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>tactical sporks
Oh my god!!! Such a thing exists!!!! I thought you were being a smartass. It's sadly a little less funny knowing it's a real thing
https://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Tactical-Spork-Spoon-9909/dp/B01FYJ6ICK
https://www.amazon.com/BRS-Outdoor-Camping-Portable-Ultralight/dp/B00NNMF70U?crid=1HL2NJ160PIGH&keywords=brs+stove&qid=1529433939&sprefix=brs+&sr=8-3&ref=mp_s_a_1_3 You might be able to find it cheaper elsewhere.. but this is where I bought mine from. Fantastic and so tiny!
Get a $35 Butane/propane cooktop.
They are much more versatile, the fuel is so cheap that you never recover the amount you invest in your electrical system.
Yes you can use them inside. No they don't produce much poison (on Butane) .
Further you can take the stove outside to a picnic bench when you got good weather and have friends over. With the induction cooktop you are always inside.
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The microwave should be OK to run from the alternator. I'm running a 700w coffeemaker from a 1000w inverter 215ah battery and 200w solar. Every day and my alternator charges the battery always when I'm driving
This is a good idea for those of you who have lost power.
For those apartment dwellers, might I recommend one of the butane powered single burners - you can pick one up from one of the asian food markets for around $20 and they are safe to use indoors:
Good for backpacking too. Lightweight and stores in a minimal amount of space!
i would recommend this it makes sense
Sounds like you probably don't NEED the Whisperlite as you're not really taking advantage of its features and carrying all the extra weight of a Whisperlite.
There are tons of cheap canister stoves on Amazon. Since your friends use a Jetboil, it sounds like you can buy canister fuel. I currently use this stove. https://www.amazon.com/BRS-Outdoor-Camping-Portable-Ultralight/dp/B00NNMF70U/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1510073163&sr=1-1&keywords=bsr+stove&dpID=41J7KacqzpL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch I do find it is loud, but I bet it's much quieter than the Whisperlite which IIRC is very loud.
I've never understood the advantage to the Jetboil systems. IMO, they add a lot of extra weight to gain the fuel efficiency advantage of having a heat exchanger added into it. To me, they are simply not worth the extra expense and weight penalty.
Using a fire for every meal becomes a chore. Wood may cost money ($5 a bundle) and definitely takes time to get going and manage. It's also limiting because you can't leave while it's going, someone must be around to watch it.
I recommend a stove. At least for breakfast, going no-cook for lunch.
Coleman brand stoves are classic car camping options. Amazon has the basic 2-burner one for $42:
Then you'll need a pot and skillet, which thrift stores often have for super cheap. Maybe a spatula, tongs, or whatever accessories you use in your home kitchen.
Simple accessories like paper towels, wash bucket, and hand sanitizer are also helpful around the kitchen.
Really - whatever you cook at home you can cook while camping. You'll want to simplify some recipes - but with some prep you can eat the same stuff on the road that you eat at home.
Eggs, sausage, tortillas make great breakfast food. Oatmeal and pastries are simple. Always coffee.
I like sandwiches for lunch.
Dinner can be anything. We typically have lots of time for dinner so we don't rush. Steaks are classic, or simply hamburgers. Hot dogs are okay, but get the fancy ones at least. Pasta is simple and filling, 1 pot. 'hobo' packet dinners are a great solution for cooking in the fire.
Desert is a treat. Chocolate or fruit maybe. Cobbler takes extra effort but is delicious camping food.
The cooler can be anything. They range in price from $20 to $2000, and generally you get what you pay for. I would recommend against the simple styrofoam ones and get something that will last. Go to your local discount store/Walmart and see what they have on sale.
Apologies for the disgusting amazon link.
I know this is also a Coleman, and you've had bad experiences, but this has served me well through ~10 years of cub scout/boy scout camping. Highly recommend it.
As far as what you're looking at, the Tritons are nice, but I've actually had better luck with the one I linked above, it seems to me with Coleman gear, as you go up in price, things tend to break more. I've never heard of Koblenz.
Does it absolutely have to be two burners? There aren't that many two burner butane models out there so your choices will be limited. Plus it will take up more space. For single burner stoves, I used the Iwatani 35FW quite a lot for stir-fries until I upgraded my real stove a month or so back. That stove cranked out heat. Maybe you could use that for a main burner and settle for the electric for other stuff?
Aww thank you so much :) I used this gas one you can find from Amazon:
Gas ONE GS-1000 7,650 BTU Portable Butane Gas Stove Automatic Ignition with Carrying Case, CSA Listed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYGMO6M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_PWKC9CGV6H8RWTC15FH6
> Maybe I'll get a jetboil then
Jetboils are neat technology, but $$ up front and the fuel cost (isobutane) is the most expensive stove fuel I know of. They are also made specifically for boiling water (hence the name) and may not be as flexible for normal cooking.
Something like this is 3x cheaper up front and 3x cheaper to run (when running on propane). It has adapters to run on propane and butane. Butane tends to cost more than propane but it's nice to have options.
The BRS stove is $17 on Amazon right now. You aren't going to find a much better deal used, after shipping. I'd buy it and save the hassle.
https://www.amazon.com/BRS-Outdoor-Camping-Portable-Ultralight/dp/B00NNMF70U
You don't need a tarp, right? Or are you planning to use a tarp instead of a fully enclosed shelter? In Oregon you'll definitely want something to keep the bugs away.
