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tarp-tent camping
This may be a dumb question... I have always used solo tent style shelters for camping. I currently employ a eureka spitfire 1 tent. Recently, I have been really trying to get...
Anyone use MLD Cuben Poncho Tarp?
I would like to hear from those who have used a Mountain Laurel Designs Cuben Poncho Tarp - http://tinyurl.com/7ovmyr - and would be interested in how it compares with MLD Silnylon Pro...
TARPS — Rain Solutions
Does anyone have any solutions for closing off one end of an A-frame tarp to keep the rain out? I know Andrew Skurka talks about using his virga jacket for this, so...
Do I really need a bivy for snow camping?
Do I really need a bivy for snow caving? I will be using a Slumberjack 20 degree bag, two closed cell foam pads, wearing three season clothing to bed, with several other...
New ultralight 1 person tents for 2009?
nm No, I'm definitely a 3-season camper. Outdoor activities in sub-freezing weather just aren't my thing - yet. :) Shane Here are a few more contenders : Coleman Falcon X, MSR Carbon...
WINTER EXPEDITION LIST (long and cold)
WINTER GEAR LIST for long cold expeditions: NOTE from Mike! : This is n overview of what I take as an instructor on a winter NOLS course (the students usually take more)....
Winter weight – need to loose some pounds!
So, like several here on BPL I'm trying to figure out how to survive on a backcountry trip in the winter. I've received some great feedback on clothing and have compiled a...
Multi-Use Items
How many multiple-use items are out there? I would love to be educated on everybodys multiple use items. I use a Victorinox Knife and sometimes a poncho/tarp. What items are out there?...
“pretty good” THREE SEASON GEAR LIST:
PRETTY GOOD THREE SEASON GEAR LIST: ======================== This is a companion to another GEAR LIST posted on the BPL reader forum. I encourage readers to compare these two lists side by side,...
THREE SEASON GEAR LIST (from Mike C!)
THREE SEASON GEAR LIST: ======================== During the summer of ‘08 I spent a lot of time outside camping in an ultra-light style. I did ambitious trips in Alaska, Wyoming, Montana and Oregon....
Are single walled tents REALLY that light?
OK. I'm going to play devil's advocate to draw out some good responses to help in my decision making on my next shelter. This will be for 3 season backpacking. On one...
Heavy Weight Beginnings
I was reading my diary/journal from my first trip overseas back in 1979, 4 months of island hopping in the Pacific. My pack not including any food or water weighed 18.5kg !...
A more flexible shelter needed
Once again, withOUT trekking poles or a 14 oz pole Just kidding about the mafia bit (obviously). Rehashing Bretts' requirements: 20-105F -- check Bug proof -- check Will fit someone 6'5" --...
PCT 09 gear
I thought that since this year's batch of PCT hikers are returning home to thier computers, now would be a good time put some of my gear for next year up for...
Warm Top Selection
So far this forum has helped me find a new pack, bag, and tent... time to figure out clothing! (Much Thanks BTW) Need: Warm insulating top combination Region of use: JMT (possibly...
Tent options for 3
I am new to here and the sport of backpacking yet I'm eager to go do it and with my family! We all are physically fit and in test runs can carry...
Groundsheet puncture resistance
I want to protect the groundsheet on my new expensive Warmlite tent. I intend to use it on pitches that may be rocky. So i'm looking to use a lightweight footprint. What...
Poll: Tarp/Bivy vs. Tent
I have the Contrail also but realized that I am not taking my poles that often so I just picked up the optional pole for it that weighs 1.9oz and will use...
Refuge-X: preliminary review
Although it’s mid-winter here in the southern hemisphere, I have been doing some ‘backyard’ testing of the SMD cuben Refuge-X. Although preliminary, I thought it worthwhile to share my observations so far....
stoves, stoves and more stoves questions
ok here's the deal, i originally started out with a msr simmerlite and a 13oz fuel bottle several years ago, then recently switched to a bios 2 alcohol stove. i really like...
