Gear

Expensive, but it packs into a tube and sets up in 30 seconds. Fits between the wheel wells in the galley storage area. Worth every cent for someone with a bad back.

The single best feature of this rig. Wind-rated and deploys solo in under two minutes. Creates a real outdoor room.

Holds ice well for 3 days in mild temps. Heavy when full—lifting it into the galley alone is awkward. Would consider a lighter rotomold option for longer trips. The red looks good next to Pearl though.

Lots of BTUs. Boils water fast. Fits the galley counter with room to spare. Flame control is actually good, not just a binary on/off.

Gets the job done. The spigot drips a little if you don't tighten it fully. 7 gallons is enough for 2-3 days of careful use solo. Bring a backup half-gallon just in case.

Bright enough, reliable, red-light mode for not wrecking your night vision. Nothing fancy to say—just works every time.

Warm white, pleasant tone. Runs off trailer battery—charge it before you leave or it'll be dim by 9pm. Learned this the hard way on night one.

Essential for finding dispersed campsites and BLM roads that aren't on Google Maps. Download the topo tiles for your region before you leave cell service.

Compact kit. Adequate for cuts, blisters, minor burns. Not a substitute for knowing basic first aid. Lives in the galley drawer permanently.

Overkill warm for spring desert nights but that's the right problem to have. Compresses to a reasonable stuff-sack size for the small cabin space.