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c.cirillo
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Just wondering what people's favorite camping brands are and why? Like if you think they are stylish, the most functional, cause they are sustainable, whatever. For class. +K. Thanks!
Sep 23 2014 1:38PM
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iLLbiLLy
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not sure about "camping" apparel, but Mountain Khaki makes damn good outdoor apparel. It is expensive but you can find it on sale online. Stylish and made with high quality materials. Very durable shit
Sep 23 2014 2:11PM
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howlongcanausern
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poler
Sep 23 2014 2:17PM
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No.Quarter
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I once wore a single pair of boy scout uniform pants (the synthetic ones) with the zip off legs for a week and a half of camping, I even slept in those things. I think they were only like $40 at the time too.
Sep 23 2014 2:38PM
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Peter.
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usually just t-shirts and shorts or jeans depending on the weather. since when the fuck did camping become a fashion show
Sep 23 2014 2:59PM
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kemosabe
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rei clothing is really good. also sierra trading post in reno has some epic deals
Sep 23 2014 3:06PM
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Mr.Bishop
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Get XXXXXXXXL Tall Hoodie.

When going to bed, take it off, and put it on upside down with your feet through the arms. Pull the waist part up around your neck and snuggle in.

BAM - light sleeping bag.
Sep 23 2014 3:09PM
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Chewy.
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Mr.BishopGet XXXXXXXXL Tall Hoodie.

When going to bed, take it off, and put it on upside down with your feet through the arms. Pull the waist part up around your neck and snuggle in.

BAM - light sleeping bag.


Excuse me mods. I'm not sure who this Bishop kid is but he obviously didn't read the new rule thread. Ban him for trolling.
Sep 23 2014 3:13PM
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death_grips
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Patagonia, topo, poler all goooood
Sep 23 2014 6:44PM
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californiagrown
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I use the cheapest non cotton stuff i can get. usually a light pair of pants and a pair of mtb shorts. then off-brand dryfit workout shirts and skiing base layers.

Usually the brands i look for are Stoic(BC.com's house brand, discontinued now), TNF, and Mountain Hardwear. I want quality, but i want 2 years ago quality at 50% off haha.
Sep 23 2014 8:04PM
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soulskier
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I have a few pairs of 5.11 pants that I wear for most outdoor activities

Comfortable, durable, ans plenty of pockets

Other than that I'll wear a t shirt or hood depending on the Temps and have rivers west rain gear just in case
Sep 23 2014 8:23PM
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Nacho+
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c.cirilloJust wondering what people's favorite camping brands are and why? Like if you think they are stylish, the most functional, cause they are sustainable, whatever. For class. +K. Thanks!


you're gonna have to be a bit more specific here dude. The brands aren't important, its the pieces of clothing you wear.

Who gave this dude an orange name anyway
Sep 23 2014 8:29PM
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ThaLorax
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soulskierI have a few pairs of 5.11 pants that I wear for most outdoor activities

Comfortable, durable, ans plenty of pockets

Other than that I'll wear a t shirt or hood depending on the Temps and have rivers west rain gear just in case


you like 5.11? I've never heard of them before until recently when I noticed I get proform with them on promotive. i just thought it was some cheap knockoff of 5.10 or something.
Sep 24 2014 1:40AM
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neutralzombie
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I just wear my old clothes camping...
Sep 24 2014 1:43AM
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ZachAndCheese
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All about that mountain hardware
Sep 24 2014 5:35AM
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soulskier
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ThaLoraxyou like 5.11? I've never heard of them before until recently when I noticed I get proform with them on promotive. i just thought it was some cheap knockoff of 5.10 or something.


Until about 5 minutes ago, I'd never heard of 5.10 haha

5.11 is kind of geared toward emergency services/military and is supposed to be "tactical"

Bottom line is they make bdu style clothes (for the most part) that are made to take a beating


Also, the main bag I take hiking is made by them and has been great to me; I think it's a Rush 24 bag
Sep 24 2014 6:23AM
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pj21
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Patagonia for layering, Jumpers - so warm and high quality

Osprey for packs - Nuff said.

Optimus for stoves - I've never owned another brand and i have a 50 year old Optimus that still runs to this very day. (Trangia's are the next best thing to these stoves hands down.)

Rab for Jackets - thick materiel, good welded seems.

Scarpa for boots - I enjoy leather boots and this company makes them exceptionally well.

Oakley for any eyewear , you pay for a lot for a product that lasts forever. So worth the extra money.

