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TiGoat Small Wifi stove impressions
Edward, how big is your tipi? What size do you want to go to? I completely agree about having a vapor barrier on the ground, enormous amounts of moisture can come out...
Green backpacking choices
I’m working on cutting down a bit more on weight (both in my pack and on my person!) and skimming through the forums for ideas. As I’m doing that, I’m finding that...
Zpacks Splash Bivy - experience?
I'm considering a bivy for use with a quilt to keep drafts out and as splash protection under a tarp or trailstar. I am drawn to a good deep bath-tub as ground...
unloading tyvek
Ended up with way too much tyvek used for prototyping and pattern building. It is taking up space, and I thought I might feed it to the wolves. I have around 40...
What to do with…
I was cleaning out the basement and found 14 yrds of 60" wide 1.9 oz Urethane Coated Polyester Ripstop. One idea I had... use it as the bottom of a couple of...
was looking for SUL options for a change up from my eVENT bivy
I've been using a MLD eVENY bivy for my running/fast packing adventures; packs small, easy to setup (roll it out :) ), pretty lightweight @ 14.8 oz (Large), but always looking for...
Anyone used the same piece of cuben gear for more than one thru-hike?
I don't mind spending money on gear but I want it to last. I am thinking of investing in the Hammock Gear Standard Cuben Fiber Tarp with doors for my upcoming AT...
Bivy idea – your feedback requested
I was wondering if I could make a bivy with a Gossamer Gear polychro groundsheet bottom sewn or bonded to a Momentum top and hood. The polychro would be lighter and less...
Exaggerated pack weights????
Okay, here is a pet peeve on mine - maybe someone can shoot me down and straighten me out. How is it that on a 6 day WestCoast Trail trip I had...
Bivy Help Needed
I am needing help choosing a bivy. My setup is a neoair Xtherm and a quilt or bag, and I sleep under a MLD Grace Duo tarp. I expect to be sleeping...
ground sheet
looking for a light weight ground sheet. it is blue with threads running through it. can be cut to size without ruining it. i saw someone using one, but can't remember where...
Polycro?!? Ground Sheets for CHEAP!
I just ordered from Ace Hardware online and directed that my order be delivered to my local Ace Hardware store. This delivery option got me free shipping and I pass right by...
Pillow and Groundsheet
I'm not happy with my pillow or ground sheet situation. My current pillow is my spare clothing but lately I dont have any spare clothing so i have to use my shoes...
Simple Hack for Polycro footprint
I often camp on rocky and gritty soils in western US and thus typically prefer to use a groundsheet or footprint with UL tent floors. Over many years I've used fabric, PE...
2022 Backpacking Light Members Choice Awards
First annual Members Choice Awards - what gear do our members use and love as we near the end of 2022?
YER EXPERIENCE WITH DYNEEMA TENT FLOORS?
Xavier at Tipik has done a lot of material testing, much of it documented on the French UL forum. This is from his website: https://tipik-tentes.fr/atelier/materiaux He says PU coating helps with puncture....
Tarp fabric resistant to hail and extreme weather
Hi Jon 7+ Nylon and polyester are both synthetic fabrics, but nylon production is more expensive, which results in a higher price for the consumer. Nylon also tends to be more durable...
What did we learn about our gear at Philmont?
I wanted to post some reactions after returning from my first trek at Philmont earlier this month. Thanks to everybody on this forum for all that I learned leading up to our...
My Post Philmont trip Report
Thought I would share my experiences with our Philmont Trip. We were 702 crew Itinerary 4. We flew out early and spent time in Colorado Springs. We stayed at the Garden of...
Introducing Philmont -- What to teach before picking a trek
Our Troop's 2 crews from Dayton, OH are going to Philmont this summer and picking Treks tomorrow. None of the boys have backpacked outside of the Midwest. In an attempt to introduce them...
