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Hard to believe there wasn't a tree climber out there who needed a hundred bucks and some wacky tobacky. Been a hell of a lot safer.
Random pic thread.
- Thread starter MadAR15
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- Mar 24, 2005
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- Stanley, NC
I'll title this post "Science" 
I had a backpacking trip planned, and of course before any trip, you gotta have the gear, and my 20 year old tent was no longer waterproof, so I did what any logical person would do...
Ordered 4 of em on Amazon!
Then I had jeepinmatt junior weigh in, and then weigh with the tent for each one to see if they were true to specs.
Then we set each of them up in the living room on a clean rug since I was planning to send 3 of them back.
The 4p Kelty was so big I actually had to back up to get it in the picture!
While they were setup, I measured inside dimensions and door size, and of course measured packed size too
In case anyone cares, results were as follows
The Marmot Crane Creek UL 3p was the clear winner for a backpacking tent, even though it was the most expensive. I found it odd that the UL (Ultralight) version was larger than the standard Crane Creek 3p in basically every dimension. You'd think the lighter version would also be a little smaller here and there.
In the end I decided to keep the Crane Creek UL 3p. AND the Kelty Late Start 4p! Because we need a good tent for car camping and Scout camping trips, and it has enough space to comfortably fit me and both boys, tons of mesh, and packs down very compact with a reasonable 7lb weight. It would also work for a 3man backpacking trip to split up poles/stakes/tent/fly and have ~2lbs each. It really just seems like a great all around tent, especially at the $200 price point.
I had a backpacking trip planned, and of course before any trip, you gotta have the gear, and my 20 year old tent was no longer waterproof, so I did what any logical person would do...
Ordered 4 of em on Amazon!
Then I had jeepinmatt junior weigh in, and then weigh with the tent for each one to see if they were true to specs.
Then we set each of them up in the living room on a clean rug since I was planning to send 3 of them back.
The 4p Kelty was so big I actually had to back up to get it in the picture!
While they were setup, I measured inside dimensions and door size, and of course measured packed size too
In case anyone cares, results were as follows
Brand | Tent Model | Price | # Doors | Wgt Claim Lbs | Wgt Actual Lbs | Stake Weight | Width | Depth | Height | Door Bottom | Door Top | Door Width | Packed L | Packed D |
| Marmot | Crane Creek UL 3p | $310 | 2 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 5.2oz | 87 | 61 | 48 | 8.5 | 37.5 | 44 | 21 | 6 |
| Marmot | Crane Creek 3p | $207 | 2 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 5.5oz | 83 | 56 | 47 | 10 | 43.5 | 44 | 21 | 7 |
| Kelty | Late Start 4p | $209 | 1 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 6.8oz | 98 | 72 | 57 | 11 | 57 | 45 | 18 | 7 |
| North Face | Stormbreak 3p | $230 | 2 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 9.3oz | 84 | 61 | 48 | 8 | 36 | 44 | 20 | 7 |
The Marmot Crane Creek UL 3p was the clear winner for a backpacking tent, even though it was the most expensive. I found it odd that the UL (Ultralight) version was larger than the standard Crane Creek 3p in basically every dimension. You'd think the lighter version would also be a little smaller here and there.
In the end I decided to keep the Crane Creek UL 3p. AND the Kelty Late Start 4p! Because we need a good tent for car camping and Scout camping trips, and it has enough space to comfortably fit me and both boys, tons of mesh, and packs down very compact with a reasonable 7lb weight. It would also work for a 3man backpacking trip to split up poles/stakes/tent/fly and have ~2lbs each. It really just seems like a great all around tent, especially at the $200 price point.
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- Stanley, NC
I'll title this post "Fat Man Walking"
@Andy J. and I had been talking about going on a backpacking trip somewhere in the mountains for probably 4+ years. Finally a couple months ago we decided to put something on the calendar and actually make it happen. We drove up to Roan Mountain, TN and shuttled from Mountain Harbor B&B on highway 19E to Carvers Gap.
We headed out of Carvers Gap and up the hill!
