Mid life crisis Cali Swamper!

[wildslammer22]

After TUV-gate on the Rogue Alloy thread, I remembered the Sparco Gravel wheels post.

Fuel Vectors vs Spacro Gravel head to head? Answers on a postcard. Or post.

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The Fuels for me


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[Corradobrit]

The Fuels for me


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You are not helping

 

[wildslammer22]

hi sorry i missed this, no not yet still debating.Which company did you get them from?

I got mine from Direct 4x4 - they are 6mm machined aluminium like the Hess and the t5 upgrades ones but the front and diff plates were cheaper for the pair than just the front playe from the others. There are some areas where spending the money makes sense (buy once, cry once) but I figured that metal plates that are going to get scraped and bashed probably isn’t one! They are vented and look decent quality.


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[wildslammer22]

You have just cost me another £800 lol i have purchased a packraft anfibio rebel 2k only weighs 2kg looks amazing and will free loads of space for my Europe trip in june.

I really should be negotiating a referral fee for this stuff

 

[wildslammer22]

I really like that. Might be on my must have list in the near future just from a versatility POV. I like the fact it has a keel fin to provide a little more stability. And at 2kg the kayak is really easy to live with even if hiking.

Yes, I originally bought mine for hiking.

I’ve found a lot of my hiking gear, even (or especially) the ultralight stuff works well with the van. For example I have an ultralight double air mat (700 grams) that packs away to the size of a large grapefruit that works brilliantly on the downstairs bench bed. It’s freed up a ton of space on the back shelf and as I only sleep downstairs in really high winds or when stealth camping it’s the perfect solution.

 

[Corradobrit]

Yes, I originally bought mine for hiking.

I’ve found a lot of my hiking gear, even (or especially) the ultralight stuff works well with the van. For example I have an ultralight double air mat (700 grams) that packs away to the size of a large grapefruit that works brilliantly on the downstairs bench bed. It’s freed up a ton of space on the back shelf and as I only sleep downstairs in really high winds or when stealth camping it’s the perfect solution.

I'm a 75% stealth camper so comfort downstairs is paramount. I just sold the uncomfort mattress locally making the secondhand Calibed Prestige III only an additional 60 euro investment. And what a great investment. A good nights sleep is priceless.

With a folding Brompton on the way and the possible addition of an inflatable Kayak my Cali is beginning to feel more and more like Thunderbird 2's German cousin.

 

[Defender90]

I really like that. Might be on my must have list in the near future just from a versatility POV. I like the fact it has a keel fin to provide a little more stability. And at 2kg the kayak is really easy to live with even if hiking.

loads of good videos on youtube i have even bought the fishing rod attachment lol

RodRig fishing rod mount

If you use your packraft for fishing, trolling especially, the RodRig rod holder from Norway might come handy.

www.packrafting-store.de

 

[Defender90]

I'm a 75% stealth camper so comfort downstairs is paramount. I just sold the uncomfort mattress locally making the secondhand Calibed Prestige III only an additional 60 euro investment. And what a great investment. A good nights sleep is priceless.

With a folding Brompton on the way and the possible addition of an inflatable Kayak my Cali is beginning to feel more and more like Thunderbird 2's German cousin.

you need this as well lol

World Traveller Rod-Reel-Case + 2 tips 215+190cm Rod Options

Compact Travel Fishing Rod Set with Rod +2 tips, Reel, with 2 Spools and Rugged Carry Case Kit for Angling. 6 sections. 215cm, 7’ Rod and 1.9cm, 6’ 1" Rod Options. Spin, Bait, Carp & Pike Fishing. Super compact design, stores easily in airline cabin baggage, rucksacks, bags, bikes, caravans

riggedandready.net

 

[Corradobrit]

loads of good videos on youtube i have even bought the fishing rod attachment lol

RodRig fishing rod mount

If you use your packraft for fishing, trolling especially, the RodRig rod holder from Norway might come handy.

www.packrafting-store.de

I guess I have some research to do. Catch supper and cook it outside on the Skotti. Heaven

 

[Corradobrit]

you need this as well lol

World Traveller Rod-Reel-Case + 2 tips 215+190cm Rod Options

Compact Travel Fishing Rod Set with Rod +2 tips, Reel, with 2 Spools and Rugged Carry Case Kit for Angling. 6 sections. 215cm, 7’ Rod and 1.9cm, 6’ 1" Rod Options. Spin, Bait, Carp & Pike Fishing. Super compact design, stores easily in airline cabin baggage, rucksacks, bags, bikes, caravans

riggedandready.net

Good thing retirement is just around the corner and I can justify all the little EXTRAS. I already have this in my must have column.

