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Family Shelter
I am trying to plan out gear purchases so that I can prepare my family for a future of backpacking. Everyone in the family is on-board which is great, the problem is...
cost efficient gear
I've searched for information on this subject in many places, and I hope I have not overlooked the resources here, but are there any specific suggestions of gear that is a lot...
RyanF gearlist
Hey, i havent posted in the forums for quite some time, but i logged on again a few days ago so i thought i would post my most updated gearlist for typical...
Cuben Fiber Double Wall Tent
I love my one person double wall tent but it is just too heavy. But thanks to this website and all the Cuben fiber information I have started a project to build...
What do you sleep on?
What is under your sleeping Bag? I have evolved into a Big Agnes air mattress, a tent floor and a ground sheet. I have not found a more comfortable mattress as the...
Lightweight Gear Excluding Smaller Wallets
Is it just me or shouldn't simpler designs and cottage industry manufacturing reduce prices in the burgeoning world of ultra-lite gear? It's disconcerting to have to pay $200+ for a bivy sack...
Which shelter?
I'm looking for a good quality light-weight or ultralight shelter suitable for 1 person and maybe big enough for a snug couple. I've been peeking at the Tarptent Rainbow and the North...
Rainshadow 2 Tarptent as snow/4th season tent
Most recent update 12/20/06: I realized that it was a disservice to Henry Shires and Tarptent to post pictures of his amazing and beautiful Rainshadow 2 pitched in such a shoddy manner....
Gossamer Gear
I've ordered from this company a few times. They are very willing to correct any problems. They ship quickly. I will continue to order from them. Glen and Grant over at Gossamer...
Vapo barriers, condensation and bivies
I'm looking for folks who have experience using vapor barriers with bivy bags in the winter. Specifically, at what temperature is it too warm to use a VB, is it worth it...
is a bivy neccessary
i sleep under a glite cave 1 in a mountain hardwear phantom sleeping bag. i typically use my poncho as a ground cloth, and the sleeping bag has a microfiber fabric, but...
Tarptent Contrail
Quick to put up, spacious for one. It is evident that this shelter is ideal for the long trail. Furthermore, I have no doubt that it will with stand much of what...
Another Wonderland Trip Report
David inspired me to finally sit down and write up my own Wonderland Trail experience earlier this year. We decided to do the trail last year. A guy I know wanted to...
Has anybody used the Black Diamond Betalight tent?
If so, would you care to let me know what you think? I own a Betalight, along with the Betabug and the seperate floor. The Betabug is very heavy in comparison to...
Norway rain, wind and bugs any ideas?!
We (myself and girlfriend) are heading over to Norway in early July for a bit of walking and I would like some ideas on shelter and clothing. If anybody has had any...
Gatewood cape/mosquitos
I'm wondering if anybody that has this cape can comment on if it's possible to use something like a bug net with the cape in shelter mode. I'm talking about the small...
Gatewood Cape ??’s
The first time I tried a recumbent bike I fell down within 10 meters of taking off. However having observed the owner arriving with that bike I somehow assumed that it was...
7.5oz BMW floorless tent?
According to this page[owareusa.com], there's a prototype in the works... Maybe something to compete with the SpinnShelter? Or is that too obvious? -Mark nice find... If I had to guess, maybe an...
Henry Coe Trip Report – Essence Pack Review plus other observations from a new UL backpacker
I had a chance to do a weekend trip with my new SMD Essence Pack and have a few words to say about its performance in the field. The plan was to...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
Hi all, So, our illustrious publisher and certified nut, Ryan Jordan, and I were chatting about the SUL challenge. He came up with this idea with no help from me... You all...