Over Round Bald and Jane Bald:
We also took a side trail up Grassy Ridge at 6189ft:
Always nice to see ol Table Rock and Hawksbill sitting off in the distance:
Ate lunch along the trail, then camped at Overmountain Shelter, which is apparently pretty popular.
But everyone was respectful and fairly quiet, and I'd say the view was worth it!
Got up the next morning to an equally impressive view in different lighting.
Once Andy got done washing his Fruit Loops and eating breakfast, we set out on the second leg of our journey from Overmountain to Doll Flats, about 6.5 miles. That took us over Little Hump and Hump Mountain, which was a LOT of climbing.
Looking back at where the previous pic was taken and where we started way in the background:
There were a ton of wooly worms, and this one decided to hitch a ride while we stopped to take the views and rest
Heres the view from the top of Hump Mountain, and its mostly down from here.
We planned to camp at Doll Flats, and it was an absolutely beautiful campsite, with only one other group there around 3:30 in the afternoon. But I slept like crap the night before, we were only 3 miles from the truck (AND A CHEEZBURGR!) and there was too much time left in the day to just sit around for 4-5 hrs, so we headed on down the hill. In the end, we did 17.3 miles and 2600ft of elevation. All in all it was a great trip!
@Andy J. and I had been talking about going on a backpacking trip somewhere in the mountains for probably 4+ years. Finally a couple months ago we decided to put something on the calendar and actually make it happen. We drove up to Roan Mountain, TN and shuttled from Mountain Harbor B&B on highway 19E to Carvers Gap.
We headed out of Carvers Gap and up the hill!
Over Round Bald and Jane Bald:
We also took a side trail up Grassy Ridge at 6189ft:
Always nice to see ol Table Rock and Hawksbill sitting off in the distance:
Ate lunch along the trail, then camped at Overmountain Shelter, which is apparently pretty popular.
But everyone was respectful and fairly quiet, and I'd say the view was worth it!
Got up the next morning to an equally impressive view in different lighting.
Once Andy got done washing his Fruit Loops and eating breakfast, we set out on the second leg of our journey from Overmountain to Doll Flats, about 6.5 miles. That took us over Little Hump and Hump Mountain, which was a LOT of climbing.
Looking back at where the previous pic was taken and where we started way in the background:
There were a ton of wooly worms, and this one decided to hitch a ride while we stopped to take the views and rest
Heres the view from the top of Hump Mountain, and its mostly down from here.
We planned to camp at Doll Flats, and it was an absolutely beautiful campsite, with only one other group there around 3:30 in the afternoon. But I slept like crap the night before, we were only 3 miles from the truck (AND A CHEEZBURGR!) and there was too much time left in the day to just sit around for 4-5 hrs, so we headed on down the hill. In the end, we did 17.3 miles and 2600ft of elevation. All in all it was a great trip!
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I also thought this view progression series is worthy of its own post since I couldn't include it above:
Are you calling me FAT?!I'll title this post "Fat Man Walking"
@Andy J. and I had been talking about going on a backpacking trip somewhere in the mountains for probably 4+ years….
It was a fun trip! Couldn’t have asked for better weather and I wasn’t expecting the people-watching opportunity, but that was fun too. It’s nice to get away for a couple days to rejuvenate the mind and test the body!
orange150
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- Fairfax City, VA
man good for y'all. I always talk about going on a backpacking trip but never actually commit. I haven't been backpacking in .. uhh ... 18 years?Are you calling me FAT?!
It was a fun trip! Couldn’t have asked for better weather and I wasn’t expecting the people-watching opportunity, but that was fun too. It’s nice to get away for a couple days to rejuvenate the mind and test the body!
Maybe a non-NC4x4 backpacking trip is in order?man good for y'all. I always talk about going on a backpacking trip but never actually commit. I haven't been backpacking in .. uhh ... 18 years?
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Tell me about it! I looked up old pics after I got home. I think my last backpacking trip was actually in 2012, so 13 years. 2 kids, 2 houses, 2 jobs, and 2wenty kilograms later...man good for y'all. I always talk about going on a backpacking trip but never actually commit. I haven't been backpacking in .. uhh ... 18 years?
