ArkansasDon
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REI Camp Tables? anyone use them. Been looking for a good portable sturdy camp tables.
REI Camp Tables
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ArkansasDon
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any other suggestion on camping tables that are good sturdy portables besides the REI
Abel Villesca
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I've got one of the REI tables with the roll up top. It's been solid so far.
WashingtonTaco
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I've had the Eureka roll up tables and have since donated them to my daughter. Not that its bad its that my GF couldn't get it set up without assistance. So i'd stop doing whatever it was I was doing and help. Got REAL tired of that and bought a Front Runner table. Simple to set up and stores away under my rack.
https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.c.../front-runner-stainless-steel-camp-table.html
REI sold a knock off Snow Peak for a few years that was more like a end table, I love that thing and was half the price of the Snow Peak. It always goes on the trip, a place to rest my cocktail!
Similar to this: https://www.rei.com/product/898396/snow-peak-bamboo-my-table
https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.c.../front-runner-stainless-steel-camp-table.html
REI sold a knock off Snow Peak for a few years that was more like a end table, I love that thing and was half the price of the Snow Peak. It always goes on the trip, a place to rest my cocktail!
Similar to this: https://www.rei.com/product/898396/snow-peak-bamboo-my-table
Been using a discontinued clearance roll up REI camp table since i began camping with my truck. It's been solid for 4-5 years with many trips and I have no complaints. Easy to setup, and adjust for uneven ground. Infinite adjustment with friction legs (no detent) and a fast setup. It packs small about the size of a standard folding camping chair and is pretty light being made of aluminum.
ArkansasDon
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I'm looking for portable (roll up) aluminum, for easy storage & transportation. Bob91yj I understand what your saying. I do not like to give my money to a business that doesn't support my activities or beliefs. I notice Cabelas, Camp Chef which has them too & ALPS Mountaineering (larger table) is 40% off right now.
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I recently acquired a Camp Chef Mesa table (thanks to Cris) and have the ALPS table you mentioned above. I'm tired of those short camp tables... these table with adjustable tables are sturdy, have 3 heights from "bar", "kitchen counter", and "squatty camp table" height - I'm too old to be bending over those typical camp table heights.
I like my Alps guide table though you can't put anything hot directly on the folding vinyl table top. Not a problem really. I use 4 d-ring spacers to sit the camp stove on. Storing them with the stove by sliding them over the propane hose before packing it away.
http://www.alpsmountaineering.com/products/furniture/tables/guide-table
$60 on Amazon
http://a.co/9wUUOPZ
http://www.alpsmountaineering.com/products/furniture/tables/guide-table
$60 on Amazon
http://a.co/9wUUOPZ
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Actually, I hear that may be changing.
The smell of money has the power to influence change and change of heart.... not necessarilly a bad thing, either...
Twin Magnolias
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I'm surprised that wasn't your first post, and it took a couple days to say it. Are you getting soft on us? Who won the office pool?
Just messing with you, as I've been on the receiving end of that rant and I was expecting it this time around. Albeit I thought it would have materialized sooner.
If they're going to sell Tepui and Yakima roof top tents, then they're at cross purposes with some of their clientele. Overland-y type consumers make them money in all new ways.
Steve & Deb
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Here's a crosspost of a review I did on the ALPS Guide table for your perusal. It is neither compact nor lightweight, though.
A couple of years ago, I bought an ALPS Mountaineering Guide Table from the discount vendor, The Climb. It was on sale for $79 for a table that was normally $150 retail, and $99 most discount places. This table is now available from Amazon for $59.99 with free Prime Shipping.
The top is 22" X 61", and can be adjusted to there heights; 30", 35.5", and 42". It weights about 25 pounds.
[Amazon Link]
It is quick to set up, and very sturdy, especially at the lowest height. The feet swivel to self-level on uneven ground. Here's mine:
I haven't really used for much more than a snack/beverage table for the backyard, though, as it is pretty large. I have a small, no-name aluminum table I keep in the 4Runner all the time and use for lunch stops. Now that we have the Hiker trailer, we'll use the ALPS table more.
Some have concern cooking on the vinyl top. Others say it isn't a problem. I haven't tried it yet, but have a couple of pieces of 16" square faux tile to put underneath, just in case.
A couple of years ago, I bought an ALPS Mountaineering Guide Table from the discount vendor, The Climb. It was on sale for $79 for a table that was normally $150 retail, and $99 most discount places. This table is now available from Amazon for $59.99 with free Prime Shipping.
The top is 22" X 61", and can be adjusted to there heights; 30", 35.5", and 42". It weights about 25 pounds.
[Amazon Link]
It is quick to set up, and very sturdy, especially at the lowest height. The feet swivel to self-level on uneven ground. Here's mine:
I haven't really used for much more than a snack/beverage table for the backyard, though, as it is pretty large. I have a small, no-name aluminum table I keep in the 4Runner all the time and use for lunch stops. Now that we have the Hiker trailer, we'll use the ALPS table more.
Some have concern cooking on the vinyl top. Others say it isn't a problem. I haven't tried it yet, but have a couple of pieces of 16" square faux tile to put underneath, just in case.
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Thanks to Greg for introducing that ALPS table to me.
ArkansasDon
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sounds like the squeaky wheel got the grease.
I went back channel with a PM early on, kept seeing the REI name and just couldn't stand it any longer!
Here's a crosspost of a review I did on the ALPS Guide table for your perusal. It is neither compact nor lightweight, though.
A couple of years ago, I bought an ALPS Mountaineering Guide Table from the discount vendor, The Climb. It was on sale for $79 for a table that was normally $150 retail, and $99 most discount places. This table is now available from Amazon for $59.99 with free Prime Shipping.
The top is 22" X 61", and can be adjusted to there heights; 30", 35.5", and 42". It weights about 25 pounds.
[Amazon Link]
It is quick to set up, and very sturdy, especially at the lowest height. The feet swivel to self-level on uneven ground. Here's mine:
I haven't really used for much more than a snack/beverage table for the backyard, though, as it is pretty large. I have a small, no-name aluminum table I keep in the 4Runner all the time and use for lunch stops. Now that we have the Hiker trailer, we'll use the ALPS table more.
Some have concern cooking on the vinyl top. Others say it isn't a problem. I haven't tried it yet, but have a couple of pieces of 16" square faux tile to put underneath, just in case.
There are fabric loops on the underside of the folding table top that the cross rods pass through before you snap the rods into the base. The top also has velcro straps on the corners for each leg. You don't have to worry about a gust of wind blowing the top somewhere. Like into the camp fire. Or someone knocking the table and the top sliding off with everything on it
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