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. […]
I have this wonderful little solar chargerhttp://www.bushnell.com/hunting/outdoor-technology/powersync/solarwrap-mini which is useful for battery back-up as it contains a 2200 Ma battery, and will recharge other tired batteries too. The trouble with such a device on the trail is that it is hard to deploy whilst walking, particularly if it rains a bit (electronics really hate water).
An ordinary water bottle cap will fit any Platypus bottle https://www.platy.com/bottles-storage (by the wonderful Cascade Designs who also make the absolutely best Sleeping Pad: https://www.thermarest.com/mattresses/womens-neoair-xlite). You can make holes with a large needle (doll needle pictured – much safer). With nine holes as pictured one litre lasts 6 ½ minutes. I usually carry one 2
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This Egg-Ring Stove is a development of the traditional ‘three-stone fire’ using three tent pegs (21 grams) and an egg-ring (8 grams). NB: My latest model = 12.5 grams! The aluminium (easy drill) egg-rings cost $8 for 3 on eBay and stop the pegs from falling in/out. You need to drill three equidistant holes around
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/
Flying Tent: All-In-One Hammock, Tent, Poncho, Backpack at 1.2 kg: Read More »
Spyderco Honey Bee: This may be the perfect keychain knife. It is just a bit shorter than a Yale ‘C’ door key, so it fits in your fob pocket on your key ring perfectly. Yet it is an ever handy useful tool with its razor sharp blade, just right to open a bag or parcel,
Progress is ubiquitous: this guy has rejigged the ‘traditional’ soda can stove so that it heats up more quickly and generally works better. It’s the one on the right. Full instructions here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Improved-Soda-Can-Stove/?ALLSTEPS If it’s a wet day it may be time for a little DIY therapy.
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
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
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
