Best camping tables according to redditors
We found 41 Reddit comments discussing the best camping tables. We ranked the 26 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 41 Reddit comments discussing the best camping tables. We ranked the 26 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Very nice
/u/blither commented this the last time this was posted, might wanna read it.
>Looks like this one.
>Edit: After comparing the "non-scale sample" presented in the KS video, it appears to be the folding table from World Outdoor. Here is their website page. The picture assets from the World Outdoor site are used as the KS video thumbnail. The only difference between the two appear to be the size dimensions, but the KS company states that their current sample is non-scale. It looks pretty scammy to me. The campaign has no pictures outside of the cropped images on the video with the exception of a couple of cropped shots in the update videos.
>Why do the update videos not show the whole table? It looks complete? Why not show the true width? At this time, I could go to World Outdoor and buy their table for $89 shipped. If I wanted a wider table, I'd just buy two.
>For me, I bought a folding fiberglass table that I use for gaming at friend's houses, and I paid $35 for it. My table appears to be heavier built, and can certainly carry more weight. However, it only folds in half, not quarters.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B012RORP22/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486327992&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=camtoa+chair
Really like my Camp Chef Everest cooktop. Great flame control. Much better than the Coleman it replaced. Also have a Camp Chef Mesa table I really like -- it has legs that can be extended to put the stove at waist height when cooking and back down to table height for eating.
Other than that, just some junk pots and pans from Target.
Similar one I found while searching the other day. Same elastic held aluminum top but different legs. Don’t know if it’ll help but here’s a link.
ENKEEO Foldable Camping Table Portable Lightweight Aluminum Desk with Carry Bag for Picnic, BBQ, Fishing, Hiking and Travel (Brown, XL) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CQM41VL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8xzaCb5J9K4ET
Something like this might be what you're looking for, although I think you need to draw the line somewhere. My friends all got lightweight chairs and I thought they were silly - just sit on a rock or a log! But after trying them out and getting my own, I'll give you the chair for shorter trips - they are awesome and surprisingly lightweight. But a table? I just don't see it. I have a pouch that I put my knick knacks in and I just keep that nearby and make sure I put small items away so I don't lose them on the ground. A mug can be placed on the ground or on a flat rock. And I don't think you need to have perfect posture when you're slurping down ramen in the backcountry. One of my favorite parts about backpacking is learning what's REALLY important to being as comfortable as possible. Sorry for the long winded response. Happy backpacking!
You are definitely under reacting!
I think that your "normal meter" is broken. Because nothing about what you described is 'normal' in a healthy environment (family or otherwise).
You are being abused (physically, verbally, mentally, emotionally) & continually manipulated.
THIS IS NOT A HEALTHY FAMILY DYNAMIC.
THIS IS NOT HOW PEOPLE WHO LOVE YOU ACT.
THIS IS NOT OKAY.
THIS IS NOT NORMAL.
If you haven't been documenting this behavior/physical attacks, you need to start now. If you can safely record or take videos (& its legal in your state) do so. Make sure that the recordings/videos are stored in a cloud that is password protected (& not attached to your normal email/phone number). Use a new email account (gmail) & a password that isn't written down anywhere (maybe leave a sealed envelope with the information in a secured spot at your workspace to give to the police if something happens)? There are recommendations (in the sidebar here & on some of the other justno subs) on how to write down what happens in a composition notebook, but please don't store this any place that it might be found by your abusers.
Have you talked to your therapist about the physical abuse & ongoing verbal/physical threats?
Most therapists don't suggest a discussion/rule setting/negotiation of behavior with someone who won't stop an attack or encourages an abuser. They suggest an exit plan - the sooner the better.
No amount of discussion with your Mother is going to change her behavior or help you. She isn't willing to get your brother out of her life or yours. For whatever reason, she is encouraging, provoking, & enabling his behavior. She wants you to stay so that you can continue to be a victim for him (& her, as needed).
You need to stop setting yourself on fire to keep everyone else warm.
YOU DO NOT owe your mother or siblings ANYTHING.
