(Part 2) Top products from r/CampingandHiking

If you want to get by cheap, pare the list down to essentials.
You need water, food, good shoes/boots, and shelter and to keep it light. Everything else is periphery.

The cheapest and lightest way to carry water is to use an empty quart milk jug or two with a rope on it. It's not as good as a camel back style bladder, but it's more reliable in my experience for fractions of pennies on the dollar.

I recommend a Lifestraw or a Sawyer filter for water purification. They cost about 20 bucks and they're really effective. Not necessarily essential for short trips, but it does a lot for peace of mind and you never know when bad stuff will happen. They don't filter out heavy metals or dissolved materials (ie anything <.1 microns).

REI has a really good info primer on sleeping bags

I wouldn't worry about poles for overnight stuff at all. That's for like weeks of constant hiking or alpine stuff. They can be useful and are helpful, but they can be passed by most of the time.

I get by with a rubberized army poncho and a blanket instead of a tent and bag. It's good enough to keep the rain off and a bit of body heat in, but it's not ideal and it's time consuming. I got it at a yard sale for two bucks. But for one night, it's good enough. A rain fly or tent foot print, or plain tarp is also effective. There are some pretty legit one person backpacking tents out there for about 70-100 bucks, I'll probably get one next. Not sure which brands are good though.

For food, I'd do the mountain house meals and hoist my garbage high and away from camp after wards, preferably in an air tight bag of some kind when you haul it out.

Normally I prefer to do something like pilot bread, PB, dried fruit, a big bag of spinach for the first day or two, green beans, nuts, and maybe some quality sausages and cucumbers, but the convenience of the MRE style foods is often appealing. army steel canteen cups are good for boiling stuff in, but the canteens are kinda useless.

A lighter, some matches, and wet fire packets are great.

Get a mid grade belt knife, like a buck or a k-bar or similar. It's a whole nother can of worms to discuss however. Just be careful as some buck knives are made in china, the ones made in idaho are always marked american made on the packaging.

Silva makes a good compass, a good topographic map, a small 10ths scale ruler (or any cheap one) are a good idea. Know your pace count and hwo to use these tools effectively. Compasses are pretty useful in foul weather or unfamiliar places, but navigational things aren't really essential.

I'd get some biodegradable toilet paper and read this.

That's about all I can think of right now, there's probably more to say and think about. Good luck! Park jobs are a ton of fun! Wish I was going with.

5 pounds?!? no way. The pack alone is 4.8 pounds.

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Honestly - I'd replace every one of those items. They are pretty crappy items in each category.
I realize that everyone doesn't have a big budget - but even at those prices you can make smarter choices.

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Backpack
A tactical backpack rarely does well for wilderness backpacking. It is heavy (almost 5 pounds) and does not carry loads well (weak hipbelt). This specific one is only 47 liters, which will unlikely fit your kit.

Any backpack can hold a water bladder. You don't need a special sleeve for this. I prefer mine on top of my pack, not in the sleeve. Easier to get at and refill along the route - allowing me to carry less.

I'd recommend going into a local shop and trying on a few brands/models. See what fits your body well - as fit is key to getting 'the best' backpack. Look at brands like Osprey, Gregory, and similar in the 55-65 liter range.

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Shelter
10x7 is an okay size for a tarp. I'd probably get this instead: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EUHZ74I
You'll also need a ground cloth of some kind. Tyvek can be had for super cheap and works well.

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Sleeping pad
That looks fine, but realize that it will insulate you very little (RValue of 1.3). I'd probably get this instead (because I know Klymit brand and not 'OutdoorMan'): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RFG0NM

If you really want to go cheap - just get a closed foam sleeping pad. Not as comfortable, but as cheap as $20.

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Kitchen
That DIY grill and cheap cook set look fine.
One option is to go to your local thrift store and look for a pot/pan. If you just need 1 single piece is often easy to pick up there for cheap.

Will you also have a camp stove? This is a cheap/popular choice: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B4FY8YO

Do you have a water filter / purification method? The Sawyer Squeeze is popular. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EHPVQW/
You can use simple disposable water bottles like SmartWater or Gatorade for your bottles. A bladder is nice, but cost more and heavier.

