theMec
Adventurer
I can't find a place to do that in Boulder, CO. That's why I like my system. Thanks again for the reviews!
Camping Gear Reviews, A Ton
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I can't find a place to do that in Boulder, CO. That's why I like my system. Thanks again for the reviews!
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
You are welcome.
That is weird on the fill up.
You are welcome.
I enjoy doing these reviews, and if they help someone out, I am glad then that I took the time and effort to post them up.
TheBeatenPath
New member
lots of good reviews here thanks for all the info.
im a jeep guy but you have a sweet fj!!!
and its always nice to meet another corey!!! not a common name in my town.
Corey
im a jeep guy but you have a sweet fj!!!
and its always nice to meet another corey!!! not a common name in my town.
Corey
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
Thanks Corey
I know a few other Corey's, but yes, not common of a name.
I have put together a 2011 list of new gear I will be testing out my first trip, here is a link to it, and after I try it out I will have reviews of it in this thread and on my blog.
I was hoping to get out my Memorial Day weekend to test try the new gear, but I am recouping from bruised cartilage and a sprained tendon behind the right knee.
Been going to my doctor over the past few weeks, and X-Rays did not show anything, but an MRI last Thursday revealed where the pain was coming from.
Two doctors pretty much think it was the Skecher Shape Ups I have been wearing at work and a second pair I wear at home.
Needless to say, I quit wearing both pair a few weeks back.
Very hard to walk right now, and no ladder climbing for awhile, so that leaves out camping until my leg is better.
I know a few other Corey's, but yes, not common of a name.
I have put together a 2011 list of new gear I will be testing out my first trip, here is a link to it, and after I try it out I will have reviews of it in this thread and on my blog.
I was hoping to get out my Memorial Day weekend to test try the new gear, but I am recouping from bruised cartilage and a sprained tendon behind the right knee.
Been going to my doctor over the past few weeks, and X-Rays did not show anything, but an MRI last Thursday revealed where the pain was coming from.
Two doctors pretty much think it was the Skecher Shape Ups I have been wearing at work and a second pair I wear at home.
Needless to say, I quit wearing both pair a few weeks back.
Very hard to walk right now, and no ladder climbing for awhile, so that leaves out camping until my leg is better.
Mike S
Sponsor - AutoHomeUSA
Thanks Corey
Two doctors pretty much think it was the Skecher Shape Ups I have been wearing at work and a second pair I wear at home.
Needless to say, I quit wearing both pair a few weeks back.
Very hard to walk right now, and no ladder climbing for awhile, so that leaves out camping until my leg is better.
Corey - does this comment qualify as a 'gear review'?
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
He he he, they were perhaps the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn, but from what I have heard from others, they may cause stress on some of your muscles since you walk differently.
For the life of me I do not know how I could have sprained the ligaments in my knee and lower leg other than walking with them.
Told my boss Friday after I got the MRI results that I need a Segway to get around work.
He said no
TheBeatenPath
New member
Thanks Corey
I know a few other Corey's, but yes, not common of a name.
I have put together a 2011 list of new gear I will be testing out my first trip, here is a link to it, and after I try it out I will have reviews of it in this thread and on my blog.
I was hoping to get out my Memorial Day weekend to test try the new gear, but I am recouping from bruised cartilage and a sprained tendon behind the right knee.
Been going to my doctor over the past few weeks, and X-Rays did not show anything, but an MRI last Thursday revealed where the pain was coming from.
Two doctors pretty much think it was the Skecher Shape Ups I have been wearing at work and a second pair I wear at home.
Needless to say, I quit wearing both pair a few weeks back.
Very hard to walk right now, and no ladder climbing for awhile, so that leaves out camping until my leg is better.
well i cant wait to see the new reviews.
hope ya get better soon
Corey
I have one of these shower tents, and although I've set it up a few times, last week was my first time using it. Where I was camping, it was very windy, but you wouldn't know it from looking at the shower tent. It held up quite well to the strong winds we had. I like the fact that it has multiple places to put things, to keep them clean and dry. I didn't realize until I used it last week that you can unzip the side windows to reach the towel on the towel bar. I thought you had to reach around through the door opening. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised by that. As for showering in the unit, it's not bad if you use a heated, pressurized shower system. Using a solar shower, the spout hangs down rather far, so you either have to squat, or you have to find a way to rig the shower to get it higher up. It's a minor inconvenience, but one that people complain about. Overall, I would highly recommend it.
I use a distribution post with my propane cylinder, both to hold the lantern (no stand needed), and to provide additional ports for my other propane appliances, such as my camp stove or my water heater.
Errant
Explorer
I keep one of those three-legged stools with mine. Fits perfectly in the bag for the shower tent and makes washing my hair and shaving my legs much easier. You guys don't have to worry about that, tho, huh?
I use one, too. Stove, lantern, and grill (when fires aren't allowed).
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
Thank you.
You are welcome.
I do not own an AirTop, I have the AirLander model.
I ordered it via one of AutoHome's resellers, Rack & Road of Bellevue, WA.
Mike from AutoHome had just got a shipment in the week I placed my order over the phone with Rack & Road, and the tent showed up at the shop about a week later where I drove to have it installed.
Never tested the Coleman unit, but I know a few on the site here have one.
colodak
Adventurer
Corey my wife wanted me to say how much she hates you......every time I read this thread I see something new that I need/want and a trip to REI, Cabela's, Bass Pro, Gander Mtn. soon follows. Personally, I love this thread, keep up the good work. In the meantime, I'll try to improve her attitude.
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
He he he, thanks
I bought a lot of new gear over the past winter through early summer, but I have not been able to get out and test it yet.
I sustained a leg/knee injury, so I have done zero camping so far this year.
Leg is still healing, and sometimes it will want to buckle on me, so I am not up to setting up camp, climbing the roof top tents ladder, ect.
Bummed out about this, but the healing takes time, and I do not want to push it and make my leg worse and end up taking time off from work.
Anyways, here is a link to the new gear.
http://backcountry-camping-gear-reviews.blogspot.com/p/gear-review-from-2011-camping-season.html
About the only items I have used a lot are the Railriders Extreme Adventure pants, and the Railriders Equator-HT shirts.
I have worn the pants at work where they take a beating, and they look brand new still.
The shirts are very cool, even in warm weather.
Also the Surefire G2X Pro torch I use at work all the time, very impressive light output at 200 lumens.
I may not get out until May of 2012 to do a full review on all the stuff at the link.
We are having great weather here too, we are getting our normal hot August weather now in September.
Very tempted to head out to camp, but as mentioned above, my leg is not cooperating 100%.