Holding out

[a65hoosier]

Re: Holding out

... currently have 3 major wants (not really needs);
A smaller extreme cooler; looking hard at the pelican elite 30 qt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G7KGBOK?psc=1
A new stove (propane) jetboil halfgen
http://www.snewsnet.com/press-releas...-camp-kitchen/
and parts for an awning for the tent...

(edit; ) almost forgot need to find some kind of off road folding hand truck to haul the cooler , batteries etc around the campsite...

Enjoy!

Happy Joe - I too have been looking for a single burner stove and received this one at Christmas: Gas One Dual Fuel (Butane can or Propane). Usually these stoves run only off the Butane "spraycan size" fuel, this one has the connections for propane usage. It's a full size single burner...capable of holding a decent diameter pot/pan. $40ish. Like the dual fuel aspect and it's fairly sturdily built. Fits inside an included plastic case (not high quality case-but it'll work and protect it). I haven't had an opportunity to give it a good test...I'll report back eventually. Some info/pic:



Link to Amazon for more details/reviews: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[NYCgrrl]

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Not sure if I've been holding out or it's just frequently on back order:

https://snowpeak.com/collections/fir...iant=671153053

I know I was holding out for a better price after the" Late Night Grilling Accessories Massacre" (the man left a few hundreds of dollars worth of grilling accessories out in the street while trying to fit a 50 buck child's bike in the SUV; priorities must be met). Notably, a collapsible s/s chimney starter was lost and the manufacturer went out of business. Recently found a startup business making it and am simply waiting for them to give me some specification feedback to reel the starter back in. It's currently on sale for 30 bucks which is close to what i paid for my original one:

https://campmaid.com/pages/about-us

[Happy Joe]

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Joe,
one snowy day I took an old air mattress and felt insulation both laying around and spent an entire day making an insulated cover for the ice chest that I already had.

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Not real pretty, gotta remove it to get into the ice chest.....the payoff was after a 4 day trip there wasn't enough water in the chest to even drain off. (December trip to a somewhat shaded canyon) But I still have $450+tax that they wanted for the 75 Qt Yeti. Yes it took me the entire day to sew up this ugly cover....still glad I did though.

A hand truck with larger diameter wheels that folds as well is gonna' be a toughie...this co has an assortment.
http://www.handtrucksrus.com/index.a...oogleHandTruck It seems that as soon as they fold there's always a little diameter wheel involved....good luck....post whatever you come up with....sounds interesting.

I hear you; finally got tired of making do and trying to insulate existing ice chests; I believe I'll try the pelican; the Orca Ice chests get somewhat better results in tests but I can't say that I like the rubber lid hold downs/closures...

Thanx for the hand truck link; I see some there that can probably be modified with larger tires...

As far a money; I can't take it with me, so I might as well spend some. (Pension started Jan oneth... mad money, completely extra)...

Happy Joe - I too have been looking for a single burner stove and received this one at Christmas: Gas One Dual Fuel (Butane can or Propane). Usually these stoves run only off the Butane "spraycan size" fuel, this one has the connections for propane usage. It's a full size single burner...capable of holding a decent diameter pot/pan. $40ish. Like the dual fuel aspect and it's fairly sturdily built. Fits inside an included plastic case (not high quality case-but it'll work and protect it). I haven't had an opportunity to give it a good test...I'll report back eventually. Some info/pic:

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Link to Amazon for more details/reviews: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I was looking at those too; anxiously awaiting your thoughts especially how it simmers & time to boil a multi cup pot of coffee.
so far there seem to be few dealers for the Halfgen and I will likely use the old SVEA and Trusty-Rusty (Coleman) until I see some wide spread availability and post introduction reviews.

Enjoy!

[NYCgrrl]

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Decided to forget the Campmaid chimney starter since I can find no specs and it doesn't look like it's made from s/s which is a material I prefer for high heat outdoor appliances.

Don't like the handles as much on this version and wish the holes were bigger to light w/ ease but am willing to forgo those bad designs (keep yer oven mitts nearby and light underneath!) for the rest of the package:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Stainles...3D262742704682

[NYCgrrl]

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I hear you; finally got tired of making do and trying to insulate existing ice chests; I believe I'll try the pelican; the Orca Ice chests get somewhat better results in tests but I can't say that I like the rubber lid hold downs/closures...

Thanx for the hand truck link; I see some there that can probably be modified with larger tires...

As far a money; I can't take it with me, so I might as well spend some. (Pension started Jan oneth... mad money, completely extra)...



I was looking at those too; anxiously awaiting your thoughts especially how it simmers & time to boil a multi cup pot of coffee.
so far there seem to be few dealers for the Halfgen and I will likely use the old SVEA and Trusty-Rusty (Coleman) until I see some wide spread availability and post introduction reviews.

Enjoy!

