Here’s thе second раrt οf mу base pack. Thе first раrt саn bе found here: www.youtube.com
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I carried a hammock for a a few weeks while thru hiking the AT. It was OK, I got a bit chilly when the wind blew and I move around too much when I sleep. I also prefer sleeping on hard flat surfaces. I can definitely see the advantages for some people, it’s just not for me though. I will carry a lightweight hammock just for relaxing when going for a hike up to a few days.
Have you ever hammock camped? They are very light and comfortable. Especially the “asymmetrical” hammocks. Their only drawback is camping in the alpine. I find it very hard to bring a tent/tarp now.
@JRVenne Are you trying to say I’m a yuppie hiker? What gives you that impression?
lol, i enjoy yuppie hikers! you have some good ideas
I like your tarp and i just got done making one myself but i added a hood to it to use as a poncho and tarp. I also will be trying out the hammock with it hope that works. But my tarp is the same length and width as yours and I’m planning on having my dog come along so I made him a small saddle bag. Just for his food, I’ll be nice and carry his water. Its going to be fun though. Also, I think its sodium hopochlorite not the lithium thing you said. I was interested in it so i looked it up. Thanks
Loved it.
Most food borne illnesses come from eating with dirty hands or utensils. the backcountry is the last place you want to get sick in.
My main reason for choosing the quilt is that I hate being zipped in a sleeping bag. I like the adaptability of it. Also having the insulation under you when you sleep is pretty useless. Heat rises. I make them wide enough so that it isn’t drafty and have used them for years now, with no problems. They’re also easier to make than a bag.
Learning to sew is pretty simple, and completely worth it. I use a cheap machine from Target.
Snowpeak is good stuff. My pack is at 21 lbs, so I’m not yet ultralight, so there is room for improvement. Why do you choose a quilt over a sleeping bag? Is it drafty? And is your raingear completely waterproof? I can’t sew. But I’m itching to get ahold of some silnylon raingear if I can find it. I was thinking of purchasing a silnylon tarp, and then having a go at it. Anyway great videos.
Soap, scrubber and hand sanitizer?
Besides me, you are the only one I know that is concerned with hygiene during backpacking.
A survey has discovered most american men dont even wash their hands after going to the bathroom.
I love the Snowpeak Titanium stuff.
Only ones I use now. Including the Titanium stove.
I bought sooo many stuff before I came accross the Snow peaks.
Closet full of junk now.
No, I haven’t. I haven’t done any backpacking in grizzly territory yet, or anywhere that mandates it. Black bears aren’t much of a problem especially in the pacific northwest, hoisting your food into a tree usually does the trick. On the east coast there are usually bear cables to put your food on, and in some places like NJ where the bear population density is increasing due to development there are big metal boxes to put your food in at night. Mice are another issue altogether.
do you ever bring food in a bear can
Thanks. It’s synthetic. I just don’t have the patience to mess with down. Synthetics are pretty comparable these days anyway in terms of performance, light years easier to work with and cheaper, too. I’ll be making a new one as soon as I order the fabric (synthetic again).
Enjoyed the video. Is your quilt synthetic or down?
great video!!!
I used to bring a packtowel chamois, but have found that a bandana does the trick. It helps that I don’t mind being wet, though.
Be sure to bring a towel. }:-}