I have never, in my life, passed a thrift store or the Dollar Tree for gear. Below are my latest treasures.
It's been an futile exercise with camp bed tables. Finding the right answer is sort of like standing up in a hammock. I like having a "nightstand" for my stuff. I know, I'm a creature of habit. But for several years now, I have made do with a dollar store basket hold all my stuff. Not after today. Behold! The holy grail of tent tables!
I found this at the dollar store. It was $5. (I know...) It looks curved in the photo but it's not. I found it in the children's school section. If you know what's good, drop everything right now and go see if your local has one of these. It's even got a "cup holder" for your water bottle.
And that's not all. Next door to the Dollar Tree is the local Greed-Will Un-Charitable Store. (I'm still poor and I can't afford expensive opinions.) I absolutely scored. I needed a 20 F rated bag for my next trip. Brand new, maybe used once or twice as far as I can tell. $10. I ran home and washed it, so I can sleep in it tonight with the windows open. It's too long for me and I will have to shorten it, but I don't care. That's what luggage straps are for. It even had the original sack stuffed in the interior pocket. NorthFace Eco Trail Bed - rated 20F or -7 C. New they run upwards of $200. I will never doubt God again.
