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Q: is Coleman camping gear good?

A: its just a name now not like it used to be, got a cheep £15 gelert sleeping bag & it knocks the spots of the colman bag i had, son even took same gelert sleeping bag to Afghan said it was better than the one the army supply mates kept borrowing it for up in the mountains if he did not go,

if you listen to what the store tell you & belive what you have is the best then you will never know better,

Q: Which tents are best for camping, Coleman, Swiss Gear, Wenzel or another brand?

A: I have had the same Coleman 8 perosn tent for 5 years and have never had a leak, tear or otherwise. I might also mention that I have Coleman lamps, chairs, sleeping bags and inflateable matresses that were purchased the same year and they are all still going strong after much use from 2 adults and 3 children.

Q: Who sings the song from the Coleman Radio ad?
I’m not sure if radio commercials are played everywhere but I’m in Colorado and I hear this commercial all the time. It’s a comercial for Coleman camping gear and it has this really cool song that plays. The only lyrics that are played go:

It’s hot in here,
Let’s go outside

It’s a super catchy tune and I can’t find credits anywhere so I’m hopin someone might know!

A: Its called “Outside” by the Stereotypes

Q: Camping Christmas List?
I’m asking for my own camping gear this year for Christmas (I usually borrow my parents) I have used their beige Coleman air mattress and it’s a piece of crap (have to reinflate it every night…) I’m looking for a new air mattress as well as a good sleeping bag. Any suggestions? Or any products/companies I should stay away from?

A: If you want a big fattie mattress, I think one is probably just as good as another. If you want a backpacking one, get a ThermaRest, no contest. They have a lot of different ones, I think including for just women but also different sizes and a backpacking friendly one. You can get a self-inflating one, or a closed cell foam one (Compact ridge rest, Z rest? something like that it looks like yoga mat, and it has traction and accordian folds instead of rolling.)

Sleeping bag info:

I have a Sierra Designs bag from the Flex series and I love it! They are quilted with slightly elastic thread around the circumference of the bag, so they are stretchy…like stretch jeans. They kind of hug you but they are still plenty roomy. So nice for side sleeping!

Synthetic fill is always my recommendation because down is so touchy. It will have a lot of different trade names but it is all polyester. Basically it is various kinds of quilt batting. Down is more expensive than comparable synthetics, they require dry cleaning, and if you get it wet out in the field, you won’t necessarily ruin it, but it is worthless until you dry it out which means you could be dangerously cold. Nonetheless, down fill is lighter weight and compressible.

I wouldn’t worry so much about weight or fill if you are car camping. Just get the warmest one that you need for your budget. As far as brands, I’m sure a Coleman or whatever is fine. My SD bag is from my backpacking days and is still very serviceable. If you are getting a true backpacking bag…you get what you pay for but there are some good bargains out there. Try the High Peak Line of gear. They make EXCELLENT bags, and they are little known but still reasonable. I have also had two different packs from this brand and one was in amazing shape even after I backed over it with the car. hahah!

http://www.highpeakusa.org/

I can tell you that Slumberjack makes relatively low end bags for the money and in my experience their zippers don’t work very well. But they are cheap, offer lots of temps and styles, and they seem to run warm if you can keep them zipped.

Re temp rating, if you camp year round, you will really benefit from having at least two bags. One just cannot be the end all-be all for every climate. Get a summer one, even if it is just a hostel bag or a silk or fleece bag liner, and then a 0 deg, 20 deg or 30 deg. Use them both independently in their season, and both together in the winter. If you do this, you need to make sure that they are the same shape (rectangular vs mummy) and make sure the zippers are on the same side. Late night pee trips will be a lot easier this way. In addition, I have a 10 dollar cheapo down throw blanket that I have used a million ways with my other gear. You can throw it in the mix to help you stay warm. It make a great shoulder, butt, or foot specific helper and also a pillow. It is also snuggly around the campsite, and I have even paired it up with my rain jacket to work just like a down parka! I didn’t mind having this down piece because I was not totally relying on this to keep me safe, just comfortable. And it was cheap, only weighed a few ounces, and it fit in a gallon ziplock bag. So…easy to stuff in a pack.

They also make bivy sacks that are excellent for adding even more warmth to a sleeping bag, and they can protect your bag from getting wet. This is great if you go shelterless on a clear night, so your bag isn’t covered in dew by morning.

Have a great time making your list!

Q: need help getting started collecting camping equipment?
My fiance and I are registering on Amazon.com for our wedding because we want to build some a supply of camping gear. It’s me, him, and our 4 year old. We need a tent, coleman stove, you name it. I just don’t know where to start. I want to get quality stuff so any advice would be appreciated to get started. We probably will mostly do “car camping” to start, where you park right near your camp site. If someone has a list of stuff I could register for, that would be great. I remember my mom taking us all the time when we were little, and this is a tradition I would like to carry on. We really need help on choosing the right coleman stove and a tent! We probably will register for cots too. ( a luxury I didn’t have as a kid. ha ha.

A: A large air bed is better than a cot by far. A small (3-4 man) double wall, free standing dome type tent (with a full fly that reaches the ground, none of those little tiny flies just on the tip) for sleeping only, and a larger screen tent to go over or near the picnic table, where you’ll spend a lot of time, would be nice. Folding chairs are sturdier than those fold up chairs if you have room to pack them. You’ll want a good thick cooler, and two burner Coleman stove, and decent sleeping bags, not cotton but 100% synthetic. Always get the smallest, least fancy item, you might need, not the most complicated, but the most traditional and not the biggest and most expensive.

Coleman stoves and coolers are good but tents and sleeping bags are not their forte. A better bet would be to register at REI.

This air bed will fit into this tent:
http://www.rei.com/product/761895

http://www.amazon.com/Wenzel-Queen-Insta-Bed-Built-Pump/dp/B000B5KUAY/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1217483165&sr=8-15

http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-5430E700-Two-Burner-Propane-Stove/dp/B00005OU9D/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_sg/105-4347332-3500414?url=search-alias%3Dsporting&field-keywords=screen+tent&x=0&y=0

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