You don't need a GPS unit, right? Just use your phone.
Rent a bear canister when it's required.
I'd guess it's used on a tabletop butane stove for cook at the table meals popular in some Asian households. But it doesn't look like any I've seen, doesn't look too functional, so maybe it's one of those 'as seen on TV' deals or might be something else.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01HQRD8EO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ijD.FbQT8201V
I use this one cause it allows me to use propane or butane. I just keep the tanks in a cabinet with my stove when not in use
Bring 2 cheap stoves. They are like $20 (or cheaper if you shop around) each on Amazon. Hell, bring 5 stoves and fuel canisters for each if you want. Still lighter and cheaper than Coleman.
https://www.amazon.com/Ubens-Ultralight-Camping-Outdoor-Cooking/dp/B00NNMF70U
I did my entire build for less than 10k, but only because I did everything myself, and didn't hire anyone else out.
Your most single most expensive items will be;
Solar system- Amazon is a great place to get parts and batteries
Refrigerator- Haggle with your local RV parts place! If you can call around and let them compete amongst themselves. "Well ___ said they could get it to me for $$..."
Oven- I love having an oven in my place, since there's no quick microwave to reheat food with. https://www.amazon.com/Camp-Chef-Camping-Outdoor-Burner/dp/B0013LLSZG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1513190928&sr=8-4&keywords=camp+oven
Message me if you have any more Questions!
Cooking - Butane burner, no home should be without one. They're like $20 and the fuel is cheap to be used for a night or so. If you have a local asian supermaket, pick one up! If you don't amazon is your friend.
This... this kind of takes care of cooking.
I'm sure that it doesn't need to be said, but candles are a thing that every household should have. It's not going to heat up a space dramatically, but in the cold of winter, every little bit helps.
https://simplefamilypreparedness.com/homemade-space-heater/
and... well, you have solar running around, a solar powered refrigerator/freezer could help offset food storage in the long term and takes the worry out of charging your communication tools like cellphones and what not. That and provides lights, which is always helpful!
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I think they're the same thing. Both of them appear to be this stove:
https://www.amazon.com/GS-1000-Portable-Automatic-Ignition-Carrying/dp/B01MYGMO6M
I have one. It's excellent. You can get the fuel at Walmart now, but Asian supermarkets have it cheaper (like $1 a can). I have one and two burner Coleman gasoline stoves, and two propane stoves, but I use the butane for most tasks most of the time. It's just so easy.
It has one serious drawback. When it's cold it won't work. Propane has that problem too, but not as bad. Like if it's 40F outside you probably can't use butane, and even at 50F it doesn't work well. If you're going to be camping in the cold it's hard to beat gasoline for stoves.
I like to keep something like this around. ① You can keep warm, cook (esp. hotpots), or griddle at the table. ② I have used mine during extended power outages to keep the spice (caffeine, you know) flowing. ③ I took it car camping, too.
I use the Hario Mizudashi pitcher but you can buy these pretty neat socks from places like HappyMug that are perfect for occasional drinkers of the deep, cold black. As /u/Shoeshiner_boy pointed out, you can just dial back the brewing time to compensate for the smaller grind.
(I'm sure others here can offer up solutions that use cheesecloth or something similar.)
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They make devices for making cold brew: http://www.amazon.com/Hario-MCPN-14B-Water-Coffee-1000ml/dp/B001VPXEBU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1441205717&sr=8-2&keywords=hario+mizudashi
But there's nothing out there that brews cold coffee instantly like you do with hot coffee(except for hot coffee on ice).
I have this, it works great.
The cups with this stanley pot nest perfectly inside of the french press. I actually bought it just for the cups and never use the pot. https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Adventure-Camp-Stainless-Steel/dp/B005188T90/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3B98F88YMWBUP&keywords=stanley+camping&qid=1669892887&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=stanley+campin%2Csporting%2C129&sr=1-4
Not sure about the radio. It has some pre programmed weather channels that might not work here. I’d just buy a small cheap FM/AM here + a pack of AA batteries to be able to her news or emergency broadcast during the blackout.
The potable stoves are very useful. I have one that looks almost identical to the one you sent. You probably won’t cook a stew on it, but it can boil a little of water in 4 minutes. The gas cans for it were hard to find a month ago, but now they are back in stock.
There are bigger (and less portable options) that people use to actually cook meals and that use more widespread and cheaper gas canisters. Like this one https://www.amazon.com/GS-3400P-Portable-Backpacking-Emergency-Preparedness/dp/B01HQRD8EO
Here’s what you want. These are the gold standard for RV campers around here. They can run on Propane or Butane. So if you have the room, you can run off a big propane tank to keep cost down, or use small ones if you need more portability.
Definitely recommend this (though I think you meant butane). I recommend springing for a nicer one that will last you. Picked this one up and have been very happy with it. Butane canisters are relatively inexpensive and you get a solid amount of juice out of each.
Ends up being nice having an extra burner around too if you end up with a full stove and need to suddenly boil a pot of water of fry up a pan of bacon.
I almost spit out my second Hungry Man microwave dinner that I'd been shoveling into my mouth using my Ka-Bar Tactical Spork that I borrowed from op's tactical fanny pack.