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Sierra Gear List – Under 10 lbs
I just got under 10 pounds without even realizing it. Thanks, BPL! I'm headed to Tamarack Lakes in the Rock Creek area (eastern sierras) for a 2 night trip solo- and may...
Condensation between tent floor and pad when sleeping on snow
(Sorry if this is a common question, searching didn't turn up much) I recently spent a night with a friend in snow conditions and we woke to considerable condensation between sleeping pads...
CT week gear list for review
I am planning on leaving tomorrow for a 6 day 5 night CT Section hike. Please let me know what I can par back on. The night at higher evevations are getting...
CT week gear list for review
I am planning on leaving tomorrow for a 6 day 5 night CT Section hike. Please let me know what I can par back on. The night at higher evevations are getting...
CT week gear list for review
I am planning on leaving tomorrow for a 6 day 5 night CT Section hike. Please let me know what I can par back on. The night at higher evevations are getting...
Looking for another ‘freestanding’ option
I have a Tarptent Contrail and I do like it but it is not the shelter for me in all situations. My tarping skills are very poor it seems as I do...
Best lightweight winter tent?
In addition to the standard pole that comes with the Akto, Hilleberg offers a heavier pole that fits the Akto. The pole that comes with the Akto is 9mm and about 6.2...
What do you sleep on?
What is under your sleeping Bag? I have evolved into a Big Agnes air mattress, a tent floor and a ground sheet. I have not found a more comfortable mattress as the...
effectiveness of Frogg Toggs Emergency Poncho
Hi, In an effort to reduce weight in scenarios where rain is not predicted, I decided to pick up a Frogg Toggs Emergency Poncho at 2.8oz (3oz with case). This poncho was...
ZPacks Hexamid questions
I'm thinking of getting a Hexamid, and had a couple of questions to ask of those who have experience with the tent. I'm wanting the tent version, with the mesh floor. First...
East Coast cowboy camping advice needed
I need some recommendations from people who successfully "sleep under the stars" on the East Coast. In the mid-Atlantic area, humidity is generally around 80%, and night time temperatures drop below the...
Extra Large Polycryo Sheets
The usual largest size sheet of polycryo that can be obtained with a window insulation kit is 7' x 10'. However, I just spotted rolls of 7' x 25' on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Thermwell-V8425-Shrink-Wind-Window/dp/B000AXXD7O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1448051414&sr=8-2&keywords=window+insulation+roll...
Lessons to learn from my first tarp -- very critical criticisms to learn for/from a novice -- Long
I have plans to make a silnylon tent similar to the SMD Haven or Lunar Duo but decided I should try to make a tarp first with cheaper materials. ...well that is...
poncho vs rainsuit and packcover
See this thread for the 5 oz cuben fiber parcho Just for clarity, it was literally flooding (and I'm from Texas so I've seen a couple floods) at the site and GSMNP...
Is this a good price for tyvek? $1.55 for 1x9
Wanting to make my own footprint. What is a reasonable price for tyvek? I am looking for a 5x9 piece, so it would be 5 x 1.55 = 7.75 Seems like an...
Sub 10lbs for 100 Mile Wilderness in September
Hello All- I uploaded my current gear list (attached to my profile) for my late summer Maine trek in the 100 mile wilderness. Let me know what you think, and any tips/areas...
Titanium Goat Ptarmigan Bivy
I am not a very experienced Bivy user. For those that are, what do you think about the Full Net Hood vs Net Window options. Which would you prefer and why? I...
Cold 12 year old
I'd be interested in your thoughts as to why my 12 year shivered (hypothermic)while sleeping and was very cold the whole night. And yes he will be retrained on hypothermia, its affects...
4 Season Ultra Light Extreme Weather Shelter System
carbon fiber poles….are those worth a damn in a storm? That's what I use. no groundsheet Yep, bad idea imho. In a storm the spindrift can get under the edge of the...
Fabric with native water and wind repellency?
I know Epic is pretty much gone but is there a fabric out there that is being used that has a high water and wind repellency that is native to the fabric...
