c/camping-gear-reviews

Fixing my busted camp stove instead of trashing it was a game changer

My propane stove quit on me during a hike, and I nearly dumped it for a new model. A friend helped me clean out the clogged jet and swap a worn valve for a few bucks. Now it fires up perfectly, and I realize how much junk we send to landfills over simple fixes. It's wild how a small repair can make you see gear differently, lmao.

Rant: Camping gear reviews leave out the cheap stuff that gets the job done

I run a moving company and we always go for gear that holds up without costing a lot. Most reviews only cover expensive brands, but many campers need simple, reliable options. Why do reviewers act like only high price tags mean good quality?

Ordered a camp lantern after a preview, but the full review took forever to come out. Now I'm stuck with a lemon.

TIL my boss's camping gear advice is worse than his management skills.

I bought that tent he recommended, and it leaked during the first drizzle, just like his projects always do.

After my old filter failed on a week-long trek, I learned this

Boiling water while filtering saves hours in camp.

My camp stove conked out last trip, so I'm switching to foil packet meals. Any favorite recipes?

Burnt everything trying to grill trout. Looking for foolproof foil packet combos for alpine lakes.