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Accessories

• Rope - skip paracord. It sucks for just about every application outside bracelets. I'd get this instead: http://lawsonequipment.com/Cordage/Ironwire-Fusion-p1076.html
  
• Knife - sure the Mora is fine. Don't go overboard here, you really don't need much.
  
  Then you'll likely need a bunch of other small miscellaneous items. First Aid Kit, headlamp, lighter, pack liner, food bag, compass, maps, etc.
  Plus clothes of course.
  
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  A typical pack weight for an overnight adventure is 20 pounds. Weather is a big factor in what you have to carry, but generally 15-30 pounds is the range you'll find the majority of experienced backpackers. 5lbs would be a ridiculously low pack weight (with or without consumables like food and water). I'd recommend you shoot to keep yours under 30, since you are new and used the word 'bushcraft' haha.
  
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  In the end - these are merely suggestions for improvement. You can totally get outside with the items you listed or nothing at all. Experience is the real key here. Try to borrow some items and spend the weekend outside. Take notes on what worked and what didn't, make changes, and try again. A kit of gear evolves over time and getting it 100% right on the first try is impossible. It helps to put serious thought into these items, in hopes of saving money, which is why I generally suggest to 'buy once, cry once'. Otherwise you buy 2 crappy versions, then ultimately realize what you should have bought in the first place - to buy that 3rd.
  
  

Since I'm new at this (I have however been camping in wilderness multiple times for 3-5 days, just never backpacking) I've been reading a ton of guides. I don't have a huge budget since this is something I'm just getting into, but looking around at different reviews this seems to be the best stuff I can get within my price range. If anyone cares to take a look and possibly give any suggestions I would appreciate it.

• Tent - I wanted a two person because the weight difference between this and similar-priced one person tents didn't seem large enough, and more importantly I plan on backpacking with SO or my sister, so the split weight from only having one person carrying a tent seems better.
  
  
  
• Backpack - Once again, budget, but seems to be exactly what I need.
  
  
  
• Sleeping Bag - I'm in Louisiana, so nearby backpacking spots such as Texas don't warrant me buying a super low F rated sleeping bag. I don't want to be burning up and I figure once I get to the point where I'm hiking in colder weather I won't mind dropping more cash on a better rated sleeping bag.
  

Garbage bags. Stuff them with brush/clothes to make a mattress. Cut them up to make a rainfly. Wear them as a waterproof outer layer.

Also, a water purifier might rate higher priority than food. Lifestraws are cheap and relatively compact and easy to use. Not my first choice for a planned excursion, but sounds great for a daypack.

My personal preference is for a snap lighter over a fero rod. Yeah, the firesteels are fun to use, but they require a bit of dexterity. One time I fell through some Ice into a river, and by the time I made it home (only about ten minutes) my hands were so stiff I had to thaw out before I could unbutton my trousers, hence the utility of an easy to use firestarter in situations where hypothermia might be a factor.

But all this is just, like, my opinion, man.

I would also like to add that my pack is in sore need of that solar/crank powered flashlight/radio/charger. Thanks for mentioning it.

This is exactly what you're looking for. It's perfect for someone who is open to backpacking but doesn't want to spend a ton of money. Great reviews and price point for what you get - not super heavy, compresses down pretty small and comes with a compression sack, warm, and has a hood and draft collar. People have hiked the AT with it, even.

I used it for months out backpacking, hitch hiking, and general rough tramping in the PNW and in Big Bend this winter, no problem. Classic mistake is throwing a bunch of money on the latest and greatest without knowing what you like and what works for you. Get the more basic essentials and upgrade on a case by case from there. Down is nice, yes, but a bit too much for someone just getting into things.

I've only owned two tents personally:

Backpacking: Kelty Grand Mesa II
-has one door
-rain fly is full length
-easy quick set up for one person to do
-room for 2ppl and gear

Car camping: REI kingdom 6
-has 2 doors + one vestibule
-has extra attachments (garage and extra vestibule) for purchase.
-huge with a tall center (easy to stand up fully when inside)
-easy and quick set up with 2 people helping

Both have been fantastic. I have no desire to upgrade either at any time soon.

