Re: [Paddlewise] Lightweight backpacking stoves (was: Introduction)

> > Several of us have also had discussion about silnylon tarps and
> > lightweight flies, whether for bivvying or regular camping...comments
> > here appreciated, too!
> >

I use a trekkers tarp it is great for groups of 3 or 4 you can pitch it high
as a tarp or low as a tent.  You pitch it with trekker poles for
backpacking. You can sleep 2 (3 in a pinch) when you pitch it low. For sea
kayaking I modified 2 aluminum golf ball retrievers.  Took the ends off and
dipped them in the liquad plastic used for hand tools.  They worked great
and stood up to the strong north winds on Baja for 10 days (we had days of
30-35 mph winds).  The golf ball poles allowed me to pitch the tarp high
enough so I could stand under it, but the pole retract so it packs easily
and it is light weight.  Here in the NW a tarp is essential equipment. For
solo I have the Canyonlands tent by Northface it is a roomy ultra
lightweight tent.  Great for one person and it packs up to the size of a
large loaf of bread.

I have to admit I am an MSR junky when it comes to stoves.  I used one of
the orginal models (1971 vintage) for a 4 month backpack trip, worked great.
I have graduated to the firefly so I can simmer my meals.


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