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Tyvek for a shelter floor?
What are your thoughts on using tyvek for the floor material of an inner net tent, "nest", of a 'mid shelter? I've been thinking about it, and I don't see how a...
My tent choice...hopefully done for a while (TT Contrail)
Maybe some of ya'll have followed my adventures in deciding on and buying TarpTents. I ordered a SS1, Notch, and a Moment and now a Contrail (yes I know this is crazy,...
Philmont Backpacks
Heading to Philmont next year (July 2013) with two treks from my scout troop. We plan on incorporating as many BPL concepts as possible (sil nyl tarps, lightweight stoves, good gear choices,...
Perimeter netting on mids/teepees?
I have some yardage and I'm considering sewing a net skirt around the base of my Shangri-La 3. Has anyone had any negative experiences with perimeter nets? I'm concerned about the following:...
First MYOG Bivy...
Well I finally made the plunge. I spent the last few weeks kicking around ideas in my head, and browsing on here for some inspiration and . I scored 3 yards of...
Mountain Laurel Designs TrailStar Shelter Review
Ryan - thanks for the link. Results should be very interesting. Would also be interesting to know what sort of stress is being put on our little trekking poles in some of...
What is your SUL sleep system?
Just had my first trip with a tarp (cuben) and working on my sleep system. I have a Kooka Bay pad and pillow at around 14oz, but am trying to move away...
Patching a Neoair
I read a post somewhere by a PCT thru-hiker talking about simply using Park glue on bicycle inner tube patches to fix his Neoair. Anyone try this? Will the older hot bond...
MYOG cheap version of cuben?
What is Cuben really? I guess it is two sheets of plastic with some kind of mesh in between. Could you make a redneck version of this with some kind of thin...
Best UL groundsheet
I've never had a problem with polycro. I only replaced my polycro because I couldn't find it...it was tiny enough to lose. I love that about it. Since I have a Hexamid,...
below -20 F. sleep system anyone?
My old Mountain Hardware Polarguard Delta -20 F. bag is really only good to about -10 unless I wear long johns to bed. BUT... it has a side gore zipper above the...
Why am I freezing?
I had been under the impression that you get cold when having to pee is because is because your body has to expend energy to keep the urine at 98.6 degrees and...
Which Pillow is comfortable?
Hi folks, I'm in the market for a new pillow. I found I kept waking in the night with my current setup: clothes stuffed in a stuffsack. I'm particularly looking for a...
2011 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
Backpacking Light staff pick their favorite gear/cool dealio/thingy-dingy of 2011.
Solo Tent Feedback Request
Maybe digressing, but I think an article on how to avoid common pitfalls when choosing a tent could be useful. For example one is to confuse floor area (2d) with usable space...
Solo Tent Feedback Request
I always look for weather protection first. Second is bug protection, if needed. It doesn't matter to me if that is with a tent or tarp, it's whatever the lightest option is...
2012 PCT Gear List (WIP)
Hey guys, just updated my list! My hike is getting close and I think I have pretty mostly everything. Here's some background info so you can get an idea as to where...
Mostly tarps in the gear lists.
I'm still trying to figure out what to get for my first lightweight shelter. I was looking over the community gear lists and was surprised to see how many people use tarps....
Talk me out of an Exos 58
Is there anything bad to say about the Exos 58? I know it's not super-light or cuben, but I think it'll meet my needs, my budget, and by two pounds lighter than...
2012 Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic gear list
It's in my profile, maan. The 2012 course is in the SE Chugach, from Thompson Pass to McCarthy. My list from this year, in the central Alaska Range, can be found in...
