What is on your wish list?

Tyler said:
Me likey. What are the specs?
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Ultralight backpackers, cycle tourists, and sea-kayakers will appreciate the Specialist™ shelters: the interior space and comfort of a tent with a lower overall weight and more compact size than many bivis.



Weighing just 625 grams for the Solo and 846 grams for the Duo, the Specialists™ are the lightest fully enclosable shelters in their class. Each Specialist™ comes with a set of 2 poles and 6 pegs made out of 7075 alloy for the best strength to weight ratio. They can also be erected with a pair of trekking poles and natural anchors making it perfect for gram saving enthusiasts, achieving a minimum packed weight of 445 grams and 633 grams for the Solo and Duo respectively.



For the shell, we have used Pertex® Endurance, a 20 denier ultra lightweight waterproof breathable nylon fabric in conjunction with a 15 denier waterproof nylon for the walls, vestibules and the floor. Seam sealed throughout, the Specialists™ offer superior waterproof properties while also maintaining impressive breathability to manage condensation effectively. The ultra-fine mesh panel doors keep insects away and allow for maximum ventilation. Optional lightweight Tyvek® ground sheets are also available for added floor protection.
  • Ultra-light weight -- just 22 oz / 625g for the Solo (1 person) and 29 oz / 846g for the Duo (2 person)
  • The Solo has one entrance and one vestibule. The Duo has two entrances and two vestibules
  • Pertex ® Endurance 20D nylon shell fabric that has a 1,000mm waterhead and a 7000MVTR (Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate)
  • 15D waterproof nylon walls, vestibule & floor has a 1,200mm waterhead
  • Double stitched and bar tacked at all stress points for strength and endurance
  • Fully tape seam sealed and reflective guy lines
  • Includes 2 x 7075 alloy poles and 6 x hard anodized 7075 alloy pegs
  • Can be pitched with a pair of trekking poles and natural anchors for extra weight savings
  • Internal storage pocket not offered on many lightweight shelters
  • Optional lightweight Tyvek® ground sheets
 
Ahh, the old fantasy gear wish list. :)​
I'm self confessed gear head. So I already have too much gear. (At least according to my wife.)​
On my very short list though would be the Big Agnes Fly Creek Ul 1 tent. Thing is crazy lite.​
Can never have too many packs. Would love to find a really good 45-50 liter pack.​
I would also like a 30-40 degree down filled bag.​
If I keep going it won't be my short list anymore though. :whistle:​
 
blueeyes said:
In reading several posts today I have added to my wish list. (I have several this one is backpack specific) What is on your wish list?

  1. New backpack (comfortable as in I don't want to take it off every 5 min)
  2. Steripen
  3. Something to keep me warm in my sleeping bag. I have a Big Agnes 15F with the sleeve for sleeping pad. I freeze, but then I freeze in my own bed.
  4. Good backpacking recipes
  5. First Aid Kit
  6. Light weight tent
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I also always freeze, and for those who don't: if you are freezing you cannot sleep! So ibenick and I have come up with a somewhat ol' timey solution. I find if my feet are warm the rest of me follows. So I pack a stainless steel water bottle that I fill with either near boiling water from our stove or just put some water in it and heat it up in the coals if we have a fire. I the pop it into one of my "camp socks" and throw it in the foot box. Toasty Toes!
 
These are the big items on my want list.
 
audraiam said:
I also always freeze, and for those who don't: if you are freezing you cannot sleep! So ibenick and I have come up with a somewhat ol' timey solution. I find if my feet are warm the rest of me follows. So I pack a stainless steel water bottle that I fill with either near boiling water from our stove or just put some water in it and heat it up in the coals if we have a fire. I the pop it into one of my "camp socks" and throw it in the foot box. Toasty Toes!
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Actually thought about doing this. The other thing I decided is that I have two thin yoga mats I rarely use. I intend to find them and cut one to correct size and stuff it between me and my Big Agnes air core. See how that works! I won't take that backpacking but at least on regular camp trips I should sleep better. And I will try the water bottle trick.
 
blueeyes said:
Actually thought about doing this. The other thing I decided is that I have two thin yoga mats I rarely use. I intend to find them and cut one to correct size and stuff it between me and my Big Agnes air core. See how that works! I won't take that backpacking but at least on regular camp trips I should sleep better. And I will try the water bottle trick.
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Is it a non-insulated air core? Might want to try something with insulation. I used one of those for years and they suck on chilly nights.
 
No it is not insulated. I bought three of them one for each of us. Kids never complain about being cold. They have REI Polar Pods. I have nothing but a thin piece of material between me and that air core in my Big Agnes sleeping bag. After camping on it several times I now know I should have spent the extra money and purchased an insulated pad. So using the (never used) yoga mat is a cheap solution for the time being. I have other things on my list I want more.
 
blueeyes said:
No it is not insulated. I bought three of them one for each of us. Kids never complain about being cold. They have REI Polar Pods. I have nothing but a thin piece of material between me and that air core in my Big Agnes sleeping bag. After camping on it several times I now know I should have spent the extra money and purchased an insulated pad. So using the (never used) yoga mat is a cheap solution for the time being. I have other things on my list I want more.
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You could also buy one of those blue foam sleeping pads that Walmart sells. I think they are $7. Stick that under your AirCore pad and you should be good. They take up quite a bit of room because they are not compressable but they weigh very little.
 
These yoga mats are thin blue foam. So save me $7. I have had them for 15 years and they just collect dust so now one of them can collect red dirt! :D
 
blueeyes said:
These yoga mats are thin blue foam. So save me $7. I have had them for 15 years and they just collect dust so now one of them can collect red dirt! :D
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if your Yoga mats haven't been used make sure you wash them with dishsoap and some hot water, this will make them slide less so when you put them between you and your mat it won't just slip around and be annoying.. and if that isn't sticky enough pick up some clear RTV from Autozone and put a thin layer in places on both sides (not much is needed) to create a decent amount of friction again so it will stay in place both against the pad and your sleeping bag (don't do this on one of the sides if you use a comforter type bag that puts you directly on the pad as it is just annoying). I would suggest when you cut it down make it go just below your bum and if your legs are still cold at night put clothes etc in that area (this will help you shave off some weight) I usually just put my legs on or in my backpack for extra warmth without extra weight...
 
I keep buying stuff that's not even on my list....
Two new kelty bags and two new big agnes pads this week.
Next up, 3 osprey packs then I'm done.
 
Osprey Poco Kid Carrier coming up soon, and a big bag for me.
a bag for the dogger so he can carry his own food and water.
3 man tent - 5 lbs or under.
canister or alcohol stove. maybe a rocket stove.
 
Summit said:
I keep buying stuff that's not even on my list....
Two new kelty bags and two new big agnes pads this week.
Next up, 3 osprey packs then I'm done.
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I just picked me up an osprey day pack (Stratos 24) a few weeks ago. I hope I like it!!! It was about 4 times the cost of my POS one I have been using for years, so anything should be better than it!
 
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