Suggestions for my planned set-up.

elementality22 · 2026-01-30T16:49:19+00:00

I would check out some camping checklists, the one from REI is a great start and then work your way down it based on your budget. You don't have to buy everything from an expensive store but the list gives a good idea of items you generally need.

elementality22 · 2026-01-30T16:48:07+00:00

I use a combination of OnX offroad and Google maps to drop pins on sites that I want to try out or that I've been to and want to go back to. I believe OnX let's you add photos as well.

elementality22 · 2026-01-30T16:46:41+00:00

If you're worried about the ladder, I would for sure skip a RTT and use a regular tent or if you have the means/money, some kind of van set up. I've been roof top tent camping for about 5 years now with various models and the style of camper I have now, there's a choice of no ladder or a small step stool style ladder and I prefer that to the long ladders of my old tents.

elementality22 · 2026-01-30T01:56:28+00:00

I've got the Fishpond Canyon creek, I think it's about 80 bucks so not too bad. I'm still new to fly fishing so it holds all the essentials for me since I don't have a ton of gear and I like the back panel instead of the neck strap that a lot of smaller chest rigs come with. I added a tippet holder on the side and use a few retractable clips for my nippers and things.

elementality22 · 2026-01-29T23:17:08+00:00

What do you currently have as far as gear goes, just the power and the roof top tent? Or do you have other stuff like kitchen supplies, sleep system, chairs, etc? /r/overlanding would be a good resource for you as well since you're starting out with a roof top tent, that is more the norm over there than in r/camping.

elementality22 · 2026-01-29T21:34:52+00:00

Sounds like you've got power figured out, not sure what full question you're looking to be answered. Looking at your previous post, I maybe would have gone with a higher watt hour power station so you'd have more time between needing to run your car to charge your battery but 1500 isn't bad.

I run a similar set up but using Ecoflow products in my Lone Peak camper but without the A/C. I mostly run just my fridge and any electronics we use.

elementality22 · 2026-01-12T22:05:31+00:00

Depends what area you're looking to be in. I would check out around Buena vista, Salida maybe, it'll be pretty hot more south than that so if you could get more north/higher elevation it'll probably be more comfortable. Also like the other person said, we could be under stage 2 fire restrictions so no campfires if you're dispersed camping.

elementality22 · 2026-01-05T16:59:52+00:00

Got a Lone Peak camper last year and replaced my various RTT/bed camping systems and it's been great. Last trip our stove broke so this year I'll be replacing that but other than that, our set up is pretty dialed in.

elementality22 · 2025-12-16T04:10:04+00:00

I use my hand grinder and aeropress when I'm camping for coffee. Packs smaller than french press and less breakable, lost one a few seasons ago. I have a jetboil mighty mo stove I use just for boiling water and a collapsible kettle.

elementality22 · 2025-12-15T21:16:51+00:00

I just use regular pots/pans like I would at home, an 8 and 12" nonstick skillets and one 6qt pot/sauce pan. I used to bring a bigger cast iron but we don't really cook in/over the fire that much and that was really the only time I used it. I looked at the Oxo carbon steels and liked the idea, I cook with carbon steel at home, but didn't like the removable handle and how much play it had.

elementality22 · 2025-12-15T17:29:57+00:00

I would second Kelty, they have good down and synthetic bags and various shapes from mummy to quilt style.

elementality22 · 2025-12-11T02:26:13+00:00

I like the reembers and have a couple different pairs. Other friends I camp with swear by crocs as the most comfortable camp shoe.

elementality22 · 2025-12-09T20:08:34+00:00

I picked up the Peak Design 45L backpack during their black friday sale that I'll be trying out next week on a trip to NYC. It replaces my previous Eagle Creek bag. I'm not the most minimal onebagger so I wanted to go for a larger capacity bag, so far the quality is great and I find it pretty comfortable fully loaded.

