Camping Gear Thread

[Silverback]

http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...k-Fridge-sale-Prices-only-visible-in-checkout

27th post.. draws more amps than an ARB. Still a pretty good deal.

 

[Silverback]

Here's a thread on ExPo that linked me to the article. Has good information. Worth the read if you're considering a fridge.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/70116-Indel-B-Travel-Box-Fridge-Test-and-Comparison

ARB scored like shit! Man I love mine.

 

[Anathollo]

ARB scored like shit! Man I love mine.

I couldn't load that PDF on that website so I couldn't see the info on it. I'm surprised the ARB did as bad as they say it did...

 

[Silverback]

Overland Journal did a test a few years back and it didn't do bad at all. So who knows. I know mine has been sitting at 27 degrees for the past 6 or 7 years.

 

[Silverback]

Summer 2010
http://www.overlandjournal.com/newsletter/2010_07/summer_2010_preview/

 

[balakay]

Fridge already shipped. No receiving date as of yet but it shows that it was picked up in Kentucky by FedEx. So it should be here by the end of the week.

 

[thekidcatcher]

I wonder if I could wire a cooling element into my Yeti...

 

[balakay]

That reminds me I need to order some wire to run a lead from the battery back to the fridge.

 

[Silverback]

Look on Amazon for some twin 12 gauge red/black wire. It's overkill for the amount of amps it will draw but overkill is good.

 

[tex]

Look on Amazon for some twin 12 gauge red/black wire. It's overkill for the amount of amps it will draw but overkill is good.

12?? I have some 4 that I was going to run for a fridge and some plugs. I know it's overkill but I already have it. I was thinking a fridge would need at least 10.

 

[Silverback]

100 feet 12 GA Gauge Red Black Stranded 2 Conductor Speaker Wire Car Home Audio https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J35M2B8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_JAOWwbHBJFR08

 

[Silverback]

It draws 4 amps!!! Ohms law dude

 

[tex]

It draws 4 amps!!! Ohms law dude

Then my 4 will be way overkill.

 

[Silverback]

Mine has been running on 12 for years. I also put a weatherproof connector in the cab to disconnect the plug if I choose.

 

[Silverback]

Oh yeah, 4 is super overkill and harder to run

 

[balakay]

I'm gonna see if I can snag some 10ga from the electrical shop at work tomorrow.

 

[tex]

Picked up an Enos Nest today. Looking forward to setting it up.

 

[Oswego]

Picked up an Enos Nest today. Looking forward to setting it up.

They are nice. My buddy was in one all weekend. It got down to 14* Friday night and 18* Sat. I couldn't rock one for overnight sleeping thought ~ I need to sleep with my back strait and lack of a foot box in them would kill me. If you have any questions on webbing or gear fro them I'd be happy to help. There are so many companies on the market it can be confusing. I like this guy Dutch. He's local to me and has the BEST customer service of anyone Ive dealt with in a long time. http://www.dutchwaregear.com/

Some other good gear stores for hammocks:
http://www.jacksrbetter.com/
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/

 

[tex]

They are nice. My buddy was in one all weekend. It got down to 14* Friday night and 18* Sat. I couldn't rock one for overnight sleeping thought ~ I need to sleep with my back strait and lack of a foot box in them would kill me. If you have any questions on webbing or gear fro them I'd be happy to help. There are so many companies on the market it can be confusing. I like this guy Dutch. He's local to me and has the BEST customer service of anyone Ive dealt with in a long time. http://www.dutchwaregear.com/

Some other good gear stores for hammocks:
http://www.jacksrbetter.com/
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/

Thanks. I just got the hammock and no straps or anything. Used a gift card I had for Bass Pro. I was thinking I can use a few ratchet straps or P Cord to hang it.

 

[Oswego]

Thanks. I just got the hammock and no straps or anything. Used a gift card I had for Bass Pro. I was thinking I can use a few ratchet straps or P Cord to hang it.

any strong 1" webbing will work. I personally carry 15' of 1" webbing per side. Used to carry 10' per side but came up short a few times (either large old trees or trees far apart). For hammock suspension I'm using Amsteel "whoopie slings" I made up. You can make your own and here is a good resource for it http://www.whoopieslings.com/. I buy the Titanium from Dutch and then make most of my stuff up myself to save a few bucks.