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Sub 1 pound shelter for tall hiker
I am looking for some sub one-pound shelter suggestions for a tall person (6ā5, 190). I researched many of previous threads so I might not ask a repeat questions, yet didn't have...
Storing Food After Dark
I always stop before dark but often read of others who hike past dark. I can imagine setting up camp and cooking by Photon light though I think it would be a...
Wood stove experiment
I got ahold of a scrap of 3.6oz/yard ceramic fabric and decided to try using it for the inner chamber of a wood stove. I sewed the sock-like inner chamber together with...
lightweight, easy-access dSLR carry case
I been working on a system to carry my dSLR while backpacking. My goals were to 1) keep the weight of the setup down, 2) keep it accessible, 3) provide protection from...
Poll: Tarp/Bivy vs. Tent
I'm mulling over my shelter choice, and I thought I'd poll the audience... Which do you use and why? A Tarp with or with out a bivy or a tent. Advantages of...
“Misting” Silnylon!
>Not a good idea if the fly is already wet, however. Additional pressure on a wet fly from the spaceblanket could push the water through even faster. Well, that's not my experience,...
Sigma DP1 in Yellowstone
Just back from a 10 day trek through the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, using the Sigma DP1. Just starting to review photos today and am very pleased with the results. More to come...
Onion Valley to Whitney Portal (w/pics)
I just returned this morning (4 am!!) from a super-fast trip from Onion Valley to the Whitney Portal. I was on the trail on Tuesday morning at about 11:30am after dropping off...
Titanium Budha…
Finally got around to pulling one off. It ain't too pretty, but dang does it work. This is just the prototype to see if the concept works, and I'm going to work...
Trowel – which one?
Ummm Mike, not above tree line. What would you use, a rock? I made my own from sheet Ti. It don't weigh much. Got to put a rock on it so it...
Snowpeak Litemax stove
I used to use a PR, and switched to a Gigapower. The PR's swaying pot support arms are what caused me to start looking around, but I also ran some tests in...
Lightest 2.5″ Insulated Pad with Pillow
I'm a restless side-sleeper and still haven't found a good sleep system but am considering the following: 15 oz: 20"x72"x2.5" Big Agnes Clearview Air Mattress 2 oz: 19.5"x59"x1/8" Gossamer Gear Foam Pad...
Gossamer Gear The One
These are comments I made in the forum, just added here for easy reference: I just got back from a three day walk with the One yesterday. It was great, just what...
how to hammock camp?
Hello, We've backpack camped for a few years now, going lighter and lighter every chance we get, which is now getting more and more expensive for those precious ounces, but that's another...
Gear List for family backpack: Mom, Boy (9), and Girl (5)
Iād welcome ideas regarding the following gear list and regarding backpacking with kids in general. My story is as follows: after many years of occasional recreational backpacking, starting at age 12 with...
sub-2 pounds 4 season tent: hacking Nemo Morpho
>The oware cuben pyramid weighs 13.5 oz. Is this available now or is it still vap'o'ware? The four sided design isn't quite as wind resistant as the hexagonal shape but that *is*...
Sub 1 lb. XUL : Possible or BS?
I've read at another site about a guy who claims he hiked the entire JMT last August with an 18-ounce kit. (Plus food and water). Claims he had shelter, sleeping gear, and...
lightweight sleeping bags for tall people
I'm currently trying to lose weight from my pack. My sleeping bag weights 1935g (4lb 4oz ish) I am 6'3 and so need a large bag. The other problem is I'm in...
gatewood cape set up
My Gatewood Cape just got delivered yesterday and I'm eager to get it up and seal all the seams. More importantly though, I want to try it out. While using the Cape,...
When have you gone too light?
Jim, What do you call it ... I don't know, how about .... Having fun? Roman and all those who walk at the cutting edge, Tell us of the times you gained...
