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MLD Rectangular Monk Tarp
Does anyone have any experience with this tarp? http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=89 It seems like a decent shelter for one person. I'm trying to find a decent tarp that isn't extremely expensive. Trying to bring...
Alpinlite Tarps
In the never ending quest to find the "perfect" shelter setup, I have been looking into both the Alpinlite Gear Terraform MD and the Stratiform. I like the idea of having beaked...
Hexamid - to beak or not to beak?
I'm very intrigued by the Zpacks Hexamid Twin Tent. It seems to be an ideal shelter for my wife and I since we mostly backpack in the Sierras in the summer. Do...
Floorless Shelters and Creepie Crawlies
Hey- Just wondering how those of you who sleep in floorless shelters w/o a bug bivy deal with creepie crawlies? I live in the desert, so mosquitoes aren't a problem- but what...
Rain jacket vs poncho
I'm currently trying to decide whether I want to drop some significant money on rain gear (rain jacket/pack cover/rain pants or skirt) or if I'd be better off getting a poncho that...
Permethrin and tents
I have been getting a ton of emails due to a couple of Permethrin threads and it reminded me of an experiment. Last year a few people wondered about using Permethrin to...
All purpose shelter for two people and large dog
Hi everyone, I just became a member after researching for a shelter on this site for the past two days driving my wife nuts :) I'm having a tough time settling on...
Tarptent Scarp 2
I purchased my Scarp 2 from Henry Shires of Tarptent in 2009 for use on a cross country bike trip. Overall, I have probably camped more than 80 nights in this tent...
breaking the 3 lb barrier- bushcraft style :)
something a little different, did a overnighter recently w/ just my bottle holder kit, temps high- 50's, low- freezing- sans any titanium, carbon fiber or cuben :) my shelter was a AMK...
Tyvek Clothes as rainsuit - FAIL!
I thought I'd give the Tyvek clothes a try as rain gear. They did work to keep me and my son dry (me in pants, him in the jumpsuit) in a light...
Which tarp or shelter?
My choices are pretty much narrowed down to an MLD grace duo tarp, GG Siltwinn or MLD Trailstar or Speedmid. I realize this is a bit of apples and oranges comparison but...
Nylofume Bags...where can I buy them?
I hear they are odor proof, waterproof and lighter than a trash compactor bag for a pack liner...sounds good to me, but where do y'all buy them? I can't find them for...
Supah wicked light New England style.
So i wanna go Crazy light for one two day overnight trips. The plan is mostly to run hike but mostly run and tbh not really hike at all. I also wanna...
Beginner/First Time Gear
I am currently in the process of choosing out my first real backpacking set up and was looking at getting some advice/help from the community here. First thing's first is this current...
Four Preschoolers on the AT
This past weekend I took my 4 ½ year-old twins for their first backpacking trip (a simple one-nighter). Accompanying us were two other dads (Matt and Bernie) and their 3 ½ year-old...
How to sleep a family of 4?
Hi I am looking for suggestions for shelter for a family of 4: 2 adults, a 6 yr old and an 9 yr old. Thinking about 3 season trips, including some above...
Ultra-ultralight sleep system for summer heat
Here's something I don't see talked about much - what do you guys take out on the trail when you know the temperature is going to be HOT? Maybe you're backpacking for...
Getting down to the gram of things
Looking for some direction on a specific kit, my summer time kit. I'll be under tree canopy mostly. Daniel Boon National forest area, so hot, and little wind. I just want rain,...
MLD Duomid with Inner Net or MLD Superlight Bivy with full hed net?
nm This has been my question for the past year! And like you, I hate bugs. After months of wavering, I just ended up ordering the inner net duo to go with...
What is a sufficient footprint substitute you use?
I was looking for a lighter and/or stronger footprint to use beside the Seedhouse sl2 footprint? Suggestions welcomed. Thank you. Tyvek or Polycryo (window shrink)...you pick Common household construction Tyvek- more durable,...
