Camping Gear Reviews, A Ton

[Imnosaint]

Thumbs down...
The plastic couplings that connect the arms to the seat frame are fragile. Snapped two off the right side of the chair.

[Corey]

Gosh, mine is still holding up fine after a few years.

[4Rocker]

Since I just so happen to have two different camp kitchen boxes at the moment, I figured I would post up some thoughts on these two units. The two boxes are the Campmate camp kitchen (green/tan) and the Beaver Tree camp kitchen (green).




Campmate Kitchen:

Specs:
Footprint: 20.5"x24.25"
Height (closed): 16.5"
Weight (empty): 23.6 lbs

Made of fiber-reinforced plastic and is very strong and solid. Lid is attached using 4 clips, is not hinged, and is completely removable. The front hinges out to each side and creates two small shelves on top. Room for dishes, stove, silverware, etc.






Beaver Tree Kitchen:

Specs:
Footprint: 17.75"x24.5" (15.75"x24.5" for the 'box' area not including the rear ribs)
Height (closed): 19"
Weight (empty): 19.6 lbs

Made of plastic which has some flex to it, but feels lighter weight and the integrated handles make carrying easy. The lid is secured with a metal twist-latch and is hinged in the back using removable pins. The front of the unit hinges downward to create a work surface. Room for stove, silverware, dishes, etc.





The Campmate seems to be the better built unit, but I like that the Beaver Tree kitchen is lighter and seems to fit in my truck better with the way I pack. Both can accommodate a stove on top for cooking. The flip down 'table' surface on the Beaver Tree kitchen is convenient for cooking off a tailgate or out of the back of a truck though the Campmate seems to have more useful storage capacity.

[Lumpy70]

Where did you get the Campmate one? I have searched and searched and they appear to be unavailable.

Craig.

[4Rocker]

Acquired both second hand as both seem to be unavailable new nowadays.

[Corey]

Missed camping last year due to severe arthritis in the right knee from an old ski injury that happened in '93 or so.
Missed a week of work Mothers Day of last year, could hardly walk.
Had to get a series of five shots one week apart for the past year twice, and that has helped lube the knee joint.
Some stuff made from the comb of a rooster.

Leg is doing better, but still flares up a bit at times, but nothing like last year.
I have Thursday and Friday off after the 4th of July, so I am hoping to get out then, or for sure the second week of August for my planned yearly vacation.

Gotta lot of new gear over the past year to test out and review.
Will be camping up at Greenwater more than likely if anyone local wants to come up.

[kraqus]

This thread Rocks!





Benny

[Mudrunner]

When I was in the Scouts we had Chuck Boxes or Patrol Boxes (which ever works) that were made of wood and stored all of the cooking and cleaning gear. Ours were maybe about an inch on each side of a standard Coleman stove and held the empty 5 gallon rectangle jug for water as well. They were very nice since we had 6 on any given trip and they never took up much room. Just some thoughts on something to make your self if so inclined.

This is an awesome thread btw it is always nice to see what people are using and what is working well.