OAUSA Net - February 24, 2022 - Camp Furniture

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Perhaps one of the most important articles of outdoor furniture—assuming you haven’t mastered log or rock squatting—is a good toilet seat. I’ve tried a few and think I’ve now got a good one, but let’s review a couple of bad ones first.


Sure enough, this one was compact when not in use, and maybe also too compact when in use. Hard for an old man like me to sit that low. The first time I tried to use this, a minor shift in weight caused it to completely collapse. Not recommended for adults. No further comment.

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This one was in fact comfortable and sturdy. Don’t know why I didn’t think of this in advance, but that bar (red arrow) is *very* badly positioned and impossible to miss without gymnastics. Must be cleaned after every use.

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This one is great. Comfortable, sturdy, solves the bar problem, and takes composting bags if necessary to “pack out”. Unfortunately it doesn’t appear to be currently available but others which are similar are. A bit bulky even after folding down.

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This chair is quite comfortable and can be broken down to a reasonably small size. I like the tall back, neck support, and ability to recline for relaxing or stargazing, or upright for dining. Has arm rests and cup holder. Due to high back, not suitable for hats with rear brims.

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I’ve tried a few different tables over the years and settled on this one. Reasonably lightweight yet sturdy, stores reasonably compact, unfolds quickly to set up for use, tight but can be used by four for dining. Downside is easy-to-melt plastic; you don’t want to use this for Dutch oven or charcoal grill cooking.

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I’ve often brought a Camp Chef Camp Table, made for Dutch oven cooking. I’ve got the mandatory folding side shelves on mine. It stands 32” high and is great for cooking, especially with a Dutch oven, but is metal and weighs maybe 25 or more pounds and—while the legs are removable—it does not fold up.

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Robert ZDH described the Fireside Outdoor Pop-Up Fire Pit in post #7. I recently obtained a “Frontier Grates” accessory that coverts this fire pit into a Dutch oven cooking table to replace the heavy and bulky Camp Chef table. I’m hoping this provides a suitable cooking table, as the fire pit can be compactly stored and is relatively light in weight. Will report after using in future net.

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KK6CTT for the online check-in for 02/24/22.

The Solo "Ranger" campfire pit. I was introduced to the "Bonfire" model during a winter field day a few years back and found this to be one way to get the most out of a fire pit where restrictions allow fires but collection of ash and open or new "natural" fire pits are not authorized.

Great construction and concept of operation does burn very efficiently. it was a hit with the XYL and calmed her nerves concerning the use of a fire pit for evening activities.

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Suggestion for a simple but useful stove.

The Camp Chef single burner butane stove is another nice to have, simple, cook stove. Easy to use with a quick setup time and small footprint when packing and carrying fuel cells.

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The Kilimanjaro USB charged lights make lighting in the campsite an easy fix.

Kilimanjaro USB LED lights. An answer to the more expensive Goal Zero Light A Life lanterns.

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Watching "Caveman TV" at the end of the day...

The Solo "Ranger" at work with USB lights on the tent and a meal in our bellies.

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