I have seen friends get soaked in dome coleman tents before, when my tent was bone dry inside. So I guess I would steer clear of the cheapo dome tents.

I have never seen a popup tent in use before. So I cant really comment on that.

I just got one of these and it's pretty awesome. I generally carry Aquamira as a backup.

I'm not terribly concerned about Crypto, depending on the water source. I do treat all water, because I don't trust other hikers not to shit near it. How I treat it depends on where I am: Sierra? I'm generally OK with chemicals and maybe a bandanna. One of my local spots with free-range cattle nearby? I'll filter even the best looking water. With the new filter being so light and fast I might just use it all the time. No wait time is nice.

Wow, fantastic answer. Thank you!

By cheapish I mean all gear for the trip for under about €500.

Re Gear: I couldn't find suppliers for the gear you suggested in Europe and shipping was very expensive from the US so what do you think of these.
Tent
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Mat
Stove set
with something like this as a bear bag (with rope etc)?

Re Food: Yes there is alot of villeges/towns along the way. However I was looking at this and thought it might be a good idea.. I will look into water purification device as well.

I don't think my budget will extend to a GPS device this time around so a map/compass + smartphone it is!

Sorry for all the silly questions. Your answer the last time helped a lot!

Ok so I looked a bit and for your budget they have quite a few knifes that fit the bill.
This is the one has great reviews and I personally love the design.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0033H7VI6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1397075251&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40
What do you think?

*EDIT- here's a review with some field testing. For this price point it does work http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9EQk4vO94s

Well first, I said he was claiming that running away was safe, I noticed that he advocated standing your ground.

But second, the question is, why not run in this case? The two main reasons bears attack are self defence and because they see something as prey. In a bear encounter, you have to balance your activity so that you appear as neither. If running away doesn't make you view the bear as prey, it sure doesn't make them view you as a threat. So it would seem to be by far the best course of action if it were true.

And third, it's false. Running will cause a bear to chase you, as demonstrated by a good number of incidents. I'll try to remember to edit this to cite a few of them when I get back home to my book, which I would incidentally advise for anyone interested in the subject.

I would believe the best protection and comfort would be to wear nylon pants protected with permethrin

Deet would be a second layer of protection applied to the skin and dont forget about the upper body being protected.

I have the Teton Sports Tracker 5 degree (I'll attach the amazon link) and it's worked wonders. I've used it in the Sierras and slept outside under the stars (on a cheap ground pad made in the 80's that has a hole in it and will lose it's air in an hour) and kept me plenty warm when it was 30 degrees outside and snow right next to us! I've also used it to summit Mt. Langley in the sierras when the nights got down to mid 20's and I slept soundly. Overall a great bag, especially for the price. Also fits in my Osprey pack's sleeping bag compartment and is super small when compacted. Might be a little warm in over 50 degree weather, but I like to sleep with minimal clothing so it's very compatible with that sleep style. Plus you can use it for colder nights as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Sports-Tracker-Degree-Ultralight-Sleeping/dp/B00DDP3DZ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1408076594&sr=1-1&keywords=teton+5+degree+sleeping+bag

Does anyone have recommendations on the best pot(s) to bring backpacking? I'm looking for something that is light weight, durable, and will fit easily on my Coleman single burner propane stove
Edit: Coleman Bottle Top Propane Stove https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009PUR5E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kLcjzbZCYHCDA

You're actually better off getting a pack that's 'too small' - It forces you to be a little more disciplined in what you pack. I would suggest nothing larger than 50 Litres. I highly recommend reading 'The Ultimate Hikers Gear Guide by Andrew Skurka' - Your body will be thankful. It's seriously worth the investment. Guaranteed your backpack will be more than 10lbs lighter after reading it.

