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Shelter Options
I am looking for a 2 person shelter for the JMT this summer, and having some difficulty. The Golite shangri-la 2 was a great fit when it was on sale, but when...
advice for a cold night
Hi all, A little while ago, I went on a 24' trip to Henry Coe State Park (first time). For those familiar, I tried the China Hole trail. In the middle of...
Polycro Tarp Tested!
David - love the knife setup :) Use that basic idea often, though to fine tune height, I used an old book a lot of the time. Too high or low? flip...
Philmont cooking
Below is a summary of the 6 methods I’ve seen used to “cook” Philmont meals. 1 - Philmont method (old) - Place all dry ingredients & water in a large pot, stir,...
SynMat UL 7 Limbo: How Low Can You Go?
Yo! I am a bit of a cold sleeper - FYI. How low have others taken their SynMat UL 7 down? I know the technical R rating is 3.1 (per Exped's website)...
Sleeping pad R-Value questions
Hi People, Looking for some info regarding Sleeping pad R-Values and cold weather comfort. I'm going to upgrade from my Ridgerest because I just can't stand it anymore. I was looking at...
Gassifier stove / hot water heater
I'll forewarn you, I'm in one of those dreamy, lofty moods right now where my mind is in the clouds with ideas and concepts and fluffy opportunities. I am totally aware my...
Sub 10oz/280g backpack recommendations
Perhaps I am asking too much here, but I am looking for a 2 season (late spring to early fall) backpack for my SUL adventures that is: 1. Under 10oz/280g 2. Under...
Is GPS All in Our Heads?
Back to the original topic ... I don't think anyone has yet mentioned that a GPS can be useful for at least some people as an *aid* to learning land navigation. For...
How cold can it get in the high sierras?
I have only been in the high sierras a few times, and it stayed pretty warm. My question is, what's the coldest it can get in the high sierras? 9,000-13,000 feet. Can...
Everyone needs their own JMT 2012 gear list
My 2012 JMT gear list . . . this is pretty much the same gear I carried in 2010 on the JMT. Planning on doing it in 12-14 days during the last...
Tarp/Tent Fabric Color
Interested in opinions on having shelter (Tent or Tarp) fabric in a bright very visible color (e.g. Yellow) vs a earth tone that blends in with the surroundings (e.g. Dark Green or...
Storm Resistance of Ultralight Shelters: Part 1, Introduction
Hi Roger and Struart, Nylon expands when wet. Please check it with a piece of fabric or look it up in a plastics reference. In commonly used fabrics, it's easily a +2%...
forming the "peak" of a mid
I'm purchasing material in the next couple of days for a duo-mid(ish) shelter. the layout is simple enough, but that's true of most myog projects. What always gets me are the small...
10 oz shelter system
First let me say "hi" as I just joined. Up to this point I have only posted on NWHikers.net, but there have been links here to my website and I've seen other...
Wrapping a tarp around you.
I am wondering what your experiences are in putting a regular tarp over you like a blanket to protect from rain and wind. I have never done this, but sometimes I am...
Cheap, light tent stakes?
So my MYOG tarp is almost complete, but all I have are some old heavy stakes that I'd love to replace with something lighter. Is anyone out there using something light weight...
GR-20 Questions
Hi all, I'm lucky enough to have the time to do the GR-20 this year, likely in August. I have a few questions I was hoping to ask of anyone who has...
Warmth of combined sleeping bags?
Is there a way to calculate approximately how warm two sleeping bags will be when combined together? What I am trying to find out is how low a MH Phantom 15*F regular...
About to pull the trigger on a Tarptent Contrail.
Good choice... me too! Thanks for the info, folks. I'm pretty set on getting a TT now. I scoured the site and really like what the Rainbow and Moment offer. Just need...
