I just got a bunch of new gear!

[Joben]

First package of the day, from Campmor.

Camelbak, SlumberJack mummy bag, compression thingy,
8 oz. Nalgene, Steel Cup, Mummy liner, Platypus bottle

Second package, from EDC Depot.
Water filter, Suunto clip on compass, freebie capsule.

Third package, from Survival Resources.
Tube tent (wow bigger package then I expected), Bandannas, Goyot steel bottle, chlorine dioxide tabs, mini psk size water purification kit, AMK heatsheats, Compass, edible/poisonous plant flashcards, mini duct tape, mini fishing kit, sparklite w/ quikfire tinder

 

[mymindisamob]

Nice start.:thumbup:

 

[j williams]

nice haul........ all great gear!

Im interested in the sleeping bag.

Got a link to it?

 

[Jim malone]

Nice start indeed.
If you are married or have a G.F. one tip of advice....
spread the packages over time.
Say one package a week, 3 on one day raises here alarm.
You need to spread the purchases over the weeks.
Another tip. Withdraw cash one the beginning of the month so you can bill your purchases in the beginning of the month and pay cash in the last weeks so they don't lower the saldo too much in the last week of the month.

:thumbup:

 

[KuRUpTD]

Nice score :thumbup: I just love the smell of new gear.

 

[Joben]

Water system.

First off, of course a goyot and cup for storage, boiling etc.
The camelbak bladder is REALLY nicely constructed, I'm impressed. I havent gotten into the mini-kit yet.

Lets take a look at the filtration setup.
Unpacking the Aquamira Frontier Pro filter.
It comes with a bunch of replacement pre-filters in a baggie, and about 8" of plastic tube.

Here it is, platy bottle plugged into one end.
With the output plugged into the camelback hose.
That connection is a little looser then I would like, but I think it will work.

To plug a hose into the output you need to take the bite valve off the filter. It is a rubber housing with a plastic stopper inside. When I tried to put it back on I had a little trouble and messed up the plastic piece slightly.

Therefore I suggest this procedure to avoid damage when replacing the bite valve.

You can tear up the X shaped bit if you shove it on crooked.

Pull the plastic bit out of the housing.

Insert the plastic peice into the filter. Then slide the rubber peice onto it when it's in place

 

[Joben]

Nice start indeed.
If you are married or have a G.F. one tip of advice....
spread the packages over time.
Say one package a week, 3 on one day raises here alarm.
You need to spread the purchases over the weeks.
Another tip. Withdraw cash one the beginning of the month so you can bill your purchases in the beginning of the month and pay cash in the last weeks so they don't lower the saldo too much in the last week of the month.

:thumbup:

Hehe I'm single. This is indeed one of those times when that's a plus.
I'm probably not even going to get into the computer that just came today on this forum.

nice haul........ all great gear!

Im interested in the sleeping bag.

Got a link to it?

That's a Slumberjack "ULTIMATE" 20 degree bacg.
Synthetic insulation, it weighs about 3 pounds and goes for about $60
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___68544

 

[Joben]

Plant flashcards.

Somehow I was under the impression these doubled as functional playing cards, they don't.
That was a bit of a disapointment, but I got them as a learning aid anyway so...meh.

Neat little sparklite kit.
I was going to distrubute the peice around my gear, but darned if this thing ain't cute all boxed up like this.

Suunto clipper on my Timex

Tube tent.
It feels a bit like heatsheats or heavy trashbag material.
It really could use a reclosable bag...

 

[Stormstaff]

A lot of good selections. I see you've been listening and doing your homework.

 

[Mistwalker]

Nice Haul!! Other than you had to pay for it all it must have seemed like Christmas came months early!

 

[mtnfolk mike]

right on Joben.. that is a nice haul indeed man...:thumbup: you're off to a good start of becoming a gear junkie, like the rest of us...

 

[kgd]

Great hall Joben....If you get a chance to set up the tube tent can you takes some shots and provide a review? I'm thinking of getting one. Have shots with you or somebody inside of it would be excellent.

Thanks

 

[Mistwalker]

Just a thought...I think the plant I.D. cards are much better with an actual picture of the plants on them than say the jack of diamonds,,,just my 02

 

[Bushman5]

nice haul!

 

[TheGame]

Great hall Joben....If you get a chance to set up the tube tent can you takes some shots and provide a review? I'm thinking of getting one. Have shots with you or somebody inside of it would be excellent.

Thanks

Umm, yes, what he said. :thumbup:

I was looking at that site recently and came across them.

 

[Joben]

I'll take some pics of the tube tent when/if I try it out.

For now though...
I got it because I saw pics of one set up on Two Wolves Outdoors.

The rest of the pics, including setup, are here.

http://www.twowolvesoutdoor.com/primitivecamping.htm

 

[batosai117]

Wow, you did go all out

I really like those cards, the pictures show a lot of detail (from what I can see in your pics). I'll have to look for those now

 

[forestnomad]

nice haul! camelbacks are prime... i love mine. one time in Backpacker magazine, they tested one by parking a jeep on top of it. swelled up like a balloon, but no leaks:thumbup:

 

[PayetteRucker]

you will LOVE that slumberjack bag. Once you slide into it you will realize just how amazingly comfortable it is for the price. I've been rained on in mine, totally wasted, probably 40 degrees outside and woke up without even shivering. Made a rough night alot easier on me. Compression bags they come with are a nice touch. Great for backpacking. The liner is a good idea too btw.

 

[LMT66]

I'd also be interested in seeing the sleeping bag with someone in it.
The plant ID cards are excellent!