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versatility in a shelter choice?
I know there is not a tent or tarp/bivy combination that covers all situations but I am wondering what people would suggest that would cover the majority of them like bugs, rain,...
Ursack Update
>I have to wonder if I'd get fined for using a bear canister AND an Ursack. Both would probably be hung using the PCT method. < Hanging a bear canister is the...
Taptent Moment vs Sublite Sil
I am looking to buy either a tarptent Moment or sublite Sil. Any suggestions/comments? Sublite is lighter but looks to be not much mesh at all. I do use trekking poles which...
Firesteel experiment
I ran some experiments with my LMF Army firesteel. Comparing the volume of sparks thrown to the striker the LMF firsteel comes with to the tools on a Victorinox Swiss Army knife...
trying to understand backpacking light
Hi, I'm a newcomer to these forums, and have been reading the gear lists with both interest and some confusion. I haven't been backpacking much in the last 10 years, but want...
MYOG Tents?
I've searched through what I can, but when you search "tent" you get a lot of hits! What I'm really looking for is info on some single wall tents, something along the...
Cuben Tent Question?
What about Polyester? It doesn't absorb water and freeze plus the film is polyester based. Oh and the Seam Stick bonds permanently to both. Merry Christmas to all and to all a...
Cuben Tent Question?
> Could one design storm tents to use non-stretch fabrics? > An interesting question. My worry is whether they would > start to flap or flutter in high winds. A stretch fabric...
MYOG bivy question
Hi all, I've got a question about materials for making a simple bivy sack. I looker over old posts and haven't seen this mentioned before. Has anyone tried to use a mylar...
Start w/ survival kit
New here, first post. I come at UL backpacking from a different angle than most, I think. I start with a Personal Survival Kit (PSK). Like any survival kit, its tuned for...
ultralight wood cutting / chopping / splitting solutions?
I am a big knife and tool junkie but most of the time I do not carry a axe or saw while backpacking. There is a saw on my SAK but it...
Sleeping system & clothing in winter
I would put this in the Winter Forum, but it seems here are more folks. Planning a one week trip in February here in Finland. Temperatures will be between -20°C (that's -4°F)...
MYOG Hand/Toe Warmers
I think that Bill Fornshell had started a thread about a pair of cuben booties he made a couple years ago, though I couldn't find it, so I'll start a new one...
Gatewood Cape Setup
>Ah, Tom, if this is what you're looking for, I've got some I can send you, no charge. Came from MLD, but I bought more than I needed. Just let me know...
Thinking about a 2 quilt system for winter
I'm probably going to pull the trigger on my first quilt in a month or so, and I certainly don't want to wait for spring to use it, so I come in...
Compact ‘High Dynamic Range’ Camera?
I am looking for a camera that will support High Dynamic Range post-processing. To me, this means having Auto Exposure Bracketing with at least three frames, across +/- 2EV. For the camera...
Pack Pad Pocket??
I use a z rest for a pad and wondered if there ws any advantage to a pad pocket like on a Mariposa vs. just folding it flat across the back of...
Score at walmart
8 yds x 62" of 1.6 oz light gray ripstop. I think this will end up a hammock. 14 yds x 68" of 1 oz olive green ripstop. Quilt time. $1.50 per...
Got lost at choosing materials for a lightweight tent
Hi it's my first post :) I just got lost at choosing the right materials for my new tent. Let me start of that long time ago I have bought a crappy...
Got lost at choosing materials for a lightweight tent
Hi it's my first post :) I just got lost at choosing the right materials for my new tent. Let me start of that long time ago I have bought a crappy...
