Easyklip
A good emergency lightweight tarp clip that will not let go: http://www.easyklip.com/ Mini = 12 grams. Of course, this remains the lightest tarp clip: http://www.theultralighthiker.com/worlds-lightest-tarp-clip/
Shelter
DIY Self-Tensioning Guylines:
I am not so keen on elastic rope (it is heavier than dyneema) and much of the problem of stretch can be overcome by caternary cutting the silnylon or using fabrics with very low stretch such as tyvek or cuben fibre, but nonetheless this method of keeping your tent taut is worth sharing: http://gossamergear.com/wp/diy-self-tensioning-guy-lines-2 A
The Last of the Mountain Men:
Isn’t this the feeling everyone who ventures far from track or trail is seeking: the freedom of the wilderness, the exultation of the hills, the distant roar of rapids, the whistle of wind in the trees, the ubiquitous echo of birdsong, the warning bark of a deer in a golden sunset… Della and I are
Honey, I Shrank the Tent:
I thought I would make a slightly smaller ‘Decagon’ tent. It turned out to be over 250 grams lighter than the original model. See: http://www.theultralighthiker.com/new-decagon-octagon-tyvek-igloo-tent-design/) It makes a tent which is still over 9’ x 7’6” (270 cm x 225cm) inside and 5’2” (155cm) high at the apex and 40” (1 metre) at the door.
Flying Tent: All-In-One Hammock, Tent, Poncho, Backpack at 1.2 kg:
This looks like an interesting concept. If you have US$319 in loose change you might book yourself one of these. 7 second set-up sounds great. Check out its specs below. Almost too good to believe: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/255929858/flying-tent-7-seconds-to-the-stars & https://gearjunkie.com/flying-tent-hammock-poncho Other hammock related posts: http://www.theultralighthiker.com/a-hummingbird-in-the-hand/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/adjustable-hammock-ridgeline/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/continuous-loop-another-great-hammock-idea/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/whoopie-slings-what-a-great-idea/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/side-insulation/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/hammock-pad-extender/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/diy-netless-hammock/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/klymit-hammock-pad/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/make-your-own-tarp-or-hammock/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/hammock-camping-double-bunking/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/hammock-hunting-till-dark/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/all-in-one-hammock-tent-poncho-backpack-at-1-2-kg/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/laybag/
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Australian Outfitter:
This is great news. In the depth of Tasmania there is an Aussie Outfitter and cottage manufacturer who can supply a myriad of interesting stuff which you previously had to wait ages for from the US etc – and at a very reasonable price. I purchased some 1oz/yd2 silnylon (2,000 mm waterproofness) for my new
Tent Stakes and Tricks:
Give some thought to your tent pegs. Your tent won’t be anything without them, or without good ones – and they can weigh nearly as much as the tent! In windy weather tie your tent stakes to your guy by threading them through the hole in the peg. This allows you to push the stake
New Decagon Octagon Tyvek Igloo Tent Design:
I am really pleased with this new tent as I have solved the problem of how to construct a pyramid tent without zips and which has a verandah to completely exclude the rain. It is a huge tent. As you can see, you can warm it with a fire out the front; there is plenty
Catenary Cut Tarp:
Looking for an ultralight sewing project? Six Moon Designs have this excellent free pattern for a cat cut tarp complete with insect netting plus sewing instructions: https://www.sixmoondesigns.com/images/stories/pdf/Pattern_NightWing.pdf A number of others are available if you look for them, eg here: http://www.backpacking.net/makegear.html PS: The ‘Jones Tent’ (approx 500 grams) is not named after me! PS: SMD
Catenary Curves:
They are the solution to tarp/tent problems. I have known about them for so long and done nothing. Well, yesterday I was having a problem getting my new project, a Tyvek octagon/decagon shelter to sit properly. I created the curve you see on the piece of plywood by hanging a piece of rope between two