Rundown of my base pack (part II)

Here's the second part of my base pack. The first part can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_3GcR_s7J0

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• backpacking
• ultralight
• lightweight
• hiking
• gear
• base
• weight
• outdoors
• adventure
• tarp
• sleeping
• bag
• thebackpacker

[CptJamesVancouver]

Have you ever hammock camped? They are very light and comfortable. Especially the "asymmetrical" hammocks. Their only drawback is camping in the alpine. I find it very hard to bring a tent/tarp now. 

[chemicalcraig69]

@CptJamesVancouver

I carried a hammock for a a few weeks while thru hiking the AT. It was OK, I got a bit chilly when the wind blew and I move around too much when I sleep. I also prefer sleeping on hard flat surfaces. I can definitely see the advantages for some people, it's just not for me though. I will carry a lightweight hammock just for relaxing when going for a hike up to a few days.

[JRVenne]

lol, i enjoy yuppie hikers! you have some good ideas

[chemicalcraig69]

@JRVenne Are you trying to say I'm a yuppie hiker? What gives you that impression?

[rainbowhiker]

It always interests me what others are using for gear. Like this older system, too. I know you've made improvements but this is still an excellent selection of gear. Very impressed with your choices. Thanks.

[mormanman13]

I like your tarp and i just got done making one myself but i added a hood to it to use as a poncho and tarp. I also will be trying out the hammock with it hope that works. But my tarp is the same length and width as yours and I'm planning on having my dog come along so I made him a small saddle bag. Just for his food, I'll be nice and carry his water. Its going to be fun though. Also, I think its sodium hopochlorite not the lithium thing you said. I was interested in it so i looked it up. Thanks

[Carlsarv]

Loved it.

[chemicalcraig69]

Most food borne illnesses come from eating with dirty hands or utensils. the backcountry is the last place you want to get sick in.

[chemicalcraig69]

My main reason for choosing the quilt is that I hate being zipped in a sleeping bag. I like the adaptability of it. Also having the insulation under you when you sleep is pretty useless. Heat rises. I make them wide enough so that it isn't drafty and have used them for years now, with no problems. They're also easier to make than a bag.

Learning to sew is pretty simple, and completely worth it. I use a cheap machine from Target.

[crashtestcanadian]

Snowpeak is good stuff. My pack is at 21 lbs, so I'm not yet ultralight, so there is room for improvement. Why do you choose a quilt over a sleeping bag? Is it drafty? And is your raingear completely waterproof? I can't sew. But I'm itching to get ahold of some silnylon raingear if I can find it. I was thinking of purchasing a silnylon tarp, and then having a go at it. Anyway great videos.