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Experience with Heatsheets?
Anyone used these before? http://www.rei.com/product/750939 They weigh something like an ounce per square yard. Also claims to be less noisy than traditional mylar emergency blankets. How would they work as a ground...
Theoretical AT Gear List
So its rainy in SoCal and well, we don't know what to do with ourselves. I got bored and decided to make what I think would be the lightest gear list I...
Lightweight Rainwear 2008: Current Favorites, New Introductions, and New Technologies (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008)
Anyone know a Euro dealer online for the CAMP products? Thanks Allison, That's my take on it. I've neve worn Tyvek, only used it as a ground sheet. I have a set...
Tarptent Notch Vs Z Packs Hexamid Tent
Hello All- Trying to decide between the two before I go on a backpacking trip in 2 and a half weeks. I need to order today because of wait times. It's really...
Backpacking for the girly girl
Hello BPLers. My boyfriend (Bryce F) would love nothing more than for me to join him on an overnight backpacking trip for his bday in September. I am not a backpacker...a nice...
Foam pad or other supplement
I did a search on reflectix thinking that it might be an inexpensive way to boost my thermarest xlite warmth for a few extra ounces on colder weekenders late fall but I...
Event or Momentum for a bivy only shelter…
Here's my situation: I want to do one, maybe two night trips that are high exertion, all day travel. Temps will be 40 or above. I will be using all down for...
Reflectix Sleeping Pad
Has anyone used reflextix as a sleeping pad? I just made a cozy out of it for my pot and thought that maybe it would be a light/cheap insulator for a sleeping....
MLD Solomid Interior Options
Interested in feedback from Mid users about their experiences and preferences for interior approach. The approaches are 1] Nothing, sleeping bag/pad directly on the ground or on light groundsheet like Polycryo 2]...
MSR E-Wing yard queen
Got it from REI, set it up in the backyard for experimentation, photos, and seam sealing. First issue, the goofy double stuff sack. They're sewn to the same bottom, the little one...
New to Backpacking and Need Advice: My 3 Season Gear List <15 lbs
Hey y'all- first post here and fairly new to backpacking. I'm in the process of buying a bunch of gear, as I've previously only used my dad's (heavy) stuff. I've been reading...
Six Moon Designs Customer Service
[Not sure if this the best thread for this] Still/always tinkering with my shelter system, I took a MLD Trailstar on an overnight trip to Ranier last weekend. I decided I wanted...
Tyvek Bivy
Just found this online, might make for an ultraminimal bivy. Its kinda narrow but someone might be able to make it work. http://www.etsy.com/listing/41432353/quilt-storage-bag-tyvek-full-queen-king Hmmm, should generate some ideas. Can't beat the price,...
Rockies gear list
I posted a geat list prior to a section hike on the CT. I have since lightned up a bit and wanted to know where the forum sees areas/item that are able...
Rockies gear list
I posted a geat list prior to a section hike on the CT. I have since lightned up a bit and wanted to know where the forum sees areas/item that are able...
Rockies gear list
I posted a geat list prior to a section hike on the CT. I have since lightned up a bit and wanted to know where the forum sees areas/item that are able...
Poncho as a groundsheet?
I was thinking about using my Golite poncho as a groundsheet and wanted to see if anyone has any experience using their poncho like this. I figured since I am using the...
SMD Gatewood Cape Bug Net
The thread on the Refuge pointed me to this gem. A bug net for the Gatewood Cape. It's a bit heavier than I had hoped for at 7 oz. But as Ron...
Ideal Solo Tarp Size?
What is your idea the ideal size of a solo catenary cut ridgeline tarp (non poncho) in 1.35 Silnylon and or a Spinnaker/Cuben? Front Width X Rear Width X Ridgeline Length, ex....
Oware Bivy Two Person Simple
Has anyone used this bivy? Good/bad luck?? I'm thinking about migrating from tent to tarp/bivy system. This bivy looks like it might be worth trying for $139, but I have no bivy...
