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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...
the everyday awesome-ness of merino
I've used both synthetic and merino baselayers in the wilderness and find them both to be quite good. The stink factor of synthetics can sometimes be a drag but.... I am in...
Where do you design at?
I've been using pencil and paper for the past projects I've had. I am wondering if anyone here uses any computer software/websites for designing their gear and if so, what? Chase Promise...
Mountain Laurel Designs TrailStar Shelter Review
Companion forum thread to:Mountain Laurel Designs TrailStar Shelter Review Its 17-ounce (482-g) weight precludes its use as a solo shelter for hikers that spend more time on virtual hikes than real walks...
VIDEO: Lost!
I got lost on a day hike. The trail I was following ran out and I realized I had gotten onto a game trail. It was a minor setback to an otherwise...
Molly Mac-Inspired Alpha Test Pack
Cross-posted from Hammock Forums, where I'm an active member I've been working on a Molly Mac Pack-inspired backpack for a couple of months now. Unfortunately, my sewing machine being sidelined until last...
Summer quilts in winter?
Are there any folks that have just one quilt that they extend into winter with layers? I have a great primaloft jacket that keeps me pretty well warm in low temps. I...
Starting out.
Hi All I am new here. Done some backpacking a few years back, and looking to get into lightweight backpacking. I am looking for some ideas on what items and option I...
AT Thru Sleep setup
If I'm starting at Spring(NOBO) on March 20th, is this sleep setup OK? Ray Way Tarp Six Moon Design Meteor Bivy 2.5 Apex, Momentum Quilt Montbell UL down Jacket Rain Jacket Wind...
Stretching a 3 season quilt into winter camping
I have a 20 degree 3 season quilt. I want to stretch it into winter use by wearing insulating layers rather than buying a warmer quilt. I am trying to get an...
Proposed 1.5 lb packraft (a reborn Curtis?)
On the Flyweight designs home page is an announcement about a prototype 1.5 lb (24 ounce) light-use packraft (photo below, from http://flyweightdesigns.com/default.aspx). This is eleven ounces lighter than the Flytepacker (their standard...
Large garbage bag as bivy?
So I was wondering how much condensation would I get from using an oversized garbage bag as a bivy? Obviously it would be oversized to allow as much air to move around...
