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Pyramid-style cuben shelter
Over the past weeks, I have been selling some “old” gear in order to replace it with newer and, more importantly, lighter gear. After some research I feel that I have little...
Monk Tarp 5.4' x 9' Sil Nylon
Does anybody have experience with a tarp like this or a set up similar to it? http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/popup_image.php?pID=89&image=0 I already have a TT Moment, but I'm trying to go lighter and test my...
Golite Shangri-La 2 Shelter: Keep it Simple Stupid
review from the Alpinist on the pyramid shelter ... hopefully useful for those GoLiters that want to push their tarps on Rainier in 60 MPH winds ... lol http://www.alpinist.com/doc/_print/web10f/ms-jr-golite-shangri-la-shelter During my trips...
Wet inside my Tarptent Contrail
I field tested my Tarptent Contrail for the first time on a weekend trip the beginning of October to Catheral Lakes at 9,300’ in Yosemite. It rained much of the night and...
Make Your Own Larabars
It's really easy to make your own Larabar-type energy bars. All you need is a food processor, dried fruit (mostly dates), nuts, and spices. Here's a basic recipe (the amounts are approximate):...
Which tents under 3kg will take 100km/h winds from any direction?
You can pitch a pyramid with a nest, like the Hex/SL3, inner or outer first. Inner first is easier because the nest gives you the right shape then you just throw the...
Galvanized coat hangers?
Im not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but I figure someone might know this. Recently, I made a firefork (like the light my fire kind) for cooking...
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Inc.
I don't actually own a Windrider (though I did order one), so I haven't used one yet. To address some of your points though, it has internal stays not foam for internal...
Lyme Disease: Challenging Old Stereotypes
Companion forum thread to:Lyme Disease: Challenging Old Stereotypes Scary stuff. A girl I went to high school had undiagnosed lyme. Led to several problems, including a heart attack (according to her). Still...
Heavy gear that works
At the risk of putting my fingers in a hornet's nest... Who here carries non UL equipment simply because it is more suited to their needs? eg. I carry a 2.6kg tent...
tarp poles in wind
Could some tarp tent owner please help me with this? I purchased a smd lunar duo (which I've yet to see, as I'm away from home) a few months ago, and I'm...
groundsheet/pack liner/poncho
I've always done summer hiking in the Sierra without bringing rain gear, but others here have asserted that I'm asking for trouble by assuming that whatever was OK in past, typical conditions...
Backpacking life after children
Looking for a serious and experience based advice on how your backpacking life has changed after having kids. Were you missing your freedom? How long did it take before you went on...
I need some tent advice
Ok all you hardcore Tarptent fans out there, you are probably all gonna want to shoot me after this! I got back a week and a half ago from a 8 day...
NB MT100
Bought a pair of New Balance MT100s to try since some folks seem to like them so much (but only for backpacking, I'm not a trail runner). Wow. Great shoe. I was...
Preliminary LMT gear list
I'm relatively new to the light backpacking scene but I've lived in the Sierras my whole life and have always wanted to do this trail. The plan is to do it 15AUG-29AUG....
Help me pick a tent!
Hi Everyone :) I know I recently posted about tents but I'm still in a dilemma! I'm seriously looking at the Scarp 2 as well as the MSR CR2 and MSR HH...
Amazing new UL firestarter
Hey guys, i was at work today and i found this stuff we use to clean cabinets with called "bees wax cheese cloth". From the name i figured it may be a...
Ultralight gear for international travel?
Hello, I've been lurking here for a while and am intrigued by the ultralight approach. We, my wife and I, are now planning an extended international trip- about six months- which will...
Suggestions for improvement to our stove/cookware setup 3 season and winter?
This is what my wife and I are using/plan to use - anyone have any suggestions for improvement: * 3 season solo or 2 person with boil-in-bag meal: -UL Caldera with Esbit...
