Camping Ideas and Tips

[Dellmassive]

Camp Heater #2



A new one im excited for . . .

a new heater . . . . . (if your looking at this during a heatwave in the middle of summer then look back at the cooling & fan section - for other times of year it get cold at night, so - )

we already had the "Heater Buddy" that we imported from the states ( a few years ago ) . . . . . and added a gas can adapter for it to run on euro C500 gas cans . . .



now check this out . . . .

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DeWALT hav teamed up with Heater Buddy and made a UK/Euro approved version . . . . . awesome !!!


here is ours . . .





it comes with a safety adapter so you can use normal C500 style gas cans . . .







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here is is running . . . . nice and toasty . . .











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@RedUn - this is the heater i was telling you about . . .



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wanna see more . . . .

in the USA they use Propane green cans . . . in the UK we like using C500 style cans.

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[T6ChrisO]

Really usefull thread! I have nothing, so basically need everything in this thread ha ha

 

[shropschris]

Next up new for 2022 is a Bad-ass single burner gas stove.

We first see this little monster at Busfest-21 - ( Thanks for the heads up guys =} )

its been doing the round in the Fishing / Carp community and is highly recommended . .

The main benefits are, it has rubber feet, piezo igniter, heat shield, and the best bit - an integrated heat pipe that pre-heats the fuel before it gets to the burner,

this means it works well in cold and windy weather . . . its also multi fuel.

it comes with a nice little storage bag


This is ours . . .

BULIN BL100 T4

https://amzn.to/3JeaKVG

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its a power full little beast that will happily have a frypan or a kettle sitting ontop . .



we have been using c500 gas cans during testing . . . .

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we ended up getting the Gas can holder . . . .

Foldable Stove Grill Gas Tank Stents Canister Stand Camping Shelf Fuel Tripod : Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

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and more gas to go with it . . . . . the gas also works with the CADAC so happy days.

https://amzn.to/360drM7

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They work a treat , we use one all the time now

 

[Chris Sherwood]

I was bought this folding fire pit and it’s my favourite camping gadget.
It’s cheap (less than £10 off Ebay) compact, works well and keeps the fire off the grass.
Giant marshmallows are good too!

 

[Chris Sherwood]

We also use EasyJet / Ryanair Hand Luggage Cabin Size Duffle Bags for our clothes.
These are also around £10 off Ebay
Two of them fit under the passenger seat and others go in the wardrobe.
Using these also prevents my Wife taking too many clothes away...

 

[Dellmassive]

COFFEE POT . . .

if your a coffee lover, then this little gem should be on your radar . .


At home we have the Delonghi & Philips Bean-to-cup machines - which are fantastic,

the problem is they are big and bulky and not so great for taking out with you.

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So what about camping?


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well this is where this "Moka Pot" comes in.


put ground coffee in the middle holder, water in the bottom - then chuck it on the stove.

it works by the boiling water in the base starts to pressurise, this forces boiling water and steam up through the coffee grinds to the top section.


they are great.


we are greedy so have the 9cup version ( that 9 espresso cups btw - so 2x good mug fulls of super strong espresso)

https://amzn.to/3MZPsh8

About this item​

• Invented by Alfonso Bialetti in 1933, a symbol of Made in Italy all over the world
• The only one with 8 faces, with the unmistakable little man with a mustache
• High quality: made of aluminum, with ergonomic handle
• Maximum safety: patented safety valve, inspectable and easy to clean
• Suitable for all hobs except induction hobs

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but they also do the 1,2,4,6 cup versions,

https://amzn.to/3u6Uwrd

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this is ours . .





look how happy i was to get it - lol (it was a gift from the famalam last year)





this is how we use it . . .


just drop it on any stove to boil like any kettle.





using it loads of the last year we have a few mods for it.


it get super mega hot . .


so we use these heat mats, to stop you burning your sides and tables and stop the unit sliding about . .

https://amzn.to/3N3g8gK

we also use one of these thermos flasks to make a large coffee by doing a MOKA POT full, then add same amount of boiling water, then add milk etc . .

we then have a large flask of fresh coffee that will last a while ( i for the morning while we are making breckkie etc)

https://amzn.to/3qfHI0M

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just donr for get your coffee . . . .







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[BoroBoy]

We'll come over to your tent and sample the coffee before we decide.

 

[cgtmiles]

Mods to a coffee pot

I got a cheap (10er or something) one of these off Amazon with a dodgy safety valve so worth paying a little more like this one

 

[Paynewright]

I have the stainless Bialetti Venus and it makes lovely coffee. It can be used on induction hobs too.

 

[shropschris]

I use an Aero press on the go , in fact I use it all the time now

 

[JOG]

I’m common - I use instant!

 

[Dellmassive]

I use an Aero press on the go , in fact I use it all the time now

I've been looking at them in the past. but wasnt sure how it would work for doing two large coffee mugs at once.

https://amzn.to/3KTqZIr

 

[shropschris]

I've been looking at them in the past. but wasnt sure how it would work for doing two large coffee mugs at once.

https://amzn.to/3KTqZIr

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You can make it strong a another big spoonful,leave it to sit for a minute and your all good . I also use a reusable stainless mess filter to save the paper filter,it’s taken the place of my Bialetti

 

[shropschris]

I use the original 4 cup version, 4 espresso cups that is

 

[Broadside]

The Nanopresso with an NS adapter is really handy. It uses fresh coffee grinds or Nespresso capsules. Very handy for when you’re out and about, I love mine.

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[cgtmiles]

Tbh, tried pretty much all of the above but to make 2 long strong coffees either a cafetière or good old filter and paper is the best option for me and easiest to transport too

 

[Mike23864]

I use the original 4 cup version, 4 espresso cups that is

Dependant on the type of gas hob you have the small ones can benefit from using a trivet gas ring reducer to make it more stable

 

[MikeWillmott]

Wet suit shoes and speedos to walk to the shower with a lightweight towel and a dollop of shampoo on your head - enough for hair and body and no chance of leaving the shampoo bottle behind!
And no messing about trying to get undressed/dressed in a cramped cubicle.
Quite energising if it’s raining too!

 

[Ayjay]

This is our small collection - two Bialettis and two cheapos that were picked up on travels. TBH, I can't tell the difference in coffee quality but that the cheap ones tend to be made with thinner metal and therefore get hot (and make the coffee) faster which is a plus point. There's a reason why most Italian households have at least a couple of these in the kitchen.

 

[Mike23864]

This is my go to brand…..,.,,,,, the missus is not too keen