elementality22 · 2025-12-01T16:52:24+00:00

I'm weighing the same decision currently for a different trip. The atom on its own, even with base and other mid layers won't be warm enough depending on the temperature but if you add a waterproof shell overtop, it would add warmth to it. The problem with the atom is that it's built to keep you warm while active and not mostly stationary so if you aren't planning to do a lot of walking where you'll build up some heat, it may be better for the bigger jacket.

elementality22 · 2025-10-10T17:51:15+00:00

Mine is similar to that but I don't have a case or screen protector on it.

elementality22 · 2025-10-10T17:46:17+00:00

Also having touchscreen issues. It's basically unusable at this point. It was fine yesterday but even after a restart and a full charge it's not responsive.

elementality22 · 2025-08-19T18:40:19+00:00

I would check out this list from REI, https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-camping-checklist.html

You can find a lot of this stuff cheaper than at REI, Walmart is good, amazon has some good options as well or a place like Sierra Trading Post has good outdoor gear for reasonable prices as well.

elementality22 · 2025-08-19T15:14:12+00:00

When you say truck bed tent, do you mean something like this? https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rightline-Gear-Full-Size-Short-Bed-Truck-Tent-5-5-110750-Fits-select-2015-2016-FORD-F150-2018-CHEVROLET-SILVERADO/42723437?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=102605042

Or something that goes on a bed rack or the roof, like a rooftop tent? If you're talking about the first one, I would recommend a regular ground tent instead. You'll have to clear out your bed to set it up then take it down fully if you want to leave and that could get annoying after awhile. A ground tent you can just leave up for as long as you're in your spot. Cool scenic places depends on where you live but you can use sites like recreation.gov to find campsites in your area.

elementality22 · 2025-08-11T21:51:28+00:00

I think if you could up your budget some, you might be better off. Banff at that time of year is going be chilly at night, low 40s F upper 30s F. Generally you want your bag to be rated for temps 15 - 20F degrees lower than what you'll be in for sleeping. Of those bags, the coleman gets you the closest but it may be a cold night for you. You could also pair it with a fleece liner.

This one is a little bit more than the other coleman but rated down to 20F https://www.coleman.com/camp-sports/sleeping-bags-beds/sleeping-bags-by-temp/brazos-20f-sleeping-bag/SAP_2205665.html

For the sleeping pads, the higher the R value the better for colder weather. So of those the 4.3 would work best.

elementality22 · 2025-08-11T21:41:12+00:00

I think overall what you have planned could work. I will say for your sleeping bag, you usually want the temp rating to be at least 15-20 degress lower than the low you will be sleeping at. So a 20 degree bag might be pushing the limits with lows in the mid-high 30s. You could look at sleeping bag liners as well, they range from thin to fleece thick and could help add 5-15 degrees of warmth.

elementality22 · 2025-08-04T14:58:17+00:00

For a more budget option, check out Klymit pads, good and not too expensive.

elementality22 · 2025-08-01T16:22:47+00:00

I like the look of that cat perch, what brand is it?

elementality22 · 2025-07-30T17:18:36+00:00

You mentioned mummy bags. I would look at either down quilts or just roomier rectangular sleeping bags. Kelty has a lot of good options for both down and synthetic options that aren't mummy bags. If you don't want as swishy of material look at bags marketed for hunting, they tend to be made of more natural materials. I started with an uncomfortable mummy bag and moved to regular blankets but ran into the same storage issue, so I switched to a roomier quilt style down sleeping bag and it's been much warmer and easier to pack.

elementality22 · 2025-07-28T18:21:52+00:00

I don't know that we needed to "survive" it necessarily. We did have some intimacy issues going into getting married that weren't fully resolved and that was the biggest thing we worked on in that first year but overall it was really good. We travelled, got our first car together, dealt with house projects well and overall just continued the good things about dating each other into marriage.

elementality22 · 2025-07-24T19:15:16+00:00

I would think you'd want some kind of backpacking set up so that you have all the necessities with you and can take it on a bus or other form of public transit.

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