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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 ā¢ OPEN ā¢ 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 ā¢ 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 PiƱatas)
I am looking to see if any fellow human piƱatas 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: Iād 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...
I found some scraps of Tyvek!
So I found some scraps of Tyvek the other day. I was surprised at how "loud" the material is when handling it. I read that an effective way to make the material...
4 Day Rain Packing in PNW :-)
So my next all rain hiking in PNW is coming up, other than day hikes with rain, never done a backpacking trip. Any suggestions on how to ace this? Gear: 1. Wearing:...
Hexamid made with heavier Cuben?
I have pretty much settled on a Hexamid as my shelter as I take up backpacking again, but I was wondering about its durability and whether it might be worthwhile to order...
Tell me about your gear lists w/ Jam pack
Im wondering what people are packing in their jams, how many days they have packed for, and most importantly how you pack stuff in it for the best fit. Ive got a...
Colorado Rockies 3 Season List
Solo Backpacking List for Colorado Rockies Three Season (Usually 2-4 nights and almost always spend some time above timberline). Iām 6ā1ā about 220lbs. Iām cheap, broke or is that frugal? The most...