This summer I'll give my Coleman Extreme 5 or 6 day coolers ( not sure if I'll bring both or just one yet) a true workout. Going on a camping trip in an area with limited stores and hard to reach access for supplies. On the bright side there are a lot of trees and night temperatures tend to be cool so that'll help with the ice. Gonna try to change my replenishing dates to once every 3-4 days.
I'll let youse know wha ha happened when I get back after this field trip.

[a65hoosier]

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This summer I'll give my Coleman Extreme 5 or 6 day coolers ( not sure if I'll bring both or just one yet) a true workout. Going on a camping trip in an area with limited stores and hard to reach access for supplies. On the bright side there are a lot of trees and night temperatures tend to be cool so that'll help with the ice. Gonna try to change my replenishing dates to once every 3-4 days.
I'll let youse know wha ha happened when I get back after this field trip.

ahhhhh.....to drain or not to drain....that is the question. lolololololol

[MacGyver]

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ahhhhh.....to drain or not to drain....that is the question. lolololololol

You had to, didn't you?

[a65hoosier]

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You had to, didn't you?

Sorry. I just couldn't resist. :diablo:

[OnTheHill]

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I have a dollar that sez someone will. (within 14 days sounds reasonable).

[NYCgrrl]

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Delete. Double post undoubtedly caused by a ROTFLMA off moment

[NYCgrrl]

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ahhhhh.....to drain or not to drain....that is the question. lolololololol

Ohhhhhhhhh jes get thee to a nunnery!!!!!!
Wait.
That doesn't sound right..........

:tussor:

[a65hoosier]

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hehehe...let's steer this back on topic.


Not sure if I was "holding out" on this item, but I had mentioned it to my Dad earlier this year and he got it for me for Christmas. It's a Blackstone portable gas griddle. 15 x 17 inch rolled steel surface. Runs on propane and has an "H" style burner. Definitely a car camping piece of gear as it weighs almost 22lbs. Ace Hardware has for around $70. More at Amazon $97 but better pics/info:

LINK: https://www.amazon.com/Blackstone-Po...kstone+griddle







I can see multiple uses at the campsite based on how/what my family eats. I believe, with some creativity, that many of our meals can be cooked on the griddle (sausage/onions/peppers or eggs/bacon/hash browns, etc). We won't take it all the time as I enjoy my campfire cooking, but it gives us some different options (especially if rain is forecast).

I spent the better part of a day "seasoning" the griddle surface with flaxseed oil to get the black surface. This past Saturday I gave it it's initial test. I had the griddle surface waaaaaaaay toooooo hot for the first test batch (they stuck and were blackened...lol). After some temperature fiddlin...the second (and third) batch turned out great:

[NYCgrrl]

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I'm all for knowing how your family eats and cooking accordingly.
Nice looking griddle...with a heat diffuser/metal trivet I bet you could make coffee, boil water for pasta, etc:cool:

[Happy Joe]

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This summer I'll give my Coleman Extreme 5 or 6 day coolers ( not sure if I'll bring both or just one yet) a true workout. Going on a camping trip in an area with limited stores and hard to reach access for supplies. On the bright side there are a lot of trees and night temperatures tend to be cool so that'll help with the ice. Gonna try to change my replenishing dates to once every 3-4 days.
I'll let youse know wha ha happened when I get back after this field trip.

Block ice, when you can get it, helps, as does minimizing the number of times the chest is opened... even tried wrapping my coolers in a solar blanket, shiny side out which also helps a little...The really good/expensive ice chest say that they will keep ice up to 10 days but I would bet 5 is closer to reality (and will serve me well, crosses fingers).


(Edit; ) ... sorry! I responded before seeing the above posts...

Enjoy!

[toedtoes]

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hehehe...let's steer this back on topic.


Not sure if I was "holding out" on this item, but I had mentioned it to my Dad earlier this year and he got it for me for Christmas. It's a Blackstone portable gas griddle. 15 x 17 inch rolled steel surface. Runs on propane and has an "H" style burner. Definitely a car camping piece of gear as it weighs almost 22lbs. Ace Hardware has for around $70. More at Amazon $97 but better pics/info:

LINK: https://www.amazon.com/Blackstone-Po...kstone+griddle


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I can see multiple uses at the campsite based on how/what my family eats. I believe, with some creativity, that many of our meals can be cooked on the griddle (sausage/onions/peppers or eggs/bacon/hash browns, etc). We won't take it all the time as I enjoy my campfire cooking, but it gives us some different options (especially if rain is forecast).

I spent the better part of a day "seasoning" the griddle surface with flaxseed oil to get the black surface. This past Saturday I gave it it's initial test. I had the griddle surface waaaaaaaay toooooo hot for the first test batch (they stuck and were blackened...lol). After some temperature fiddlin...the second (and third) batch turned out great:


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The first batch is always a throw away. Even if it looks good, it sucks up the extra seasoning, so it never tastes the same as future batches.

OK. That's it. That's the full extent of my cooking knowledge... (besides "let someone else do the cooking for me).