I need to locate a local source (or a source with free shipping so that my savings don't get eaten away by the shipping cost) of denatured (aka undrinkable) ethanol, as pure as possible in order to burn hot as heater and cooking fuel, that costs me either:

$14 a gallon or less.

Or...

$4 per quart/liter or less.

The absolute least expensive form of alcohol I have found that is either at or below those figures above, is 70% isopropyl alcohol. But, it produces terrible fumes under specific conditions.

So I either need to find a way to get rid of the fumes, or find an indoor fuel source equivalent that produces the same or greater amount of heat while costing the same or less.

Any ideas?

Hi there,

I’m looking for recommendations for the best stickers I can use for tent repair?

CONTEXT: I put on a bonfire night event last weekend with some pals and some embers have ended up sadly burning holes in a few tents. OOPS! We would like to send people some stickers so they can repair their tents as an apology. Therefore, stickers would work better than tape as we need to send it to several places.

Any ideas on some very effective stickers?

Thanks :)

hey guys I'm looking on taking my dog on a camping trip for his birthday. the only issue is he doesn't really like other dogs so I would like to goto a secluded spot but I've also only ever camped in campground areas where there's 20+ tents within a throws reach. so does anyone have any good sites they know of or parks i should look into where I can be secluded enough to not have to worry of neighbors having dogs but not so secluded that my not so skilled camperself couldn't get into so much trouble that it becomes life threatening. I'm in the Dallas area but am willing to drive 8-10 hours away.

short summary. any backpacking camp sites where I'm secluded but not entirely alone.

Any companies typically have good sale’s for Black Friday?

I’m looking for a campsite along a longer hike in the southwest part of NC or northwest of SC.

Ideally I want to hike a few miles to a primitive site along a longer trail where I can finish the hike the next morning. Range of 8-12 miles. Anyone have suggestions?

I was hoping to do Jones gap/Paris mountain but looks like their campsites aren’t open yet since the hurricane.

A few of my friends from secondary school have gotten back in touch with me and invited me to go on a camping trip with them in a few months. I've been really wanting to go camping for a while but problem is 2 of the 4 people id be going with i havent seen in years and one of them i never really liked in the first place; been texting about it for a few days and this dude still seems to irk me. I never really got to know him in the first place but he has always just irritated me and its making me question if I should really spend a week away in the middle of nowhere with him. Anyone ever been in a similar situation? what did you do?

I've had my set for some years now and I was wondering what's the best way to clean the denatured alcohol heating element. Not for so much soot, but stuck on gunk from using it.

Maybe something abrasive like baking soda? Or Bar Keepers Friend?

Thanks everyone, hope your next camping is amazing!!

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2.5 Day camping trip, 90+ miles all off road with no services. Entering Saline Valley Road from highway 190 to the Saline Valley Warm Springs for the first night. Second day north on Steel Pass Rd. to camp at the Eureka Dunes then back to civilization in Lone Pine, CA and Highway 395.

Photo Acquisition Details:

Nikon Z7 with a Nikon Nikkor Z 12-24mm F2.8 

Foreground Photo: F5 ISO 1000 40 sec, red LED continuous lighting and purple gel fired over flash (inside tent). 

Sky Photo: F2.8 ISO 200 97 sec iOPtron SkyTracker Pro 

Edited with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Topaz Labs DeNoise.

I’ve never been camping, but I want to try it. Does anyone have any advice on how to start and where to start? Are there groups that I can join that will teach me?

Hey ya’ll, I recently got into astronomy and I’ll be going on a camping trip at the end of the month at a state park in Florida. I’ve heard there’s a couple of snakes around and what not. I wouldn’t be as concerned if I was walking during the day but I’m going to be walking around our site at night. This site doesn’t allow campfires, white lights, and only allows red dim lights so that night vision isn’t affected. Essentially there’s a bigger cause for concern with snakes since they won’t be as visible. Are snake boots or gaiters recommended for this scenario?

Just got a rooftop tent and mounted it on my Tacoma. Any ideas for good solar panels builds to connect to a generator and provide power? No idea where to start but would appreciate any guidance for getting into that realm!

hi! i’m trying to plan a little trip for my boyfriend and i for christmas. we are in arizona, but i was thinking of a little roadtrip to south california to go camping would be fun. does anyone have park/ campground suggestions? or any suggestions for other things to do there? thank you in advance!!

Howdy all! My kiddo joined the Cub Scouts recently and he has a gear list for camping trips. Thankfully I already have 90% of what he needs, but the one thing I don't have for him is a good sleeping bag.

He's about 4'6" (~1.4m) tall, but being a 9yr old he's growing like a beanstalk. Most of the sleeping bags for kids I've seen are either those garbage ones that have practically no insulation, and insulated bags for kids seem to have a max height of about 4'9" (~1.45m).

Ideally, I'd like to get him something that will last at least through next summer. If anyone has recommendations they can shoot my way it'll be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Total novice camper going for only a couple of days with people who know what they are doing. Will be remote beach australia… taking small kids. I keep seeing 100s of ads on social media for all sorts of equipment. Some of which look cool… but what’s the go? Any hot tips for particular items that are worth getting?

