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I use this guy, the MSR Rapidfire: with the same setup (not my picture). It works fantastic, and packs up tiny. The short isopro canisters fit inside most modern mess kits. My current mess kit, either the GSI Pinnacle Backpacker or Dualist (depending on which my wife is using at the time), is actually built around the size of isopro canisters, so the fit is perfect. If I were doing a through hike or the TAT or any trip where I was going to be on the road/trail for a few weeks, I'd probably switch to a Universal or some stove that burns multiple fuels. The Biolite piques my interest, though, because I'm a fan of little tiny campfires while solo camping. My wife has an MSR Pocket Rocket and she says it's pretty tits. HenryJLittlefinger fucked around with this message at 18:02 on Feb 10, 2017 |
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Jack B Nimble posted:I want to get into motocamping and am looking to plan my first trip may 4-7th, a trial run for a 10 day vacation a couple weeks later. I wanted to go over my trip, get feedback/advice, make sure I wasn't forgetting anything. Camping around Chicot shouldn't be too hard to find, and you probably won't need reservations. Its part of the Arkansas State Parks system, and most of them are first come, first served, pay cash at a kiosk. Call and ask, they're usually pretty helpful. What you will probably have to deal with is mosquitoes. They're probably already getting bad. Problem is, you can't get away from them in the delta. Take some light long sleeves and pants, you will want them. Eat catfish. There are little fish joints e verywhere and most are great. If you could add on some extra miles on day 1 or 4, Pendleton Lock and Dam near Dumas is sort of close to Lake Chicot and has decent campsites. I think there's even free showers. It's a little more interesting than the Lake Chicot area. A bunch of the movie Mud was filmed there. In order to get to Bentonville, you'll pass through some of the best motorcycle routes in the world. Don't take the interstates to get around the Ozarks. I know most of those roads by heart and could give recommendations if you want. You won't want to leave. You might not care about making it to Crystal Bridges after an hour in the Ozarks. Great camping throughout as well. On night 2, stay in Fayetteville a few miles south, Bentonville is just big box sprawl and sucks rear end. Fayetteville is funky and cool as hell. There are some decent hotels near the interstate. What do you like to eat? Most of my favorite restaurants are there. Hugo's for burgers and sandwiches, Damgoode Pies for pizza, Penguin Ed's or Sadie's for BBQ, Farmer's Table for crafty local southern stuff. They catered my wedding and are good. Greenhouse Grill has great breakfasts, as does Farmer's Table. Onyx Coffee is super clever and crunchy, but it's good poo poo. Pack rain gear and make sure your tent is waterproof. It can rain torrentially for days in all of Arkansas in May, but especially in the delta and Arkansas River valley. Let me know if you want any help with routes. I can tell you the best ways to get through or around Little Rock without hating your life by the end.
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PMed you because it got long.
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Re: tents and poles Don't pack your poles in with your tent. Doesn't matter if they get wet, so you can just strap them on the outside wherever. That way there's plenty of room for your tent in your packs. If I read the situation right.
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chicagobutters posted:Primary goal is to reclaim some real estate for increased maneuverability and comfort in route. Second is to keep everything inside those Kriega bags and use that VFR as intended without concern. A few years ago I’d use shoelaces to secure whatever... but it’s much more enjoyable for me this way. I've gotten poles from them before. Quick shipping. The fiberglass poles are heavy as gently caress.
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