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Hammock tarps and going to the ground when it's the only option ;-?
I'm about to sell my tent! When and if I ever get above the tree line I may get to a point where I have to revert to the ground. Step 1.)...
down or synth with tarp?
OK, I'm new to this forum so please don't jump all over me for this question as I'm sure it's been asked plenty before. Anyway, I'm pretty new to ultralight packing. I'm...
Solving the condensation issue: waterproof quilt fabric
On most of my trips I and more so my down quilt got wet not so much because of rain but because of condensation: either condensation on the inside of the fly...
Tarp/Bivy vs Tarp/Ground sheet for rain spray protection
I am contemplating the idea of abandoning the use of a Bivy under my Tarp during relatively bugless environments (i.e., Colorado in summer). Just wondering if anyone has used something like the...
Mchale Packs?
I just finished a January 2021 trip with my McHale and it hauled alot (too much) food for 21 winter days but it now sits ready to go in March. On Rocky...
Longevity of PU tent floors; Any reason to avoid the same 1-2 year older model?
What's the typical longevity of a PU-coated floor not in terms of abrasion, but in terms of the PU coming off with time? I'm in the process of replacing a +10 year...
FS • OPEN • Mountain Laurel Designs Bug Bivy
$100. Silnylon Used once with Patrol Tarp Shelter (which is for sale separately) Picture is of it not set up, just lying on the grass. From MLD website: FEATURES • 20D Sage...
AT Thru Hike
This summer I plan to attempt a hike on the Appalachian trail. I can't start my hike until around June 8 and only have to around August 13 because of school and...
replacing sleeping pad
I use a hammock, but sometimes (usually on paddling trips, with sand/ gravel bars; no trees) I need a tent, so I need a sleeping pad. While I can go heavier when...
Tyvek Tarp
I've salvaged a piece of Tyvek from a construction site, and I'm thinking about making it into a 5' x 9' tarp. I figure it will weigh about 10 oz. once I'm...
Pack List for Hammock Hikers (A.K.A. Human Piñatas)
I am looking to see if any fellow human piñatas out there have a pack list. I am always looking for new ideas. Since I'm stuck in ICU with my sick Dad,...
Vinyl tarps? Pro's / Con's please
I was at my local outdoor store and I noticed they had vinyl tarps. It was pretty cheap, $7.99 for a 7x9. What caught my eye was bow much more compact it...
My 2011 JMT Gear List
Ok here is my great list for my JMT section hike. I am starting out at Rush Creek Trailhead on July 25th and will exiting via Bishop Pass on Aug. 3rd If...
ZPacks Hexamid Solo Tarp
First Observation: Wow! This Tarp is wicked light 2.8oz on my scale that includes the Guylines and Stuffsack. Second Observation: I’d like to state that I am very picky about gear and...
Zpacks Splash Bivy or MLD Superlight Bivy?
I'm getting a bivy bag for use with a square flat tarp or with a mid. I'm looking at getting either a Zpacks Splash or an MLD Superlight (cuben). Any experience, likes,...
MLD Patrol Shelter w/ Yama Mountain Gear 1.25 Bug Net
I think I finally found the perfect shelter for me with great weather protection and bug protection for sanity. This combo is lightweight, durable, breathable and adaptable with a CF Patrol Shelter...
Polycro Tarp Tested!
New Half Pyramid done. This is from a single piece of the 1.2mm from Ace Hardware. Came out to 7.9 ounces with 4 stakes. This is a tight fit at the feet....
5 lb SUL list out of my gear closet
I pulled this list together out of things that I already have in my gear closet or are in the process of making (spin bag and momentum 90 bivy). I know there...
New BA tents
NM Monte, I would choose the 30D fabric and coat it myself. If it leaked, then I would recoat it. But, that is looking for WATERPROOF without saying to what degree....
one person shelter opt.
Okay I'm going to try this again. I'm looking for some ideas for a light weight one person shelter to use from spring to fall in Mid-South east coast. I like SMD...
