This looks like a cute, novelty item. Is it suitable for camping, backpacking et cetera or just for looks?
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I personally would never use it for camping or backing packing. The item is intended for use with lapidary, casting, and other environments where you need a continuous low temp flame. It will leak if you were to try and travel with it full of fuel. I suppose you could use it as an emergency lamp in your home and it would serve well for that.
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This is fully functional. I used it for working with sugar. It works best when you are very close to it but if you step away you will lose the heat and the lght.
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I wouldn't use it for a survival light I use it for heating epoxy but the flame isn't big enough for much else!
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did you actually take it to camping? I want to buy it for the same purpose. How was your experience with it?
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We actually don't use it for camping. We use it as an airbed in our home for when we have extra visitors. If I had to take a guess, I would say it would be fine on slightly uneven ground, it's pretty sturdy. Worst case scenario, wedging something underneath the stability poles might do the trick.
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Multiple compartment storage make it ideL for many uses. I have used it as a travel bag and plan on using it for camping. Its fine for what you want to use it for too.
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Hello John,This is a heavy tarp; not appropriate for backpacking. I could see using it camping out of a car or truck. It is meant for outdoor use. It has a bit of an odor, that waterproofed canvas smell. It's a quality, heavy weight tarp. I play ice hockey and shoot into it for practice. It will take a fair bit of abuse. Good luck,Gary Schoepfel
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Sure, I would think so. I can barely see it at night unless I have a campfire. Of couse there is mesh screening. I can just fit my cott & my back pack & 4×4 1/10 scale R/C Jeep ... and well survival equipment with me. Keep masking tape incase of splitting poles. It seems to be fine.
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It's not much more than a pound, but it's not going to compact that small. If you were thinking of it for backpacking, it's a great product but a bit big for that purpose.
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It's very lightweight. I think it would be a great thing to use on a backpacking trip!
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Yes. I'd think so. I would think after a few moves it could become damaged though - since there isn't any reinforcing I would think it wasn't designed for frequent handling. I suspect if a person were careful it might work. If I remember correctly it weighs a few pounds. This would not be my first choice for hiking / backpacking.
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No, it is probably too big and bulky to take camping. It is a big hammock and has long pieces of wood that the rope runs through on both ends.
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I wouldnt have a problem in a camper but a tent has a different rating. It is a very protected face although it puts out a lot of heat you don't see the elements. I personally would use it but it would be your call.
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Not sure exactly......it's a bit bulky to be sure...i would not say its for extreme backpacking, but if yu are going w scouts and a want to stay warm,it's great!
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Not backpacking size. It's more for tent or outdoor sleeping. Probably a foot in diameter.
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I'm afraid I can help with this one. I have yet to use my tent. I bought it for my survival gear and haven't had the opportunity as yet to check it out. Sorry. Will do a follow up entry as soon as I do though.
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Haven't used it for camping but it is pretty heavy combo if you are going to be hiking and camping.
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I think this is just a fun in the sun toy...I would buy a cloth reinforced craft for fishing as I think this is too lite for being banged around on a fishing expedition...
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It's heavy! This will be relegated to base camping. I'm going to hang my food instead of using this for backpacking.