Hi All,
Another I lost my gear thread. One is too many.
Here's what I used to have-
Tent – Tarptent Sublite Sil
Backpack – GoLite Jam 2 2009
Sleeping Bag – Mont Bell UL Spiral Down #1
Sleeping Pad – Exped Synmat UL 7 Air Pad
Stove – Vargo Ti and a Gram Weenie Pro (I did not take both on trips)
Pot – .6L or 1.1L Ti Pots
Hard Shell Jacket – Patagonia M10
My base weight with luxuries was 12 pounds. I usually backpack 1 to 2 nights in the Colorado Rockies with my dog. 3 Seasons. My sleep system was perfect. I am thinking about replacing the kitchen with a JetBoil Sol Ti. It boils so fast and easy, I can quickly boil water for myself and puppy. It is compact so it will work well in my "day" pack. The tent, jacket, and backpack are the big question marks.
I liked the Sublite Sil quite a bit. Comfortable and the pack volume is low. Side-entry is nice with a dog. I am a poor site selector and always choose sites with mosquitos :( The Sil version is no longer listed on the Tarptent website. The Notch looks like a great upgrade and currently in stock. I use 110 Z-Poles so I can use my treking poles. What other 1P side-entry tents should I be looking at?
Hard Shell. I prefer a hard shell over the wind shirt/jacket if I am going to spend lots of time above tree line. My Houdini was saved. I spent weeks last year researching, buying, and shipping back shells before I found the M10. A lot of the men's shells fit so poorly. What's new and available in women's models? Insurance will pay full price so I don't need to wait for sales :)
Pack. I did not love or hate the Jam. It was ok. I want to keep it in the 35 to 40L range. Is it possible to find something with a little bit more frame/support in the same weight range?
I probably will not have time to backpack until August so immediate availability is not important.
Thanks All
Chris
