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When Did You Begin UL?
Immediately after my hip and knee joints screamed "Don't ***EVER*** TRY THAT AGAIN" for about a week, regarding the carrying of a 50+ lb pack on a 10 mile / 3 day-er....
Gatewood Cape Review
I've posted an inital impressions review of the Gatewood Cape in the Reader Reviews Section.Gatewood Cape Reader Review Thanks for posting the review, Wade! One question for you.... You mentioned "arm slits"....
Wind pants?
What are your opinions on using wind pants? I would like to use one in stead of waterproof rainpants as a more breathable form of "rain protection" and you can use them...
Cuben Fiber – Q&A
This thread will list or relist everything I have said about Cuben Fiber and any other comments I can find that talk about Cuben Fiber. I am going to do a cut...
3- Season Wonderland and Superior Hiking trail gear list help
How’s it going guys? This is my first post, and I wanted to post my current/potential gear list to get your thoughts and opinions. I’ll be backpacking in Minnesota for 20 days...
UL long distance list
hey guys, how do you feel about the new Jacks R better Stealth Universal Quilt it seems to be just the right weight, and warmth. I would rather carry a 40 degree...
TT Rainbow in action
Just back from three days in the bush, my first outing with the Rainbow and my first sub 10KG 3 day trip (inc food) It rained both nights and most of the...
UL Winter System
I have been creating a light system for wintering out the Presidential Range in New Hampshire. Mt. Washington, (6,000ft) is known for high winds and low temps (15F to -20F). I plan...
Survival blanket as bag liner?
I'm thinking of using an emergency survival bag as a sleeping bag liner. For example, this one: http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=1050&memberId=12500226 How much do those things actually help with warmth? Would it be enough to...
UL hommock camping
I spent the last two nights outside in my hammock, with temps down to 15F the first night and below 10F the second night. Here's the gear: Hennessy Hammock Ultralight Explorer (34.6...
Any suggestions for warm weather Scouts trying cold weather camping?
We're planning an overnight trip in cold (for us) weather, likely mid teens. Any suggestions or modifications to the information from experienced cold weather campers would be appreciated. (Going out and buying...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
I think we should keep the bivy weight at 4.6 oz. The experiment should be able to be repeated by other people and I don't think most will cut up their $300...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
Vapor barrier clothing made from cuben fabric would be the ticket. An entire suit or bag may weigh around 3-4 oz. I'm guessing Just wondering out loud... is this Carol's sinister plot...
my SuperUltralight gearlist
My thread I posted a few days ago turned into a firstaid forum so I wanted to post it again and ask for improvement suggestions Tis is what I take on a...
UL Tent: Big Agnes SL2 vs Big Sky Evolution 2P?
Ready to buy a 2-person double-wall 3-season tent. New to backpacking but want to start out right (i.e. light). Looking for ultralight 2-person so I can use it solo as well. The...
ultralight bivies.
Has anyone tried the new Breeze Dry-Tec Montbell ultra-light bivy sac? I'm considering it as an alternative to the BMW bivy... they are essentially the same weight but the Montbell is waterproof/breathable....
Help: Single wall tent dilema
I would like some users feedbacks on single wall tents. I am goiing alone to Aconcagua this winter to train for a high altitude climb this spring. I have been to Aconcagua...
Bill’s SUL Gear List
Making a few of the items myself I have been able to reduce the weight of the "overnight hike weight" to something real close to the one pound mark. For an overnight...
Virga/Squall – without floor?
Hi, I'm about to order a Virga or Squall, but would like opinions on a few things (big wins; I'm up on the details). I've read Henry's web and talked with him;...
which tent to get
I know this horse has probably been beaten to death but I'm new to ultra light and there just too many post to read I'm looking for tent that will do a...
