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Tarptent vs MSR
I read through an older thread comparing the Tarptent Rainbow to the MSR CR2. One of the main thing people were saying about the CR2 is that it's lighter than the Rainbow....
New to UL. Please critique my Gear List
I am more or less new to the UL thing. I think its pretty awesome. It makes perfect since. Light and Happy. I have actually been reading these forums for months, gaining...
Sierra in Late-September
Hey all, I'm planning a trip in late september to early october from Bishop Pass North on the JMT. Just wondering what night-time temperatures I need to be prepared for. I would...
BD Skylight vs Hilleberg Nallo3 vs Golite Valhalla 2+
I know winter shelter questions have been done before, but maybe not with this combination of options. Looking for a shelter for 2 adults and 1 dog. Vestibule. Lightweight. Handles heavy/wet sierra...
Smallest compressed sleeping bag setup?
I need the smallest-when-compressed sleeping bag and compression bag combo. For use in warm places, so consider size fully, and not temperature rating at all. Also, if you know the same thing...
Tarp/bivvy in extended rain
Last week I spent 6 days on Isle Royale with my wife and 4 close friends. We experienced 38 hours of almost constant rain. We were not ultralighters on this trip, but...
Newbie tarp camping question
I'm a lifetime tent camper wanting to try out a night or two under a tarp for the first time, but I could use some reassurance about it. I'm planning a solo...
2009 so far
I've been lazy about trip reports, so I'll do a round up in this thread. We've been trying new terrain's, seasons, and have gotten down to official ul base weight's this year...
Need feedback on a gatewood cape and bug tent
Need some feedback from someone that uses or has used one. Likes and dislikes. I am either going to buy this setup or build a slightly modified one. Thanks I have used...
Should I bother with a space blanket?
I'm going thru my gear, trying to trim out a bit more fat, and I'm realizing that I've never used my emergency space blanket--it just sits in my pack and probably has...
New Brooks Range Rocket Tent
From the Outdoor Retailer Show: http://www.trailspace.com/blog/2009/07/23/outdoor-retailer-brooks-range-rocket-tent.html Price notwithstanding, it is interesting as a winter shelter. Anyone know what this fabric is and how durable it is, given this is where the cost...
JMT speed record attempt
<"Reiny, you are a riot"> Sarah, you are the only girl besides "CATRA" to ever call me Reiny. CATRA and I met on a moonlit summer night on top of Mount Whitney,...
Solo Shelters
I am selling my Gatewood Cape and GoLite Den 2 shelters and am looking for a solo shelter. The Gatewood did not provide enough protection from bugs and other elements. The Den...
Tarptent vs MSR
We shall see. If she starts whinning I will sleep by the door so I am the one that get disturbed if anyone has to wake up. However, if it become a...
New Tarptent ;this is the Moment !!!
hey franco, i got a Rainbow a month ago and its vents don't seem to be open at all or very little when pitched.. any suggestions/pix? thanks also where you clip the...
Newbie Gear List
Hey, everybody. I'm a lifelong car camper, day hiker and canoer. I recently decided that I wanted to leave the car behind and get into backpacking and, for a lot of reasons,...
Any tarp recommendations too?
What would be a good tarp for a newbie to the tarp/bivy combo and why? unless you are using a quilt I would recommend going with a tarp that is large enough...
4 person family Tent
Brett, It looks like a solid design. Attaching the floor to the end of the walls will simplify things quite alot. I also like your idea of the tie out on the...
My new mini micro pack
Sorry - long. Been trying to put something together mostly for hunting as a survival/comfort pack. I have been using a small day pack with just a normal survival kit in it....
My new mini micro pack
Sorry - long. Been trying to put something together mostly for hunting as a survival/comfort pack. I have been using a small day pack with just a normal survival kit in it....
