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Dad Camps
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 12 ก.พ. 2023
25+ years of camping & backpacking experience that I want to pass along for our kids and the next generation to enjoy as much as I have!
My name is Adam, and welcome to Dad Camps!
As a dad of 3 amazing kids, I've always been passionate about exploring the great outdoors with them. There's something special about being out in nature and bonding with them while we explore all the wilderness has to offer. Whether it's camping, backpacking, or spending a day out in nature, each adventure has created unique and priceless memories. We also mix in some hunting, fishing, and geocaching to keep things interesting. Hopefully this will inspire dads get out there and explore, whether it's with kids or just on your own. I'm also excited to share with you, my gear reviews. Whether it's an ultralight tent or a comfortable backpack, the right gear can make or break an adventure.
Please subscribe and join me on this exciting journey!
My name is Adam, and welcome to Dad Camps!
As a dad of 3 amazing kids, I've always been passionate about exploring the great outdoors with them. There's something special about being out in nature and bonding with them while we explore all the wilderness has to offer. Whether it's camping, backpacking, or spending a day out in nature, each adventure has created unique and priceless memories. We also mix in some hunting, fishing, and geocaching to keep things interesting. Hopefully this will inspire dads get out there and explore, whether it's with kids or just on your own. I'm also excited to share with you, my gear reviews. Whether it's an ultralight tent or a comfortable backpack, the right gear can make or break an adventure.
Please subscribe and join me on this exciting journey!
The Secret To Surviving Rainy Days on the Trail!
The Secret To Surviving Rainy Days on the Trail!
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Save or Splurge? Three Self-Inflating Camp Pads Ranked!
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There's Never Been a Better Time to Take Kids Backpacking!
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Is This Budget Buy a Steal or a Waste? Elegear Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad First Impressions
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The TRUTH about the Zero Pump - Buy This Instead!
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This Heated Vest Feels Like a Campfire Hug!
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GTMedia N4 Binoculars Let You See in the Dark!
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The Tent That Lets You SLEEP IN! Coleman Sundome
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5 Backpacking Lanterns You’ll Actually Want to Carry!
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Hiking Black Butte - My Son's First Summit!
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Low Cost Light Weight Sleep System! Tent, Pad, & Bag = 6 LBS!
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New FIREMAPLE Gear! Maverick Wood Stove - Sunflower Stove / Heater - Frost Aluminum Lunch Box
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What's the headlamp you're wearing in the video my friend?
Litech1
how do you keep it from sliding off your pad?
This was fantastic! As a fellow Oregonian, I loved this. You just got yourself another subscriber. Nice job!
Not necessarily the set I'd bring but that frisbee is ingenious!
Good review, I'm a bit concerned with the ends where the fabric of the fly has been shortened, I would be worried that water would seep in during heavy rain when the wind blows hard.
Cache406
This is great! Love the tips about the gloves and the fleece pants
Thanks! Glad it was helpful. Those are definitely going to stay in my pack going forward!
Great information. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
I have a pad pal, it weighs nine grams... not joking.
Seen those! Does it work for you? You like it?
I'll take my chances moving to Oregon from Southern California. Currently there are 7 fires raging in Southern California. Meeting Big Foot would be a piece of cake compared to out of control fires. Thank you for making me smile. This was a funny video.
😂 Well we have our fair share of fires too - depending on where you are in the state… But glad you liked the video!
What was your overall weight with consumables?
Started the trip at 36.5 lbs with food and water included.
I bought the Elegear pad after your initial review and I will say the pad has done me great. It is super cost effective and I highly recommend it I was able to fit two people on it with a weight of about 330 pounds... Great pad but, you do need an extra pillow. Great reviews I cannot wait for this channel to blow up.