I got a new tent. The Naturehike Massif 2-person. The stakes go in a circular loop of nylon or whatever the material is. Pretty standard stuff I think.

However, when I put a stake in, the loop is just barely not slipping off the stake. So, are there any good stakes with hooks so that the loops won't slide off? I see Groundhog stakes are good but I don't see hook ones.

I'm going on a roadtrip for two weeks and sleeping in the car. I have a stove and pan but it's going to be 25-30C (77-86F) and I only have a huge esky that I'd rather not take. What cheap food should I bring that doesn't need to be cold?

I have a dog that likes to dig into blankets. They insist on getting next to me under the blankets but then get out, then back in, etc. I'm pretty sure they like to snuggle but then get too warm and want out, rinse repeat. Not a problem camping in warm climates as I just used blankets like at home. I just moved to a colder climate though and will need to get a more robust sleep system including a good sleeping bag. The issue is that most I'm finding prioritize weight savings using thin nylon or polyester shells. I'm looking for something as durable as possible but still warm, 20° would be ideal. If I could find a bag that used canvas like a highschool backpack, that would be ideal but I realize something like that likely doesn't exist. Any help or recommendations would be welcome.

Any have recommendations on a knife for chopping wood? Right now I have a KA-BAR Heavy-duty Warthog and it works good enough but worried it might break. I chop up small logs by hitting the knife into the wood to split it. I hit it with a 3 pound hatchet. Trying to find one that can cut easier and feels more solid.

I've been camping my entire life and I've decided to invest in a sleeping bag instead of carrying a duvet with me as I want to start hiking instead of driving and camping. Im 6ft5 and built lile hagrid and I'm really struggling to find one for my height and width. I've tried a double bag and they are always really thin. I'm wondering if there are many on the market that are long and wide without the £200 added cost. I'm finding them for £500 and it doesn't feel fair that I need to pay minimum £200 more because of something I have no choice about. Same applies with mat. Wondering if there are any long options?

Wanna get into camping with my family but not sure wear to find a good area.

Can anyone tell me if this Aldi adventuring swag is worth buying? Latest catalogue $99.

Looking for suggestions on winter camping in NM/South CO I’m planning on going mid December for 4 days been doing a lot of research but just can’t seem to find the right place to go unfortunately. Any recommendations?

Hello!

I’ve got a few questions, so bear with me—they might be a bit basic! I haven’t gone camping since I was a kid, so I’m a little rusty. But I convinced my girlfriend to go camping, so in a couple of weeks, we’ll be heading to Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park for a night. I’ve never camped in Florida before; I used to go camping all the time as a kid in Washington (where I’m from), but that’s about it. So, for those of you who regularly camp in Florida—any tips?

We’ll also be bringing my dog, a 7-year-old Sheltie (lots of fur). Since I haven’t camped in Florida, I’m a bit concerned about fleas, ticks, and other pests. She’s on Tri-Heart and Bravecto, but are there any extra precautions you’d recommend?

Lastly, I’m in the market for a tent. It’s been a while since I’ve bought one, so any recommendations for a good tent for two people and a dog? It’ll be November, so it’ll be cooler, but not exactly cold here in Florida.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Can someone please tell me how to remove the light bulb in this cold light

So, I just had my brand new Massif tent delivered. Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4T2B7X4

I immediately went outside to set it up and learn it. Seems like a nice tent. I will say, one stake broke when pressing down on it with my foot. Got a credit that they're giving me for that, so whatever.

But the main issue is: I am tall. When the tent was setup, I went inside, and I was hunched over so my lower back just kept tightening up and was really sore, so I had to step out after a few mins to stretch. I'm a younger guy too. I got this tent because it seemed bigger online, has a woodstove hole if I ever wanted it, has an inside sleeping mesh area (which unfortunately, doesn't seem it is long enough for me), is labeled "4 seasons," etc. I even got the 2-person for myself solo so it would be big enough to be comfortable in, but that wasn't the case here.

Budget is maybe $300ish. Will be used in winter (and any other season).

I'm on the market for a more lightweight sleeping pad that could get me though 3-season weather. Looking for first hand experience from others who own or have tried the pads I'm looking at.

After a lot of research I'm down to these two:

• Exped Ultra 3R - https://www.rei.com/product/201644/exped-ultra-3r-sleeping-pad
• Big Agnes Divide - https://www.rei.com/product/216101/big-agnes-divide-insulated-sleeping-pad

I could use a popup tent: I often go to the woods with my 3 year old and the dog. I recently moved to Seattle and the rain is cutting out trips short: even covered head to toe in quality rain gear, the toddler still gets cold. Normally because the first thing she does when we get there is find a puddle to play in.

I am looking for something that sets up in a flash because that's about how long I can look away before my daughter finds trouble. Ideally it would be big enough for me (5"7), a 40 lb dog, a toddler and a Mr buddy heater. The plan is to wait out the rain so we can play for longer. We rarely camp overnight - I mostly go to the woods because it's one of the few places I can bring both my dog and my child.

It can take longer to pack up because the cute creatures are normally exhausted when it's time to leave. Size and weight aren't big concerns, I normally just drive up to the camp site.

A lot of the ones I'm seeing don't seem designed for PNW rain. Do you guys have any recommendations?