With small shelters condensation is very hard to manage. I’d look for something that vents extremely well if using a small volume 1P shelter. Also consider how much gear you need to protect with the shelter, if you need snow load capability, if you use trekking poles, packed size for your...
Totally - they offer a lot but holy cow that’s getting up there.
These are USA made and also extremely well built (ie even better quality than RSI) but much more limited in distribution. For a pure “topper” the rsi offers more, but if you’re doing an aluminum cap with minimal windows, GFC...
I was thinking the same good. Coming in hot throwing insults, always a good look. Not the first time I’ve read such insulting posts to start and account unfortunately. Perhaps another forum is a better fit…..
I’ve owned both for significant amounts of time, used year round. Maven makes really good stuff for the $. I found they both can get some CA in high contrast situations (mostly involving strong light and snow, nothing crazy), and the b2 is more comfortable to get behind as far as image - with...
While the web truss setup is a bit goofy, it really shines in the wind. I know the fly material was updated from the original release a bit when they added the pass through vent. The internal guy lines, strength, and weight are where the SG shines. It is also past vertical and lots of...
If you do (I have) you’ll want to leave rocks on top or something. As mentioned the durston poles are light/awesome. I take 1 trek pole with me during the day on more demanding hunts and have a single durston pole I pair with my other trek pole to facilitate this.
It’s a lifestyle piece with 60gsm of synthetic fill. Not out yet so I have to imagine experiences will be pretty limited aside from people wear testing.
Similar to a Patagonia nano puff. I don’t think there’s much for major warmth to be gained even layered, compared to an actual heavier...
$420 TYD, paypal preferred, buyer adds fee. Very gently used medium Krux and latest version of Approach bag, in Tan. Only reason I am selling is sticking with larger bag compressed down for day hunts. No rips, stains, and any real degradation.
I’ve done it in the wild. Toughest part is the cross pole if I recall, but it’s been a couple years. You kind of have to get into the doorways. It isn’t impossible but it isn’t like popping poles through external sleeves like on a hilleberg.
To me the advantages of the Slingfin designs...
One of the biggest benefits of this book is his insight into their behavior/society and how that can help you with identification and understanding what you’re seeing with a large group of goats. The more I look at them the more I appreciate what he captured in that writing.
Mark - your format of the video was a really good idea, I enjoyed a lot of the "why" behind each choice and other options compared to your normal kit. Nicely done sir.
Durston X-Mid is going to make a LOT of sense. The design/functionality and cost all stand out. Hard to not say "hilleberg" if that's in the cards.....but for a trekking pole tent, absolutely consider the Durston products.
only real downside on the skyscraper is it can accumulate snow on the top if it is sticky, as the top has a flatter section across it. The solus will shed a lot easier.
I've come to prefer solid inners with mesh venting at the doors for their minimal weight penalty but higher gains during the...