Multi Camping in the back country with your Pioneer

[CptOvo]

Hi All

I wanted to share a new video I made regarding camping in the back country with my P500.

I normally carry a tent, sometime a hammock but each one had its issues. I was planning on building something semi rigid I could setup hanging of the back of the rack then I saw the Kamp-RIte Tent Cots.

I'm sure they have been around for ever but I never considered them much as they are way too heavy for anything but specialist use. But the more I thought about it the more sense it made.

It’s a combination of a tent and a hammock (in my mind) with the best of both worlds. It keeps you up off the ground like a hammock but is stable and roomy like a tent. The only obvious downside is the weight and size.

The build quality is good with fully taped seams and chunky zippers. Esme (my dog) and I easily slept in the cot in comfort, especially with my new Therm-a-Rest Basecamp XL mat, which fit perfectly!

I topped that off with my Canadian Forces down sleeping bag and I was very comfortable even though the temperature dropped to below freezing.

Let me know what you use or if you have the same gear - Would love to learn some tips and tricks.

Kind regards

Michael (aka Ovo)

 

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[Jediwrathchild]

That's pretty slick. How's the condensation when it's wet out? I've been using floorless single wall shelters the last year. Will be getting a Kifaru Sawtooth here shortly. But for not needing backpackability this looks pretty cool.

 

[Miss_Oak]

Hi All

I wanted to share a new video I made regarding camping in the back country with my P500.

I normally carry a tent, sometime a hammock but each one had its issues. I was planning on building something semi rigid I could setup hanging of the back of the rack then I saw the Kamp-RIte Tent Cots.

I'm sure they have been around for ever but I never considered them much as they are way too heavy for anything but specialist use. But the more I thought about it the more sense it made.

It’s a combination of a tent and a hammock (in my mind) with the best of both worlds. It keeps you up off the ground like a hammock but is stable and roomy like a tent. The only obvious downside is the weight and size.

View attachment 42930

The build quality is good with fully taped seams and chunky zippers. Esme (my dog) and I easily slept in the cot in comfort, especially with my new Therm-a-Rest Basecamp XL mat, which fit perfectly!

I topped that off with my Canadian Forces down sleeping bag and I was very comfortable even though the temperature dropped to below freezing.

Let me know what you use or if you have the same gear - Would love to learn some tips and tricks.

Kind regards

Michael (aka Ovo)

Good info.
You make great videos!
Glad to see you still have the p5

 

[Miss_Oak]

@Dp5hunter
what are you going to sleep in on the rotc ?

 

[Dp5hunter]

@Dp5hunter
what are you going to sleep in on the rotc ?

I'm going to also use a tentcot.

 

[Dp5hunter]

Like u said it's heavy and bolky bot easy to put up and take down and a fether weight for my P500.

 

[Miss_Oak]

You have a great attitude! It will be very fun to follow you and your p5 on the trip!!!!

Hope the tentcot works well for you.

 

[CptOvo]

That's pretty slick. How's the condensation when it's wet out? I've been using floorless single wall shelters the last year. Will be getting a Kifaru Sawtooth here shortly. But for not needing backpackability this looks pretty cool.

Those Kifaru Sawtooth's are nice tents! - I have the go-lite hex and the tipi design is very stable and roomy. Not too sure how the condensation will be yet - I slept with all the screens up so had no issues. Canada where I live (Alberta) has very low humidity even in summer so I'm hoping it wont be too bad.

 

[CptOvo]

Good info.
You make great videos!
Glad to see you still have the p5

Thanks! Little P5 is doing well - hoping to pick up a new one maybe next year. I hear the autoshift gearbox calling me

 

[CptOvo]

I'm going to also use a tentcot. View attachment 42936

The Winterial got good reviews - Looks like a double too - I found the width of the double too wide for my 50" rack!

 

[CptOvo]

Like u said it's heavy and bolky bot easy to put up and take down and a fether weight for my P500.

Yup - I could 2 of those on the old P500 and not loose too much sleep on the additional weight. Looking forward to Winter before the snow gets too deep for the UTV

 

[CptOvo]

You have a great attitude! It will be very fun to follow you and your p5 on the trip!!!!

Hope the tentcot works well for you.

Thanks! It's a great compromise for portability and comfort. I'll be sure to cover it again in a few more P500 video's I have planned this year

 

[Jshell3]

Hi All

I wanted to share a new video I made regarding camping in the back country with my P500.

I normally carry a tent, sometime a hammock but each one had its issues. I was planning on building something semi rigid I could setup hanging of the back of the rack then I saw the Kamp-RIte Tent Cots.

I'm sure they have been around for ever but I never considered them much as they are way too heavy for anything but specialist use. But the more I thought about it the more sense it made.

It’s a combination of a tent and a hammock (in my mind) with the best of both worlds. It keeps you up off the ground like a hammock but is stable and roomy like a tent. The only obvious downside is the weight and size.

View attachment 42930

The build quality is good with fully taped seams and chunky zippers. Esme (my dog) and I easily slept in the cot in comfort, especially with my new Therm-a-Rest Basecamp XL mat, which fit perfectly!

I topped that off with my Canadian Forces down sleeping bag and I was very comfortable even though the temperature dropped to below freezing.

Let me know what you use or if you have the same gear - Would love to learn some tips and tricks.

Kind regards

Michael (aka Ovo)

Very cool. Love the videos and your commentary style.

 

[JTW]

This reminds me... I need to fix up one of these..

 

[Kilo427]

Nice! I usually use a hammock but this would be great for a Pioneer!

 

[JTW]

Nice! I usually use a hammock but this would be great for a Pioneer!

I got it from @joeymt33 amd @PioneerPete

 

[Jediwrathchild]

Those Kifaru Sawtooth's are nice tents! - I have the go-lite hex and the tipi design is very stable and roomy. Not too sure how the condensation will be yet - I slept with all the screens up so had no issues. Canada where I live (Alberta) has very low humidity even in summer so I'm hoping it wont be too bad.

All single wall shelters get condensation. Running a wood burning stove helps a lot if you can sew in a stove jack or throwing a bivy over your bag. Ran a Seek Outside lil big out deer hunting last year. Got our asses kicked, a cabelas guide tent collapsed under wind and snow load, but we were comfy and warm. If it'll survive Kodiak, it'll survive anywhere!

 

[Dp5hunter]

The Winterial got good reviews - Looks like a double too - I found the width of the double too wide for my 50" rack!

If there's the will there's the way

 

[nbomar]

Man that's a cool setup for camping on the trail. My problem with @JTW setup he mentioned is the dang bugs can still get you. Guess I just taste good. I get eaten up usually.


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[JTW]

Man that's a cool setup for camping on the trail. My problem with @JTW setup he mentioned is the dang bugs can still get you. Guess I just taste good. I get eaten up usually.


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Yeah.. it's a late fall setup or throw a mosquito net or parachute or tarp over the whole rig.