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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...
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...
Packing list for dec/jan trip
Hello, new member and first time poster. I'm requesting some critical eyes for my list for an upcoming trip. For context: it's in central az, just south of of the rim during...
fleece and insulated jacket
Just curious, do you usually bring a pullover type fleece and an insulated jacket/hoody backpacking. I currently use a Northface 1/4 zip fleece and an Arc'teryx atom lt hoody. Looking to cut...
My 805g SUL 4 season bombproof shelter
It's a SOL Escape Bivvy under an OR Alpine bivy The SOL Escape insulates a bit with its reflective coating and breathe very well (0.67cfm) so there is no condensation inside it...
A new twist on a mid?
Black Diamond Beta Light vs TarpTent StratoSpire 2. Top: Side: End: Perspective: The corner stays are of course distinctive, but otherwise, pretty much the same thing. I had to get some of...
Corona Virus Overnighter in Blue Canyon
https://youtu.be/lSC9h16HdOU I went out to Blue Canyon near Santa Barbara for a quick overnight trip. Rain was in the forecast and I wanted to see if a Pocket Tarp is actually rain...
New pack for someone with a bad back
I've been using a Granite Gear Blaze 60 for several years, and want to get something lighter to help get my base weight down. I'm 69 years old, and have a bad...
UL tent plus footprint vs heavier tent w/out footprint
In my mission to lighten up, I'm scrutinizing my Nemo Losi 3p with a 60 Denier floor (5lb 10oz trail weight). Â I can shave 2 lbs by moving to a BA Copper...
Converting Groundsheet into a hoodless poncho
I recently picked up a Zpacks Hexamid Solo tent with the solo Groundsheet. I was thinking of converting the Groundsheet into a hoodless poncho and had a few questions. once I make...
Winter air mattress AND closed cell foam pad
We all hear of people saying they supplement their insulated air mattresses with a closed cell pad like a Therm-a-Rest Ridgerest. People use this combo with the closed cell pad on top of...
JMT thru hike gear planning 2021
"Pack everything bulk" Yeah, moving the F-D food from the factory packaging to sandwich-bag ziplocks saves half (or more) the volume and also some weight. Â And the ziplocks can then be used...
Leaving the tent door open
"Bugs come in a massive array of sizes and shapes, if they want in and are determined enough they’ll get in" Like J Scott and others, this hasn't been my experience. With...
Do you have a "Winter Backpack"
Do you use a "winter-specific" backpack? Recently I bought a Deuter Air Contact Lite 65 +10 pack at 4.2 lbs. to replace my 7.5 lbs. Dana Designs Terraplane. For 3 season use...
13 oz Scout 1 Platinum tent now available on BA website
I haven't been able to find any reviews on the tent, and that's not surprising since it JUST came out.The Platinum is made with a 7d silnylon fly and a 15d floor....
