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7d material EE quilt
Does anyone have experience with 7d material for the inside, outside or both of an Enlightened Equipment quilt. I’ve been considering buying a new Enlightened equipment Revelation quilt with the 7d material...
Polygro verus Tyvek Ground Sheet
Hello Everyone, In 2015 hiking the AT, i used a tyvek ground sheet under my Big Agnes fly creek II, It lasted 600 mile on the trail with no holes, A little...
New to Backpacking and Need Advice: My 3 Season Gear List <15 lbs
Hey y'all- first post here and fairly new to backpacking. I'm in the process of buying a bunch of gear, as I've previously only used my dad's (heavy) stuff. I've been reading...
groundsheet/pack liner/poncho
I've always done summer hiking in the Sierra without bringing rain gear, but others here have asserted that I'm asking for trouble by assuming that whatever was OK in past, typical conditions...
ZPacks Zilch
I had a chance to try the Zilch pack (2.72 oz) yesterday on a 36 mile dayhike in San Mateo Wilderness. I love this pack !!! The side pockets came in very...
Tarp for a newbie?
I have previously used a Squal 2 tent for my wife and I, but am interested in experimenting with a solo tarp to see if I like it. I would like some...
Why even use a bivy?
I have been pondering ways to cut my pack weight down (as always) and shelter is one big area I can cut down. I currently use a Duomid. I have been experimenting...
Bivy material
spam...marking this thread in case it becomes another invisible thread Bump to make this thread visible again "well ask yourself WHY you need a bivy in the first place ..." Using a...
Tarp Choice Question
I own a 9x9 Oware pyramid tarp (bought for my kids) and a GG Spinntwin. I think both shelters are great. In planning a solo trip with a likelihood of heavy rains...
How to Make a "Polycryo" A-Frame Tarp
I've been making and selling "polycro" (cross-linked polyolefin heat-shrink plastic) tarps/tents for a few years now and have learned a lot in the process about what works well and how to construct...
Approaching 4lb barrier....need feedback on modded MLD Poncho Tarp Specifically
Looks like there are a few windshirts @ ~3oz so I revised my post above. Hrmmm, the weight savings of the MLD Poncho Tarp w/ Bivy and windshirt is widening the gap...
What is your go to 1p Shelter?
I am curious what is everyone's favorite go to 1p shelter currently. ZPacks Plexamid--15oz + 5oz stakes and has held up great in up to 50mph wind/rain. 7x9 DCF flat Tarp...
Tarp above the trees (flat vs hex vs ?)
Howdy, I have a 2p DW sil cirriform. I mostly hike solo however and want to lighten my solo load  significantly. I have some zpacks vouchers so I was considering a...
Lightest fully enclosed shelter for one - complete tent or tarp + bug net?
In the effort to get the lightest fully enclosed shelter, I'm trying to decide between a complete shelter or one where you piece the components together. At present, I'm not really comfortable...
Can you possibly go lighter than this??
This has been a project of many, many years. I think I squeeeezed every milli-ounce out of this stuff and would love to ask you how you can possibly go lighter and...
Best Cheap Gear of 2013
Uniqlo on their website says that they only use 640 or below fp down that i recollect from reading it last. Hadron has 850, so if that is a important to you,...
My tent choice...hopefully done for a while (TT Contrail)
Maybe some of ya'll have followed my adventures in deciding on and buying TarpTents. I ordered a SS1, Notch, and a Moment and now a Contrail (yes I know this is crazy,...
What is a sufficient footprint substitute you use?
I was looking for a lighter and/or stronger footprint to use beside the Seedhouse sl2 footprint? Suggestions welcomed. Thank you. Tyvek or Polycryo (window shrink)...you pick Common household construction Tyvek- more durable,...
My updated gear list
Hey everyone, if you get a chance, I'd love for you to look at our gear list. Everything is now purchased and we're just coming into good weather and are super keen...
~8oz. 'Polycro' Tarptent w/ floor and bugnetting, $45, 2hrs.
Wicked cool MYOG SUL shelter using polycro. Matt Kirk aka "Fool on the Hill" has been making unbelievably gossamer gear for his ultramarathon distance fastpacking trips in the Appalachians. Here are links...
