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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...
Lightweight shelter for 6' side sleeper?
Noob here... I am planning to thru hike the River to River trail in October. It's 160 miles. Looking for a suitable tent to carry. I'm coming from a background of mountaineering,...
Shelter Help - death of an old companion
Hello Everyone, I'm in need of some recommendations. During the family outing this past week our trusty Kelty Vortex 3 (yep, Kelty, heavy old and reliable) bit the dust. This has been...
Wet Weather Shelter Philosophy
The tents I use are all around 16-18" long. I almost never have a tent inside the pack but carry them across the top (yes outside strapped and with the cinch cord...
Wet Weather Shelter Philosophy
I wanted to thank every one for their input. Since posting this, I have gone on multiple backpacking trips with several days of rain including: Rio Grand NF, CO: we had rain...
Wet Weather Shelter Philosophy
I'm curious as to what other people's shelter philosophy is for continuously wet weather (multiple days of rain or light snow - PNW weather?). My wet weather hiking experience is limited (I...
Why floorless tents are actually better for the fastidious
1. If you use a groundsheet, there still IS a floor. It's just not attached to the sides. 2. The floor is packed separately so when it's muddy it doesn't get the...
When is a bivy sack necessary?
What is the conventional wisdom regarding floorless shelters (i.e., no bathtub floor) and down sleeping bags? I'm thinking about shelters along the lines of the SMD Wild Oasis, MLD Solomid, and the...
HMG UltaMid 2 first impression and pics
I have set up my new Ultamid 2 and can confirm the following (pictures to follow later): 1. The zipper is incredibly water resistant and +1 to Dan re the garage insight....
Which Rain Kilt
Trying to decide between the ZPacks CloudKilt and the ULA Rain Kilt. Anyone have experience they're willing to share? Thanks. I like my ULA one quite a bit. It's very small and...
Foam like neoair protector anyone?
My pack is weight is low enough now that I am thinking of taking a more comfortable, but heavier sleeping pad with me (please forgive me UL gods!). I have pretty much...
tarptent notch?
I'm looking to buy a lightweight solo shelter. I like the looks of the notch. High so I can sit up in it and under two pounds. I'm looking to hike out...
REI Flash 45 (2012-2013 Model)
I just used this pack on a 3-night, 35 miler in Shenandoah. We did some of the most challenging trails in the park so I got to use the pack on a...
Experiences with the 2013 Enlightened Equipment pad attachment system?
Hi, Anybody used one of this year's Enlightened Equipment quilts with the new pad attachment system? Good / bad? I'm in the market for a warmer quilt at the same time as...
Tarptent and Groundsheets
Hello. I purchased a Tarptent SS2 a couple of months ago. I purchased a Tyvek groundsheet at the same time, though Henry recommended against using a groundsheet. I searched and found several...
Hexamid Solo, Hexamid Solo Plus or SMD Skyscape-X
OK folks, I have been reading for a bit on this site and others. I'm looking for the lightest possible fully enclosed shelter for a solo backpacking shelter. I already have a...
