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Yes - that's another reason to wrap it up. The fleece lined nylon stuff sacks that I got for mine are no longer available on amazon but they do make little sweaters for these that will keep you from scalding your skin and will allow the heat transfer to go much longer.

I'm curious why he's worried about the ladder? Usually kids love climbing. I'm thinking that you might have to spend a couple of nights up there till he feels safe from bears. There are a number of channels on youtube from the overlanding community where the rooftop tent seems to be the...

Hi Jay, Thanks for the in-depth review of Back Country Navigator. I've been curious about this app - I'd seen it on youtube on the Primal Outdoors channel on youtube. It looks like it has a lot of similar features compared to Gaia GPS but the user interface seems a bit more complicated. I...

I'll also add (learned this the hard way!) that you really ought to use waterproof and heat proof gloves when filling your water bottle. Sometimes the bottle will "burp" when filling. After the first time I burnt myself, I started using these regularly and have saved myself from a half dozen...

I made one but haven't really ended up using it much as it is pretty cumbersome to carry around. I prefer a collapsible bucket and a USB rechargeable shower pump - something like this (2018 version)...

On my last trip I had 2 of these - one for my feet and one closer to my core. Using our double sleeping bag and a down blanket (rumple) along with my golden retriever I was able to keep warm down to the low teens without any other heat in the teardrop. I also use a fleece lined stuff sack to...

A propane torch works well for me. If the wood is a little finicky, it's easy to prop it up and just blast it a while till the wood gets its act together. This is the one I like to take camping...

I'm wondering if we are all on the same page here. An empty 20 lb tank will hold about 4.7 gallons of propane. The tanks we normally use for our barbecues that can be exchanged all over the place (Blue Rhino is the common one in this part of the country) are 5 gallon tanks which weigh around 37...

I would think you'd be able to exchange the 5 gallon tank even in Yosemite. Seems like propane exchanges are ubiquitous. You could go a really long time though with a 20 gallon tank. Kind of a bear to haul around though. Her's some info re: propane: Pounds per gallon of Liquid @ 60 degF...

I'm kind of in the same boat trying to keep the camping season going longer (if not year round). I have a smaller shelter - the clam travel shelter which is the 4 sided model. Last December I set it up and put my portable propane fire pit inside and found that the fumes coming off were strong...

Finally we had a dry weekend in the Mid-Atlantic this past weekend (all the snow was south of us this weekend!). I decided to head out with a buddy to my favorite primitive camping at Green Ridge State Forest in western Maryland (see previous review). But it was cold at least by my standards...

We hit the mark for wettest weather on record a couple of weeks ago here in Baltimore and it just keeps on coming down. I rescheduled my weekend at Shenandoah River State Park a second time today due to rain. I was planning a solo trip (well 2 if you count my dog) but the thought of huddling...

These tend to hold their value pretty well. You might consider ordering a new one now exactly how you want it and it could be ready by the time things warm back up in the Mid-Atlantic area (though I'm still planning a camping trip this weekend).

I have a similar philosophy about keeping things simple mechanically, thus no plumbing, pumps, water tanks, propane. However, I use the 7 gallon Reliance water jugs and have 2 of these (only use both when boondocking). It's pretty simple to switch on and off the spigot and no pumps to break or...

I hope this won't come across as TMI but I like to reuse 1 gallon water jugs for evening nature calls. I usually go through about a gallon of water each camping trip and thus will just hang on to the empty jug for the next trip. Using a filter like this, it works for men and women...

Hi Randy, Thanks for the review. I'm thinking of just getting a plain grate to use over a fire. I will use logs or rocks to hold it up: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BZCM4KP/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A2EPHDARMLHJEQ&psc=1

So how well does the grill work?

Sounds like you guys are making the best of a very difficult situation. Glad that the CampInn is making it easier for you guys to be close to her in during her time of great need.

So will you still use the CampInn? I'm sure there is a comfy bed in your new rig.

Is this your primary Tow Vehicle? Keep us posted on your travels!