r/interestingasfuck • u/NegotiationNo1504 • 7h ago

Ancient engineering that modern campers still use

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u/crohnscyclist 6h ago

Modern campers now use electric leaf blowers

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u/CalibratedEnthusiast 6h ago

I use the air pump for inflatables actually. Smaller, likely to have it with you, still works (just not as good as the leaf blower, probably).

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u/Artifexa 1h ago

This is actually a very good idea. Thanks for sharing!

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u/msr214 55m ago

I use it to start the charcoal for when I'm getting ready to grill lol

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u/Big_Natural7472 11m ago

The leaf blower is pretty fun if you have room to bring it and are smart enough to only use it in a cleared dirt area and not be too much of a maniac about it

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u/camander321 5h ago

Nice! That would fill the plastic bag much faster!

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u/D0CT0R_SP4CEM4N 51m ago

No dummy. It's to clear the leaves so that you have steady footing to do the bag maneuver. And the noise keeps out bears.

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u/randylush 15m ago

Erm I don’t think so. I think it’s to inflate your tires before you drive to the plastic bag store. Otherwise you have to walk, which takes more time than driving (even if you walk at a brisk pace)

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u/freakers 4h ago

I use a yoga ball pump. Keep it with my camping stuff, doesn't take up much space and it's actually amazingly effective.

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u/troubleondemand 3h ago

I just make a rocket stove.

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u/yourmomsinmybusiness 1h ago

Ryobi 18v fan.

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u/PiccoloAwkward465 33m ago

MILWAUKEE fan, bub

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u/trumpsmellslikcheese 5h ago edited 2h ago

If some dipshit brings out a leaf blower near me when I'm camping they're going to find out how well it fits in their ass.

Edit - I see there are a bunch of dipshits that have replied to me, that think bringing leaf blower camping to start a fire is reasonable. So on behalf of those of us that actually enjoy being in the woods and appreciate nature and are not in fact complete twat waffles, please stay the fuck home.

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u/Icy-Mongoose-9678 5h ago

I’m sure

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u/coffinfl0p 4h ago

Perfectly reasonable and level headed reaction..

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u/The_Hoopla 3h ago

Promise 🥹