What is the difference between the half dome 4 and the Camp dome 4?
They'll probably have 3-4 more sales before you have to get a tent. The Half Domes have been on sale more often than not since I've been watching.I just hope the half dome 4 stays on sale long enough for me to get one
And don't forget the footprint for under the tent. The one REI sells for the tent fits perfectly, but you can save some money with a tarp, piece of plastic or piece of Tyvek house wrap.well, all I really saw was the quarter dome and some other non REI stuff...forget what else... I just decided that for me, for the money, the half dome 4 is the best value
I am going to try not to go crazy starting out.
Tent
Pad
Sleeping bag
pillow (s)
LED lantern
Chair
and most likely Dry Spec luggage
I am pretty lucky. My budget is pretty much self-imposed - military retiree working 15 years in Saudi Arabia (not oil, darn it; defense electronics). I could get an ST or FJR. I just choose not to. The price difference between one of those and an NT will buy a lot of camping gear.I would say if you are on a budget ...
You're getting basically what I got. I splurged and bought a Kermit chair ($139 + $40 for the leg extensions + $18 for the cup holder). There are a lot of cheaper chairs, but most of them don't pack as small and most of them aren't as elegant (and that matters to a "class" guy like me ). I don't plan on doing much (if any) cooking.Tent
Pad
Sleeping bag
pillow (s)
LED lantern
Chair
and most likely Dry Spec luggage
+ 1 on the Dry-Spec bags.I really like the way the Twisted Throttle bags pack. I am not a neat freak, but it looks much neater than 4 or 5 bags of varying sizes tied to the back of the bike.