Are you talking about 1lb propane tanks? Like this:

https://www.target.com/p/coleman-174-2pk-propane-fuel-tank/-/A-12841958

If so, yes, you can buy a stove for it. Here's one.

https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Bottle-Propane-Stove-Green/dp/B0009PUR5E

The red canister is a Isobutane canister, usually a mix of Isobutane, propane, sometimes butane. The canister you posted is a 16oz canister, so about the same amount of fuel, but less weight since the green propane tank is heavy steel and weighs much more. Propane is stored at a much higher pressure, hence the need for a more sturdy tank. Isobutane canisters and propane tanks have different fittings, so stoves are designed to work with one or the other.

Many backpackers use Isobutane stoves, which are smaller and lighter than propane stoves. They also use much smaller 4oz fuel canisters since they don't want to bring along a full pound of fuel if they're only going to use an ounce or two. Car campers use the 1lb propane tanks since they connect to larger, dual burner propane stoves which makes cooking a lot like cooking at home.

Hope that helps.

Oh wow, I'll have to give these a go. I've been using a few of the Nalgene Travel Bottle Kit bottles for olive oil, hot sauce, etc, and soda bottle pre-forms for batteries and some other stuff. But they're too big for most things like seasoning/spices, and not big enough for stuff like pancake mix.

Book 1 is good.
Try these as well

Book3

Book 4

Book 5 - I have not read this book but I trust the author

In general you should set up your shelter away from where you prepare and cook food, never store any food in your shelter, and store your food away from your shelter. The distance varies, but it should be at least 50 feet and possibly much more if you have really dangerous animals (grizzly bear, for example) in the area. Also, be a bit noisy around your campsite and when you're hiking to alert the local bears to your presence. Most bear attacks are not predatory in nature, but because a bear was surprised by a human suddenly appearing. They really do prefer not to deal with people. You should also consider (in fact, I'd strongly suggest) asking the local camping organization what tips they have for camping and hiking on the island. It's probably a good idea to bring bear spray and a powerful flashlight to deter any unwanted advances into your campsite.

/edit-some other things to consider-non cook meals, bring a partner, and please leave a detailed itinerary with a trusted person before you leave. For what it's worth, bears very rarely attacks groups of people-a camping buddy not only provides an extra pair of eyes and ears but is a deterrent by himself/herself. Also, get a copy of Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance which is the classic on how to deal with bears.

I don't have any personal experience with this stove, but the review on Amazon are generally very favorable.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/reviews/B007DBD3IU/ref=mw_dp_cr

Food. These things are delicious. You just boil 2 cups of water and pour it in. let it sit for about 8-10 minutes and feast. I take them backpacking with a jetboil to boil the water and I eat like a king.

edit: formatting.

Alps Mountaineering Zephyr 2: https://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Zephyr-Person-Tent/dp/B00B7MPL5E

I have been in this during thunderstorms and never felt a drop of rain. Easy to set up and take down. pretty light at 4.75 lbs.

I don't have any experiences with these sleeping bags, but I have this one which is incredibly cheap and very warm for the price point.

Hopefully someone will come along who can actually comment on the ones you've found though :).

I just use the instant coffee. Really not a big difference to me in fresh brewed or instant. Especially when I'm out hiking, anything tastes amazing after a long day.

http://www.amazon.com/Medaglia-Instant-Espresso-Coffee-Ounce/dp/B002BTI9B0

I'm assuming you're not talking about the little red knife. The fixed blade is a Schrade SCHF10, not too bad for the price.

There's also the SCHF9 which is a little bigger, they are both worth looking into.

http://www.amazon.com/Schrade-SCHF10-Drop-Point-Fixed-Blade/dp/B00BM94JJQ

http://www.amazon.com/Schrade-SCHF9-Extreme-Survival-Carbon/dp/B0033H7VI6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1382900003&sr=8-2&keywords=schrade+schf10

and here's a video of the two in case you're interested: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPFyyJTNWUE

I don't have one, or know anyone who does. Sorry. My first impression is that this is very cool tech, but I wonder about the weight for backpacking. Two pounds is a lot. The advantage, of course, is that one does not need to carry fuel for the stove, sticks and twigs are available everywhere.

