Nov

Ultralight poncho tarp shelter

By Darren

Less than a pound,including shelter, mosquito protection and chopstick stakes. Why carry a 5 lb. Clip Flashlight?

15 Comments

zackeryfinn
November 16th, 2009 at 9:43 am

Great video!! I am interested in the sleep system you use — the quilt that you made — as you showed in the vid about all your gear. Could you make a video about that or talk so more about that? Thanks!!!!

kc7fys
November 16th, 2009 at 9:43 am

I tried the Goop and chopstick thing. Goop is not my first choice–I’d use ShoeGoo. It’s more durable and maybe more effective–but likely heavier.

kayaknorthcarolina
November 16th, 2009 at 9:43 am

I’m really impressed with your total setup. UL is a new concept for me. I have been out of the game since the late 90′s.
I’m not feeling high winds on this setup though. But I know that with UL travel you camp where it is warm and element protected.
Thanks for sharing and educating me on UL. I’ve got my base down to 27 lbs, carrying the things I want to carry. You have inspired me to explore and experiment further. Take care, Geoff

djbarryiii
November 16th, 2009 at 9:43 am

Actually I fit in it OK…that’s because the back wall is 9 feet long. I put my head into one corner and then I have plenty of room for my feet down toward the other corner, usually with my back toward the back wall. The problem is condensation, but since my quilt cover material is DWR’d, I don’t get wet on the inside. One thing I do, by the way, is to put plenty of chopstick stakes into the back wall…usually 5..to hold it down into the wind and to keep my ground cloth from slipping out.

kc7fys
November 16th, 2009 at 9:43 am

Frankly it doesn’t look like you would fit in there lying down. Perhaps in the fetal position, but stretched out?

blamshiza
November 16th, 2009 at 9:43 am

Neat vid, thanks for sharing

toounfazed
November 16th, 2009 at 9:43 am

I understand that.. I sleep warm, being a grandma, and use a three part sleep system plus a 3/4 length women’s thermarest. Between the silk liner and my Marmot Pounder I’m usually toasty in the hammock. Below 50 degrees F I add either or both the thermarest and an Adventure Medical bivvy. I can still hike all day long with the youngsters but need more recovery time in the comfort of the hammock. The key is flexibility with our shelter systems and doing what works safely for the conditions.

djbarryiii
November 16th, 2009 at 9:43 am

I have a Hennessey Hammock, too, but have to carry so much padding under me and around my shoulders to keep warm in it…below 65 degrees F….that I’ve pretty much given up on it. I did rig up the silnylon fly with a couple of ties to use as a rain poncho, though, so at least I don’t have to carry duplicate gear when I do use it. For me, the poncho tarp is lighter and easier. No trees needed, by the way.

toounfazed
November 16th, 2009 at 9:43 am

I like your tarp tent setup. My Hennessey Hammock is 18 ounces total, and includes a tarp which I sometimes setup independently when fastpacking. Your demo gave me some more ideas for setting it up. Using a the hammock system, a bug net is built in, and so is a comfortable night’s sleep. My base pack is 8 lbs. ::running::

djbarryiii
November 16th, 2009 at 9:43 am

If you pin the bottom edges down with enough chopsticks the little buggers don’t get in. I also pile up a bit of dirt or leaves along the outside of the bottom edge if there’s an obvious gap.

Axbent
November 16th, 2009 at 9:43 am

wont tthe skeeters get in under the edge of the tarp?

flamedrag18
November 16th, 2009 at 9:43 am

k……….. but why didn’t you put the ending?

EarthBlue2
November 16th, 2009 at 9:43 am

Great video,simple and easy setup for when time can be a factor in a survival situation,5 stars.

lusl1094
November 16th, 2009 at 9:43 am

That is a nice little set up.

djbarryiii
November 16th, 2009 at 9:43 am

Hey man, backyard chickens are the new playthings of the rich and famous!