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I'll bite
It would seem the BA Copper Spur UL2 fits all this criteria. Also happens to be on sale at REI for 299US. Now tell me how I can sign up to spend 3 months at a time in Patagonia. Edit- Beat me to...

In GEAR » Tricky shelter situation help please
July 07, 3:07pm

no worries
I had the same concerns when transitioning to a tarptent, but it has never been an issue since. Obviously, it is important to plan ahead for the terrain (sand anchors, dead-mans, burlier groundhog ...

In GEAR » Free-standing vs. Non-Free-standing Tents (both opinions wanted)
July 06, 2:46pm

Durability
Durability is important to me, as the wife and I use trekking poles year round in snow, talus fields, soggy river valleys, etc. We use the basic black diamond fliplock aluminum poles. My set has ne...

In GEAR » What to look for in my first pair of trekking poles
July 06, 2:39pm

BA
Big Agnes has tents that fit your criteria, and I would trust them to be bulletproof and easy to set up. This caught my eye- $370US http://www.backcountry.com/big-agnes-king-creek-4-tent-family-...

In GEAR » Family tent...
July 03, 11:56am

Greasepot
if 1.3 liters is "too big for one person", but costs a fraction of, and weighs the same as (or less than) a titanium counterpart... isn't that a bonus? Kmart Greasepot for the win.

In GEAR » Not another pot thread
June 27, 11:28pm

Stoic
I'm stoked on the stoic microlith, doesn't carry the dead bird premium either

In GEAR » Fortius 1.0 vs Schoeller dryskin extreme
June 27, 11:21pm

Lunar Duo
I had the same criteria, and also looked at the Meta2. Decided on a Six Moon Designs "Lunar Duo" and I'm really glad I did. The "spreader" poles at the top make it feel huge...

In GEAR » Ultralight 2P Tent With 2 Doors For Tall People
June 27, 11:18pm

No dice
My friend had this exact problem. He even tried to enter early this year on a ski tour, and because it was (literally) 2 days before the 10 YEAR mark, they turned him around. I would say she isn&#...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Canada's felony policy and the PCT
June 26, 9:19pm

go for it
I always carry a garbage bag. On every backpacking trip, and every day hike. Weighs less than 1oz, infinitely versatile. Take two and an extra few feet of cord, and you have some serious "spla...

In Make Your Own Gear » DIY Bug Bivy coverage
June 04, 11:02pm

Pole for bivy hoop?
Making a hoop bivy for spring/summer mountaineering, and not sure what to use for a hoop. Easton poles don't seem like they would be flexible enough (60" length/36" diameter), and a ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Pole for bivy hoop?
June 04, 5:22pm

All Reader Reviews by Ozzy McKinney

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Six Moon Lunar Duo
After spending a few weeks in this tent I feel like I can write a comprehensive review. -All concerns about wind have been calmed. The tent has seen very strong winds (blowing the pot over, lose y...

In Shelters - Single Wall Tents
September 18, 1:07am