I work outdoors and the woods have never been more crowded. I can say unequivocally that more people equals more resource damage.
Matt Rinella is right. When he's getting flak it's because he's over the target.
I've seen a few companies out there offering shelters made with sil/pu fabric - apparently not the typical sil coating on one side with pu on the other sude, but a mixture of sil and pu on each side. I know Seek Outside for example uses this sort of material.
I'm curious about the advantages or...
You could put small 8x32's or smaller in a full size HPG Kit Bag. As has been mentioned they are warm and sweaty (as are all chest packs), but the wide footprint that makes them that way also makes them comfortable. If I was going with a chest pack rather than a bino harness I would look no...
Considering a few mid options. Bearpaw offers a mesh perimeter but skirt along with a screen door, which seems like a really attractive option.
I’ve heard the horror stories about the owner but might be willing to risk it to get the features I want.
For those of you who have used Bearpaw...
What do you think of the idea of bug netting sewn around the perimeter of a pyramid tent? Oware and Bearpaw offer it as options (I think MLD does as well). How effective is it? I live in Colorado and can be in some really buggy areas, but I have always found nests confining. If perimeter netting...
Looks like a pretty good deal. Available in the small and large sizes for a pretty low price with cosmetic blemishes. I've never used Mountain Steals before but it's run by Moosejaw so it should be legit.
I'm a big fan of the Prolite Plus. I've never had an issue with a Thermarest...
Anyone here use the Hammock Gear Burrow? Seems like a great deal, but the max width is only 55". For those who have used these for sleeping on the ground, did you find it to be an issue?