these "inhospitable places" you camp? Surely you don't carry that lot on your back!

R

cabravieja

26/5/2012 at 7:59am
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yup, always interested in offbeat stuff. I have a kelly kettle, the grandkids love collecting twigs. My best bits of kit are the space blankets from pound shops which weigh little, fold up small and go under the ground sheet. no need to dry the underneath of the tent.
Dyneema kite line for guys, glow in the dark clam cleats.

scamp

26/5/2012 at 8:49am
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Quote: Originally posted by Rik Brooks on 26/5/2012All looks excellent kit but where are these "inhospitable places" you camp? Surely you don't carry that lot on your back!

R

No my days of backpacking are over, mainly trips to Africa using a Nissan patrol. My father used to be involved with an aid agency and I have just kept up going there.

I use the solar panel for my cycle touring and it gives me independence from hotels etc.

scamp

26/5/2012 at 8:53am
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You can get the heatpal for about £140, it's bigger than it looks so not backpacking portable.

scamp

26/5/2012 at 8:58am
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The tent used is a campmor safari vista used it a few times in the uk and was ok but not ideal for wet days as single skinned. But they are simplicity masterpiece set up in 2 minutes.

Safari vista

scamp

26/5/2012 at 9:02am
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And not forgetting what I think is one of the best tent designs ever made, you can see pictures of this in use on my profile.

Tentipi

RTS5

26/5/2012 at 10:59am
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Had never heard of the Kelly Kettle until I got involved in Scouting, they are a great bit of kit, especially for a morning cuppa after a night with very little sleep!

There is some great kit there Scamp, thanks for sharing. Whilst it might be more expensive than the average camper would want to pay it will pay for itself in the long run by the amount of time it lasts

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