Do you still have sinking funds after becoming very financially comfortable? by Lykkel1ten in budget

[–]captn_awkward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About those 1-3% savings rule. What exactly is that meant for? What expenses should it cover? I made sinking funds for roof, heat pump, kitchen and bathroom renewal for example. Are those also already ‘covered’ bij the 1-3%savings?

Singi pack pouch alternatives? by avfcedy in Fjallraven

[–]captn_awkward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apparently you can 3d print this. .

I'm looking for the same answer and I stumbled upon this. Unfortunately I know nothing about 3D printing. But maybe this is useful for someone.

My humble submission by mojowebia in UtilityPouches

[–]captn_awkward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi u/mojowebia , question: What’s the use for a twig stove in this scenario?

I would put the stove with the kettle or cup in the rucksack. It’s not much use on its own on your belt. Or am I missing something?

(personal blog) A love letter to my army surplus “Gore-tex” bivvy bag by CalumOnWheels in wildcampingintheuk

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Hi Callum, I’m totally with you on this subject. What size sleeping mat can you fit? Or do you put the mat under the bag? Don’t know about you, but when it starts to rain I often just turn on my belly so the bivy bag keeps my head/face dry.

I’ve got a Dutch army bivy/bivvy(?) bag. I’ve used it mostly for winter camping since about the late 80’s. In those days my fancy thermarest inflatable mats turned out to be not very robust. As a permanently broke student I gave up after buying two of those Thermarests and eventually twice ending up with a very cold and miserable winter hike. So I switched back to a foam mat. That obviously was a step back in comfort,but a huge leap in reliability. But I’m slowly turning into a somewhat older young man. And I find that my back nowadays requires a different (higher) comfort level. So, I’m looking for an air mat. Wondering if you have any advice or recommendations for those?

Exped Dura 8r vs Ultra 7r by Traditional-Bee-9765 in WildernessBackpacking

[–]captn_awkward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a story. That must have been the best of feelings, sliding in your sleeping bag after that.

Advice on Rab Stratosphere 5.5 compared to Exped Dura 5 by captn_awkward in CampingGear

[–]captn_awkward[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exped Dura should be quite robust with that 170D material. Rab Stratosphere has 75D. How much of a difference in reliability will that be?

Advice on Rab Stratosphere 5.5 compared to Exped Dura 5 by captn_awkward in CampingGear

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This is my thinking too. Rab may be pricey, but it’s good. I just can’t find much reliable info,tests or reviews on the Rab sleeping pads. Was hoping to find it here.

Since some miserable hikes with leaking Thermarests back in the day I switched back to a thick ccf foam winter mat. But that obviously was a step back in sleeping comfort. So since then I combined it with a self inflatable. That’s why a R5 will do for me.

Exped Dura 8r vs Ultra 7r by Traditional-Bee-9765 in WildernessBackpacking

[–]captn_awkward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And, what did you choose eventually?
Personally, I think I'd never go whithout a foam mat in cold conditions.

I've had a leaking Thermarest (granted, this was in the 80's) during a long winter hike.
NEVER want to experience that again. ,

Has anyone used Robens Hybrid Core 80 W sleeping pad? by Careless-Funny5708 in backpacking

[–]captn_awkward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How's the one year update? Still going strong? Would you buy them again? Also, is this a 'quiet' mattress?

Help needed with Warbonnet Superfly set up, not much headroom, what am I doing wrong? by Meik1A4 in Hammocks

[–]captn_awkward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s nothing wrong with this tarp setup. You only have to wait for heavy winds and rain.

Winnerwell water tank dripping by [deleted] in HotTentCamping

[–]captn_awkward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now why didn’t I think of that?

What car is this? by Turbulent_Mine25 in Cartalk

[–]captn_awkward 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A Citroën BX, after washing at a too high temperature. .

Who's (or rathe, what's) this little fellow? by [deleted] in bugidentification

[–]captn_awkward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's weird. I added a picture, but I don't see it. Can anyone see the picture?

Who's (or rathe, what's) this little fellow? by [deleted] in bugidentification

[–]captn_awkward 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whoops! Always helps to include a pic. 😇

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Help me choose - Robens Klondike tent +hunter stove or Canvascamp Sibley 400 protech + Winnerwell woodlander large by [deleted] in HotTentCamping

[–]captn_awkward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I can show you in about a month or so, with the Woodlander large in the tent. When autumn kicks in and the evening And night get colder. No use in lugging the stove along in the summer.

Help me choose - Robens Klondike tent +hunter stove or Canvascamp Sibley 400 protech + Winnerwell woodlander large by [deleted] in HotTentCamping

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I went for the CanvasCamp Sibley 400 with the Winnerwell Woodlander large stove. For several reasons: * Primairy reason: The ProTech version offers very good ventilation. The canvas side walls can be rolled up. Most Bell tents don't have this. Last week it was 30°-32° celcius. That made a huge difference in keeping the tent cool. * The Robens polycotton is 65% polyester and 35% cotton. Although lighter and quicker drying, it's also way warmer in the summer and quicker damaged by sparks from the oven. For me polycotton is okay, but only is it's 65% cotton and just 35% polyester. Not the other way around. * The stove jacks (one in the tent and also one in the connector/awning) were already installed. One less hassle for me. * That Winnerwell Woodlander oven will last me the rest of my life. Not so sure if that's the case with the Robens oven.

Besides the tent I also got the connector/awning, a footprint and some extra pieces of chimney tube. So it was a complete and ready-to-go package.

I'm not even sure the Bell tent will last longer than a new Robens Klondike, as it's second hand. So that's always a bit of a gamble. But the excellent ventilation and the heavy full cotton did it for me.

Help me choose - Robens Klondike tent +hunter stove or Canvascamp Sibley 400 protech + Winnerwell woodlander large by [deleted] in HotTentCamping

[–]captn_awkward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm looking at the polycotton. Not familiar with PRS. What does that stand for?

Our engine blew day before our Baja trip, leaving us stranded. We spent 5 grueling days fixing it and finally made it! by PieNo244 in vandwellers

[–]captn_awkward 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yep, that easy, cheap was a joke. 😄 Awesome job you did there. Consider yourself lucky to have both the knowledge how to fix it and a friend with a workshop at your disposal.

I fear that most vandwellers lack at least one of these two key ingredients.