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Mombasa Defender as a 7 oz tent, $26 at rei
I am mostly thinking of using this for overnight camping, not long treks, though if it works well, I might use it on longer hikes. I would go without a tent, but,...
Tarptent Rainshadow 2?
Iām looking for opinions on this tent, the Tarptent rainshadow 2 http://www.tarptent.com/rainshadow2.html Anyone use one, or perhaps similar Tarptent products? I am considering buying one and am wondering about condensation issues, durability,...
SMD Skyscape Trekker- your experience in winds
For those of you who have a SMD Skyscape Trekker, what wind speeds have you been comfortable in with your shelter. It certainly is not a Trailstar but I suppose, judging by...
I Finished the CT!
In 2011 I attempted to thru-hike the Colorado Trail (CT). I got about 409 miles from Denver to Molas Pass then had to bail out because of an ankle injury. This fall...
3 day trail run kit
I'm thinking about tackling the Wonderland Trail as a multi-day trail run. I've seen some folks utilize a team to pickup them up at the end of the day and deliver them...
Best sleeping pad for use with a quilt?
New quilt guy here; I realized this past weekend that a short length of foam won't do the job. Any suggestions? I'm 5'10, use a bivy/tarp shelter system, and rarely deal with...
Hexamid Twin size
Anyone using a hexamid twin for couples hiking. Is the size adequate for a couple that focuses on hiking and not camping. Looking for a 2 person Cuben netted shelter that can...
Underquilt or Pad?
Steve, I've had my Summer Breeze UQ from Tewa down to 31 degrees and was comfortable, but I will note that it was an early April night in PA mountains without any...
Shelter Choices
Requirements: 1. 20oz or below 2. Solo 3. Easy to enter/exit 3. Full Bug Protection 4. Good storm protection (rain, 30-40 mph winds, light snow) 5. Room to store gear inside then...
cuben fiber, is it worth the extra money.
First i just want to say plz forgive if this offends anyone i do not mean it to. i am just new to all this and i am truly curious bc id...
New to UL -- Rocky Mtn, 3 season kit
Hi there everyone, I'm hoping for some feedback to improve or lighten my Rocky Mtn. 3 season kit. I've been working on it all year after a backpacking trip to Big Bend...
Tarp camping in the southern US
Hi, I have rabidly read a great deal of this site, and I'm very interested. I am by no means a newbie to camping, but I've never tried to go lightweight before....
River to RIver trail list
I am making plans to have a go at a thru hike of the River to River trail in Shawnee National Forest. I am not exactly sure the dates yet but I...
Groundsheet Space Blanket, Polycryo not tuff enuff
I took an aluminized polyester "space blanket" on a three-night hike a couple months ago and it started to shred pretty early on. Based on suggestions here, I just tried a polycryo...
Why no bivy love?
Hi Dena: I recently bought a Marmot Alpinist bivy strictly for use as an emergency winter shelter on day hikes in winter around Lake Tahoe. My idea is that I would carry...
Why no bivy love?
I've been thinking of getting a bivy sack to either use under my tarp in the rain is as a simple shelter when I'm not in my hammock. Big thing for me...
Cuben fibre poles (theoetical post)
Any idea if this would be possible? I gather that fabrication would be the same as with carbon poles, that is, a sheet of "C"* fibre wrapped around a round metal form...
Looking to go lighter still
6-7 stakes then, I use a UL1 and im at 31.9 oz (just a hair under 2 pounds). The Ul2 is 4 oz heavier. I would probally keep the UL2 and use...
Finally!
At long, long last! I appear to have developed a three-season gear list whose base pack weight (BPW) is under 10 lb! Still, I need feedback. Tell me, oh wise ones with...
SHR Next week - Here is my gear list
Leaving for the Sierra High Route next week and have all my gear together. Will be out 8 days. I'm coming in at 37lbs for everything (food) included but not physical water....