Petzl for climbing gear, largest range, great gear.
Sep 24 2014 7:06AM
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RudyGarmisch
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You eventually reach an age where you realize that it's worth getting gear that should last till you're old. Hilleberg is such a tent. Still surprised by the durability of some of the REI gear I have from teenage outdoor ed trips, but certainly not all.
Sep 24 2014 5:10PM
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*olivine*
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I love my Penfield 60/40 jacket. It's an outerwear throwback to what my parents camped in with the material, leather accents and such. Raglan sleeves are great for layering as well.

For an extra layer of warmth hit up your local thrift store though and find a thick 100% wool sweater. Don't skimp on nice socks though.
Sep 24 2014 8:32PM
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artfullydodged
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I dig Best Made NYC and their dedication to keeping it stylishly oldschool.
Sep 24 2014 8:49PM
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AT-AT
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Some form of spandex undies, gym shorts, and i'm a sucker for cotton tees.
Sep 24 2014 8:59PM
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paige.
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MEC everything is my go to for affordable and durable gear. I am rapidly becoming obsessed with Eddie Bauer's First Ascent line because although a little more spendy it tends to be higher quality and that comes through in the details(got to love lifetime no questions asked warranties - my cousin works there and will give people money for a sweat stained shirt from the 90s). Patagonia fits me really well and I love the stretch in their pants but I'll only buy it on clearance - the only exception being their lightweight capilene long underwear which I'm not convinced I could live without. I also have had good luck with Outdoor Research and Mountain Hardware.
Sep 25 2014 12:11AM
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ThaLorax
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I wear different things depending on the type of camping I plan to do. The only apparel I always bring spring, summer, and fall, is my Patagonia boxers/briefs, my REI rain jainjacket that I've had since sophomore year in Highschool (Im' 25 and it's still kickin it), either my Flylow vest, merino wool socks, and my Asolo leather boots. Everything else rotates depending on the situation.
Sep 25 2014 1:59AM
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Goku
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There's a little saying that goes
"Cotton is King"
So look into brands like Jiberish, Tall T productions, or Edoggo. They all use organic cotton products which rock.
Don't bother with Patagonia, Arcteryx, or Black Diamond because they mostly synthetic materials, which is designed to wick moisture away and dry out your skin. Where as cotton holds water and sweat really well which will keep your skin moisturized and the fabric can be rung out to drink the water in the event of an emergency.
Sep 25 2014 1:42PM
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lIllI
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momsspaghettipoler


Good luck with that.
Sep 25 2014 2:50PM
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bdarb207
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I like mountain hardware. Their stuff is functional and the designs are pretty mild. Nice stuff.
Sep 25 2014 5:28PM
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liftedresearcher
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mec's in house gear is pretty top notch up here in canada.

i love patagonia's fly fishing gear. kinda counts as camping stuff.

Poler's "camping and outdoor" gear is an fucking sham. i shamefully bought a napsack a couple years back when they first came around for couch surfing and general chillin, and it honestly lasted 6 weeks of light indoor use, sent it back and the new one i got did the exact same thing, waste of my damn time. i wouldnt trust any of that shit if i was going into the backcountry or even just sleeping in my backyard. now Poler is for yuppie city kids wannabes who go on adventures to get a couple of artsy instagram shots and then return to their local starbucks to tell their hipster friends about how good they are at the "outdoors". get the fuck outta here.
Sep 25 2014 9:00PM
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Goku
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liftedresearchermec's in house gear is pretty top notch up here in canada.

i love patagonia's fly fishing gear. kinda counts as camping stuff.

Poler's "camping and outdoor" gear is an fucking sham. i shamefully bought a napsack a couple years back when they first came around for couch surfing and general chillin, and it honestly lasted 6 weeks of light indoor use, sent it back and the new one i got did the exact same thing, waste of my damn time. i wouldnt trust any of that shit if i was going into the backcountry or even just sleeping in my backyard. now Poler is for yuppie city kids wannabes who go on adventures to get a couple of artsy instagram shots and then return to their local starbucks to tell their hipster friends about how good they are at the "outdoors". get the fuck outta here.



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Nail on the head. Car camping gear. And even then it still sucks
Sep 25 2014 9:15PM
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lIllI
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liftedresearcherPoler is for yuppie city kids wannabes who go on adventures to get a couple of artsy instagram shots and then return to their local starbucks to tell their hipster friends about how good they are at the "outdoors". get the fuck outta here.


Took the words right out of my mouth. Polar is like the Herschel of camping.
Sep 26 2014 11:53AM
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ggfski42
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Ive got a lot of "favorite" brands, but i will say NEMO has impressed me a lot this last year.
Sep 26 2014 5:24PM
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