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Stability, durability of 2-wall tents
I'm trying to decide between these tents based on stability in reasonable winds at / near treeline, durability of the material (esp. floor) and of course weight. (3-season backcountry trips in WA,CO,CA,NY...
2010 John Muir Trail Gear List
Here is the link for my current gear list for this summer. hitting the JMT in late July - early August. Please comment on anything on the list, but I know I...
New sleeping system for unexperienced person
Howdy folks, I've been lurking around the forums for a while, but haven't had anything to say. I'm a relatively inexperienced backpacker, and I want to start lightening up. The motivation for...
Tent Decision Help Please
Hey guys, I need a tent for myself and my dog (70lbs American Pit Bull so he looks like a really small lab) for weekends around the PNW. I have a Nemo...
3day, 40mi trip. Critique the newb.
Pack weight w/out food & water: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AtSJq6zGSEzhdFZPYTVVdEdkaU1KLVBNRG53anF1Y3c&hl=en I am open to suggestions. I fully expect my base weight to be under 10lbs, but of course I'd love to (comfortably) go lower! The...
SMD Haven – First Impressions
Once again, quick and dirty. I set up the Haven in the living room, tied off to chairs, couch, and bureau. I needed to get spousal approval on a non-freestanding tent (Got...
Bugproofing a Golite Hut 1
Summer is comin', allegedly, so it's time to bugproof this year's tent. My current favourite is the Golite Hut 1. It starts out at a svelte 17oz, which for a storm worthy...
Looking for new shelter
I currently have a TarpTent Squall 2 that I like but I am looking for a lighter weight solo option. I would like some opinions on three season shelters. I would like...
3-season GEAR LIST (assistance)
I created a tidy gear list at the end of the 2008 summer season. As the 2010 season rapidly approaches, I would love some comments. I feel like this list works for...
pad and bivy question
I'm a side sleeper who needs an inflatable pad. Right now I'm using the big agnes insulated air core. I'm switching to a tarp and bivy from a tent. Since the pad...
Ray Way quilt questions
I’m considering getting a ray way 2 person quilt kit. I can’t decide if I want the alpine upgrade or not. I hike almost entirely in summer (and plan to continue that)....
lightweight equipment
Hello everyone! I'm trying to switch from 'regular' to light backpacking. The total weight of my backpack is around 25 lbs, including food and water. I possess Eureka Mountain lite tent for...
PCT Bivy/Tarp
Hello Everyone, I will be Thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2011. I was hoping to get some advice on a Bivy/Tarp Combo that would be great for the seasons and if...
Finished Ray “Way” Tent Tarp
I just finished sewing the tent tarp and set it up for the first time. I still need a bit more time getting the set up "just right", but all in all...
Do I really need a pack cover?
To Doug Ide and others: Just ordered the yellow MLD cover. At 2.5 oz and 35 bucks, you can't go wrong. It will provide some protection for my rather fragile Alpine Trail...
photos of your packed tent / tarp ?
hammock this is tarp and hammock in the snake skins with the tree huggers wrapped around Here is my MYOG silnylon SUL tarp packed away in its silnylon stuff sack. In front...
Emergency blanket – how??
How do you actually plan on using your emergency blanket on day trips? It seems to me that the only way to actually use it would be as a vapor barrier. In...
Help me pare down my gear for a speed hike
I've mentioned on a couple of other threads that I want to do a 116 mile hike in three days. With food and water, my current gear list will put me at...
Just received my ZPacks Hexamid Solo Tent
Roger, I totally agree. There were a few times I intentionally pitched my tarp in an attempt to test how well it'd hold up. It held up. Now I pick sheltered campsites...
Just received my ZPacks Hexamid Solo Tent
First Observation: Wow! This Tarp is wicked light 2.8oz on my scale that includes the Guylines and Stuffsack. Well no wonder it is so light - it is only as large as...