They are adults who are actively choosing to remain in a behavior pattern that is violent & self destructive.
It sounds like there are some serious psychological problems along with a cycle of violence that are way beyond what you can or will ever be able to help with. IT IS NOT YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THIS.
The physical/verbal abuse between your brother & mother is something that you can not involve yourself with anymore. They don't want to change their behavior & see nothing wrong with it.
They may be your biological family, but they don't want your protection/help/intervention & nothing you do or say will change anything (except further damage you). THEY need to WANT to change (& it doesn't seem like any of them want to do this).
By staying in the home them/this situation, the chance of one of them hurting you or even killing you is extremely high. It might not be entirely deliberate, but violence continues to escalate & they have already shown that they are willing to hurt you.
Is there a way for you to move out now? Not necessarily an apartment (unless you can find a tiny studio), but as a roommate? A room for rent in an apartment or house (ask around if a friend or co-worker has room or knows of someone who might or even via an ad on Craigslist) somewhere locally? You need to get out of that house YESTERDAY.
Moving to a safe location locally for the next 4-5 months until you can move 800+ miles away is a very good idea. If you can move to the new location now, that would be a good idea.
If you can move, do not tell your mother or siblings where you are moving to, block them from your phone (or port your number to google voice & change your actual mobile phone number), forward all of your mail to a PO Box, & cut off all contact with them immediately.
Your biological family is dangerous to you & they only want you around to be a victim for their behavior.
Advise your HR & supervisor at work that your family has been violent towards you in the past & made threats. If your family attempts to show up at your work, the workplace can have them arrested for trespassing.
Talk to your local police department about the threats & previous attacks by your family. They probably won't be able to issue a restraining order unless you have additional proof (video, hospital visits, etc.). This is how you can make sure that the police know the situation & they won't investigate if your Mom attempts to report you missing, etc. They can advise if a "No Contact Order" sent by an attorney would be a good idea (if you want to pursue a restraining order).
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To make your move easily portable & give you very little furniture for your move, here are some suggestions for items that can easily pack into an average size car with your clothes & personal items.
A well made double height queen size airbed/air mattress (typically less than $100, but max $150). Look for the ones with internal reinforcement, as they are more comfortable for long term sleep (& I know people who have replaced their long term mattress with one).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MZTS6GB/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D3C73GH/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HK3Y6SS/
A thick mattress pad with a feather bed under it, & some cotton/flannel sheets with a blanket or 2, a thick comforter, & a couple of pillows.
Having a thick mattress pad & feather bed (or even another comforter) under the mattress pad will be more comfortable overall & keep a good barrier between the cool air in the bed & your body (so you don't get too cold at night).
TJ Maxx & HomeGoods (or similar) almost always have mattress pads, comforter & sheet sets in their clearance sections. Even at full price, they have all of the items & are almost always less expensive than most stores (including WalMart/Meijer). Occasionally Target will have a sale & their sheets are a decent price. I have bought quite a few sets of 100% cotton high end sheets that have lasted for years at TJ Maxx/HomeGoods. You can sometimes find nice blankets & comforters at Goodwill, Thrift Stores, or garage sales (& they are super cheap!).
A folding camping table & a lamp that can clip onto it become a bedside table.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VVH4JGB/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016U6ZJI0/
An oversized folding chair with a throw blanket becomes a comfy place for you to sit in your bedroom.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JZSWP2S/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P27CTYQ/
All of your clothes can be hung in the closet & items that don't hang (sweaters, socks, underwear) can go into portable shelving with a few drawer inserts.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHYTVHJ/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PZ6CGL2/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NMTUBF0/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CG4D8WL/
For any storage (like extra shoes, summer clothes, or extra sheets/blankets), you can use soft boxes & put on the upper shelf or stack on the floor of the closet.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YWFY9K4/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PCNGJP8/
If you end up in a studio apartment & need kitchen items, check your local thrift/recycle stores. You can buy individual cups, dishes, silverware, cooking implements, pots & pans - just enough for 1 person instead of whole sets - which you may not need right now.
