PeterB Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Kayak camping workshop tonight at REI!!!(shameless thread hijack and event promotion ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 And I'm sure the presentation by Kate and Suz will be fascinating and informative given the depth of experience they have. Also because perhaps they will show different approaches from personal philosophy to gear selection for the same activity.Ed Lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josko Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 What are people's favorite firestarters to use on kayak camping trips? (matches, lighters, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 We actually found a folding lighter wand, which packs into the camp kit very nicely. However, I always keep some waterproof matches handy just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Where did you find the folding wand, Rob? The non-foldy ones are a pain!pru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 You need to ask the "Finder Of All Things". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 You need to ask the "Finder Of All Things".Cathy, where do you find a foldy fire starter. The non-foldy one is a pain!pru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 What are people's favorite firestarters to use on kayak camping trips? (matches, lighters, etc.)Waterproof matches AND waterproof storm matches. I dislike it when the lighters fail... plus hands that were wet all day get soft and ripped up from 'flicking' the winding thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfolster Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Walmart has the folding lighters. Found it in the checkout aisle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Josko:If you mean for starting stoves, then matches or a bic lighter. If you mean to start a fire in an emergency situation, then a candle and/or some Esbit tablets. Ed Lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josko Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks folks; I'm puzzling over what firestarters to pack for an upcoming month-long trip. Some of these EMS 'waterproof' matches and doo-dads really leave me scratching my head. I think the answer is a few lighters distributed in the gear, matches and some firestarting aids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Allen Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Josko-It wouldn't be my first item to use to light a stove, but given you're going for a month I'd also take one of the metal fire sparkers (The ones that give off sparks when struck with another piece of metal). No mechanical parts to fail, no "fuel" to run out or get wet. bestPhil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick stoehrer Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 cotton balls or dryer lint impregnated with petroleum jelly all stuffed into a small canister. take out...tear apart a bit and apply trusty bic (of which i generally have 3 or so hanging about in the kit) and voila...fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josko Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 cotton balls or dryer lint impregnated with petroleum jelly all stuffed into a small canister. take out...tear apart a bit and apply trusty bic (of which i generally have 3 or so hanging about in the kit) and voila...fire. We think alike.... However, I've been 'burned' by dryer lint. Some of these new fabrics have fearsome fire-retardants built in, and you can't (or at least I couldn't) light the lint no matter what I did. Even after the petroleum jelly burned off, the stuff still had the original color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick stoehrer Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 huh...see that? have only used the cotton balls for awhile and i'll bet you're right...some of the fire retaaahdent stuff might be a bitch to light!suppose it beats the days when everything from curtains, fabric on furniture and pj's would burn with a fury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Allen Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 hand sanitizer (clear purell brand in my experience) is an excellent fire starter. The alcohol version of napalm if I recall.Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josko Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Y'know, once I couldn't get a fire to light, so I reached over for my gas bottle... Once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Crouse Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 REI storm proof matches, they're amazing.Please no white gas to start a fire, it's dangerous and it doesn't work well. Also treating burns is my biggest fear, what's in your kit for burn treatment? How's that salt water going to feel on a burn? Ouch!Some cotton balls soaked in Vaseline make a great emergency fire starter but I feel that everyone should be able to start a fire with one match and what they can find in the woods. It takes patience but it can be done.Oh yea I just picked up one of those swedish metal fire starter things, it's two pieces of metal and I can't figure out how to use it. Off to youtube for me I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 "I feel that everyone should be able to start a fire with one match and what they can find in the woods."Sounds as if someone else has fond memories of Camporee contests.And the classic story on the subject:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Build_a_FireEd Lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambor Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I bought a box of Fatwood and cut it into shorter sticks. It will start when wet, is lightweight and smells good ;-) I also used it during winter camping in my SOLO woodburning stove during low temperatures when canister stove pressure is suspect and when alcohol stove fuel needs some TLC - wood burns just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyork Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Q. It's a long way down for me to be preparing/cooking meals on the ground. Does anyone make a small table that will fold up and fit in my kayak?A. Yes. http://klaussinator.com/?page_id=1272Thank you Rene! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfolster Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 This past weekend at Jewell, I briefly tried Rene's Hammock and am now going to give up my horrible little camp pad and tent. I think that and the Klausinator will go a long way towards solving what I don't like about camping. Rene kindly sent me a number of links to good camp tents, so I am in the midst of due diligence and would welcome additional input. If you have used a hammock for camping, please tell me what you like and don't like, the brand, particular features, accessories, where you store your gear, what kind and shape tarp, etc., etc.I have not had the opportunity to sleep overnight in a hammock and would love to try before I buy so to speak. If anyone would be willing to lend me their hammock, bug net and under quilt (I have a down blanket), for a weekend caMping trip or just an overnight, I would be grateful. I do understand that's a lot to ask! CathyPS, here's what Rene sent:Here are a couple of good manufacturers of camping hammocks:http://www.dreamhammock.com/http://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/here are some quilt manufacturers:http://www.hammockgear.com/http://www.undergroundquilts.com/and this guy will help connect the dots:http://m.youtube.com/user/shugemery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I don't think any Hammock review would be considered serious if you didn't consider also the original: http://hennessyhammock.comI think they may work well when you have trees. I think you can set up both on the ground and also with poles but I have never used one.I did buy a Hennessy for my nephew though and he said he loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Crouse Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 speaking of the originalhttp://www.junglehammock.comThere are lots of hammock manufacturers out there, and I love them in hot weather, but I really hate not having a place to put my stuff. Yes, I know put it under the hammock/tarp, but it just doesn't feel right too me. I guess tenting habits die hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Good find Michael! That company sells poles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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