Glad you like it! And appreciate the support and kind words. 👊
This is a pretty interesting tent. I've had it for 2+ years now and have use it a few times. I feel ya...it's not a true 4-person tent due to that sudden taper towards the end. We lucked out and found 20"x66" Big Agnes Air Core sleeping pads on a clearance sale at the time. We can use tall/wide 25" pads in the middle for my wife and I, then use the shorter 20" wide Air Core pads on the sides for the kids. This way everything actually fits pretty well and can last a family of four with young kids quite awhile (or at least until they reach a height of 5'6" or better). it would be nice to have a true 4 person backpacking tent option in this weight class, but this was as close as I could find at the time. I also lucked out and got it on a super sale for about $230:).
Slammin deal at that price! Sounds a great setup you got there.
I'm buying one today
It’s a good one!
Bonjour zéro pump is it a good item ?
Bonjour! Nothing wrong with it per se, but in the video I make the case for why you should get a different version instead.
Ok merci 👍
Biggest tip when camping: Be faster than the slower person…. Sorry baby
I really enjoyed your comparisons. I would have liked to know how they compare to the Exped Megamat 10
Thanks David! Yeah I haven’t tried that one yet. Would be interesting though, seems similar in quality/price to the Roamer.
Thats awesome 👌
Thank you!
Luekotape is more multipurpose. Dip the matches in the wax from used birthday candles. Now you have waterproof matches.
Nice idea! I’ll have to try that out.
To anyone considering that Marmot bag: I have the same bag. It is not a 20° bag. It has a comfort rating of 32°F and a survival rating of 21.6°F. If you take this bag down to freezing, you will be a little chilly. If you try taking it below freezing, you will not have a good time.
Yep, I agree - that’s exactly right!
Thanks a lot!!! i was about to buy a nemo fillo luxury but this hack made me reuse my thow old pillows combined, i never thought about it, you saved me 70€ sir!
Dude! I’m so glad it helped!
Thanks for the review. Been looking at so many but they're mostly from the perspective of people who are a lot shorter than me. Good to know its still comfy for someone over 6ft!
Sweet! Glad it was helpful.
Considering the drug addicts everywhere I don't think I'll ever vist that sh*thole state
I dont Ever have any dreams of ever venturing there. No no no. Definitely not interested in seeing those horrendous trees just hanging out everywhere along those dirty trails
Oh don’t even get me started on all the deadfall and widow makers out there! All looking just overhead waiting for you to walk by. 🤣
Just found your channel. Just finished a trip with my two sons. Left the chair(s) at home, no ground cloth, no flask or alcohol, but did take some gummies. I also bought a quilt which saved around a pound vs my sleeping bag, but my camp shoes were another pair of trail runners!!
Welcome to the channel! Any regrets leaving the chair at home? That's become standard kit for me...
@@DadCamps There were a few times I wish I had a chair, but I kinda like sitting in the dirt!
The baby's so cute.
Thanks - I think so too!
Awesome adventure. What an experience. Great video. Loved it
Thanks a ton!
It will be interesting to see if you agree with that high R-value after further testing. Love the higher baffle for the head as I am a side sleeper too.
Yeah fair point! I’ll have to put it to the test and see!
what valve size is the matress that you used in the test? is that a N1? Thanks.
I'm not actually sure how to tell that. How do you find out the valve size? I don't see the specs listed on their site...
Im concerned because i didnt think i had much interest or knowledge about mental health disorders, but i already knew every single disorder on this list other than 1
Not much choices if you like to have small, light and battery what is easy to change. I get zero fast when it turned up in my view. Everything what I get I look that it will last long long time. Build in batterys suck after 2-3 years normally if you use much.. Solid state batterys will fix that but still little more time that they go main stream more.
I had no idea this even was a thing. To me, the options were always use your mouth, bring a hand/foot operated pump, or bring a "real" inflator like a power tool brand one. When I think of it I might have seen some of these tiny ones before but ignored them because they seem like a cheap gimmick and physics say that moving air like that is a suprisingly energy intensive task. Now im kinda curious though, I absolutely do not need one of these but im kinda tempted to pick one up to play around with and see how useful they really are
I mean its probably just a thing b/c people will spend money on it! Haha. Honestly you're probably fine sticking with using your breath unless you're doing this for weeks on end.
