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Tarp/bivvy in extended rain
Last week I spent 6 days on Isle Royale with my wife and 4 close friends. We experienced 38 hours of almost constant rain. We were not ultralighters on this trip, but...
Need some input on this before I start sewing
This is a continuation of tarp7 below. Intend to do a thruhike of the AT and use this as my main shelter. If I can get my stuff together I will probably...
Backpacking Weight Ranks
What Backpacking Weight Ranks do you acknowledge and what weight class goes along with each of them in your opinion? Ive heard the terms HyperUltraLight, Ultralight, Light, ...., ...., and Heavy. I...
Need feedback on a gatewood cape and bug tent
Need some feedback from someone that uses or has used one. Likes and dislikes. I am either going to buy this setup or build a slightly modified one. Thanks I have used...
Should I bother with a space blanket?
I'm going thru my gear, trying to trim out a bit more fat, and I'm realizing that I've never used my emergency space blanket--it just sits in my pack and probably has...
Mountain Laurel Designs Exodus
The Exodus is the new 2009 version of the MLD Zip pack. So far, I have taken it on 2 overnight trips and one 9 day trip. This is my first frameless...
Spur of the moment AT Thru Hike Southbound question
Im having one of those FTW months and have decided to southbound it starting mid august, hopefully to be in atlanta for christmas. Im familiar only with the florida trail, my pack...
ULA Ohm for Philmont
I'm looking for a new pack for our 2010 trek and was considering the Ohm, but was wondering if it would be big enough for a Philmont trek. I've been moving toward...
Tarptent vs MSR
We shall see. If she starts whinning I will sleep by the door so I am the one that get disturbed if anyone has to wake up. However, if it become a...
sub-4.0lb 3-season tents
I am a fairly novice backpacker. I’ve been on a five or six 3-5 day trips, mostly in the Pacific Northwest. I have quickly realized that lightweight is the way to go…...
MLD Duomid
Is the Duomid long enough for someone who i 6'5" tall? Thanks Ron Yes, particularly if you're solo in it since you can then sleep on a diagonal. John - you can...
GG Polycryo / Propore Bivy
To make it easier to find the part of this thread about the GG Polycryo / Propore Bivy I decided to give this project its own Thread. Super Ultra Light / Super...
Questions for Owners of MLD Patrol Shelter
Curious to know for you MLD Patrol owners, when pitched to the ground for storm protection, how tall is the beak of the ground? How do you 'climb' in? How tough is...
Beginner needs gear list advice on solo PCT section hike
I'm new to backpacking but not to the outdoors and I've planned a solo 5 day trip from Stevens pass to Snoqualmie pass July 26th-30th. I know it's risky to go alone...
Compare SMD Shelters
These are same floor dimension. But Wild Oasis is roomier than Gatewood Cape and have mesh skirt. I think Wild Oasis is more comfortable when rainy, windy day. I think you are...
Super Ultra Light / Super Ultra Cheap
Hi Lucas, Check out the BPL Forum "Philmont - Homemade Tents" for some innovative construction ideas with foil heat blankets Found at the same grocery store as the gloves ... pack towels,...
Poncho/Bivy in the sierra’s?
im hiking south from la pine OR on the pct next week. its early i know but im fairly experienced in camping on snow. though as you can see from my pic,...
GoLite Shangri-La 2
Hi, I've read numerous rave reviews over the Shangri-La 3 tent, but little-to-nothing about the Shangri-La 2. From reading the specs, it seems to fit my needs and budget well, but I'm...
Whats your weight for the big 3+1
I am trying to put together my gear for the summer and have added some weight but still sifting through it. I know its not SUL but I am wondering how It...
Gear in “Tough Times”
hey--I said I was totally guilty. So so guilty. I could put together a much larger list of gear that I am currently lusting over. I have way more than I could...
