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Making a emergency bivy out of Polycro?
Hi All, I usually camp without a tent/tarp but and bring my Gatewood Cape as an emergency shelter. I am now plannin on moving to a Hexamid Pocket Tarp. Been playing with...
Hammock tarps and going to the ground when it's the only option ;-?
I'm about to sell my tent! When and if I ever get above the tree line I may get to a point where I have to revert to the ground. Step 1.)...
New MLD SoloMid XL
great to hear Ken! I placed my order on Monday...would love to see more pics! Ken & Everyone else, Question for you, as I have been considering getting a regular solomid (I...
With Skill NO BIVY with Tarp?
I remember reading from the trail days 07 posts that Flyin Brian suggests with enough skill a bivy is not necessary when using a poncho tarp as shelter. What do you guys...
Thru-hiker quilt finished
Beautiful location Matt. Looks like the DuoMid is also working well for you! Like Ron said. It really is the perfect shelter for a dog and owner. I can't wait until next...
Shrink film ground sheet sizes
I got some window shrink film for a ground sheet and wanted to know what size to cut it down to. I've never really used a ground sheet. Before UL I had...
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...
test gear pic
Preseason. I thought it would be a good time to get my gear together for the season. Most of this gear I used last year, and I want to refine my kit....
Polycro
Is it possible to make a bathtub design out of my flat polycro groundcloth? If so, how do I do this? Thanks- Wayne If there is no way to make a bathtub...
Socal gear list
Preseason. I thought it would be a good time to get my gear together for the season. Most of this gear I used last year, and I want to refine my kit....
Floor Saver
I'm curious. Tent users - Do you use a floor saver? If so, why (i.e. any bad experiences when not using one)? If not, how long have you used your tent w/o...
6lb 15 degree gear list/ light or no snow
the theme of my list was simple, cheap and minimalist for overnight/partial week trips big 4 pack: rei flash 22 17 oz bag: hammock gear 20 degree top quilt 18 oz and...
Air mattress on thin groundsheet?
After many years sleeping on closed-cell foam, I finally am sleeping on an air mattress (POE Ether 6)...And now my back doesn't hate me anymore. Problem is, now I worry about it...
Quick and dirty tarp ideas. Who has them?!
So in my other thread about building a 5x10 tarp I mentioned I wanted something that was "quick and dirty" to make. And it got me thinking, "what could I use as...
Experience with Heatsheets?
Anyone used these before? http://www.rei.com/product/750939 They weigh something like an ounce per square yard. Also claims to be less noisy than traditional mylar emergency blankets. How would they work as a ground...
Groundsheet puncture resistance
I've been using a small strip of tyvek, probably 2'x7', underneath my Neoair Xlite. Now I know everyone says oh just spend more time picking out all the sharp things and you'll...
Is it even possible to stay dry in a rain forest? Should I just give up?
Another week spent in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Rained for 3 days straight, with solid downpours often and a continuous drizzle when it wasn't downpouring. Solid fog the whole time,...
Custom Solo Tarp Tent from Bear Paw
Check out my new tent, I ordered custom from Bear Paw. I love it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvaf2d-3uo0 nm nm Yeah. I chose silnylon over cuben. Due to the shelter is intended as my hotel...
ground cloth preference
what type of ground cloth do you use? and how easy is it to fold up/put away? and lastly do you secure the ground cloth so that it doesnt move around? Right...
Field Notes: Careening into Winter
Companion forum thread to: Field Notes: Careening into WinterJoin Ryan Jordan and a demon virus on a trip that brings early-season winter to Rocky Mountain National Park. Being sick in the backcountry...