When you are moving, you can condense all of your soft items (sheets, blankets, pillows, & clothing) down to a much smaller size by using compression vacuum bags. They are also great for longer term storage!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078JHPZ7P/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SHKG4M1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1cKIDb3SKD3H5
I wanna say that was the table, but it was sold with this backpack where the table would slide in and get strapped down. After some quick googling, I couldn't find the backpack, but I'm certain they still make it. I'm just not great with the internet.
I have the GSI micro table. Good table, but it is a little bit of a pain to assemble sometimes. You have to slide two aluminum rods through each slat. The tolerance is very tight so it takes a bit of wiggling to get them through the last couple.
I have a Helinox table that I really like. They just came out with a hard surface one this year (mine is the older mesh one). Super easy to assemble. Pricey though. REI has a similar model, but not much cheaper. Combine with some coupons and you can sometimes make it reasonable.
Helinox table
This one is another option:
Cheap table
This one might also work - much closer to a collapsible tray than a table.
aluminum table
I looked at the Condor Bison too, but did not like the single large compartment and that the removable pack on the back covers the molle webbing. I have about 6 or 7 Condor bags (and just about every pouch they make) and I found for a large bag with plenty of pockets and compartments the 3-Day Assault bag was best and for a smaller minimal bag the Convoy worked best (for me). On both of them, I can fit my fold up table and tripod standing up on each of the side pockets.
This is the table
http://www.amazon.com/Moon-Lence-Portable-Lightweight-Folding/dp/B00ZH7UP3I?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
I carry this chair over my shoulder
http://www.amazon.com/ALPS-Mountaineering-Rendezvous-Folding-Chair/dp/B006H1ZDBC?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XZQHXVK/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1500270331&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=camping+table&dpPl=1&dpID=41eGPsvYu6L&ref=plSrch
It's pretty nice to have
I have 1 of these things. It's pretty handy. Also makes a good side table to keep next to the camp chair to put lanterns and/or drinks on.
Grill and fish cleaning table with a tap and sink like this , be it fresh water from a 5g jug or lake water either is better than leaning over the side of the boat to rinse your slimy fish and almost falling in after trying to grab it when you drop it.
I also hate climbing over my back seats to get a cast when I have a lot of people on board(I take the shittiest spot out of courtesy) so a good platform in the back would probably beat the extra seating that never gets used.
Also, go bigger rather than smaller with the anchors we drag around 2 20lbs like they're nothing on windy days I wish we'd gone with 40s at least.
For the same price, you can get one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-Products-Folding-Portable/dp/B00CB57CH6
Looks better, gives some storage area underneath, and has counter space for cooking and dish-washing.
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-Products-Aluminum-Folding/dp/B009CI6VD6
This is what I use. Its great and is very compact, but not as big
https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000020279-Compact-Folding-Table/dp/B005G0XFEM?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_3
Hey, good on you for leaving an abusive situation! I have been a "tumbleweed" for years, so to have a big bulky computer desk is simply not practical because I have moved 15+ times in the last 10 years. The solution I found that works for me is a bit tacky, but its functional. I went to a sporting goods store, and in their camping section, I found a collapsible coleman camping table that breaks down to the size of a wide briefcase. I have used it for 8 years now (I'm typing on it now), its sturdy, lightweight, rugged, and works decently for a computer desk that can easily be packed up and transported. I couldn't find an exact match on amazon, but here is a link to a very similar one that coleman makes.
If you have a patio or other outside space, you can get a Camping Table and a Propane Camping Stove. This has absolutely changed my life in my apartment. Since picking up these two items, I've been able to make steak, bacon, and fried chicken without any issue.
Huge email today. Came from the address [email protected] . Have fun;
“Hi there,
How are you?
This is Jessica and I’m glad to know that you are top and qualified testers and I’d like to keep long-term cooperation with you, we currently have some items need testing, pls check the following to see if there is anything you preferred?
www.amazon.com/dp/B07CG5ZL2P
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0742GDMTW
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0716MC8GK
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C5Z67XC
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0798CW1CB
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0787STKJZ
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GP74F4
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0183SBELE
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074D8G2VX
www.amazon.com/dp/B071QZL926
www.amazon.com/dp/B071DC31JC
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019I9UV7K
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AP84C3M
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07286XLWT
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0711Q596L
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y5R6254
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C3VMMFR
www.amazon.com/dp/B07CHCJKRZ
www.amazon.com/dp/B07CH25QVD
Let me know which one you interested and I will show you the way to order.
