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Montbell Thermawrap pants
These are the mate to the Montbell vest and jacket top that have been reviewed here. For me, they are for sleeping gear and wearing in extreme cold as hiking mid-layer (or...
Rainshadow 2 Tarptent as snow/4th season tent
Most recent update 12/20/06: I realized that it was a disservice to Henry Shires and Tarptent to post pictures of his amazing and beautiful Rainshadow 2 pitched in such a shoddy manner....
Gossamer Gear
I've ordered from this company a few times. They are very willing to correct any problems. They ship quickly. I will continue to order from them. Glen and Grant over at Gossamer...
Tarptent Double Rainbow Tent REVIEW
Companion forum thread to:Tarptent Double Rainbow Tent REVIEW You got your hands on the new Golite packs early! I wish I could do the same. Can't wait to hear about them. Hopefully...
Tarptent Rainshadow 2 Tent REVIEW
Companion forum thread to:Tarptent Rainshadow 2 Tent REVIEW A few months ago when I was looking for an UL 3 person tent, I unfortunately missed the Tarptent Rainshadow 2 in my research....
Gear List for a Simple Overnighter
Here's the scenario: You get off work Friday at 1 pm and you have 24 hours. So you swing by the house, and grab your dedicated "ready kit", suitable virtually year round...
Tarptent Contrail
Quick to put up, spacious for one. It is evident that this shelter is ideal for the long trail. Furthermore, I have no doubt that it will with stand much of what...
Sub-5lb 3 day 50mi Rugged Terrain
Let me know what you think. Please spare me though opinion on the lack of pain med/antibiotics. I am quite happy with that part of the list and don't need any feedback...
Another Wonderland Trip Report
David inspired me to finally sit down and write up my own Wonderland Trail experience earlier this year. We decided to do the trail last year. A guy I know wanted to...
Big Sky shelters — who has ordered? who got their’s?
Ordered my tent in Feburary, asked for a refund at the beginning of September. Last time Bob actually replied to me, I was told my refund would be mailed out by the...
Pack size?
Okay, so I'm downsizing my pack and got another 18 ounces off my base load for $50. Thats a mere $2.78 per ounce vs buying a $300 down bag to try to...
Sub 2-lb October Hike
Bill, if you have tarp stakes why carry a potty trowel? Or if it's needed can you use the trowel as one of your stakes? Also, those balloon bed balloons are near...
Sub 2-lb October Hike
I have been working on several different gear lists. 1. Sub 2-lb. 2. Sub 3-lb. 3. Sub 4-lb. 4. Sub 5-lb. The difference between the four lists is mainly do to the...
MYOG Pertex Quantum – Cuben Fiber Bivy
Carlos, I will use a balloon to hold the hood open and away from my face. Sort of like a little tent with a big door. I have learned how to blow...
MYOG Pertex Quantum – Cuben Fiber Bivy
MYOG Pertex Quantum - Cuben Fiber Bivy Part 1. Using the dimensions of my "Bozeman Mountain Works Vapr Bivy Sack (Pertex Quantum) size Long, I am making one out of Pertex Quantum...
Pack my pack for me
OK. Please help me pack my pack. I might go for a 2 week hike in early spring. Everyone add just one item to the list. First in best dressed. Brief description...
Hiking Kilt
There was some talk recently about a kilt for hiking. You can buy them from several places but I really didn't like the ones for sale. Several years ago I made a...
Ray Way Net Tent Kit
I finished making the net tent this week. As with the tarp kit, the directions were clear and it was easy to make the net tent. I would say that it was...
Too light for comfort ?
So is there a downside to going light ? Has anyone suffered from clothing or bag that isn't warm enough, flimsy equipment, unsatisfying food or maybe boredom from lack of goodies to...
How prevalent are no-see-ums? (subtopic: bug netting with tarp)
As a newbie to backpacking I can sense that the bug protection issue while using a tarp as shelter has been discussed ad nauseum. However, I feel like it's all been discussed...
