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Tarptent Preamble silpoly 1P+ floorless tent
Just saw this on trek-lite.com. Will be available soon. Ordering starts May 1. Everything eventually comes around full circle. Looks like a reboot of the TT original A frame from the company's...
The Backpacking Poncho: An Ultralight Alternative to Rain Jackets
Companion forum thread to: The Backpacking Poncho: An Ultralight Alternative to Rain JacketsDrew Smith makes the case for backpacking ponchos. They provide more ventilation vs. rain jackets and can also function as...
The Backpacking Poncho: An Ultralight Alternative to Rain Jackets
Drew Smith makes the case for backpacking ponchos. They provide more ventilation vs. rain jackets and can also function as ultralight tarps.
Symmetrical Octagonal Mid by Tipik Tentes
I am pleased to announce that Tipik Tentes, a French cottage gear manufacturer of lightweight shelters, has brought to market a symmetrical octagonal mid in 30D silpoly. There is one currently on...
Pa'lante V2 Review
Companion forum thread to: Pa'lante V2 ReviewThe Pa’lante V2 Backpack (16.8 to 17.5 ounces / 476 to 495 g, MSRP $240) is a lightweight, frameless backpack for low to moderate weight loads...
Why and How to Organize and Pack Backpacking Gear on the Trail and in Camp
@Karen- well it's 0nly two small chores- roll the pad and stuff the sleeping bag back into it's dry bag, but it helps get out of camp a wee bit quicker :)....
Tarptent Scarp tent with crossing poles as an all around bomber tent.
For an all around freestanding bomber tent, I am looking at the Scarp tent with crossing poles and that seems to be about as good as it will get for the $...
Inflatable Pad Advice (XLite, Synmat HL, Tensor)
After completing my first thru last month I've committed to doing what I can to lower my base while ensuring that I don't end up trading weight for a different problem. In...
Upcoming "Ultralight Shelters" live symposium (Oct. 7)
In advance of this event I'd like to ask here, "What do YOU consider an ultralight shelter?" For me it has been, in chronological order: 1. Tarptent Contrail 2.) TT Moment 3.)TT...
Tarp Tent Moment Li?
Would Dyneema lend itself to the Moment design? I really admire Tarp Tent (their designs, quality and service), but I don't/won't use trekking poles. Also, I hand's-down prefer a double wall tent....
Groundsheet options
I'm looking to make/get a groundsheet for a newly-purchased BA CS2. The following are some of the options I am aware and was wondering what makes the mosts sense. Gossamer Gear does...
Solo Backpacking
I'm embarking on my first solo backpacking trip in the next couple of weeks. I have plenty of experience backpacking with a group and am going to a site I am very...
Best couples ul/sul shelter?
Call me obsessive, but in the past two years I've owned and sold an older model DR, SS2, SSli, and Duplex in search of the perfect shelter for the wife and me....
Tensor Insulated Sleeping Pad
Hi all, I wanted to tell about my experience with the Nemo tensor insulated sleeping pad. I’m coming from a 5 days trip in England which is where i live; I spent...
Does a tent/ tarp/ rainwear actually get dry in a mesh pocket ?
Does a tent/ tarp/ rainwear actually get dry in a mesh pocket ? - and is it worth risking the things you most of all don't want to get holes in. ...
By the Numbers: If You Carry a Space Blanket, Buyer Beware
Never got rich though. Did make a living… all in perspective... But back on topic - seem like from the following comments, my $1 Walmart space blanket (provide it opens up and...
Condensation
1. Are there any particular ways to prevent condensation build up under your sleeping pad? 2. Do you generally get condensation in your tent during 45 degree nights, with 65% humidity? This...
Winter Backpacking When There’s No Snow?
My shelter, sleep, clothing, water, and cook system for when temps drop but full-on winter snow and wind hasn't yet arrived.
So Notch Li - dyneema floor inner or SilNylon inner?
My research bears differing opinions. Â I'm trying to determine if there is a valid reason to switch out the standard dyneema (solid) inner for the SilNylon (solid) inner option when ordering a...
YER EXPERIENCE WITH DYNEEMA TENT FLOORS?
As a new owner of a TT Notch Li so far I've not used any "footprint" to protect the floor and hope I don't have to. What are your experiences with Dyneema...
