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Post by trinity on Nov 10, 2015 18:47:41 GMT -8
Maybe something like the Nemo Blaze 2P Tent or a Nemo Meta 2. Unfortunately, they stopped making the Meta a few years back. Not sure why, I've got one and it is a pretty fantastic tent, unbelievably roomy for the weight. That blaze looks pretty sweet.
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Post by Crockett on Nov 11, 2015 9:47:53 GMT -8
Unfortunately, they stopped making the Meta a few years back. Yes, I know. I usually buy used when it comes to tents. Hard for me to justify paying what they want for those tents new. You ever have any condensation issues with your Meta?
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Post by franco on Nov 11, 2015 12:19:07 GMT -8
If you like the Meta 2, take a look at the Tarptent StratoSpire2. Similar idea but with more panels (better wind shedding shape) and more headroom. If Ray Estrella was around he could tell you about it since he has used both. www.tarptent.com/stratospire2.htmlfranco@tarptent
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Post by trinity on Nov 11, 2015 14:30:34 GMT -8
If you like the Meta 2, take a look at the Tarptent StratoSpire2. Similar idea but with more panels (better wind shedding shape) and more headroom. If Ray Estrella was around he could tell you about it since he has used both. This is what I would be looking at, if I were in the market today. I've never used one, but they are lightweight and very reasonably priced compared to other options. I've read nothing but good reviews. Additionally, the SS is a double wall, so you shouldn't have as much of an issue with condensation. To answer your question, Crockett, the Meta definitely has condensation issues, if I am obliged to close off both vestibules. Normally I can leave one or both of them open to get better airflow, so not a big deal. I actually bought my Meta used from Ray, and he liked it a lot and gave it a very positive review, but I am pretty sure that he much preferred the Stratospire. But if you find a good deal on a used Meta, I certainly wouldn't discourage you from picking it up, it is lightweight, roomy, and very sturdy, I am very fond of mine.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2015 0:20:17 GMT -8
What I really need is a breathable 2nd layer top, a cardigan or sweater and a breathable jacket. I got the breathable underwear but that is only as good as what you're wearing on top. I also really want to get one of those gps map/tracking devices. I have one in mind but since they cost about 250 Euro I guess I have to wait until after x-mas. Do any of you use them? Can you recommend something?
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Post by rwtb123 on Nov 14, 2015 15:33:29 GMT -8
What I really need is a breathable 2nd layer top, a cardigan or sweater and a breathable jacket Check these sources for reviews of hiker specific clothing layers: www.outdoorgearlab.com/clothing-womenswww.backpacker.com/gear/apparel/I also really want to get one of those gps map/tracking devices I can't help you here as I still use map and compass but am impressed how gps has opened up areas considered difficult to navigate to more people(such as the 10Thousand Islands paddling routes off the South Florida/Everglades coast).Here are the main backpacker site gps unit reviews: www.backpacker.com/gear/electronics/gps-units/Do any of you use them? Can you recommend something? I suggest you start a new thread with your questions as you will likely get more response and by my search I haven't seen any real good answers to this question in the archives. By the way did you hike today?By your last video perhaps you need a metal detector more than a gps with all the potential unexploded land mines and former 3rd Reich training camps,lol.
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Post by swmtnbackpacker on Nov 15, 2015 11:46:16 GMT -8
Been thinking of a Ray-Way 2 person tarp (cool green for summer) with "bat wings" and inner net " tent"as a start to DIY gear or modify existing gear (voiding warranties obviously). I fear I'm getting too finicky for both big box and even US small manufacturers. May get a Z-packs dyneema Arc-Haul though for lightwt pack w/back ventilation for sweltering deserty backpackin' tho.
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Post by dayhiker on Nov 15, 2015 13:10:12 GMT -8
Look/Ask here about GPS forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?act=idxAllot of them are Geocaching so they have a bit different needs, but definitely up on GPS If you have smart phone with GPS try Gala Maps to get used to the concept. (One guy here uses a smart phone for all his off trail hikes, it is a rugged phone though with good battery life etc.) I have a very old Garmin eTrex, is ok, good reception. So I am not upto date on latest GPS. I do have a Bad Elf for my iPad (which does not have an internal GPS). I was going to use it where I could not find maps for my Garmin. The newer ones can receive Russian satellites so better in hard conditions, like canyons, dense woods etc. I like light weight, smaller size, good battery life. and good reception (though I think now days most have the later). A larger screen is nice but does not replace a paper map, and uses up batteries, I think. Garmin makes you pay for their more detailed maps, but some let you upload other maps. REI has a good deal on a GPS right now, but you probably find a similar deal somewhere. GPS is simple on the one hand, it just tells you the location (in Lat,Lon or UTM co-ordinates) or the location of some other spot, and its direction and distance. But it can be difficult too. The map might be incorrect. (An old logging road might not exist anymore) There could be reception problems which make the reading inaccurate. It might say it is accurate to say 10 ft when it is actually off by much more. It might say go N or NW but after a few steps it will say go the opposite, at least until you find where it will tell you to go on a certain heading in degrees etc. Saving points ahead of time is allot easier than trying to input them in the field, esp. if you aren't at that location at the time etc. Once I had a map that had only Lat Lon (not even tick marks for UTM) and it wasn't until I got home that I figured out how to change my GPS to use those instead of UTM. I still haven't figured out (completely) Trackback. I don't use tracking that much, uses up too much batteries. Trackback asks where you want to start, I think. And it does not seem to let you skip a point, even if you are to the next point, so it seem more difficult than it needs to be, at least I think that is what has happened to me. Seems like it should just take you back starting with the closest or maybe the last point? I sometimes put points at a Grids corner so I know where I am in relation to them etc.