Not planning on swapping my Tinypump X for a Zero any time soon - or ever. For some of the reasons you give; it's a lantern and at a push a powerbank. Oh, I also don't really like removable batteries (especially as they're not a common size here). I mentioned these reasons to Flextail when they announced the Zero, so we'll see what they come up with in future. The only downside was that none of the included adaptors fitted my BA air pad. But I have a 3D printer, and it only took a couple of attempts to get it right.
Oooh cool use of the 3D printer!
After many videos about this type of pumps, this is the better so far, so much valuable information. Bests regards from a Venezuelan viewer in Panama!
Thank you very much! Appreciate that!
Haha 😂 Sign me up
😂 Noooooo! Beware!
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Fixed. Thanks!
TINY PUMP 2X all the way. I got mine because I want dual purpose of having the light as well. To make it better I got a custom 3d pinted value (big agness size) off etsy which is tiny, light and fits like a glove so you can walk away while it inflates
Love that idea!
I bought the Zero pump when it was still on its kidstarter campaign - it was $36 for the pump and a battery, so I considered that a deal. So far I haven't had any issues, though I've not used another pump to compare it to. But I suppose if it breaks or I need a second pump, I'll look into the tiny pump instead, unless something better comes along. I did like the concept of the zero pump - It's lighter (not as much of a concern) and more compact (a plus) than the tiny pump, and I like that the battery is removable and replaceable. I have a problem with gear that comes with built-in batteries because the battery typically goes before the rest of the components, requiring a whole new item when I could just replace the battery. That and I possibly have to carry a battery charger with me instead of a spare battery on longer trips.
Fair point about the longevity!
Looking at the ultralight hornet 3p for an extra pound or so I could take my whole family, just hate to spend all that money and have to buy a bigger one down the road
Seems logical - might want to be sure the 3p will actually fit you all though. There might be better options in the 4P category! You could always get one at REI and try it out and return it if it doesn't fit y'all well.
I’ve been saying this since the zero pump came out. The lantern feature is awesome. I used to strap my headlamp to a water bottle as a lantern and carried a pump sack. Now for an extra ounce….i have an electric pump and a camp lantern. No brainer.
Glad you agree!
I just have not been able to want to bring another piece of electronics into the backcountry. I like the inflation sacks that come with most of the pads now(Big Agnes is the exception) so using my own lung power isn't that big of a deal to me.
ok
Fair enough
100% agree! Tiny pump X for the win. I have tried many others and this is still the champ. There are higher kpa pumps but they are heavier and I just add an extra breath or 2 into the intake of the tiny pump X while running to top off anything if needed. Great video and comparison!
Thank you!
We were just there. They allowed us 4 single tents in one spot. Super duper tight, but we got verbal confirmation
Wow - yeah that must've been tight in some areas!
We were just there. They allowed us 4 single tents in one spot. Super duper tight, but we got verbal confirmation
Why create a short with absolutely no info about why not buy it or the alternative?
It’s linked to a related video where I go in depth into those topics.
This was hilarious! Well done, Adam. If I wasn’t already in Oregon, I would DEFIANTLY not move here after your generous and thoughtful warning. Thanks for doing your part to keep everyone informed and educated! 🤣👍
Ha, thanks! Trying to keep people informed. It’s dangerous out here!
That’s it, I’m never coming to Oregon! 😂
WISE choice! You think your midges are bad, you couldn’t stand the intense monarch butterfly migrations that make you feel like you’re in a magical fairyland!
🤣 Love this!!!! Oregon is one of my favorite places on earth. Great video man!
Well you must be a glutton for punishment sir!
I'm pretty sure Oregon is fake 🤷♂️
It must be - how else could so many terrible things actually exist in a place?!!