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Tarptent Dipole Li Review
Could this be the 2P+ trekking pole tent I’ve been looking for that can accommodate my wife, me and our 60lbs. dog? If so, I think you might have a winner Henry!...
I Need Help With a Bivy Issue
Thanks, Monte. Very helpful. I might have to give it a try this winter. Seems perfect for most Arizona winter nights. I of course place polycro underneath when I shimmy into the...
HMG Echo 2 vs. MLD Grace Tarp duo
Any thoughts on these two shelters? I currently use the MLD patrol and polycro for a solo shelter for myself, but was thinking of adding either one of these two for hiking...
Tarptent (Double Rainbow) question
I am a beginner backpacker and I have a question that might seem funny to some of you but here it goes: I have bought the Double Rainbow and I have tried...
Need help choosing a Solo Shelter
Based on others replies I thought I would throw my 2 cents in. I have two Tarptents (original Squall and Double Rainbow) and an Akto. I also have indirect experience with a...
Floor Hydrostatic Head and Leakage
Ontario provincial park backcountry sites are heavily used and hammered down, guaranteeing that even the best site selection will be in a depression collecting rain water and draining slowly. This has led...
GGG 2024
David, I will not be able to attend this year, I hope that you guys have a great time out there. Do you have a way for any of us to send...
The least durable piece of kit?
I guess I’ve been relatively lucky in that I have not had many gear failures over the years. In many thousands of backcountry miles in coastal Alaska, the piece of gear that...
Condensation
1. Are there any particular ways to prevent condensation build up under your sleeping pad? 2. Do you generally get condensation in your tent during 45 degree nights, with 65% humidity? This...
Closed Cell Foam Sleeping pads
I have managed to get pinhole leaks 2 air mattresses in the last two trips I have taken. I guess I am just not capable of taking enough good care of the...
Tiny S-Biners
These may have been around for awhile, but I just noticed this $5 “candy” by the register as I was making another purchase at my local hardware store: They're pretty awesome. I...
So Notch Li - dyneema floor inner or SilNylon inner?
My research bears differing opinions. I'm trying to determine if there is a valid reason to switch out the standard dyneema (solid) inner for the SilNylon (solid) inner option when ordering a...
YER EXPERIENCE WITH DYNEEMA TENT FLOORS?
Poking around, noted that the Trekkertent Saor comes in two DCF versions: lighter 3-season and a heavier stronger version for cold weather. The lighter version's floor is 30D silnylon, the heaver version...
YER EXPERIENCE WITH DYNEEMA TENT FLOORS?
As a new owner of a TT Notch Li so far I've not used any "footprint" to protect the floor and hope I don't have to. What are your experiences with Dyneema...
The 2-lb freestanding tent
What is state of the market for a 2-ish pound freestanding tent? This is for one person at all times. I have historically purchased ‘two person’ tents which we really know is...
Tent recommendation
My wife and I are looking for a new UL 2P tent. We recently purchased the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2. After the first trip we returned it to REI. The tents...
4p, 3-Pole, Single-Wall A-frame Tent?
Hi all, Looking for some advice on a 4p, 3-Pole, Single-Wall A-frame Tent and whether there are any red flags with this design. I was previously playing around with 'mid designs for...
Ask a Ranger Anything.
Bear rope entanglement is SO common that nearly all bear cables used to have remnants of fouled ropes. You may still be able to see so some. Philmont started modifying all their...
Massdrop Announces Dan Durston X Mid Tent: 2 People, 2 hiking poles, 28 oz, $199
Hi Roman, I looked at the tear strength spec back when we were selecting the material but that was over a year ago. I don't seem to have it on hand anymore,...
Green backpacking choices
I’m working on cutting down a bit more on weight (both in my pack and on my person!) and skimming through the forums for ideas. As I’m doing that, I’m finding that...
