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Approaching 4lb barrier....need feedback on modded MLD Poncho Tarp Specifically
As I approach the 4lb pack weight barrier for Summer and light shoulder season, I'm thinking about my shelter and a modded MLD Poncho/Tarp specifically w/ a beak. I live in the...
My XUL Challenge Gear List
First, the list: geargrams.com/list?id=3620 The list contains all non-consumables in the "pack". Plus a few misc items worn or carried. I'll flesh out the consumable, worn, and carried items later, but this...
Favorite piece of gear?
My Inov-8 X-Talon shoes then my Aarn pack followed by my Tarptent. What piece of gear is my favorite is a tough choice. Right now there are 3 items on that list....
Shelter Advice
I've been doing a bit of research lately about a shelter purchase for some upcoming backpacking trips. I've previously never compared ultralight options, as I'm just now re-evaluating a lot of my...
Six Moon Designs Trekkers Arrive
My Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker arrived today. After 10 minutes in the back yard, it looks good. Setup was easy. I can stretch out -- I'm 6-3 -- nicely. I can...
Highest Peak in the Catskills & also 2 other 3500 peaks
Meet BPLer Roleigh Martin for some peak bagging in the Catskills this weekend. Met Friday afternoon at Woodland Valley Campsite. Roleigh was rocking a Zpacks Hexamid Twin and I had my Bear...
2lb tent for 2
Hiking partner is wife. I need a tent with a max weight of 2 lbs. She isn't quite an ultralight believer yet ( I'm the pack mule). tarps are out. Looking at...
Poncho Tarps
If you're using your rain poncho as your shelter, how do you keep dry while setting it up in the rain? This one gets asked once a week. I won't go into...
Do you REALLY need a bivy with a poncho tarp?
I was watching the "lighten up" dvd featuring Glen Van Peski, and although it was made in 2005ish, he was using a poncho tarp without a bivy. Seeing some pictures of ryan...
Late July TRT list
I will be doing a thru hike of the TRT starting in mid July with my girlfriend and would appreciate any feedback. We'll be taking two weeks, starting in Tahoe Meadows and...
Tahoe Rim Trial Unsupported Record, round 2
There hasn't been too much talk about record runs around anymore. Not many of us wierdos that do it either. I made an attempt at the TRT Unsupported Record in 2009. An...
DIY Tarp Shape
Howdy, I've gotten myself 10 yards of 1.1oz silnylon to make a tarp (or more than one). However, I have noted that many tarps sold DON'T come in a simple rectangle. That...
best light 4 season tent for summer camping/advise for best ultra rustic camping within 12 hrs of detroit
I'm looking for a 4 season 2 person tent that isn't a sauna in the summer and doesn't way 10+ lbs... if I can't find that i'm looking for a ultra light...
MLD speedmid.
Ok i have been a member for a while now, and have learned a lot by reading all the posts, This is my first post, so in my quest to go lighter...
UL camp stool - first trip out with backpacking movie night
So I took the cuben/carbon fiber camp stool out this weekend on a 31-mile overnighter. Rubber-banded it to the support straps on my halfpack 2.0, which worked fine for the entire hike....
Does this add up, first time uber light. New England late summer - summer..
Peach cobbler, "now that's what I'm talking bout" lol. No for real all great tips though!! Lets help me pick out the best two person tarp going. Light weight, light weight, light...
8 Days of Wrath on the Cape Wrath Trail
From May 20th to May 27th I hiked the first 120 miles of Scotland’s Cape Wrath Trail roughly following the route described in Brook and Hinchliffe’s book North to the Cape (starting...
Trying this Ultralight thing...
I will say that while I am not new to backpacking (been spending 20 - 30 nights out for the past 15 years), I have been guilty of carrying the kitchen sink....
Tarp & Bivy or TarpTent
Looking to cut some serious weight... been using a REI Halfdome 2, but want a solo set-up and something to grow into as a ultralight backpacker. I have a couple hundred dollars...
Windshell + rain jacket or just rain jacket?
I'm weighing the pros and cons of each setup and wanted some input from those who may have experience with either or both. A windshell and a separate rain jacket offers more...