How much will the lack of fuel matter to weight? A trangia or similar alcohol stove like this Solo Alcohol stove is much, much lighter, only 3.5 oz. and fuel is only a couple of ounces.

A Solo Stove weighs 9 ounces, but lacks the fan that makes the fire burn more quickly, and it doesn't charge your phone. For the cost of the Biolite, and the weight, I'd go with other options.

I've heard good things about the Schrade Schf-9. Comes with a nylon sheath, and i've seen a review where a guy managed to fit a basic survival kit in the sheath's pouch

http://www.amazon.com/Cascade-Mountain-Tech-Carbon-Trekking/dp/B007E0ZBZI
Just finished 70 miles of the Ozark Trail. Really hilly and rocky. Bought these because I wasn't sure I wanted / needed hiking poles. They held up very well, and I ended up enjoying them very much.

you don't have to spend 200 dollars on an okay 2 person tent. sure, there are 400 dollar 2 person tents but that's like comparing an old beetle to a new Ferrari.

this one is 99$ and so far has lasted me 2 seasons (and weighs 4 pounds)

probably can't find it in japan though.

You can do everything vegan. Synthetic insulation is usually cheaper, too. And the weight penalty isn't huge. Compression suffers a bit, but again not huge. Hiking boots can be hard to find but if you use runners instead it's hard to find non-synthetic.

For a bag I'd probably just get a cheap 30* on Amazon. This one zips together if you get the zippers on opposite sides. 3lbs is pretty hefty, tho. Should work well enough until you decide to switch to quilts or hammocks :P

Sounds like he should just treat all his stuff with Permethrin.

http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Premium-Permethrin-Clothing-Repellent/dp/B007VCRX2S

Is this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002BTI9B0/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/185-0789953-7073021

What you're referring to? It's the best cup of coffee I've ever had while backpacking

I have one that is similar to this design and it boils water in about the same time as a small butane stove. Not needing any fuel (to carry) is great.

Anyone have experience with these 2 tents, or have any other recommendations? Kelty Salida 2 and ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2

My gf and I (and our little dog) are looking for a 2 person tent under $200 CDN, and less than 5lbs. It's for 3 season camping in Nova Scotia, more like 2 season because the trees don't turn green until midway through May. Just weekend warrior stuff, our longest hike this year will probably be 4 days/3 nights at Cape Chignecto. It's very humid here but we probably won't go out if the forecast shows a lot of rainfall.

Worried with those 2 that we won't all fit, especially the Kelty one. Our dog is pretty small and we sleep on 2 thermarests (or MEC equivalents). We use a piece of Tyvek as a footprint.

I was looking at these for water treatment maybe instead of the sawyer, just to save some money
Potable Aqua Water Purification Tablets (50 Tablets) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001949TKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-MttzbVDZ4CZQ

Whatever filter you end up going with, I would STRONGLY recommend keeping some iodine or similar tablets with you. (I use this brand.) Any filter can fail or get contaminated, and a small pack of purification tablets costs <$10, lasts four years unopened or one year opened, and weighs ~2oz, so there's very little reason to not carry some as a backup.

Do be aware that not every purification method gets every kind of contaminant - most purification tablets don't get Cryptosporidium, for example, so it's often a good idea to think about what's in the areas you plan to be hiking in. Crypto, for example, mostly comes off of farm animal runoff, so I don't worry about it when I'm in the mountains collecting water from snowmelt or springs with no farming upstream.

that looks like a ripoff of the Grilliput, lots of places sell it:

http://www.amazon.com/UCO-Grilliput-Portable-Camping-Grill/dp/B000980JMW

Worth a read, just don't freak yourself out. https://www.amazon.com/Bear-Attacks-Causes-Avoidance-revised/dp/158574557X/

This is not what I am looking for. I am seeking out different gadgets.
How about this one. Is it worth purchasing it?
https://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-Personal-Camping-Emergency-Preparedness/dp/B006QF3TW4

It looks pretty flimsy :/ If I was to get a "lightweight" grill for camping I would just get this.

