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Re: Trekking pole alternative
What about these carbon fiber tent poles from Ruta Locura (as far as I can tell, a new company sprung from Titanium Goat)? http://www.rutalocura.com/Tent_Poles.html I have never used these so...

In GEAR » tent pole / trekking pole alternatives
November 28, 3:07pm

Re: Re: Re: Cuben tarptents
If 0.51 oz cuben and 0.7 oz bug netting is used (like in the Hexamid) versus 1.1 oz silnylon, I would think the weight savings would be more, maybe 7 - 10 oz. If 0.75 oz cuben is used, then I would...

In GEAR » Initial impressions for Oware Hot Weather Bivysack (pics)
November 23, 10:40am

Re: Cuben Tarptents
"Well I think it's only a matter of time until they start making tarptent-style shelters with cuben." I've been wondering why this hasn't happened much yet also. I would th...

In GEAR » Initial impressions for Oware Hot Weather Bivysack (pics)
November 23, 10:07am

Re: AEG Storm
Have you thought of making a skirt for the bottom? Maybe it could double as a ground cloth or shelter addition. What about a poncho version?

In GEAR » ALTER EGO STORM
November 17, 9:27am

Re: Klymit Inertia X
Bryce, how well do you think this pad would lend itself to being topped with a GG 1/8'' thinlight? Seems like that would help a quilt user stay warm. Maybe it would work better beneath it? ...

In GEAR » Klymit Inertia X - First impressions 7 Pics
November 15, 6:13pm

Re: Ozark Trails Tent
I just got back from a two night trip in Gila NF where I used this tent again. Even though I have a Contrail, I still really like this thing - it's simple to set up and the floor is so tough. A...

In GEAR » Ultra-cheap, lightweight, free-standing tent
November 13, 7:24pm

Re: Cheap tent
I posted about a cheap tent awhile ago: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=44887 It's served me well and could work for your ...

In GEAR » Poor man's UL one or two person tent.
November 07, 9:45pm

Shockcord
What about using some 1/8'' shock-cord on your guylines? That way, there will be some give if any one trips on it. You'd probably only need a foot or so of shock cord on each line.

In GEAR » Guyline tripping prevention with kids?
October 24, 10:50pm

Re: What do you do for a living?
I'm a grad student in mechanical engineering. Interesting idea though. I believe I read in the interviews of cottage industry people in the blog "Hiking in Finland" that several of...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » What do you do for a living?
October 20, 4:48pm

Re: worked fine
I just ordered an air mat and went with the XL large pillow a couple days ago and it worked fine for me. Also, great deal here. Thanks Bender!

In Gear Deals » Kooka Bay 50% off pillow sale or Free with purchase!
October 15, 11:56am

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