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Polycryo ground sheet as a packliner?
what do you guys/gals think of using one of these as a packliner? my bag etc will be in stuffsacks too. anyone tried this? sorry didnt see the other thread Why do...
Homemade tents
Al, Did you do anything to finish the cut edge of noseeum that would lay on the ground? Have you tried just overlapping the noseeum doors? I was going to try to...
Square vs Rectangular Tarps
I will primarily be using the tarp as a cooking and emergency shelter, so don't think difference between the two matters much. But I'd like to eventually use it for ground sleeping....
Organic Ultralight Anyone?
Has anyone experimented with natural fabrics such as waterproofed hemp canvas for making your own backpack, tarp tent, or wool for a ground pad, etc.? Backpacking is all about communion for me...
Question of the day?
OK, here is the scenarioā¦.. It is 24 degreeās, no wind to speak of. Snow patches on the ground but you have a dry spot. You just ate a warm mealā¦. You...
The Right Stuff
GG SpinnTwinn 9.7oz MLD Serenity Sheletr 10.2oz CUSTOM Golite Poncho Tarp 10.1oz Total: 30 oz Multi-Use Poncho: Groung Cloth Emegency shelter Rain Jacket Pack Cover Justify bringing Wisp Jacket 3.50z No need...
MYOG: tyvek ground cover / bivy combo
I have used Super 77 on most versions to date with success. It provides a very strong bond and allows for a little working time after spraying(but not much). I'm currently using...
MYOG: tyvek ground cover / bivy combo
JJ, Click on Thom's name, to the left of the post. Look below the avatar for "Email This User". Have the BPL testers weighed in on this project yet? Nathan, PM sent....
poncho/ground cover
I'm considering moving from a single wall tent to a tarp shelter and considering a multi-use ground cover. Are there UL ponchos that will stand up to use as a ground cover...
Using tarps when the ground is suboptimal; migrating from a tent
I currently have a Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1. (http://www.bigagnes.com/str_tents.php?id=sh1sl) It's a good waterproof tent, and has served perfectly well for two-person camping also. My issues with it are that * it kinda...
Cottage Gear Guide: Ultralight Hiking & Backpacking Gear from Small, Startup, and Cottage Brands
Discover the most unique, innovative, and ultralight backpacking gear from small, startup, and cottage brands in our Cottage Gear Guide.
Saphirose Adults Button Sleeve Rain Poncho Coat with Adjustable Hood
This thread is the official product listing for member gear reviews of this product. Add your review as a reply to help build the shared knowledge base. - Mods BPL Listing ID:...
Feedback on tent/bug shelter floor fabrics wanted
My next project is going to be a tent inner/bug shelter to use with my flat tarp, and I am at the stage where I am about to order my fabrics. I...
Sleeping pad systems for bivy sacks
Sleeping pads play an outsized role in bivy systems. This article explores how pad type, size, and placement affect warmth, comfort, condensation, and integration - helping you choose pads that maximize efficiency and livability in confined bivy shelters.
Inflatable Sleeping Pads for Backpacking
The product category of inflatable sleeping pads is trending towards larger, warmer, and more comfortable pads - with very little weight penalty. This market report surveys available products and provides use case guidance, context tips, and feedback heuristics for optimizing comfort.
Your advice? How to switch paradigm
TL;DR - I would welcome comments on my best way to take the edge off my current setup. Hello. I'm new here, as I'm starting to think more seriously about lightening my...
Really torn between X-Mid Pro 1 and Pivot Solo
As the title suggests, iām really torn between the Durston X-Mid Pro 1 (DCF) and the Zpacks Pivot Solo Lite. Iām trying to weigh the pros and cons against each other but...
Katabatic Gear Bristlecone vs Pinon
@teranteran - Iām excited to hear what you think. What size did you get? How does it lay when not strung up? Looking forward to a review. While I may gush over...
By the Numbers: How does Tent Design and Materials Influence Cold-Weather Camping Comfort?
Companion forum thread to: By the Numbers: How does Tent Design and Materials Influence Cold-Weather Camping Comfort?An overview of the complex heat exchange mechanisms between the tent occupant and the outside environment...
Backpacking gear attributes: the relationships between weight, cost, durability, versatility, and performance
Ryan discusses the relationships between weight, cost, durability, versatility, and performance in ultralight backpacking gear.