1,500 × 1,000

 

[wildslammer22]

I'm a 75% stealth camper so comfort downstairs is paramount. I just sold the uncomfort mattress locally making the secondhand Calibed Prestige III only an additional 60 euro investment. And what a great investment. A good nights sleep is priceless.

With a folding Brompton on the way and the possible addition of an inflatable Kayak my Cali is beginning to feel more and more like Thunderbird 2's German cousin.

Sounds good. I have the S2S self inflating upstairs and find it incredibly comfortable. My Exped air mat isn’t quite as comfy but still very good especially for occasional use. It’s warm and unlike a lot of airbeds isn’t noisy, I don't like the crisp packet sound that a lot of other airbeds eg Thermarests have.

If I stealth camped as much as you I’d probably use the S2S downstairs or copy your solution.

 

[Californication69]

After TUV-gate on the Rogue Alloy thread, I remembered the Sparco Gravel wheels post.

Fuel Vectors vs Spacro Gravel head to head? Answers on a postcard. Or post.

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The lower one for me, as I love my Kato’s

 

[Defender90]

I'm a 75% stealth camper so comfort downstairs is paramount. I just sold the uncomfort mattress locally making the secondhand Calibed Prestige III only an additional 60 euro investment. And what a great investment. A good nights sleep is priceless.

With a folding Brompton on the way and the possible addition of an inflatable Kayak my Cali is beginning to feel more and more like Thunderbird 2's German cousin.

if you get a life jack these look amazing so compact
https://www.packrafting-store.de/anfibio-buoy-boy_1
wish i had seen them before i purchased the one i have now

 

[Corradobrit]

if you get a life jack these look amazing so compact
https://www.packrafting-store.de/anfibio-buoy-boy_1
wish i had seen them before i purchased the one i have now

Safety first.

 

[Jimmylondon07]

My Black Rhino Yorks arrived…am pretty pleased with them, quality seems very good. Now to get them on…

 

[wildslammer22]

My Black Rhino Yorks arrived…am pretty pleased with them, quality seems very good. Now to get them on…



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Very nice. You do realise you need more than one?


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[Jimmylondon07]

Very nice. You do realise you need more than one?


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Do I?! Sh*t.

 

[Corradobrit]

Do I?! Sh*t.

Tyres are optional though

 

[JuanVecino2023]

loads of good videos on youtube i have even bought the fishing rod attachment lol

RodRig fishing rod mount

If you use your packraft for fishing, trolling especially, the RodRig rod holder from Norway might come handy.

www.packrafting-store.de

I was looking at one of these at the boat show. They look super cool. What size do they pack down to? I only saw the inflated version

 

[Defender90]

I was looking at one of these at the boat show. They look super cool. What size do they pack down to? I only saw the inflated version

300mm x 200mm

Packraft Rebel 2K | Anfibio Packrafting

The Allrounder Rebel 2K - A light packraft despite extensive equipment with a lot of buoyancy thanks to the balanced hull shape. All the details here.

www.anfibio.com

 

[JuanVecino2023]

Good thing retirement is just around the corner and I can justify all the little EXTRAS. I already have this in my must have column.

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There’s a very cool transverse mounted motorbike rack which takes up to 250kg - which was enough for my KTM Duke.

A bit less length to negotiate manoeuvring.

 

[JuanVecino2023]

Tyres are optional though

More weight.

 

[Corradobrit]

There’s a very cool transverse mounted motorbike rack which takes up to 250kg - which was enough for my KTM Duke.

A bit less length to negotiate manoeuvring.

This one? Cool idea which deserves further investigation. I like the additional storage. Getting the bike on board single handed is my biggest concern. I need to see if there are YT vids as I can't see any demos on the Armitages web page.

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[CamperFam]

They say comparison kills happiness, and I think they're right. ...I kind of feel like if I go buy some swamper alloys right now and remove the stark comparison between my alloys and @Jimmylondon07 's new ones, that i'll feel happier.

Looking nice mate.

 

[JuanVecino2023]

This one? Cool idea which deserves further investigation. I like the additional storage. Getting the bike on board single handed is my biggest concern. I need to see if there are YT vids as I can't see any demos on the Armitages web page.

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Let me look for the one I was musing years ago before kids & practically came into my life.

I had worked out it would take a Duke 390, which now exists in Adventure format and would be a perfect getaway vehicle when family camping so I can go howl at the moon.