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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...
Quilt vs. Bag
Hello, I'm thinking about upgrading my "sleep system" a bit and I'm hoping to tap into the BPL knowledge base for some help. I'm torn between buying a lightweight sleeping bag and...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
I need to sit down and reflect on this layering approach but in the meantime-- Golite Endurance tights-- 8 oz. Patagonia MW zip t --8.5 oz. added to the list. my list...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
I found recently found this stove online and think it could be a possibility for Dr. Jordan to use. It burns wood and works by preheating the air blown in to the...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
sorry whats KD,KL,VH?????? KD = Kifaru Dude? apparently, based upon Kevin Davidson's reply, KD seems like it could have been intended to mean Kevin Davidson. VH? probably Vick Hines. both of these...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
Paul, What MSR produced, and what most Titanium we use for backpacking including our hiking poles (like Leki) and cookware - (such as our Snow Peak, Evernew, and MSR Titanium Cookware)is actually...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
i have snow camped often w/ just Mt. Washington pads. What's the big deal? Yes, the one's suggested are cut to the bone, but doubled up will work for the torso. I...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
John writes: >> layer the jacket over the vbl for even more loft... I think we might have a misunderstanding here. Kevin suggested using a hooded insulating jacket (a special BMW Cocoon...