WARRIORWELDING
Owner opperator Of WarriorWelding LLC.
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- Chillin, Hwy 64 Mocksville NC
Im down for some walking, slow but im down
justjeepin86
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- Winston-Salem, NC
That's friggin awesome.I'll title this post "Fat Man Walking"
@Andy J. and I had been talking about going on a backpacking trip somewhere in the mountains for probably 4+ years. Finally a couple months ago we decided to put something on the calendar and actually make it happen. We drove up to Roan Mountain, TN and shuttled from Mountain Harbor B&B on highway 19E to Carvers Gap.
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We headed out of Carvers Gap and up the hill!
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Over Round Bald and Jane Bald:
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We also took a side trail up Grassy Ridge at 6189ft:
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Always nice to see ol Table Rock and Hawksbill sitting off in the distance:
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Ate lunch along the trail, then camped at Overmountain Shelter, which is apparently pretty popular.
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But everyone was respectful and fairly quiet, and I'd say the view was worth it!
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Got up the next morning to an equally impressive view in different lighting.
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Once Andy got done washing his Fruit Loops and eating breakfast, we set out on the second leg of our journey from Overmountain to Doll Flats, about 6.5 miles. That took us over Little Hump and Hump Mountain, which was a LOT of climbing.
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Looking back at where the previous pic was taken and where we started way in the background:
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There were a ton of wooly worms, and this one decided to hitch a ride while we stopped to take the views and rest
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Heres the view from the top of Hump Mountain, and its mostly down from here.
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We planned to camp at Doll Flats, and it was an absolutely beautiful campsite, with only one other group there around 3:30 in the afternoon. But I slept like crap the night before, we were only 3 miles from the truck (AND A CHEEZBURGR!) and there was too much time left in the day to just sit around for 4-5 hrs, so we headed on down the hill. In the end, we did 17.3 miles and 2600ft of elevation. All in all it was a great trip!
orange150
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- Mar 20, 2005
- Location
- Fairfax City, VA
Just download CHIRP. It’s surprisingly easyJust got my radios, hopefully I can figure out how to use them by the time Web Wheelers Weekend is here
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I have a Midland mounted in my Jeepster, can I communicate with the group or will I put ya'll on a bad frequency?Just got my radios, hopefully I can figure out how to use them by the time Web Wheelers Weekend is here
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Clubbs
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- Blounts Creek
Backpacking? You mean walking around in the woods carrying stuff? Thought that's why we built jeeps... Then sold them, then bought and built other jeeps
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- Stanley, NC
If I could drive my jeep to these places, there would be no need to backpack. I wish the east coast had an equivalent of the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route. Driving the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) — Dirt Trails Wanted
Lizooki
Samurai Frogger
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- Mar 21, 2005
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- Stokes Co. NC
Around here the jeeps are more like cabinets. Put legs under them ( jackstands) and store stuff in them for years.
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- Mar 20, 2005
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- Hendersonville, NC
justjeepin86
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- Jul 9, 2005
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- Winston-Salem, NC
The car isn't quite ready, but it was too loud. I know, I know..... so I put a resonator on it. We'll see how it helps.
Gotta get any fab work done before this weekend when my truck comes home and takes up my shop.
Gotta get any fab work done before this weekend when my truck comes home and takes up my shop.
frankenyoter
No Rain, No Rainbow
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skyhighZJ
Gov retirement < needs to live
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Dinked a small doe off the front bumper this morning on the way to work. Shit’ll buff out….
justjeepin86
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- Winston-Salem, NC
Well, that didn't change a thing, lol. I guess I'll have to put a chamber muffler on it at some point. I'm done being under this thing for a while.
After pulling a 10.5 Tracrite GTL from an axle on the ground last week I would say you are bad ass throwing around 11.5s at chest level. Damnit man, that chit is heavy.
mbalbritton
#@$%!
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- Greensboro, NC
And you didn’t even have to tip them for tiring your laces.
JSJJ388
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