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Belleville Mini-Mil TR102
Minimal Boots and the Belleville Mini-Mil TR102: The Ultimate Review (the original review is found at my blog: chasingyourmind.blogspot.com) Mini-Mils after 500+ miles of abuse. This is the review all you minimal...
First Light purchase—sleeping bag/quilt or shelter?
Hello neighbors, I've recently begun transitioning to a lighter backpacking style after hauling my gear from the Boy Scouts for the last 15 years. Over the years I have incrementally improved my...
Hammock newbie, some questions and thoughts
So i've decided i want to try out hammocking, but i want to do so cheaply and to use as much as my present gear as i can. Which rules out under...
Tyvek bathtub floor?
For the past 8 to 10 years, every year, someone determines that they will make a tarp or floor out of Tyvek because it is cheap and fully waterproof. Then they find...
knitted pot cozy?
I'd like a pot cozy. I know I can make one super light and easy with Reflectix. Why haven't I yet? I'm not inspired. Has anyone here ever knit a pot cozy?...
Beginner Tarp Size for Two/Borahgami?
Hi all, I'm looking to buy my first tarp, and am hoping for a little guidance on size and shape. It will have to fit two people, but we'll be sharing a...
myog mountaineering cuben tunnel tent?
Hi Sam > The ferrules run right through the elbow without a break. Correct. You see, to bend the ferrule tubing Easton has to detemper it a bit, othewise it would simply...
myog mountaineering cuben tunnel tent?
Hi James > Exped uses straight aluminum poles for the Serius/Aeries series. They are about 10mm or so. The Sirius tents use DAC Featherlite 9 mm poles. That's a softer alloy than...
1oz/yd2 Cuben Tarp-Shelter Prototype
Hi all, Just about finished with another Cuben Shelter Prototype A 2-Person, 2-Pole, Catenary-ridged, Modified Pyramid. 8 Linelocs and 4 additional Webbing tieouts Bonded Ridgeline and tie-out reinforcement, Sewn hem. #5 YKK...
Ultralight Furniture/Appliances?
I packed up today to move into an apartment for grad school at the end of this month (for those following the story, I settled on living half in an apartment with...
MYOG Kayak Question
I've got it into my head that I want to build a touring kayak. At first, I was thinking of cedar strip construction, but started reading about skin-on-frame boats and was attracted...
JMT sobo July final list
Alright y'all let me know what ya think. 4 weeks away any advice, thoughts are appreciated! http://lighterpack.com/r/646moz No minimalist first aid or repair kit. Dry bag for at least your bag and...
Do I have any other option for a water purifier a part from the Steripen and Sawyer models?
A friend tells me: never drink any water that has not been properly treated by running it through a brewery. Words of wisdom. Alexandra, you sure have become infamous around here, but...
Are breathable fabrics less prone to condensation.
I'm looking at making or having made an inner net with raised side walls 12" high for my Duomid, if I use a breathable DWR nylon will that be less prone to...
Your advice is highly appreciated
Here is my gear list for a recent hike. Duration: 3 days 2 nights. Altitude: 12,000 to 15,000 feet. Temps: 50 to 30F. Climate: Dry conditions expected… but rained almost all day/night....
First aid kit contents
The issue with carring perscription ABX is that they are organsim specific. Not any old abx is going to treat any infection. SO it would be luck of the draw that the...
1st post plus Tentative Gear List
"That is the level of stability I was looking for!" Just don't let it get away from you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Mp1HJLHAEA&noredirect=1 Tremendously entertaining, so long at it isn't your own free standing tent. :-)...
Seam Seal Job
I'm concerned i'm going to do a BAD job at seam sealing I have a strat 2 sent coming in next week and am very concerned about seam sealing it. I don'...
New tent from KUIU - Thoughts?
:S Whoops. Thanks for telling me though. The tent is way overpriced and the sleeping bags cost more than either a Western Mountaineering (Made in America) and even a Valandre, so I...
Permethrin tick repellent for clothing
OK, I know it's spring. I spray treated a few pieces of hiking clothing (pants, shirt, socks, ballcap) with Permethrin this week. If you've seen the crazy expensive Insect Shield clothing that...
