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How do you tarp?
Just recently switched over to Zpacks hexamids and tarps and really liking it. However, when bugs, wind and rain have been involved, nature won and I went back to tenting. How do...
3+ day solo trip in Pecos NM
Make sure to select the "Pecos Sept '14" tab at the bottom: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuFMYQurVd1RdGt3RlNGTExqRUNmTkNLSkdUX0xpdkE#gid=10 This is the heaviest I've hiked in years, so you'll see some fat in the list. But then, some...
2-3 day run/fastpack- help trim the fat! :)
I now know that volume wise I can squeeze my 2-3 kit into the Montane pack, if I could squeeze a little weight out (and possibly some volume?) well, that would be...
Total luxury XUL (SUL) is now possible
Took a looong while, but here it is – 5.4lb base weight. Please have at it. Can it get lighter at all? Conditions: New England above treeline 3 season Temps: 30s -...
First Time Sierra Gear List - Advice Needed
I am heading out to the Sierra for the first time next month. I have been honing in on a lightweight system for a while now. I am pretty happy with my...
soliciting bivy advice
I finally used my MYOG silnylon/propore bivy this past week, the last night of a trip in the Emigrant wilderness. What I loved was the warmth it provided (I'm a very cold...
Okay, so here is the new scenario.....(family and solo backpacking)..what's the perfect set-up?
So... originally, I was looking for a net tent to put under a possibly new tarp that I would purchase for when it was just my 7 year old and I. I...
bivy questions
looking to maybe trade in my tarptent and get a bivy. looking at the OR helium as a possibility, but i have no idea how waterproof/resistent pertex is. are there any models/brands...
looking for something relatively cheap and lightweight sheet that will go under my sleeping pad
i've researched this before but now i really need to get into high gear with the JMT coming up. cheap lightweight solution for something to put under my sleeping pad? any suggestions?...
Bug Skirt?
Hello, I'm wondering what people's experiences have been with the effectiveness of a mesh bug skirt on a shelter vs. a full net. I'm looking at an MLD solomid for my NOBO...
Give me your opinions in my shelter
Hello UL backpackers, I came to you today for some opinions, anything is appreciate it, about my shelter for a future Appalachian Trail Thru hike. Some background information about my trip: *I...
finally made a gear list, scary.
my gear: http://lighterpack.com/r/6llxsy her gear: http://lighterpack.com/r/6z240q 17.84lb pack! this doesn't include bug spray/sunscreen/toothbursh/etc. not a lot to trim down (this is for trips with my girlfriend). our next trip is a 3day/2night...
Flat tarp size
I'm thinking of trying a tarp. I know I want something roomier than the marketed single person size ie 6'x10' ish. Would you guys recommend 8x10, 8.5x8.5, etc? The fun of being...
Optimum Tent Floor Material with or without groundsheet.
Hi, My hiking and camping is backcountry. I invariably must pitch my tent on less than idea surfaces including beach rocks, granite surfaces and stumps and twigs. As I build an inner...
Rain jacket = half bivy?
I'm moving to tarp's and wondering if anyone has used their rain jacket as a half bivy if your legs are getting some spray. Seems like you could just zip the jacket...
Scout backpacking tarp shelter ideas
My wife and I have been making 10.5' x 10.5' square silnylon tarps for our scout troop to use while backpacking. We often get positive comments from other troops and even requests...
Possible to use adhesive on "Polycryo"?
Has anyone tried any sort of liquid adhesive (glue not tape) to "stitch" polycryo together? Seems most research has been on various sorts of tape. I'd like to make a polycryo rain...
BRANDS
Best for me, or at least what I've bought and use in the High Sierra Down Jackets - Montbell Down Quilt - ZPacks Tent - ZPacks best for you, don't have a...
Lightweight Affordable Tarps
James, Today's Tyvek is not the same as the 30 year old stuff. Even the Tyvek we currently install on our additions is not the same product as what I used when...
First time on the JMT
Hey everyone, This will be my first time hiking the JMT and I'm also brand new to the UL community so recentely I've been trying to make that transistion. Trip Details: 2...