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Post by Westy on Nov 15, 2015 18:11:06 GMT -8
Is food gear? It does have a significant cost factor.
Currently replenishing and building up my Backcountry Stores Inventory for future consumption.
Last week ordered beaucoup AlpineAir items such as Raspberry Granola, Strawberry Granola, King Pao Chicken, Spicy Sausage Pasta and Southwestern Style Beef Nachos. Planning for 160 hiking days in 2018.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Nov 15, 2015 19:11:50 GMT -8
Won't three years out push some expiration dates?
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Post by Westy on Nov 15, 2015 19:38:05 GMT -8
Won't three years out push some expiration dates? Good question! Expiration dates need to be managed and monitored. I'll still plan on robust backcountry activities and inventory consumption in 2016 and 2017. Mountain House and MRE's tend to have a shelf life of 10 years plus. Mary Jane Farms has two entrees I like and they tend to have 3-year best by dates. AlpineAir comes in at 5-8 years. Appreciate your comment very much, gave me a new inventory project. I've been managing inventory levels, weight, calories, fat to carb ratio's etc. Guess it's time to implement a FIFO, first in-first out policy by BB date.
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Post by markskor on Nov 21, 2015 11:17:16 GMT -8
Lots of 20% + 10% off - sales on line currently...most giving big discounts on "one item"...whatever. Just bought a Platypus UL Gravity Works, drip filter...(7 oz).
To add, how come manufacturers do not give/make stuff sacks just for their tent poles? Sure, they supply a larger stuff sack for all - tent, stakes, and poles together, but as I usually carry/ stuff my TT Rainbow (sans poles) into a side pocket, and the tent poles strapped outside my backpack along side of my fishing pole tube...need a small, thin, light, stuff sack - keeps tent poles together safe and connector ends clean...(BTW, same thin stuff sack will also be used for safe-keeping/carrying the Alpacka Ninja paddle poles used with my Klymit LWD one-man raft.)
Additionally, my cooking pot stuff sack also ripped - and cannot find a suitable replacement one. Luckily, there is a gear seamstress up here in Mammoth...will make anything. For someone not really needing any gear, have spent a fortune on replacing many of the little things this year.
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Post by tipiwalter on Nov 21, 2015 11:56:35 GMT -8
I can't say my kit is evolving as I'm pretty set on a winter kit which works and only try to replace items as they wear out. Occasionally I dump a major layering system with a new one, like going from merino to capilene and polartec. But I'm always upgrading for each monthly backpacking trip. I find it's best to do upgrades before a particular item fails in the field. See--- Here are a pair of Asolo 520's which failed on a long winter trip. What pieces of crap. In June 2015 I purchased these Asolo Fugitives and got this blowout on a long September trip just 3 months later!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Solution? Curse all Asolo products and got these for my next December trip--- ZAMBERLAN Viox Plus GT in size wide. They are nearly identical to the Asolo 520s except hopefully have a much higher quality control system. Which brings me to the sleeping pad dilemma and replacement. I got this blowout on a recent 20 day trip into the Slickrock wilderness but luckily had a NeoAir All Season buried in a cache about 10 miles away. Point is, my sleeping pads are upgraded on a yearly basis with new replacements---to avoid such a delamination death as above. (This isn't my first delam parade---I've had about 10 such bladder blowouts in the last 40 years of using Thermarest. The engineers haven't yet mastered the technology . . . or glues). And it's vital if you own a PUR now Katadyn Hiker water filter to double check the plastic weld holding the pump shaft to the pump handle. They will break every time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is my third break in 10 years and you can tell it was poorly designed with a minimal amount of plastic welded to the shaft. Tsk Tsk Hiker Filter Boys. But you don't have to go out and buy a new pump---here's the solution---a screw thru the handle and down into the shaft. Baby only broke once after the screw got rusty and snapped . . . years later.
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Post by tipiwalter on Nov 21, 2015 12:00:48 GMT -8
Oh, and go and check your pack buckles and pull on them and check the hipbelt buckle to make sure you didn't step on it recently and break the case--- This is a small buckle which snapped on my Mystery Ranch pack so now I always carry a replacement. I even carry an extra hipbelt buckle.
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Post by tipiwalter on Nov 21, 2015 12:04:32 GMT -8
Anyway, for my December trip I got--- ** A new x-large Outdoor Research pack cover. These get replaced every year. ** New Zamberlan boots. ** New capilene midlayer torso system. ** A Thermarest replacement for my blown yellow 40th Anniversary pad---a Trail Pro large.
** Same old tent and pack and bag and microspikes and hiking pole and socks and t-shirt etc.
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