WHat was the coolest thing you bought?

[Scoutfish]

Second Class, Nah, the carabiners aren't for my hammock, they are for my canteen and my mess kit utensils.

 

They are not big enough to hold any weight They are the 3/16th thick keychain carabiners.

 

I have some tree webbing straps with "S " hooks that will hook to the ring on each end of the hammock.

[Twocubdad]

Coolest was a Surefire tactical flashlight. Actually it was a gift from a dad in the business. This was before LEDs got really good. For it's size, it threw out as much light as a car headlight. You could also reheat your coffee with it.

 

Best thing was a Thermarest pad. Close behind was a really good camp cot from REI for World Jamboree. I'd never made three weeks on the ground at jambo without it.

[Second Class]

I had three sscouts on two trees, and in the middle of the night the middle scouts' cheapo aluminum crab let loose, and there was a mighty "thud" and a groan. The bottom scout was smothered under the middle guy, (thankfully the smallest of the three).

They laugh about it now, but it hurt then!

[eagle90]

My Big Agnes air mattress. 6.5' x 2.5", fold down into the size of a soda can and is SUPER comfortable.

 

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