What’s In My Backpack: Camping Essentials
If you bored of rolling up your clothes in plastic bags? Opening your backpack to the sound of crunching plastic? Loosing everything even though you had a system? Well no more!! Gobi Gear have brought out the perfect solution, the Hoboroll! Which is only available in USA, BUT Trekmates have a similar version on Amazon UK! Let me introduce to you, the Trekmates Lite Pie Compression Bag!
This super handy storage device takes up the equivalent of around 10L of space in your backpack if fully packed, but thankfully its compression style design means it can be compressed down much smaller. With it's handy 3 pocket design inside (one half and two quarters sections) you have the opportunity to separate your clothes within one bag... No more loosing things! There are two draw-string ties at the open end, one on the edge of the bag, and one about 10cm in, giving you freedom to increase or decrease the size over all. Made with a lightweight but tough nylon material, this piece of camping equipment is an essential!
It's not surprising there is a tent on this Essential Camping Items list... But this guy is here because it is the best tent I have ever had the luxury to live/sleep in! Coming in as one of the most lightweight tents on the market right now - weighing only 1.54kg, the MSR Hubba Hubba NX is really easy to set up with its colour-coded clips and inter-connected poles that snap into place with ease. The sleeping/living space is around 1.27m by 2.13m and wings that add an extra 76cm each side, with head and elbow room throughout! Due to optimised symmetrical geometry and a non-tapered floor, this compact and lightweight two-man tent feels incredibly spacious, even with two adults and two 70L backpacks inside!
Mammut Alpine UL 3 Sleeping bag
The biggest decision to make between sleeping bags seems to be synthetic or down? Both have their pros and cons; drying time, warmth compared to weight, price... The Mammut Alpine UL 3-Season sleeping bag is a synthetic mummy-style sleeping bag, and seems to be perfect for travellers who won't be sure if they'll have the facilities to wash a down sleeping bag. Traditionally it can tend to feel a little restrictive in a mummy-style sleeping bag, but this guy seems to have such good roll-ability... That is to say, once zipped up, there is enough padding around your face/head that you can comfortably sleep on your back or side with no problem!
A good sleeping mat, like a good sleeping bag, is an essential for getting a proper nights rest. On the road you can never get enough sleep, especially when you're making so many decisions every day, and so I bring you the RidgeRest Solar Sleeping Mat from Thermarest!
This sleeping mat has a closed-cell design, meaning it is almost the opposite of memory foam! It won't loose its spring and so will not loose its comfort over time. The reflective silver surface also helps to reflect your own body heat back to you, while it's 2cm thickness helps to keep the grounds chill away from your body. It is super lightweight, weighing only 540g and is suitable for adults under 6Ft4, with the mat width being just over 2ft. You can never go wrong with such a reliable piece of equipment!
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