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Compass with a sighting mirror? Duct tape for fire starter? Best mu
I personally use my compass most often in first aid checking for the creepy crawlies and removing ticks. I'm also fully aware it makes a signalling mirror and it's a fully featured...
Bivy vs Headnet
I Good afternoon, I am new to backpacking and immediately got into ultralight. I am not concerned much with comfort, but critters crawling into the wrong places is never a good thing....
Going heavy in some gear - GASP!
When I first moved into ultralight I was really amazed how much weight I could shave. I think my pack was 32-35 lbs when I started and now it's about 8-9lbs (skin-out...
Lightweight Backpacking Workshop for Scouts 1
I am putting together a workshop for my Scout troop this weekend. I thought I could post my workshop plan as a PDF in my profile but it looks like the "post...
Katabatic Helios Size (Volume)?
I'm currently shopping for a new larger pack. Â The Katabatic Helios has caught my attention. Â Most posting about them seem to really like them, but when I look at the specifications on...
JMT Gear List 2016 - SOBO in July
This is my current gearlist. It still needs some adjusting, and there are a few things that are still undecided (contents of first aid kit, should I bring a battery in addition to...
Good Lightweight Sleeping bags
Looking for a decent lightweight sleeping bag (sub 2#). I work at a outdoor store so have access to mhw/nfs. I am currently looking at TNF Superlight 35 or MHW Phantom Spark 28. Or go...
SUL Tent
I won't be using this for a SUL setup right away, but like to keep things as light as possible for the future. I have had my eye on the Ghost UL...
2016 MSR Carbon Reflex 1 - Insights Please
I have been intrigued by this tent since I noticed it a few days ago. Dan and Henry rightly pointed out to me on another thread that it is NOT a semi-freestanding tent because it doesn't...
a few words about the longevity of a cuben shelter
So... Because details tend to get lost in longer threads, I want to make a point about my cuben fiber duomid that I was lucky enough to actually "wear out": I spent close...
HELP! Cuben vs Sil....
So I've been a proud owner of a Cuben Fiber (aka Dyneema aka ???) shelter for a long time (maybe the past 4-5 years?), and I've really enjoyed the weight savings and...
10x10 'mid
I’m interested in a large pyramid tarp for family camping/backpacking. I think a 10x10 with an inner nest should fit the bill. I have found options (for the tarp) from oware and...
Bivy configuration for PCT
Hey, About to place a big MLD order before the delivery times start to blow out again, and suddenly I'm getting cold feet about which bivy setup to go with. I'm getting...
Rockywoods 7d Coated Tarp 4.4 Ounces
Just completed a tarp with the new Rockywoods 7d fabric. Â I picked some up right after Richard N. tested it. <div> This is a very minimal tarp but it provides adequate protection...
MLD Superlight bivy vs ZP Splash bivy, help me choose.
I am looking to buy a bivy sack to pair with a cuben Grace Duo tarp and a 20 deg. WM Alpinlite. Â I am an experienced tarp camper but have almost no...
Tent for AT
Planning my thru for next year. I've been using Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 in my trips this year, it's handled everything (rain, cold, wind) well. But I'm wondering for the AT...
JMT 2016 thru-hike
I'm aiming to do it next August and here's a tentative gear list so far (still missing toiletries and the like): http://lighterpack.com/r/2v3bcm I'm looking to cut down a bit. The only thing...
Prizmnet- lightest ever full length bug protection!
At last there's a full length bug net that's shaped to fit under an A-frame tarp. The Prismnet also works well on its own when skies are clear and you just want...
Reasons why packs aren't water repellent?
These last few years have been kind to me rain wise here in So. California but now we are expecting El Niño to kick in this year and change all that. This...
Sub 1lb <$300 PCT Shelter Options
Attempting the PCT 2016 and looking into shelter options Current shelter is a 6.5x8.5 silnylon SeaToSummit Escapist tarp with Nano Bugnet Pyramid and polycryo total weight with stakes comes to 1lb. Minus...
