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Super Uber Light harness
Just found Camp XLH 95. EU certified harness weighting 95 grams (3.35 ounces)! May be perfect for roped up backpacking or easy climbing without frequent falls. Anyone knows any other harness as...
World first. Double Rainbow pics
A totally new and fresh approach to the traditional 2 person tent design. The concept is to have a very roomy set up for couples that prefer to sleep apart. There are...
Benchmark time for Tarp Set Up?
I broke down and got the tarp...after many years of using light tents. Given standard, clear weather, sub-alpine or alpine terrain (either plenty of duff or rocks to use), how much time...
FlexAir UL Pillow
I haven't tried the pillows yet... but I think the problem is one between side and back sleepers. I can see how sewing a pair of these would be comfy to back...
Henry Coe Trip Report – Essence Pack Review plus other observations from a new UL backpacker
I had a chance to do a weekend trip with my new SMD Essence Pack and have a few words to say about its performance in the field. The plan was to...
Lightweight and ultralight backpacking in Europe
This post is an archive of posts in the G-Spot forum that initiated this thread about backpacking in Europe Posted by inaki diaz de etura (inaki - M) On 01/26/2006 06:51:50 MST...
Six Moons Gatewood Cape Shelter
I was surfing off a thread on Six Moons Design's new backpack and saw their new poncho shelter. See http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=45 It's actually a shaped tarp with a hood and evidently works as...
When do you leave your tarp at home?
Fellow ultralighters, I was wondering if you always take your tarps with you. Do you sometime prefer to leave the tarp at home? Substitute the tarp for a tent? Go for a...
Cheapest UL Gear List Challenge
Here is the challenge, typically people here try to construct a list of the the lightest pack possible. How about posting the lightest 3 season list but using the cheapest equipment that...
Ice Axe and Crampons
Recommendations? Req's - safe travel across frozen lands. not much of a need for climbing anything one might consider "vertical". Pac boots and possibly lighter means such as hikers/cross trainers; so flexibility...
UL hommock camping
> That is very encouraging about the JRB Nest. I have the No Sniveller Long and would expect it to preform the same. YMMV, so it's certainly worth testing yourself. But I'm...
UL hommock camping
I have had an eagles net outfitters single nest hammock since this summer, I got it on sale at a boy scout camp, last one left for $25, what a steal. I...
“Ultralight” Backcountry Ski Gear
Thought I'd start a thread to discuss backcountry ski gear in general, to see what folks with the ultralight mentality are choosing these days for skis, skins, boots, bindings, day packs, shovels,...
What did it cost?
What did your long distance thru-hike cost? I realize this is a very individualized question with many variables. But with some context any estimates would be great. I am hoping for a...
Tyvek as a tarp?
Does Tyvek make a good tarp? Or should I stick with other materials? Also, anyone know of a source for tyvek by the foot? (Something other than ebay, prefereably.) Michael, Tyvek makes...
tarp tie down suggestions
I'm thinking about sewing a new tarp for use over a hammock, and also sometimes as a tarp tent. I'm thinking that I'll do a simple 8x8 square (1 diagonal seam). But...
Have we hit the point of diminishing gains?
It is true that you can legally hike the JMT without a Bear cannister by moving fast and using bear lockers, but what is more important is that you never let any...
Cold weather camping gear for warm weather Scouts – on the cheap
We're taking some warm weather Phoenix AZ based scouts cold weather camping in Flagstaff next month, where the average low is likely to be 15 to 20F degrees. A few of us...
Teaser – New Cocoon
From the RyanJordan.com blog: "A new Cocoon top (no, not the hooded jacket, but that's coming too) will hit the market in Spring of '06. It's not going to replace the pullover,...
Low elevation Winter Setup
I'd like to give it a try this winter. Probably in Ohio, WV, PA, VA or TN. Dr. J and friends have documented plenty of information for camping in 100" of snow...
