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Re: MYOG SUL Quilt check out the quilt on MLD's website. looks to be about as light as you can get and great design. |
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Re: photos of gear and setup great patrick! i have focused on losing base weight through various methods but i think a larger tarp like yours might be the way to go in general for more comfortable/less stressful hiking! Br... |
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Re: photos of gear and setup cool, patrick. looks like there is plenty of room underneath that tarp, what size is it? |
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Re: A few projects I've been working on. care to share more about the material used to make your tarp? i didnt realize there was anything cheaper, lighter, and better than silnylon??? |
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Re: photos of gear and setup thanks, I look forward to seeing your setup! (the bottle is plastic ha) |
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Re: photos of gear and setup thanks a lot! skidsteer is a moderator on the stove-focused backpacking forum bplite.com along with zelph (who i think posts here under the same name but not sure) here is a link to a video of th... |
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Re: Alaska Gearlist hey kyle, looks pretty good. there's just a few things that seem redundant or i have to comment on. pot, bowl, mug, cleanup container... thats a personal preference of course but are all thre... |
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Re: photos of gear and setup I have not tested it in bad storms as i usually take a double wall tent when the weather is going to be bad (im a wuss), but in most rain conditions it is not a problem as long as the tarp is pitch... |
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Re: Lightest tarp ? I have no experience with cuben, personally, but i was under the impression it has very good tensile strength (not sure if thats the right word...can be pulled without tearing...kind of) but can pu... |
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photos of gear and setup I wasnt sure where exactly this should go, whether under gear or gear lists since it kind of incorporates both, but i really enjoy looking at pictures of how people use their gear. ex. a loaded p... |
All Reader Reviews by Derek Cox
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System Easy to use. Lighter can be easily fixed if you read the troubleshooting guide. Boils water fast and uses very little fuel. Insulated and takes up relatively little space. on the heavier side, but ... |
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Therm-A-Rest Pro Lite 3 Had it for a few years now. Never had any problems with leaking or holes. Comfy 1" of padding. Plenty wide and long, but a little on the heavier side. |
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MSR Hubba Outstanding rain protection. Plenty of room to sit up and move around a bit. Full mesh allows you to see the stars clearly on clear nights. Lightweight and perfect for nastier conditions when a tar... |
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Montbell UL Down Inner Jacket Packs small. Very light. Fits great. Soft material. Keeps me warm down to about 40 degrees over just a t-shirt. Full zip is very handy and pockets are a great touch. Absolutely nothing but good th... |
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Osprey Atmos 50 Like others have said, what really separates this pack from others is the airspeed suspension. This pack molds perfectly to my hips and shoulders since it does not contact my back air can flow freely... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Zip Much tougher pack for just a few ounces more. Tough Mesh on back and sides is great for holding a myriad of items. Shoulder straps are comfortable and it carries a load very well. Great craftsmansh... |
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WalMart walmart is great for those cheap generic items needed for each trip. i.e. snacks, travel toiletries, odds and ends. who cares where the money goes or how wealthy Walmart is? i get what i need at a g... |
