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Oware Pyramid Tarp 11x11 Tieouts
James, Thanks for the feedback, did you happen to purchase any of the additional "related items" or accessories? Are you happy with the room - I am planning on 4 people plus a l...

In GEAR » Oware Pyramid Tarp 11x11 Tieouts
May 25, 1:45pm

Oware Pyramid Tarp 11x11 Tieouts
I am looking at purchasing the Oware 11X11 Pyramid Tarp and am wondering if I need to purchase additional tieouts. I normally camp on the west coast and at times it can be very windy. I notice on s...

In GEAR » Oware Pyramid Tarp 11x11 Tieouts
May 25, 11:50am

Rainshadow 2
I have used a Rainshadow 2 for several years and it works great with 3 people. Another option if you are ever considering adding a fourth person are the pyramids. An Oware (http://www.owareusa.co...

In GEAR » Tarptent Double Rainbow vs. Rainbow vs. SMD
February 09, 11:39pm

Re: Shelter Help: HMG Echo II Shelter or others
If you camp where there are trees you can always suspend your pyramid and eliminate your center pole. I usually string a line between two trees and then just clip my Duomid to the line with a #2 mi...

In GEAR » Shelter Help: HMG Echo II Shelter or others
June 17, 4:52pm

Have an Opinion
I think everything has already been said but here is my 2 cents. 1. Don't be afraid to have an opinion, there is nothing worse then someone saying here are 5 different types of tents and no...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Skurka Gear Book
March 14, 10:30am

Juan De Fuca Trail
I would take a look at the Juan De Fuca Trail on Vancouver Island, great ocean walk with Beach camping.

In Post-Trip Reports » Hiking in Vancouver, BC in May?
February 15, 6:36pm

Black Diamond Mega Light
I have been using a Black Diamond Mega Light for quite a while and it has loads of room for 3 people. The specs say that 4 can fit but I find 3 is the perfect number. Any of the other Pyramids will...

In GEAR » 3+ person Shelter recommendations
February 09, 11:40pm

Pyramid
Lawrence, I don't own a Hilleberg so I am not fully qualified to answer this question, but here is my 2 cents anyway. If I were going to Everest and thought that my life might actually de...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Please - help me with my gear list purchase.
October 20, 3:26pm

Ti-Tri Inferno
After two years of using the Bushbuddy and a couple of very long frustrating nights in the rain I decided that I am an alcohol guy who likes to have a wood backup and not a wood guy who likes to ha...

In GEAR » Bushbuddy -vs- Ti-Tri Inferno
October 18, 10:22pm

Oware
Lawrence, If you are looking at Pyramids I know some people swear by the Oware products (http://www.owareusa.com). I have an Oware bivy and it is first rate. If I were choosing again I would...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Please - help me with my gear list purchase.
October 18, 9:59pm

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