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Re: Basic Equipment
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 1:32 pm
by cruiserlarry
gon2srf wrote:Steve-
One item I forgot to mention is a catalytic heater. They cost about $45.00 and can make life very cozy for you and your wife. When I have my wife with me I just turn it on a few minutes befure were ready to go to sleep and she get's to enter a 70' environment even if its 20' outside.
Oh yeah, I like it too.
I borrowed a catalytic heater from SunnyGrill at Calico, and it sure made getting into that tent a much easier time... I'll be picking up one of these before BorregoFest, I think...
Re: Basic Equipment
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 1:48 pm
by DaveK
cruiserlarry wrote:gon2srf wrote:Steve-
One item I forgot to mention is a catalytic heater. They cost about $45.00 and can make life very cozy for you and your wife. When I have my wife with me I just turn it on a few minutes befure were ready to go to sleep and she get's to enter a 70' environment even if its 20' outside.
Oh yeah, I like it too.
I borrowed a catalytic heater from SunnyGrill at Calico, and it sure made getting into that tent a much easier time... I'll be picking up one of these before BorregoFest, I think...
Larry:
October is not usually a month that requires a heater in Anza Borrego. An AC might be more appropriate.
Re: Basic Equipment
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 3:19 pm
by gon2srf
DaveK wrote:cruiserlarry wrote:gon2srf wrote:Steve-
One item I forgot to mention is a catalytic heater. They cost about $45.00 and can make life very cozy for you and your wife. When I have my wife with me I just turn it on a few minutes befure were ready to go to sleep and she get's to enter a 70' environment even if its 20' outside.
Oh yeah, I like it too.
I borrowed a catalytic heater from SunnyGrill at Calico, and it sure made getting into that tent a much easier time... I'll be picking up one of these before BorregoFest, I think...
Don't burst his bubble like that. He needs a reason to buy it, and BorregoFest is as good as any!
Larry:
October is not usually a month that requires a heater in Anza Borrego. An AC might be more appropriate.
Re: Basic Equipment
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 3:50 pm
by DaveK
Yeah, what Craig said. My fault - wrong weather report.................
Re: Basic Equipment
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:52 pm
by cruiserlarry
Re: Basic Equipment
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:24 am
by DaveK
Oh that ought to go over real well with the Mrs. Be sure and let us know how it comes out.
Re: Basic Equipment
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 2:16 pm
by cruiserlarry
DaveK wrote:
Oh that ought to go over real well with the Mrs. Be sure and let us know how it comes out.
Oh, the Mrs. will be at home, relaxing in the reclining couch, watching the big screen, snacking on goodies, happy in the knowledge that somehow I reap joy from roughing it with you guys out in the desert...
so, basically, she doesn't care at all....
Re: Basic Equipment
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 4:10 pm
by OLLIE
cruiserlarry wrote:
Oh, the Mrs. will be at home, relaxing in the reclining couch, watching the big screen, snacking on goodies, happy in the knowledge that somehow I reap joy from roughing it with you guys out in the desert...
so, basically, she doesn't care at all....
Where can I buy one of these????
Re: Basic Equipment
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 8:43 pm
by BorregoWrangler
gon2srf wrote: I also carry a couple of the cotton Mexican blankets. They work great as pillows or as extra ground padding.
Hehe, we do the same thing.
I've had 7x7 Coleman which has lasted for years, so if you're goin' for a less expensive tent, I'd go with a Coleman. Although its still in good condition, I think the wifey would be happier with a larger one. And good call on replacing the tent stakes.
As for shopping at REI, well I've heard that they're anti-OHV. But maybe someone else is more knowledgeable about that than I am?
Re: Basic Equipment
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:43 pm
by cruiserlarry