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Tyvek footprint for Cuben Fiber Tent
Hi. I have lucked upon a Skyscape X CF tent. I do a lot of camping in rocky areas (e.g. on Mount Hood) and I am concerned about a rock poking a...
Camping in treeless alpine terrain in rain- anyone use a tent AND a tarp? If so, how?
I have a trip scheduled this weekend with a local all-ladies Meetup group to hike into an alpine lake and camp there. August is our rainy season, and this year has been...
Warding off black bears, what has worked for you??
The other approach is to carry a cheap little .25 or .32 auto. If a bear comes after your party, you shoot your buddy in the leg. There was a recent story...
Best Beginner Tarp/Bivy Combo
I am looking for a the most idiot proof tarp system that employs HIKING poles (note: correction). And a bivvy bag. I would love to find a short bivy bag to fit...
It may be early but... First cut at JMT list for 2014
I'm starting to think about a JMT thru hike next year. This gear list is based on experience with a couple of 5-day backpacks in the Sierra (this year and last) and...
Advice from Gatewood Cape or Poncho owners
Hello Everyone, I've had a Gatewood Cape for a while now, but when my backpacking was limited to Michigan I wasn't exposed to day long rain like I am now that I'm...
Has Anyone Used a Rain "Kilt"?
After getting caught in a wicked rain/hail/thunderstorm last week, I'm thinking of how to protect my lower half in really bad weather. I never really liked rain pants (unless it's very cold,...
What I'm Taking on my JMT Hike (this is how you do it)
Oh, just found the map at. http://www.sierrawild.gov/bears/food-storage-map I can easily get through those areas as long as I get sleep before going into Vidette and at Reds. The canister gets to be...
What I'm Taking on my JMT Hike (this is how you do it)
Okay, I've said a lot about how people don't need much when they hike. So now I am finally hiking the JMT at my own pace and decided to put my list...
What would YOUR SUL thru-hike gear list look like?
I just returned from a week long section hike on the AT with an 8 lb base weight (12 oz dedicated to electronics and batteries) I met a number of through hikers...
Paranoia? Good parenting? Hmmm?
Ok, when weather permits and everyone is out and under the starts this conversation is moot. But 9/10 times I bring a shelter for myself and the kiddos. Its great and I'm...
Input on Getting Lighter
I am working on lightening up and thinking about the next best thing to cut. I am a three season hiker in the North East. Often on the AP. I am usually...
Bug net/bivy
I am looking for recommendations for a bug net (no-see-um) for a florless tent. Something significantly lighter than a regular bivy I own (~9oz). I have searched forums, but saw no definitive...
Trying to push myself to make the tarp plunge
"Backyard testing is no good" I see a lot of stuff that I call "backyard use only" but it is a start in the sense that if it does not pass the...
Trying to push myself to make the tarp plunge
I wanted to start this thread off by thanking everyone in this community for the massive amount of help, friendliness to newcomers, and great information you pass on. I have successfully, through...
Is a groundsheet really necessary?
Last night, I went to work making a polycryo groundsheet for my new Tarpent Rainshadow 2. To my knowledge, the tent comes with a 30D nylon floor. The groundsheet weighs in at...
Sell me on your favorite DUO sized tent
I am in the market for a DUO sized tent, and just wanted some input from the folks here. I use a cuben Lightheart Solo now and really love it, but I...
Proposed Gear List for Ultralight Newbie
Nice find on the 70l Jam. Those are the kind of deals I'm hoping to run across to keep my costs down. So after doing some more thinking and a brief discussion...
Proposed Gear List for Ultralight Newbie
You might want to check this out. $100 will save you 3# if you wait to upgrade some of the smaller stuff. Reason for the Montbell #3 bag is so you can...
Proposed Gear List for Ultralight Newbie
I'm working on creating a basic gear list before I go out and start making too many purchases. My focus for this list is 2-3 day, 3 season East coast(PA and surrounding...
