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Best Tent / Best Bag
SilkOnTheDrySide:
I don't have quilt experience but there are plenty of experienced backpackers that do, and I think it's safe to say they are not a gimmick and have earned there stripes.
Concerning down, I've got pretty close to 75 nights in my current down bag. Always in a floorless tent with a waterproof bivy.
I keep my entire sleep system in a dry sack while hiking.
I've been in multiple rainstorms and downfalls. Never once has getting my bag wet been an issue..
As others have said, take common sense precautions and its a total non issue.
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xXLojackXx:
For an enclosed shelter used without the chance of high winds, is go with a BA Super Scout UL2. If you need durability I would choose a Hilleberg Anjan 2 GT or a Nallo 2 GT if it were me.
For a floor less shelter, it's a Kifaru Mega Tarp, annex, and medium stove (if mid to late season).
Lots of people make good bags. Just get one that has at least 850 fill treated down and you'll be alright. My Marmot Hydrogen 30 Long weighs 1lb 12oz and packs down to the size of a grapefruit. Haven't had a complaint yet.
jackelope:
--- Quote from: longwalker on March 17, 2015, 05:45:45 AM ---Here's a good example of down getting wet
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cutmymango:
I have used quite a few tents(msr, Easton, big agnes, mountain hardware)...and I have learned you don't want to sacrifice durability for lightweight, like a lot of the ultralight tents available. Im currently using a red label hilleberg nallo gt, its an all season tent, but I think the yellow label hillebergs would be right up your alley. they are 3 season, prioritize lighter weight over durability, but still work wonderfully in heavy rains. id recommend the anjan or the akto. it is definitely an investment, but you would be happy with the results.
fillthefreezer:
although you said youd rather buy once, id recommend getting some budget gear and use it. find out what you like and dont, then upgrade to exactly what you like.
something like an rei halfdome and montbell or ee bag. learn if you sleep cold or warm. decide if maybe you do want to try floorless. or you dont mind packing extra weight for a little more space.
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