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My first sling pack inspired by Christopher Zimmer technique of sewing packs
I have been really impressed with the simple but well thought out construction techniques of pack designs and sewing of Chirstopher Zimmer. When I saw the TrailLite design bandoleer sling pack design...
Cuben - The 422 mm hydrostatic head dirty little secret
I create micro graphs at 1024 x 768 resolutions. When I insert the images in my posts, they are automatically reduced to only 550 x 413 resolutions. Other than posting micrographs to...
Cuben - The 422 mm hydrostatic head dirty little secret
Dan, There have been long discussions regarding the "misting" of silnylon. Then Cuben came along, a strong, "impervious" laminate, which appeared to be the holy grain of "light and waterproof". Now, testing...
Please help me move from 1-season to 3-season
Dear Folks, I'm looking for advice to move the following summer gear list from 1- to 3-seasons. By three seasons, I mean something that will keep me okay for temperatures down to...
Tarp and Bivy Selections...
Hi all, I've been doing a bit of research into switching out of using a tent to a tarp/bivy combination. I've put together this spreadsheet with the top choices thus far, but...
Using a AMK Emergency blanket as tarp?
Ok, so with my first child on the way I don't have the money to buy a "real" tarp. Currently I use a 8x10 blue tarp from REI and with stakes and...
Bivy in the snow?
So does anybody ever just hop in their bivy and then burrow into some deep snow and sleep? In other words is all that digging and tamping really necessary? The bivy itself...
Help me pick a rain jacket
I am hoping to slim down my kit a bit by getting rid of my wind shirt/wp/b shell combo and just using a lightweight waterproof/breathable jacket. Now for my requirements in a...
Warm weather (1 season) bushcraft/ultralight gear list
Some of you might remember me from some older gear lists I posted and got a lot of helpful feedback from to bring my 3 season kit down from around 22-23lbs to...
Does tarp + bivy actually save all that much over a tent?
I made something similar to a Whelan Lean To - large open face Used it on a trip up the Deschutes River from the Columbia River Windy - guessing maybe 30 MPH...
UL Reluctance
Ok, not the most experienced here, but in the last 12 months I've logged about 25 nights out to test the philosophy and slowly but surely it's sinking in. My issue is...
Bivy? What bivy?
I'm in the market for a bivy but want to pick your brains for some input. I'm looking for a lightweight or UL bivy that will be used with a tarp for...
Help with choosing between the MDL Superlight and the BPL Vapr bivy (or any other UL bivys)
I already own a breathable bivy, but it is too heavy for my intended uses this summer. I will be doing both backpacking and sea kayaking expeditions on Vancouver Island (the backpacking...
JMT/PCT Gear list
So I'm going to be doing the JMT and the SHR this summer, and the PCT next year and am trying to finalize up my gear list. As follows: Big 4: WM...
Talk me into or out of a SMD Wild Oasis
So after looking for an upgrade over my cheap blue tarp shelter I have kinda landed on the idea of the Wild Oasis. I like the weight and the netting on the...
MYOG: 3mm Plastic Tarps
Companion forum thread to:MYOG: 3mil Plastic Tarps Great article Jerry. I have had great success with clear packing tape, usually 3M brand. I always have some around for shipping but have used...
American Silnylon not Acceptable?
Jerry, Appreciate your post. Thank you. Gives me second thoughts about using even the best of the current generation of silnylon for floors. Would be helpful to know if your floor has...
American Silnylon not Acceptable?
I agree Mary, the progression often goes that route. I suppose I was put-off by Lawson's implication that because Ron was forced to outsource some portion of his manufacturing, that he was...
Shelters for Alaska
This may be my first of several questions that may come over the next few months. I am going on a multi-person two week backpacking, hiking, and kayaking trip in South Central...
First aid and rescue kits - what to leave behind?
I'm wondering what first aid and rescue items the forum considers absolutely essential for a backcountry kit. A search of past threads shows irrigating syringes, bandages and blister controls, and pain meds...
