DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-20
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Maggiolina Airland RoofTop Tent
We have owned our Maggiolina RoofTop tent for a year now. It is easily mounted to vehicle racks using load bars and the 4 C-clamps that are supplied with the tent. When it is closed, the tent is 8-10 inches tall so it is pretty aerodynamic. We have had it mounted to the bed rails of our Tacoma using the factory bed attachments and Thule load bars. (see pic) We have also mounted it to the top of our FJ Cruiser using the factory racks and the Thule load bars.
Either way it is great to be able to pull up to a camp site, crank up the tent and have a place to sleep in 2-3 minutes. The supplied mattress is very comfortable and the thick canvas sides make a dark, cozy sleep area once everything is closed.
http://www.autohomeus.com/products/maggiolinaAirlander.php
Engel 45 Freezer Fridge (MT45F-U1)
This has been one of the better purchases that we have ever made. Our Engel Freezer Fridge has performed flawlessly in the 2 years we have owned it. For camping it has worked out very well. Our Toyota FJ Criser has dual isolated batteries with 4 extra 12-volt outlets and we use one of the outlets in the back to run the Engel. It has a realtively low draw of 2.7 amps so we can run the fridge for quite a while without starting the car up. If you only have one battery in your vehicle you should invest in a battery monitor to prevent discharging your only battery.
Camping aside it is very convenient to make grocery store runs without having to worry about rushing home to get the perishables in the refrigerator.
Coleman Exponent Multi-Fuel Stove
We have used the Coleman propane stoves for years. Don't get me wrong, they have performed flawlessly and the convenience is great. Only problem we have is that the propane cylinders are non-refillable and end up being thrown out when finished.
The Coleman Exponent Multi-Fuel stove will run on white gas (available from Coleman) or on regular Unleade gasoline (available from your friendly neighborhood gas station.) What is nice is that it will last all weeknd on one fill and there isn't a cylinder to dispose of when you are done.
Our Review: Worked great. Not as easy as the propane version of Coleman stoves but easy enough. You pump the stove 25 times and then close the pump. Turn the knob and light. Once it is lit you pump the stove a few more times and voila. It worked great and seemed to boil water quicker than the propane version. I like the idea that you can run this on gas and there are no propane cylinders to dispose of. Thumbs Up! I was drinking coffee within 10 minutes of rolling out of the tent which for me is a definite necessity.
Coleman SportCat Catalytic Heater
Before our Joushua Tree Trip, where the temperature dropped into the 20s, I never thought about needing one of these. Boy was I wrong!! I wish I had owned this little beauty when we were out there freezing our butt's off. This is a tent safe heater (no flame) that will apparentley run for 14 hours on a single propane cylinder. Initially when you purchase it you should run it outside for a while to burn off the oil residue in the heater. After breaking it in it will run very clean. I am really looking forward to using this out in Anza Borrego on those cold Desert nights.
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=5035A750&categoryid=3000
Our Review: Coming soon