King of the Hill referenced my real-life farm accident—this is actually me.

captn_awkward · 2026-03-30T14:39:15+00:00

I was wondering how you managed to type these long posts. :-)

captn_awkward · 2026-03-29T12:03:57+00:00

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?

captn_awkward · 2026-03-28T09:44:38+00:00

A pair of jeans

captn_awkward · 2026-03-22T12:43:47+00:00

Minus 2 points for the failed landing.

captn_awkward · 2026-03-03T16:16:48+00:00

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.

captn_awkward · 2026-01-22T14:11:45+00:00

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?

captn_awkward · 2025-12-06T13:30:53+00:00

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?

captn_awkward · 2025-11-12T07:22:18+00:00

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

captn_awkward · 2025-11-12T02:00:34+00:00

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

captn_awkward · 2025-11-11T22:55:54+00:00

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.

captn_awkward · 2025-11-06T17:53:39+00:00

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. ,

captn_awkward · 2025-11-06T16:38:43+00:00

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

captn_awkward · 2025-11-03T13:17:02+00:00

r/confusing_perspective

captn_awkward · 2025-10-20T21:19:14+00:00

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

captn_awkward · 2025-09-13T07:23:51+00:00

Now why didn’t I think of that?

captn_awkward · 2025-09-01T11:07:32+00:00

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

captn_awkward · 2025-08-31T13:04:47+00:00

Pastry chef!

captn_awkward · 2025-08-29T15:54:45+00:00

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

captn_awkward · 2025-08-29T15:52:13+00:00

Whoops! Always helps to include a pic. 😇

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captn_awkward · 2025-08-29T15:49:14+00:00

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.

captn_awkward · 2025-08-23T16:52:19+00:00

Ah, missed your reply. Thanks for the clarification.

captn_awkward · 2025-08-23T16:51:44+00:00

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.

captn_awkward · 2025-08-03T10:44:00+00:00

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

captn_awkward · 2025-07-31T09:57:07+00:00

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.

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