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Tarptent Options - 1P - Opinions wanted
All, I've read a ton of threads on the various styles of H Shires Tarp Tents. I'm looking to get in the market for a 1P tarptent to be used solo on...
Trail running Emergency Bivy Kit
We do the same type of running as you (just in southern alberta instead of Banff) and what i carry is listed below: -zip off pants. Normally run in the shorts and...
world's lightest toothbrush possibly?
I know this is only a small thing but it's fun to find the little things that don't cost much. I stumbled across this toothbrush at Wal-Mart when I was looking to...
A calm discussion of Hyponatremia
The Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim trip thread was getting contenous regarding possible mechanisms of developing hyponatremia which is low sodium levels in one's blood serum. I posed some questions about hyponatremia to a double-board-certified, American...
Cub Scout lightweight show and tell.
I'm a Bear Cub Scout den leader. I'm also our pack camping coordinator this year- and feel bad for only doing two campouts this season. Our next trip is planned for April...
I need a new pack
Hello ya'll. Well I'm looking for the perfect pack and interested in your input. Heres my current pack line up. 1. BPL Absaroka Pack 2. MYOG Pack (frameless about 2000 cubic inches)...
Crazy for Quilts – How Quilts Became My Sleep System of Choice, PLUS A Review of My Favorite, the Stateless Society Custom Quilt
Companion forum thread to:Crazy for Quilts - How Quilts Became My Sleep System of Choice, PLUS A Review of My Favorite, the Stateless Society Custom Quilt Ray, nice writeup. I've started down...
Sub 10oz/280g backpack recommendations
Perhaps I am asking too much here, but I am looking for a 2 season (late spring to early fall) backpack for my SUL adventures that is: 1. Under 10oz/280g 2. Under...
Is GPS All in Our Heads?
Back to the original topic ... I don't think anyone has yet mentioned that a GPS can be useful for at least some people as an *aid* to learning land navigation. For...
Jetboil Zip Hacks ... Part 2
Okay - messed around with the Jetboil Zip again today. Very happy with a couple more mods. New Lid: I like the Ziploc one mentioned in my last Zip post, but it...
Petroglyphs vs Graffiti, artifacts vs trash
... Petroglyphys - graffiti that have stood the test of time. No more. No less. Sometimes, when admiring priceless Sung Dynasty china... I think what would the original owner be saying if...
Gmap4 - Enhanced Google map viewer + high resolution topo maps + more
There are several general purpose online map tools based on Google Maps. All of us software developers do some of the same things and we also each do some unique things. It's...
An ultralight life?
[x] ignore test delete Ben, you have a point. One of the most efficient structures to live in from a carbon footprint point of view is a highrise. I have thought a...
Storm Resistance of Ultralight Shelters: Part 1, Introduction
Hi Roger and Struart, Nylon expands when wet. Please check it with a piece of fabric or look it up in a plastics reference. In commonly used fabrics, it's easily a +2%...
Storm Resistance of Ultralight Shelters: Part 1, Introduction
Companion forum thread to:Storm Resistance of Ultralight Shelters: Part 1, Introduction > The Akto is light when you consider it is designed to work in winter storm conditions > reliably. That's also...
Cheap, light tent stakes?
So my MYOG tarp is almost complete, but all I have are some old heavy stakes that I'd love to replace with something lighter. Is anyone out there using something light weight...
If you could only have one pack Part 2
But....I would not want to be in a cage with you Dave - maybe if we were the same age........will have to have age divisions I guess. :>) The Ultra Light Adventure...
Colorado Trail.
I'm in the process of planning it right now. If I post a spreadsheet of my days, resupplies, mileage, would a few of you who have done the CT critique it for...
Functional Secondary Air System
Now keep an open mind when reading this and try to understand how we can apply this to our backpacking size wood stoves. We all like talking about bushbuddies and hobo stoves,...
GoLite SL-1 for PCT
For those who have done the PCT or sections of it, would you recommend the Shangri-La 1 for it? This is going to be my first tarp purchase (never thought I would...
