Some tarp option (including photos) from another thread
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Tent Camping
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parkec
New member
Did I mention.
NICE SCORE !
I figure that it is going to cost me about $140 for a 12' noah, plus a couple poles, plus line, plus stakes... sure makes the Kelty Sunhshade look good for $160.
EXCEPT>>>
The tarp with poles weighs in at:
3lbs & 5"x23'
vs
11 lbs & 6"x30"
i problably should stop screwing around and just buy the damn thing.
NICE SCORE !
I figure that it is going to cost me about $140 for a 12' noah, plus a couple poles, plus line, plus stakes... sure makes the Kelty Sunhshade look good for $160.
EXCEPT>>>
The tarp with poles weighs in at:
3lbs & 5"x23'
vs
11 lbs & 6"x30"
i problably should stop screwing around and just buy the damn thing.
I took this picture at the rally site last summer. I would feel confident making the assumption it is the main camping area. There may be other areas to camp. I believe down along the tree line would provide afternoon shade.
Looks like it will have good drainage
(note to self . . . camp at the higher elevation)
rob nye
Ritalin Poster Boy
Looks like it will have good drainage
(note to self . . . camp at the higher elevation)
Shhhhh.
Let everyone fight for shade. That'll leave the high ground for the folks that know how to camp.
This could be one of those rallys where all the early arrivals "grab" the worst spots.
tourunigo
New member
Shhhhh.
Let everyone fight for shade. That'll leave the high ground for the folks that know how to camp.
This could be one of those rallys where all the early arrivals "grab" the worst spots.
ho ho!!! You beat me to that remark! We always try to get as close to the dance floor as we can so it that's where the trees are then we'll be there. If not look for us right near Rob
-Bob
parkec
New member
just ordered the Noah 12 from Campmor $123 delivered w/ two non adjustable, collaspable poles
picked up a pillow from Dicks earlier.checked out my stool this afternoon at Environeers in Sarasota. just need to buy the stool and an appropriate stuff bag or two.. and I'm ready for the rally.. 
picked up a pillow from Dicks earlier.checked out my stool this afternoon at Environeers in Sarasota. just need to buy the stool and an appropriate stuff bag or two.. and I'm ready for the rally..
I did that last year. Worked well on the LT's back seat but I scuff up the saddle bags a little. The draw string on the chairs bag flapped around around a ton. I ended up getting a Kermit chair for Xmas. Now, I'll just put it into the topcase along with my tent, sleeping bag, theramrest and cot.
As for my pillow, I have a small buckwheat filled pillow that I strap to my back seat in a water proof bag. Feels just like sleeping at home!
Coffee Pot+fire or some sort of Caffeine Infusor
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Over on the AdvRider board, they've had a number of threads devoted to this very topic. The overwhelming choice was a jetboil stove set up and an Aeropress coffee press.
Read more here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=431594
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RIDERR1150GSADV
Guest
+1 on the Aeropress!!
It makes the best coffee or espresso ever. The paper filter is the key and it keeps the coffee grounds where they belong.. None of that cowboy coffee stuff.....
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It makes the best coffee or espresso ever. The paper filter is the key and it keeps the coffee grounds where they belong.. None of that cowboy coffee stuff.......Over on the AdvRider board, they've had a number of threads devoted to this very topic. The overwhelming choice was a jetboil stove set up and an Aeropress coffee press.
what material is it made of? glass . . . plastic etc
munchy
Grow'd up Mini Trail
I use my Aeropress every morning for a nice, dark cuppa French Roast. Follow the directions to experiment as to what works best, as this is key, just like any good coffee prep. I experimented with my microwave and heat my water to near boiling with 2 min 30 seconds on high. While this is heating I put two scoops into the AP then pour in a small amount of the water, stir the grounds and kinda "chop" the grounds, then fill it up to the very top with the heated water and squeeze it into a large cup. Then enjoy. Love it and since it uses small paper filters, you don't get the oils like a French Press, or any powdery grounds in your Joe. I'm planning to get a Jetboil for tent camping and backcountry trips to use with the Aeropress.
Just remember not to throw out the little filter basket. It is easy to lose.
Just remember not to throw out the little filter basket. It is easy to lose.
parkec
New member
What no oils!?
all kidding aside,, Thanks for the help.
I probably will be ordering the press in the morning, but I was unsuccessful in finding a discounted jet boil. Will poke around some, but might cheap out and buy a Coleman Propane Stove Single Burner for $30 but then I still need a neato-nifty pot (never end$)
btw.....the Kelty Tarp arrived.
Just about all set for the rally.
wezul
Cage Rattler
OK, I'm going to get shouted down here I think but . . .
I like a classic french press, no filters thank you.
With a french press you should grind your beans coarsely, much less fine than say if you are going to brew in a drip maker with paper filter. I can remember the first time I used a French press and ground the beans really fine.
Now that was chewy!
Yes, I do get a little more sediment in the cup but it's not like I am chewing grounds.
It gives the coffee a little "mouth feel". I prefer it to the heavily filtered drip variety.
I think REI has a single travel French press cup, $14 iirc. No filters required.
I like a classic french press, no filters thank you.
With a french press you should grind your beans coarsely, much less fine than say if you are going to brew in a drip maker with paper filter. I can remember the first time I used a French press and ground the beans really fine.
Now that was chewy!
Yes, I do get a little more sediment in the cup but it's not like I am chewing grounds.
It gives the coffee a little "mouth feel". I prefer it to the heavily filtered drip variety.
I think REI has a single travel French press cup, $14 iirc. No filters required.
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SUNNYBEAR
Guest
there's the problem right there...
you need to order the 2 cup model...
I like regular french press coffee too, but most any coffee trumps the instant crystals.
Bud
It is what it is.
No shouting here.
To each their own and I'm not advanced enough to know anything about coffee "mouth feel" but I do like the way chocolate feels in my mouth.
wezul
Cage Rattler
there's the problem right there...
you need to order the 2 cup model...
I like regular french press coffee too, but most any coffee trumps the instant crystals.
Has a little stash in under bottom of the cup for your next load!
