Kevin. Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I'm going camping next week.....ordered 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdizzle Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 ok this is pretty cool http://www.flamestower.com/product/ I'm going camping next week.....ordered Pre-Orders will be fulfilled on a first come-first serve basis. We'll start fulfilling orders in the late fall. As we get closer to delivery, we'll let you know exactly when you can expect to receive your FlameStower(s). Pre-Orders can be cancelled up to 30 days before shipping 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survolvo Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I'm going camping next week.....ordered Unless your going on some back country backpacking trip, I don't really see the need for it anyways. Looks nice and light, but not necessary if your camping in a campground you park at.This is something I saw and really like. http://www.biolitestove.com/campstove/camp-overview/features/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin. Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Whooooops Im On mobile missed tthat part Im Im Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge_Brownie Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 WhooooopsIm On mobile missed tthat partImImNeat as hell. And if you were actually backpacking, it's probably useful. But camping? Use your 12V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Slice Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Unless I'm doing some deep woods backpacking, I never keep my phone on. The whole point of being out in the wilderness (to me) is to get away from everything else in life and look at the world from a different perspective. I sometimes hate how reliant people are on their phones. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survolvo Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I live in the wilderness, so its nice to have my phone on me for taking pictures, gps, and music. I like that BioLite because even when the power is out and I don't want to run the genny I can have a way to keep my phone charged for some of the mentioned reasons, plus still being able to check VS if I can get a signal (which is rare) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Unless I'm doing some deep woods backpacking, I never keep my phone on. The whole point of being out in the wilderness (to me) is to get away from everything else in life and look at the world from a different perspective. I sometimes hate how reliant people are on their phones. I was actually thinking more for people who are in the backwoods and could charge a GPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Slice Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Sorry I was more replying to Kevin's "I need this for my camping trip in New Jersey". 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge_Brownie Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Unless I'm doing some deep woods backpackingIf you still have cell service, you're doing it wrong I'm far from a heavy phone user. But I don't get the idea of turning a phone off for the sake of it unless it's like a business phone that won't stop ringing. Taking a single call, or answering an email, or browsing the web for a few minutes doesn't really take away from the experience. It's all down to self control. Don't glue your phone to your hands.Speaking of outdoor gizmos, anyone have any experience with the SPOT products? http://www.findmespot.comI really like the idea, but the whole service plan thing reminds me of cellphone plans from 2001. We do all this cool stuff (extra fees may apply). I want something that tracks me so when I bust my face on a rock people can find me. And their site says it isn't reliable in very dense woods. So, red wood forest dense? Or typical New England woods dense? Looks like it costs $300 total for the first year + $150/year after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) If you still have cell service, you're doing it wrong I'm far from a heavy phone user. But I don't get the idea of turning a phone off for the sake of it unless it's like a business phone that won't stop ringing. Taking a single call, or answering an email, or browsing the web for a few minutes doesn't really take away from the experience. It's all down to self control. Don't glue your phone to your hands. Speaking of outdoor gizmos, anyone have any experience with the SPOT products? http://www.findmespot.com I really like the idea, but the whole service plan thing reminds me of cellphone plans from 2001. We do all this cool stuff (extra fees may apply). I want something that tracks me so when I bust my face on a rock people can find me. And their site says it isn't reliable in very dense woods. So, red wood forest dense? Or typical New England woods dense? Looks like it costs $300 total for the first year + $150/year after. I'm going to assume that since it is satellite based, you need a fairly unobstructed view of the sky, so redwood forests are going to be its Achilles' heel. Edited August 7, 2013 by Serge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survolvo Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Speaking of outdoor gizmos, anyone have any experience with the SPOT products? http://www.findmespot.com I really like the idea, but the whole service plan thing reminds me of cellphone plans from 2001. We do all this cool stuff (extra fees may apply). I want something that tracks me so when I bust my face on a rock people can find me. And their site says it isn't reliable in very dense woods. So, red wood forest dense? Or typical New England woods dense? Looks like it costs $300 total for the first year + $150/year after. We just got these for the fire dept. Each crew leader has one attached to their webgear. It has proven to be pretty useful in entrapment situations and firefighter down scenarios. Although they don't work everywhere, they do give SAR an idea of the last known location. I have never had to rely on it and hope I never will, but it is kinda a piece of mind. Between the SPOTs and our handheld GPS devices, given you keep updating your location, it makes you feel a bit more safer out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge_Brownie Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I'm going to assume that since it is satellite based, you need a fairly unobstructed view of the sky, so redwood forests are going to be its Achilles' heel.I understand that. I'm wondering what level of density really impacts it. For example, a lot of NE woods have tree cover, but it's small branches extending from a trunk, and the leaves. So while it may obstruct the sunlight, I'm wondering if it would heavily effect the GPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survolvo Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 It seems the trees aren't really the problem, but deep canyons and ravines do cause a loss of signal. And of course in those situations our radios don't work well, so when coming into these areas, we always alert the higher ups that we will be out of range for a estimated amount of time. We have not used them much, but seems they are quite reliable really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin. Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Sorry I was more replying to Kevin's "I need this for my camping trip in New Jersey". Im going to the Appalachian Mountains dood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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