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SMD Skyscape Trekker- your experience in winds
For those of you who have a SMD Skyscape Trekker, what wind speeds have you been comfortable in with your shelter. It certainly is not a Trailstar but I suppose, judging by...
Badlands gearlist, help wanted
Hi, Here is my clothing and shelter list for an upcoming bikepacking trip on the Maah Daah Hey trail in the North Dakota badlands in mid October. Do you think I could...
Groundsheet Space Blanket, Polycryo not tuff enuff
I took an aluminized polyester "space blanket" on a three-night hike a couple months ago and it started to shred pretty early on. Based on suggestions here, I just tried a polycryo...
Looking to go lighter still
Re: FAK etc.. do you know how to suture? Do you think you could do it on yourself? i can't and probably couldn't i'd leave it. steri strips are lighter, easier to...
SHR Next week - Here is my gear list
Leaving for the Sierra High Route next week and have all my gear together. Will be out 8 days. I'm coming in at 37lbs for everything (food) included but not physical water....
Cold 3-Season Vermont Long Trail geargrams list
http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=9256 I'm planning to do the Long Trail in October. I'm gearing for days in the 40-55 range and trying to expect nights in the 20's, though supposedly they should be more...
Dolly Sods this coming weekend
heading out to Dolly Sods this weekend with a buddy who will have entirely too much gear. based on this weather forecast: Friday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before...
SMD Skyscape X
I've been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the new SMD Skyscape X and it finally got here this morning. At 14.5 ozs it weighs less than advertised, which is nice. 14.8 ozs...
Frameless pack frame +/- sleeping pad ideas (trying to have cake and eat it too)
Hey team, So I've been using frameless packs for several years and am happy with them. I've got a Jam and an MLD Burn (pending sale but I might end up with...
Help me decide: cuben vs. silnylon for Skyscape upgrade
" I just don't think 0.74oz offers sufficient long term durability for use as a floor (based on quite a bit of use of the stuff over the past 3 years in...
Tyvec, polycryo, or nothing
Hi, Our tent has a silnylon floor. We have what could be a mildly wet weekend approaching. (Sierra thunderstorms.) Are silnylon tent floors really waterproof? (This is a Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2.)...
I don't get UL bivy
I'm mostly with Hobbes. I have played around with a few setups, as we all have. I don't think any one setup is best for all people all the time in all...
I don't get UL bivy
I can't figure out why you would wrap an UL bivy around a UL bag/quilt. What I've seen of UL bivies have momentum or pertex for the top, and that's pretty much...
Window shrink insulation as ground cloth? Same as Gossamer Gear Polycryo?
Having searched, I see that some believe it is the same stuff...perhaps the same as the window insulation made for the "inside" (there's an inside & outside kit). Anyone have experience with...
JMT 2012 GL - Advice, Please!
I posted my gear list and I'd like some advice on what I can leave out or change, etc. The items in red are items I'm undecided on taking. In particular, in...
3-Season Gear List
Below is my gear list for late spring/summer/early fall. I mostly hike in North Georgia, and I welcome your comments/suggestions. I did sell my 1p tent recently for a 2p, as my...
GoLite Shangri-La 2/3, winter/alpine use?
I would really love to find a shelter which can be used for both UL 3-season hiking and for winter or alpine conditions. I've seen references to people using the Shangri-La 3...
Old school ultralight hiker here...help me update my gear!
This is my first post, and just have not done much UL in probably over 10 years believe it or not! (Work, school, career, etc. took priority, as did other hobbies and...
Ponchos vs rain clothes
Lets duke it out. Why do you like your poncho? Why do you prefer rain jacket & pants? Do you simply hike under an umbrella? I have been hiking in the rain,qearing...
Hexamid owners, solo+ vs. twin?
I've narrowed down my new tent purchase to a solo+ or a twin. My considerations are... I'm 6'3" (read: need a longer option), I like going lightweight (stratospire is beautiful, but it's...
