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All Forum Posts by Tim Hawthorne
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Re: Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking – Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 2A: Selecting the Lightest, Most Functional Gear - Backpack, Shelter, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad I often use a dual bivy bag made by Exped that weighs 13 oz.. I set it up with a stick or trekking pole to give good ventilation for one as a shelter. It also provides rain/wind protection, a biv... |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Impact of Wind on Insulation Loft It was my intent to keep part 1 fairly simple and basic and not overwhelm the first readers. You all make good points. Thanks. Please keep them coming so I might be able to address them in a pa... |
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Re: Re: Impact of Wind on Insulation Loft I would like to add a comment for clarity to the article. All insulation is composed of solid materials that are touching each other that are conductors of heat (such as down fibers). Between th... |
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Re: Re: Impact of Wind on Insulation Loft I agree that our methodology assumed a steady state wind condition that would not represent gusty winds. However, it represents the peak of wind gusts and some people who have been in very strong ... |
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Have you tried the Exped Dual Bivy John did you ever try the dual bivy concept? I live in the SW and like the Exped concept. In the SW most rainstorms don't last a long time like in other parts of the US. When it does rain, I... |
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Stephenson Warmlite Tent I pulled my tents out and took a look at them today. In general, the workmanship is better with straighter stitching than the photo in the minis. However, mine don't look like works of art. ... |
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Stephenson Warmlite Tent I purchased the 2X about 10 years ago. My son purchased his about 15 years ago. I did not notice much difference in construction quality of the 3 tents. All of the tents were hand made in the USA ... |
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Stephenson Warmlite Tent Clearly you have a good understanding of tents. I hope no one takes my comments as critism of other tents discussed in the article. I can only speak of tents that I have used. I was concerned ab... |
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Tunnel tent survey and tutorial mini-reviews The author expresses concern about the Stephenson Tent having only one rear stake. We have two tents, 2R for high cold climbs and the 2X for light backpacks. Both have side window ventilation. The ... |
All Reader Reviews by Tim Hawthorne
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Exped Bivy Duo Well made and thoughtout bivy/poncho & shelter can save 3 to 5 lbs. For short rains pull over yourself and backpack and everything is inside poncho. Make camp while inside. Stake down the two arm ... |
