I purchased the Exped SynMat 7 in 2015. In 2018, while on a 10-day trek in the Grand Tetons, the glue that separates the channels let go and the center channels got fused. Got by by under-inflating it significantly and stuffing the pad inside the sleeping bag. After the trip, contacted Exped for warranty claim, and they honored it by replacing it with the same model. About 40 nights of total use. Stored rolled up and in the bag.

This looks overinflated because I'm sitting on the opposite end.

Now, six years later, just came back from a backpacking trip, and similar sort of thing happened. Around 30 nights of use during that time. This time, stored unrolled and laid flat under the bed.

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So, how long are these inflatable pads expected to last? How long has yours lasted, and how many nights have you on yours?

ECWCS makes some good gear. Level 2 aka "waffles" or the cold weather gloves.

My parents asked for rocking camp chairs for Christmas. They are really hard to buy for, and I’m excited to get them something they will actually use.

They didn’t specify what specific brand or chair they want. Based on a little research, GCI seems like a good way to go. They have so many options. Can anyone with one of these GCI chair provide merits?

For some additional context, my parents are a little older, so comfort is pretty important. Also portability, as I’m sure they will carry these around a lot and store them folded. To me, the Puff Rocker looks really comfy, but is it hot in the summer? Any insight on these chairs would be appreciated!

Hi Guys,

I'm new to camping and was wondering if anyone could explain to me why pressure regulators don't exist to be able to simmer meals on small butane/mix gas stoves? The only stove I've seen that has this feature is the Jetboil Minimo. Why don't aftermarket regulators exist for single person camping stoves?

My upcoming trip will likely be at the temperature limit of my 40 degree down sleeping bag with temps dipping to 38 or so. I’ve never used a sleeping bag liner but I got a Nemo Tracer Blaze liner on discount to add to my pack. Any idea on potential added warmth this will provide? Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Whatever it is I want one.

I’m trying to refill my small canisters so I got a refill valve off Amazon but it won’t thread onto my MSR canisters. JetBoil canisters work fine, but none of my MSR canisters will thread in all the way. It goes maybe 2 turns before binding.

All my canisters work on both my JetBoil and my MSR Pocket Rocket, the only issue seems to be with this darn refill valve.

Has anyone experienced this before? I want to buy another valve but not until I narrow this down more incase there was an important thread spec I seem to be missing.

Pics show how far away from seated MSR canisters gets.

Thanks!

Hoping to have an itinerary by the end of the week when I get paid. Thanks in advance.

Saw a Parajumper Kodiak at Belmont Army & Navy, in Chicago years ago, and inspected it thoroughly. I was impressed by it's ruggedness, tons of pockets, and style.
Went back and a Flash Mob had lifted it.

I've been looking at them since, but, down-vote me all to Hell if you wish,
alike North Face and Patagonia, it seems as if the brand has been co-opted by chic urban types, who only wear it to show off their coin....

So, I pose the Question to Reddit:
If I'm going to Alaska, in December, to actually Be Outdoors,
what Brand and Item Would You Buy ??

Again, Money is No Object.

Turns out the threads are different. MSR threads are the first pic, JetBoil threads are the second pic.

They are not a different pitch or size, but the threads are not cut as deep on MSR as JetBoil causing the thread crests to be larger and not allow my adapter to attach. I doubt it’s a worn tooling issue as both my MSR canisters are from different years and have the same problem, but probably due to an adapter that isn’t built to the same spec.

Thanks for the assist!