My favorite shelter had always been the Spinnshelter. Light and a more flexible design than the the other designs when combined with a bug bivy ot bugnet and very storm proof.
I know others had...
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My favorite shelter had always been the Spinnshelter. Light and a more flexible design than the the other designs when combined with a bug bivy ot bugnet and very storm proof.
I know others had...
Regarding "I can't believe", If you want to make your hike harder than it needs to be then fine. HYOH, but It doesn't take much research to understand why the more well know hikers have such light...
Waterproof? Why would you need that:-)
After owning a few 4 season tents, I only use all season designs for backpacking as I prefer flexibility and light weight.
A common one would the Golight...
I can't belive people still backpack with base weights heavier than 15 lbs in this day and age and with the knowlege and gear thats out there.
It just doesn't make sense to me, unless you are...
I find the Xero shoes to be perfectly comfortable. The lightest durbale option I've seen.
They are minimalist and inexpensive.
I can't see spending $90+ for huaraches when the Xero's are perfect....
Regarding "great for fixing foot problems" needs a citation, however."
What I meant is that when competition runners run barefoot to fix foot problems/injuries, the Xero shoes can be worn as well....
http://xeroshoes.com/
Although these are talked about a lot on the trail runner and ultralight forums, I haven't seen much on WhiteBlaze.
I bought a pair to replace my crocks for beat around...
... and back on subjet, an 8'x5' is doable, but be prepared to fidle with it in blowing rain. The only time I used one was with a UL bivy(sleeping bag cover). If you need to pitch it in a tight half...
I always use a tarp when solo hiking. I've used rectangular tarps from 9'x5' up to 10'x10'.
I have also used many shaped tarps, pyramids, ...
My most prefered all weather tarps are the ones like...
Yes, think about the pack when the other gear replcement is done.
Regarding tarps, they can be combined with bugnets or bug bivys. They have many advantages over your typical dome or taptent...
Things to consider:
1) A perimeter bugnet like the Oasis will have less ventilation than a hanging net like the Serenity bug net.
2) The lack of internal net in the Oasis will allow more internal...
Is a bus not an option?
I do most of my hiking by train and/or bus.
The combination works much better than train alone. I own a car, but the bus/train way allows me more flexibility.
You can...
I run into lots of hikers lost without map or compass. My cabin is 10 miles from the AT and I am often shuttling people back to a trailhead or parking lot.
People are usually very upset and...
TP Options:
Fast food restaurant napkins work great. I ask for extras when I eat in town. Carma is better when you ask and people are usually cool about it if you buy a lot of food.
A thru-hiker...
You can hike the AT without maps. You can also hike it without a compass, or a knife, or duct tape, or a shelter.
I highly advise against it.
Following the blazes only works when everything is...
Do consider looking at Mountain Laurel Designs, Six Moon Designs, Tarptent and other UL shelters. They make what I would consider the WM of tents. And they do have 4 season options if you need that.
I tend to avoid outfitters for advice. If you are using your tent for backpacking, the tents sold at outfitters tend to be made for car camping.
On the subject of floor-less shelters. They are...
A little common sense can help with the condensation issue.
First thing is to NOT let condensation bother you. Expect to get a little wet in some situations, especially in wet environments or...
Here is the source:
http://www.trailtherapy.org/Grandma_Gatewood.html
I can't remember where I got this, but some may find it fun:
A friend of mine, Dave "Doc" Loomis, author of "Happiness, Use It Or Lose It" ran into Grandma Gatewood while introducing members of...
Brand new at Walmart won't give you value that used and thrift store will.
Post what you are looking for and how much you are willing to pay on Whiteblaze and/or backpackinglight.
Check out the...
I have read that the carbon fiber poles sold by MLD, SMD,... are very durable. A lot of people use these now. I am pretty sure that they would be stronger than using a found tree branch. These...
Oh, and if you absolutely refuse to carry a hiking pole and don't wan't to worry about dealing findinding a way to suspend you tarp. You could bring along at least one tent pole.
To keep the weight...
Even in treeless expances there are ways to suspend a tarp. I never really worried about it because in arid desert environments, rain was rarely an issue. When it did rain, it usually wasn't much and...
How I setup the trekking poles for suspending a net depends on the bugnet and whether I stake out the bug net or not.
I can do the A thing, or one on each end if the floor is staked out.
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