Post by: kglacken on July 10, 2016, 12:29:10 PM
Post by: kentrek on July 10, 2016, 12:50:21 PM
If it's a base camp I like to pack in a decent sized simple poly tarp, 20x30,and a bivy....then on one side of it I can build a fire underneath it...my next option would be a nice teepee from kifaru...but that gets awfully expensive! And the tarp seems to work pretty dang good
But don't forget the bivy
If it's a mobile camp during decent enough weather I just use a bivy, worse weather I add a small tarp, worse weather yet I have a single wall msr 2 man tent
Post by: kglacken on July 10, 2016, 01:55:07 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 10, 2016, 02:49:57 PM
Post by: heronblu on July 10, 2016, 02:52:50 PM
Post by: BigTines on July 11, 2016, 07:07:00 AM
Is it going to be a base camp set up ? Or mobile ?
If it's a base camp I like to pack in a decent sized simple poly tarp, 20x30,and a bivy....then on one side of it I can build a fire underneath it...my next option would be a nice teepee from kifaru...but that gets awfully expensive! And the tarp seems to work pretty dang good
But don't forget the bivy
If it's a mobile camp during decent enough weather I just use a bivy, worse weather I add a small tarp, worse weather yet I have a single wall msr 2 man tent
Do you have any pics of this setup? I'm looking to do this same thing and curious what it looks like. I'm packing into the Westside backcountry in November so it will be wet and I want to have a good base camp where I can dry out. I know a big tarp would be nice to put over the fire but wasn't sure how close it could be or how to setup the tarp. Is 20x30 the best size tarp? Not too heavy for pack in?
Side note: I don't have the money for a T pee tent with a lightweight stove inside so I'm trying to make do without. Ideas are welcome!
Post by: Fl0und3rz on July 11, 2016, 07:30:55 AM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,192689.msg2551197.html#msg2551197
Even if you did not want to make a tipi, you could DIY a large silnylon tarp, also for a fraction of the cost.
There are lots of youtube videos out there on materials and methods. For a cheap bivy, you could go with a milsurp ECWSS.
Post by: kentrek on July 11, 2016, 08:25:29 AM
Is it going to be a base camp set up ? Or mobile ?
If it's a base camp I like to pack in a decent sized simple poly tarp, 20x30,and a bivy....then on one side of it I can build a fire underneath it...my next option would be a nice teepee from kifaru...but that gets awfully expensive! And the tarp seems to work pretty dang good
But don't forget the bivy
If it's a mobile camp during decent enough weather I just use a bivy, worse weather I add a small tarp, worse weather yet I have a single wall msr 2 man tent
Do you have any pics of this setup? I'm looking to do this same thing and curious what it looks like. I'm packing into the Westside backcountry in November so it will be wet and I want to have a good base camp where I can dry out. I know a big tarp would be nice to put over the fire but wasn't sure how close it could be or how to setup the tarp. Is 20x30 the best size tarp? Not too heavy for pack in?
Side note: I don't have the money for a T pee tent with a lightweight stove inside so I'm trying to make do without. Ideas are welcome!
There's lots of stuff on the Internet, typically the location you choose your camp is more important than the design....but our go to is your standard a-frame construction....sides all the way to the ground with the ends protected by trees or left over tarp...
Tarp size just depends on how many people you have....if I'm doing a base camp weights not that big of a concern so il usually pack in what ever it takes...20x30 is a nice size tho
Fires can be tricky under tarps but typically if you just use your best judgment youl be fine....the closer the tarp the smaller the fire....never have a big fire lol
Post by: 7mag. on July 11, 2016, 11:05:34 AM
Post by: davk on July 11, 2016, 08:51:39 PM
Post by: kodiak 907 on July 11, 2016, 09:16:04 PM
Post by: kentrek on July 11, 2016, 09:21:19 PM
ENO hammock system. Less than 3 lbs. You can pitch it in any terrain with tie off points. No sore spots.
Have you used this in windy conditions? I just received a similar style hammock to play with
Post by: kodiak 907 on July 11, 2016, 10:11:37 PM
Post by: BigTines on July 12, 2016, 06:41:35 AM
These are the setups I've been using the last few years.
What kind of tent and stove is in the bottom pic?
Post by: 7mag. on July 12, 2016, 07:47:03 PM
These are the setups I've been using the last few years.
What kind of tent and stove is in the bottom pic?
Seek Outside Cimarron and Kifaru 18" Cylinder Stove.
Post by: BigTines on July 12, 2016, 08:07:23 PM
These are the setups I've been using the last few years.
What kind of tent and stove is in the bottom pic?
Seek Outside Cimarron and Kifaru 18" Cylinder Stove.
[/quote
How's it work for two people plus gear? What about solo? Looking at maybe buying one of those someday.
Post by: 7mag. on July 12, 2016, 08:14:28 PM
Post by: JeffRaines on July 12, 2016, 08:15:16 PM