Used a cuben fiber tarp and a CRL above the tarp for an entire AT thru hike. No problems what so ever.
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Used a cuben fiber tarp and a CRL above the tarp for an entire AT thru hike. No problems what so ever.
I left Springer on March 26th
In GA & NC I was using a 15 TQ/UQ but sent that home after Mt. Rogers. Yes I have a HG tarp w/ doors which blocks the wind very well. I think I'll go ahead and try it with the 40 TQ/UQ I've been...
2014 AT NOBO hiker here. I'm going to hit the white mountains in about a week. Do you think I'll be alright with a 40 TQ and 15 UQ for the middle of July. I'll also have a down jacket to supplement....
Thanks for the replies.
I realize that my cook kit is on the large side, but its what I've got. Either that or a backcountry 700 ML, which for me is too small to cook a box of mac n cheese in. I...
Thanks for the replies and suggestions.
Was thinking about the ULA circuit. Anybody know how this compares to the Jam 50 space wise?
I stuff the quilts loose in my pack. No stuff sacks
I pack the pads on the inside to act as additional frame support.
I have one rain jacket (cuben fiber) and one wind jacket (houdini)
Have the compactor bag liner.
The pack will close with...
I am starting my thru hike attempt of the AT on 3/26/14.
I am currently using a Golite Jam 50, and just received my HG 20 Phoenix and HG 20 burrow. I am very impressed with the quality of these...
Here is a Preliminary Gear List for My Hike. http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=12402
I will update with an itinerary at some point. Most likely will not be until the end of April.
I will be...
The pictured rocks national lakeshore part of the NCT from Grand Marais to Munising is a 42 mile stretch of trail skirting the shoreline that you could spend a couple of days checking out. There are...
I plan on sending resupply packages by mail to checkpoints along the way from the home-front. I don't have all the details worked out as of yet, still gotta order the maps but I should be doing that...
I am wanting to do the 530 mile hike of the NCT across the UP from St. Ignace to Ironwood after this semester of college ends. I have found the maps necessary at northcountrytrail.org. However I am...
First of all my interpretation of the paypal gift option is that it is not to be requested in the original posting where everybody and their brother can see. But as I said in the PM what happens...
No the bags are to be used with the sawyer squeeze filter like this
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IvhizJqt_bM/UON4nlPDbLI/AAAAAAAARDo/RoztLcJE2yE/s1600/Sawyer+Squeeze.jpg
but I am not selling...
OP has had his Marketplace access removed for multiple TOS violations.
+) Katadyn Vario Pump Filter $65
Has pumped < 5L of backcountry water and < 3L of city tap water
+) Aquamira Set up...
Once you get your UQ made up you will not need anything inside the hammock with you, unless you only have it there to supplement your UQ if the temps are low and you are still getting cold. However I...
I have a blue REI Revelcloud Jacket in size large (365 grams in stuff sack). I've only worn it a few times, and it is just too big on me. I want to trade this jacket for a jacket of similar design in...
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Looking for a lightly used warbonnet travel bug net in good condition.
Thanks,
Travis
I'm In. Thank You!
I have a Flycreek UL1 w/ Footprint that was used only 7 nights. I need a tent with room for 2 and am looking to trade my tent for a BA Copper Spur UL2 or Tarptent Double Rainbow.
Thanks,
Travis
Found One
Thread Can Be Closed
Looking for a MLD 475 or BPL Trapper's Mug
Thanks
Payment Received. Quilts Sold.
Sorry should have been more specific.
It is $200 plus shipping for both quilts together.
The underquilt measures 55"x 45" it has full length channel suspension.
The topquilt is 74" in...
Selling some used gear to fund other projects for AT thru hike.
1) Big Agnes Flycreek Ul1 w/ footprint - Used 7 Nights Perfect Condition $250...
funny... I never experienced this intermediate step while converting from tenting to hammocking. Looks like I missed out!
Nice pictures. Looks like it was a bit nippy.
Continuous rideline running over the tarp with soft shackle prusiks.
Is this more of a weight concern or a warmth concern. A 3/4 20 underquilt with a M50 shell and Nobul1 liner and 9 oz of 850 down is probably only a couple ounces heavier than your Mac's IX quilt.
I use permethrin as well, only on my clothes so far, but it works wonders. Since I plan on using a 20 degree underquilt for the entire thru during the warmer months I will most likely have the UQ...
Yeah I'm not too worried about bugs while hiking during the day. However I use a hammock that does not have an integrated but net, so I was curious as to when I should have that sent to me.
Dos,
When did you encounter bugs on your thru? How bad were they and how did you deal with them?
Thanks
Next question...
My plan is to use a 20 degree underquilt the entire way. At the beginning of my March start I will use a 20 degree top quilt, then as the temps warm up swap that out for a 40...
If you want to use the material you have but are unsure if it is downproof, I would build a very small scale project a 10"x10" chamber and fill it with the down I planned on using to see if it was...
I use the decender rings that the others have pointed out, They are super storng and there is no way they would ever come apart. I would suggust using those as well. As for the marlin spike hitch...
I use a 1/2 neoprene face mask kinda like this:
http://www.alpinhaus.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/n/e/neoprene_face_mask.jpg
I'm definitely going to be using an underquilt, I cannot hammock well with a pad. So my thought line is that since I will very rarely use the sleeping pad I do not want to carry around a ton of...
Nice choice, it will serve you well. Get prepare to be ruined for ground camping!
I use a spinnaker not a cuben tarp but it is has similar properties as cuben. Personally I find using a continues ridge line the easiest method to get your tarp centered up. With that being said I...
Has anyone thru hiked the AT using only an underquilt and wished they would have brought along a sleeping pad? Considering adding a 9 oz neoair short to my pack for times when going to the ground is...
I put an extra wrap in my prussiks and taut-line-hitches when using dynaglide or the like.
I've been hanging in a 12x15 room from corner to corner and this is more then enough room to hang an 11 footer. I figured being on the corners of the room and being close to the ceiling joist would...
This might just be the best invention ever. Infinitely times more comfortable than a Hammock! Sleeping lights out on rocks without a sleeping pad even!!! Gotta have one :laugh:
$2 Topquilt!!!!!!! Must be some kinda record.
Great work, Enjoy.
Thanks for all the kind words guys. I learned a ton by doing my first couple of sewing projects, and it will go much smoother and faster next time.
nehanger,
Be careful with the JoAnn's Fabric....
Wow that was quick. Already found everything I was looking for. Thanks for such a great community guys
found the cord, now I'm just looking for the wick
In need of
fiberglass wick - enough to wrap a fosters pot
approximately 10 ft of small diameter no stretch high tensile strength cord - for FL ridgeline
PM me with price and paypal...