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All Forum Posts by Steven McAllister
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Condensation inside bivy Condensation is more of a problem in the less breathable waterproof bivies. The newer ultralight, highly breathable bivies don't have that much of a problem, but they aren't totally water... |
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Oware and others. If your new to tarp camping you may want to go larger, unless you are always going to use a bivy. I like the extra tie points on the Oware 10x8 and other tarps. Some companies let you pay a lit... |
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Iodine Iodine is the worst tasting of all the treatments. Plain old Clorox treats as well, tastes better, is also cheap, but doesn't stay in your system the way iodine does. I have done much boil... |
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Bug Bivy I do both. I go floor-less when I'm solo, sort of. I usually use a Meteor Bivy (half bivy/half bug net) or bug bivy to act as ground cloth and to keep the bugs off under my floorless shelter... |
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Equinox Mantis bug net You could always use the one made for your bivy the "Mantis Bug Net". It's reasonably cheap and roomy enough no to cause claustrophobia. |
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Lots of options There are lots of options. People just drape a loose net over, suspended by a hoop or line. You could add velcro tabs to make it seal tighter and removable,... There are lots of nets designed al... |
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Bug Hood Yes, with a wire hoop, or tie point to keep it off your face. I'd say it is a good idea if your gonna be in buggy environments |
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Serenity Net Tent There are two Serenity net tents. The SMD and the MLD one. I like the way the SMD Serenity fits. It's roomy, fits better than most and has more ventilation. But of course it was made for the... |
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A Great Tarp I have a friend who owns a 3.5(10'x10'). Having all those tie-outs is really nice and has really helped when weather turned bad. |
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Ditto here They are fine for a poly tarp, but don't grip enough for silnylon or other thin slippery material. They do work if you put a coat of seamseal or other on the area where the clip would go. S... |
All Reader Reviews by Steven McAllister
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RailRiders Eco-Mesh Clothing I wear both the shirt and the pants when sun and/or bugs are an issue. They are light, well ventilated and flexible. Mesh ventilated sleeves on the shirt protects arms from bug and sun. Loose fi... |
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Melanzana micro grid hoody Grid fleece is more hydrophobic than standard fleece, but not quite as warm without a shell. Great for cool days. Put a wind shell over the top and you have a warm combination that breaths well and k... |
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Integral Designs Silcoat Cape The biggest complaint that people seem to have about this cape is that it doesn't extend below the knees. I personally prefer this as it works better when hiking in rough terrain or when wearing ... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Monk Tarp Spinnaker This makes a great summer or emergency ultralight shelter. Add a bivy and it could be used year round. I had problems with the durability of the spinnaker version. A couple tie-outs are starting to... |
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Six Moon Designs Serenity NetTent Although most people use this combined with the Gatewood Cape, I have used it many times under an Oware Alphamid and I'm sure it would work great under many other pyramid shelters. It is lighter... |
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Equinox 8 X 10 silnylon tarp Although it has grommets instead of tie-outs, the grommets are reinforced and can take abuse. It has mid-point tie-outs that help make it a more versatile shelter. A great step up from the stand... |
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Integral Designs Siltarp 2 A good all around tarp. It does not have any mid point tie-outs like Oware and others have. This limits your pitch options, but if all you use is an a-frame or flying diamond pich, this is perfe... |
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Oware Flat Tarp 2.5 You will not find a more flexible shelter. Square shape and multiple well placed tie-outs means more pitch options than most shelters. 9'x9' means big enough for a variety of conditions. ... |
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Gossamer Gear Spinshelter The GG Spinnshelter has much of the flexibility of a flat tarp, but easier pitch in a storm-proof mode. It sheds wind well and is fairly roomy when pitched high. You may not be able to fully sit ... |
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Gatorade Bottle On problem with sports drink(Gatorade) bottles is that the cap is made out of a different more brittle material. I have experienced the caps breaking many times from being dropped when full of water. ... |
