10+ year gear review – Flytop tent
An off-hand purchase about a decade ago of our current backup/loaner tent makes me think of the place and use of budget gear items. Read More …
Tag: shelters
Gear Review – ALPS Mountaineering Chaos 3 tent
After about 100 nights we find the $200 ALPS Mountaineering Chaos 3 an excellent car camping tent. Read More …
New gear we liked for 2021
We did not buy or have a chance to try out much new gear or clothing this past year. Instead, we replaced worn-out items with a few exceptions. Read More …
Gear Review – Slumberjack SJK Roadhouse Tarp
A very good sun and rain tarp for the back of a truck or SUV. Purchase some additional equipment and the tarp goes from a very good piece of gear to excellent. Read More …
First impressions: Wild Oasis DCF
My initial impressions of the Six Moon Designs Wild Oasis. I’ve owned a form of this shelter since 2006. And now, I have the DCF version new for 2020. Read More …
Intro to Backpacking Pt 2- Shelter options
In this video, we’ll look at different shelter options available to backpackers ranging, why cowboy camping works so well, and some info on groundsheets. Read More …
Top Ten Backpacking Shelters Of All Time
A less orthodox version of these popular top ten lists. Ahem. 😉 Updated April 2020. Read More …
Tent of Wonder – Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 (2019)
Less of a gear review and more about thoughts about having the right gear for what we are doing and works well for us. Read More …
Ten Ghosts of Gear Past
Some gear or clothing I used to use. But I have now phased out for various reasons. Always interesting to see how styles and preferences evolve over the years. Read More …
Ground Cloths : A quick overview
An overlook at some options for ground cloths when backpacking or camping. Updated for 2018. Read More …
TBT Gear : REI Hoodoo 3
A very large, no longer made “ultralight backpacking shelter” that I would never take backpacking. But works well for base camp. Read More …
TBT Gear: SMD Wild Oasis
A look back at an older shelter that is very versatile. And one I am thinking of cycling back in for some planned trips with possible mixed conditions. Read More …
Gear review: Bank line for cord
A strong and inexpensive alternative to both paracord and traditional outdoor accessory cord. Read More …
An overlook: Sierra Designs High Route 1FL
Some initial impressions of the High Route 1FL shelter. Read More …
Gear review: Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker
A reasonably priced 24 oz shelter that works well for my shoulder season, group trips or when it is insect prone. Read More …
Gear Review: Black Diamond Firstlight tent
The Black Diamond Firstlight is a light and easy to setup winter shelter for the solo winter backpacker not spending a lot of time in camp. Read More …
Quick Tip: Pull tab guyline tensioner
Make a guyline tensioner out of pull tab from a can. Light, cheap and easy to use. Read More …
Quick Tip: Gutter spike nails as tent stakes
An inexpensive, light and durable alternative to traditional tent stakes. Read More …