I'm in North Central Florida and don't find it too warm. They make one that is not insulated if you are worried about it being too warm. http://amzn.com/B007RFG0NM

So I was drafting a blog post on books this weekend. Copypasta:

Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide - Andrew Skurka

Ultralight Backpacking Tips - Mike Clelland

Lightweight Backpacking and Camping - Ryan Jordan

Trail Life: Ray Jardine's Lighweight Bapackpacking

Beyond Backpacking: Ray Jardine's Guide to Lightweight Hiking

Hmm...36 packs for $200?

Amazon currently has the equivalent for 10% less (12 for $57).

http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-SP131-PointOne-Squeeze/dp/B005EHPVQW/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1463003067&sr=1-1&keywords=sawyer+squeeze

http://www.amazon.com/Soda-Bottle-Preforms-Caps-30/dp/B008MB1QNY

I use a small Coca Cola bottle they used to sell. 150ml I think. I also know you can buy a 2L bottle in it's pre-inflated state. Soda Bottle Preform

Permethrin -http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Premium-Permethrin-Clothing-Repellent/dp/B007VCRX2S

Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BTI9B0/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/185-0789953-7073021

^That's ^why ^I'm ^here, ^I ^don't ^judge ^you. ^PM ^/u/xl0 ^if ^I'm ^causing ^any ^trouble. ^WUT?

Here are some I've been looking at:
http://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Extreme-2-Person-Tent/dp/B00BF3T8W2/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1409340526&sr=8-9&keywords=backpacking+tent+2+person#cm_cr_dpwidget

http://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Grand-Mesa-Backpacking-Person/dp/B004LF64QY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1409340665&sr=8-2&keywords=backpacking+tent+2+person

http://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Chaos-2-Person-Tent/dp/B00BEST3QE/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1409340696&sr=8-18&keywords=backpacking+tent+2+person

http://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Aries-2-Person-Tent/dp/B00BIQKPZA/ref=sr_1_32?ie=UTF8&qid=1409340717&sr=8-32&keywords=backpacking+tent+2+person

http://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Outfitter-Pro-Tent-2-Person/dp/B009R7T4N6/ref=sr_1_62?ie=UTF8&qid=1409340769&sr=8-62&keywords=backpacking+tent+2+person

I have used the Trail 40 on a few overnight trips. One problem I have had with it is that if you have a larger sleeping bag, it will take up close to half of the inside pack, even when it is fully compressed and horizontal at the bottom(this is the bag I used). However, I recently got a 40 degree summer sleeping bag and everything except the tent fits very well inside.

Last time I bought one these extremely compactable sleeping bags, I came very close to regretting it.

I bought this. Took it to Casa Vieja Meadows in the Golden Trout Wilderness in the middle of summer.

Temps were around 40-45 F (right in the purported comfort zone) and I was cold all night, even in a fleece jacket. Cold spots galore.

Not to be deterred, my wife sewed fleece fabric into it as a liner. Next outing at 36-40F, and I was toasty. Of course, it wasn't nearly as compactable anymore.

They also sell them on Amazon if your local Costco doesn't carry them like mine doesn't. Still a good deal at $40.

There's nothing cool about it, it's an 18lb waste of space.

It has 132 square inches of grill top. This has nearly double the grill space if you have a family to feed, or if you are okay with smaller for 1-2 people? This is the standard go-to grill for camping

The essential bucket is also lowered to $49.99. I picked up two since I still have some of the essential bucket left and I don't use the breakfast meals. Either way, I would've missed it if I didn't see this. Thanks.

Classic bucket

Essential bucket

Stove: BSR Ultralight stove

Spoon: Toaks Ti Long handle

Pot: Toaks Ti 750ml

Fire: Bic Mini

Seasoning: Tabasco in 30ml plastic dripper bottle

Water bottle: Smart Water 1L (x2)

Purification: Boil (winter) Sawyer Squeeze (other 3 seasons)

Meals: Mountain House, Packit Gourmet, SPAM singles, trail mix

I eat right out of the bag for the dehydrated meals