assquatch20
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- Dec 25, 2020
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Hey there, just joined up so I could get on the classifieds and look for a hot tent setup, but since I gotta do some posting first I figure I'll talk about it, and maybe I'll come away with a better idea of what suits my needs.
I was coming to look for a Kifaru tipi and stove. I've talked to somebody at Kifaru and they say in 6-12 months they should be back to making more intermediate sizes. I had been interested in this before and remembered them having others. The two they currently offer (sawtooth and 8-man) are both nice but something like a 4 or 6-man would maybe be better for me. I've read good things about Seek Outside stuff as well.
My aim is to roadtrip/camp/hunt/fish off my motorcycle with one of these systems. That means weight and pack size aren't as crucial, but still important I think. I have a lot of room for luggage, but smaller is still better, and my GVWR isn't a ton.
For now I have an okay tent but I need to expand my camping gear significantly to go for longer periods of time. Some good padding/insulation to sleep on/in would be great as well but the options get overwhelming. I'm thinking a cot and a pad with a quilt or two. A bag that could double as a quilt would be great. A hammock system would be nice as well someday. A quilt, bag and/or underquilt that could work for either setup would be cool.
If I were to buy new right now, I'd probably go with the Kifaru Sawtooth and medium stove. I don't think anyone does it but using their large stove in there would be nice. Probably overkill for that shelter though. Like I said, I think a 4 or 6-man tipi would be good but we'll see how it goes. I've even wondered how big I'd have to go to roll the bike inside.
Anyhow maybe there are alternatives to what I'm after, or maybe you just have advice for somebody getting started with this stuff. Any input is appreciated.
I was coming to look for a Kifaru tipi and stove. I've talked to somebody at Kifaru and they say in 6-12 months they should be back to making more intermediate sizes. I had been interested in this before and remembered them having others. The two they currently offer (sawtooth and 8-man) are both nice but something like a 4 or 6-man would maybe be better for me. I've read good things about Seek Outside stuff as well.
My aim is to roadtrip/camp/hunt/fish off my motorcycle with one of these systems. That means weight and pack size aren't as crucial, but still important I think. I have a lot of room for luggage, but smaller is still better, and my GVWR isn't a ton.
For now I have an okay tent but I need to expand my camping gear significantly to go for longer periods of time. Some good padding/insulation to sleep on/in would be great as well but the options get overwhelming. I'm thinking a cot and a pad with a quilt or two. A bag that could double as a quilt would be great. A hammock system would be nice as well someday. A quilt, bag and/or underquilt that could work for either setup would be cool.
If I were to buy new right now, I'd probably go with the Kifaru Sawtooth and medium stove. I don't think anyone does it but using their large stove in there would be nice. Probably overkill for that shelter though. Like I said, I think a 4 or 6-man tipi would be good but we'll see how it goes. I've even wondered how big I'd have to go to roll the bike inside.
Anyhow maybe there are alternatives to what I'm after, or maybe you just have advice for somebody getting started with this stuff. Any input is appreciated.