Thanks for your cooperation and looking forward to your reply.
Regards.”
Thanks, wish I could claim credit for it, haha.
The table is from KingCamp. Last minute impulse buy before our trip. Bamboo top, adjustable legs, very stable, sets up and folds away easily. It also fits very nicely in the tongue box. We used it a lot more than I expected.
We were going to get the REI Co-op folding table, but it was out of stock when we finally decided to get it, and I don't think the legs are adjustable.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M7228V9/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_v2foDb7DXGFX9
I bring a folding table like this one. I have a 2-burner Coleman stove that runs off propane and a single-burner butane stove. I'll bring one or the other depending on how many fuel canisters I find while packing. I always bring gear for cooking (pan/pot, spatula, tongs, ladle, hot pads, seasonings, etc.) but the most common stove use is boiling water in a kettle (for making coffee in an Aeropress or french press). I'm one of those "it's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it" people who brings EVERYTHING!
I usually camp with a large group. We try to plan so that everyone (or every couple) brings one meal to share to reduce the overall prep work and expense. Sometimes we have electric available at camp and I will do a slow-cooker recipe on site. Other times I make a dish at home, freeze it so it will keep in the cooler, then re-heat it on the stove. A 'one pot' dish like soup or jambalaya is easy to re-heat and serve and doesn't generate a huge mess to clean. Tip: add dish soap to a small scrubby sponge (or cut a larger sponge into a more manageable size) and keep it in a ziploc. The reduces the chances of a soap spill/disaster and it can be thrown away if no longer usable at the end of the fest.
I bring a few snacks and something to eat in the mornings (plus coffee - never go without a reliable caffeine source!) in addition to my group meal contribution. I rely on the vendors for everything else.
Looks pretty similar to this guy on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Organized-Fishing-Lightweight-Assembly-FT-001/dp/B018S1CFYQ/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-ZmlzaCBjbGVhbmluZyB0YWJsZQ%3D%3D-ac_d_rm&keywords=fish+cleaning+table&pd_rd_i=B018S1CFYQ&pd_rd_r=f530d111-41d7-4851-af6a-52bf833be5bb&pd_rd_w=Q1le1&pd_rd_wg=guaV2&pf_rd_p=404c4843-2c96-4d0d-a5fe-2b0598693e61&pf_rd_r=SXPH2THM41NYTWNJ3R65&qid=1567620296&s=gateway
$84
There are a wide variety of camp tables. I keep my water cooler on my table, near the edge.
Comprehensive list. Really thorough. I backpack more than motocamp, and see no glaring omissions. I would make only one suggestion. I prefer the accordion aluminum tables over the fabric topped ones. Things fall over less on the flatter one. YMMV [](Coleman Compact Folding Table https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005G0XFEM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apu_mlWMBbCKJQY1J) ...also think about packing out garbage and carrying misc stuff you find/buy along the way. Good luck!
Looks like this one.
Edit: After comparing the "non-scale sample" presented in the KS video, it appears to be the folding table from World Outdoor. Here is their website page. The picture assets from the World Outdoor site are used as the KS video thumbnail. The only difference between the two appear to be the size dimensions, but the KS company states that their current sample is non-scale. It looks pretty scammy to me. The campaign has no pictures outside of the cropped images on the video with the exception of a couple of cropped shots in the update videos.
Why do the update videos not show the whole table? It looks complete? Why not show the true width? At this time, I could go to World Outdoor and buy their table for $89 shipped. If I wanted a wider table, I'd just buy two.
For me, I bought a folding fiberglass table that I use for gaming at friend's houses, and I paid $35 for it. My table appears to be heavier built, and can certainly carry more weight. However, it only folds in half, not quarters.