Tent choices

[Rolo]

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Following on from the theme of what do you use, how about something that compliments Leica photography for a change ?

 

For camping accomodation on sites and in the wild, I use a Hilleberg Nammatj tent. I use it specifically to support my photo trips around the UK and on the European mainland.

 

It's spacious, lightweight, has a porch and is very well made. Like the M series, it's the best of type. It's cheap to use and does not hinder speed of travel.

 

I've long believed that the most useful photography accessory is a mobile home to get you to the location on the night before a 4 am sunrise shot and for breakfast on site later. However, for me a tent will suffice for a while longer.

 

What camping gear do you boys use on your photo excursions?

[mark_a_h]

Camping gear is a compromise of many factors like weight, price, quality, effectiveness. When I camp, I start with a canoe, my usual method of transport, a Swift Kipawa in Kevlar. Because we're on water, all gear must be waterproofed. For that, I prefer Sealline Black Canyon drybags. For a tent, an old Kelty Vortex. For a pack, I use a Granite Gear canoe pack. Sleeping bags, only down-filled.

 

The list goes on and on. If one there was one common theme to it all, it would be to use quality gear, and the appropriate gear. You need to rely on it, when (not if) things go bad for you.

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[telyt]

3 different camping modes: my tent is an old Eureka Timberline with accessory vestibule. Lots of space, reliable, quick and easy to set up, can leave the solid door open in marginal weather without getting bugs or rain inside, has lasted (so far) 30 years with only minor repairs.

 

My truck has a cap over the bed, where I stash a comfy mattress. A camp stove and cooler complete the outfit.

 

For extended trips I have a small camping trailer with refrigerator, stove, table and bed. 35 years old. I have a few sleeping bags, the backpacking one is an old REI fiber/down model rated to 20 degrees F below zero. For moderate climates I use a rectangular bag made from an old down comforter.

[Guest stnami]

I find that a seedy hotel attached to a bordello is a great place for some pretty wild photography, camping is a option

[whorg]

I frequently backpack, and use the Bibler Ahwahnee with one vestibule for most excursions. Bibler, Hilleberg, Integral Designs, and Stephensons make the best shelters (in my mind) for outdoor travelling. They are all bombproof designs, very expensive . . . but worth the money in quality, longevity and engineering (sound familiar?) . . .

 

Make sure to specifially analyze your intended geographical use . . . here in the NE it's quite damp and wet, even in the summer time.

 

~jk

[albertwang]

Ditch the tent seriously. Pack light, 1 body, 3 lenses. Go "naked" instead. Sleep under the stars.

 

Real Leicamen don't use tents.

[k_g_wolf ✝]

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One more HILLEBERG user here. I have a NALLO 2 for my rare outdoor experiments. Nice piece of gear, very light with 2.5 kg or so, but very small ....

 

 

Best

[wide.angle]

Coffee. Ok, also an Omni Fuel Stove to heat water for the coffee. And since setup is usually dark or imminently close to dark, a torch and lightweight climbers lantern. Finally, since I'm not a "real" Leicaman, I bring a Moss tent, which I've had so long its like my favorite pair of jeans. (Actually there is more, but I'm afraid to divulge since Albert is already on to me for using a tent)

[albertwang]

Oh, and add one Leicagal instead of the tent. She will make a good cover-up.

[wide.angle]

No, add one Leicagal to carry the tent!

[earleygallery]

I bought a new tent for a rock festival I went to a couple of weeks ago. The Decathlon sports chain sell them - a pop-up design rather like a Lastolight reflector, amazing design and the whole thing is up in literally 3 seconds! Packing it away took about 3 mins.

 

I love great design.