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Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:36 pm

Camping table

Just wondering what you guys are using for a camp table, if any. It's always nice to have a place to set stuff at the strips that don't have picnic tables. I've seen the fold up aluminum tables at Fred Meyer and such, but just wondering what the pros use.

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Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:58 pm

Re: Camping gear

I have a Roll-A-Table and I like it a lot. It rolls up easily and weighs about 10 lbs.
Folded dimensions (Dia x L) 5.5 x 32 inches
Unfolded dimensions (L x W x H) 32 x 32 x 28 inches


http://www.rei.mobi/product/378009/camp ... ll-a-table
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:23 pm

Re: Camping gear

robw56 wrote:I have a Roll-A-Table and I like it a lot. It rolls up easily and weighs about 10 lbs.
Folded dimensions (Dia x L) 5.5 x 32 inches
Unfolded dimensions (L x W x H) 32 x 32 x 28 inches


http://www.rei.mobi/product/378009/camp ... ll-a-table
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X2 - It is a great table. I've looked and looked for something better, but have not found anything that comes close to taking up as little space. The top is some sort of vinyl or plastic that will melt if it gets too hot so just be aware of that. We've had ours for like 20 years and it has seen a lot of use on raft, flying, car, hunting trips, etc. Great product - I would like to buy another one and have two to take camping!
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:27 pm

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Check Cabelas for the roll up aluminium ones...I have 2, NICE!
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:13 pm

Re: Camping gear

Aluminum roll table approximately 8" diameter by 30" long in the bag.
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:27 pm

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I have the Cabelas roll up aluminum. Very light, packs well and useful!

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Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:28 pm

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OregonMaule wrote:Aluminum roll table approximately 8" diameter by 30" long in the bag.
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That's what I have.
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:44 pm

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theamherst wrote:Just wondering what you guys are using for a camp table, if any. It's always nice to have a place to set stuff at the strips that don't have picnic tables. I've seen the fold up aluminum tables at Fred Meyer and such, but just wondering what the pros use.

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Walmart aluminum table about 20 bucks -- I bought 2 and they have been 3 trips to Idaho and back.
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Sat Jun 11, 2011 12:51 am

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Ha! You just brought up an advantage of the lowly, looked down upon nose-dragger! The horiz stab is the right height for a great (light duty) table for making sandwiches etc. Throw a blanket on it and a tablecloth and 'wow', how did I remember to bring 'that' with me! :lol:
You had to leave the dutch oven home 'cause of weight, anyway, right?

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Sat Jun 11, 2011 5:31 am

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LC, that's a great idea. Think I could get a 337 to mount cupboards the tail? :D
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Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:06 am

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The horiz stab on my C182 is fairly large. By golly, and I looked around an' found ANOTHER ONE on the other side of the vert stab. LOTS of room/space! Don't need no stinkin' cupboard! A little wt. sensitive though, 'cause it'll tell you it's too heavy when your table descends to you ankles...... :oops:
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Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:10 am

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OregonMaule wrote:Aluminum roll table approximately 8" diameter by 30" long in the bag.
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Rob/Mike/Rose..I want that recipe for the Jambalaya you folks made at Caveman (pictured here)....it was the best I ever had..and the table looks like something I might want to buy. Ernie
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Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:36 am

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I am with Littlecub, I use the stabilizer. On sloping beaches, I park headed down hill to make it more level. Seat belt the elevator up otherwise to keep stuff from rolling off the back side.
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Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:05 pm

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Rob/Mike/Rose..I want that recipe for the Jambalaya you folks made at Caveman (pictured here)....it was the best I ever had..and the table looks like something I might want to buy. Ernie


Ernie,
Thanks for the compliment for the Jambalaya. Here is the recipe: 2 boxes of Zatarains Jambalaya Rice Mix; 1 - 15 oz. can of corn; 2 - 10 oz. cans of small shrimp; 3 - 12.5oz. cans chicken chunks; 1 - 12oz. can mushrooms pieces; and 2 pack (4 links/pack) Andouille Cajun Style sausage. This is a very easy and simple recipe to put together; simple enough for Mike to follow.

Rose

PS Nice table too, Rob!
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Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:15 pm

Re: Camping table

Got one of these from Cabelas a couple years ago, and it actually works great. I'm 6-0 and weigh in at about 215, and I fit fine when seated.

http://www.cabelas.com/chairs-tables-ca ... erralID=NA

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