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UL REI STYLE – Yes it CAN Be Done
Hey guys, I feel that a recurring theme for people new to backpacking is “what to buy”. There’s an overabundance of information on this site pointing them to TarpTent and SMD etc....
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Inc.
Also like the modular design of the shelter. Looking forward to some reviews! Good luck. If it gets here in time for my end-of-August trip, I'll post about it. I'm not sure...
3 season typical 2 day mid-west list
EDIT: Fixed a bunch of typos Here is my standard packing for a 2 day 3 season in my region (OH, KY, TN). Obviously extra clothing is for cooler weather only. I...
My new modded Hexamid Twin
Wow Doug, I thought Brandon at Warbonnet was the only one to do that. There is a fiberglass layer at the bottom of my hammock that allows me to build a fire...
My new modded Hexamid Twin
Just got my new modded Hexamid Twin -- the cuben floor is sewn in instead of having netting all around and a cuben floor set atop it. 13 1/8 oz. including guylines....
Cuben Tent Fly
In my thinking guying out just the fly isn't as important as guying out the poles. Having a way to connect the poles to the fly at the guyout point will give...
Lightest Ever
Sub 4 lbs? All this has got me wondering...it sounds very possible for a 3 season setup -Cuben Shelter -Cuben Down Pad -Cuben sleeping bag -BPL 2-cup pot w/ Ti Winged esbit...
New to Backpacking Want to Start Out Right
Recently, my wife and I have taken up backpacking. We have been 3 times with friends of ours and have had a blast. We have been borrowing gear (our friends older heavier...
Sleeping Pad Failure – poll
This last weekend my wife's MEC Kelvin 3.8 sprung a slow leak. Made for a long uncomfortable night. A couple of years ago I had a similar experience. It does not matter...
Want to get into tarping, need advice
Ok, I've decided both in the interest of trimming weight, and gaining flexibility, I want to get into a tarp setup of some sort. I've currently got a tarptent contrail, and while...
Tarp Size?
What size tarp do you use and why? I am looking to eventually get a Cube Fiber tarp for non-buggy areas. What size do you use for summer solo travel? Also do...
Tarp,groundcloth,bug net suggestions for frugal newbie
Greetings, I am in the process of gathering some ultralight gear for a Glacier trip in August. I am a relatively new camper and would like to build a tarp setup for...
ultralight one man enclosed shelter?
Currently I have a Six Moon Designs Refuge (30D version). Mine came in light at 23.7 oz., seam sealed, including stuff sack and guy lines. I use this with my son as...
Craig and Nick’s Excellent Adventure
Several months ago, there was an interest in Southern California BPL hikers getting together for a trip. Going on a group trip is something I have never done. But in the spirit...
AT Thru Hike 2011 or 2012 Gear List
Need help scrutinizing my gear list. Goal is pack weighing ~9 lbs (10 lbs is now looking more realistic) without water, fuel, food. I plan to hike from GA -> ME starting...
Looking For Ideas On a Group Shelter Project
Myself and a group of friends have been toying with the idea of a group shelter for some of our trips to save on our overall base weight. That said, I recently...
I have been corrupted
...I now know my boxer-briefs weigh 2.875 oz That's right. I am sitting at my desk weighing every piece of gear I have and imputing it into a spreadsheet. This is fun...
I need some Tyvek
Does anyone know where I can buy some house-wrap by the foot? AntiGravity Gear sells it. http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/tyvek.shtml Home Depot sells it. I purchased a roll a while back. It is 9 feet...
Shelter Recommendation
Greetings, I've been reading through posts and wanted to say thanks to those involved in making this a great place. (Liked it enough to be a paying subscriber.) Anyway, the real reason...
Is there such thing as a decent, two-walled tent for two people under 3lbs?
My subject line says it all. I'm having a hell of a hard time finding one. More specifically, I'm looking for a two person tent with a bathtub floor, and good headroom....
