Black_Fly

I trimmed my gear down considerably from the last trip. I went through each component bag, medical, tackle, food, kitchen. I think the...

Depending on your age ( I'm near 76 ), and nimbleness, I'd go with a tent, that was able to keep bugs, like ticks, Mosquitoes, mice, and...

I miss stars. I often slept outside under the Milky Way in Wyoming. BWCA can have stars, but I can’t stay awake long enough to see them 😂.

In the West it is a treat to sleep without a tent. Few insects, lots of stars, lots of clear weather. I like to use a tree canopy for...

This is my most recent tarp set up. It's certainly not minimalistic, but I felt pretty well protected.

I would set my 10x12 tarp up so it can be quickly altered if the wind changes. A lot of bug nets that can be draped over your sleeping...

I checked into a ZPack duplex tent with all the necessary accoutrements and it saves 3.6 lbs, would cost $281 per lb saved.😳 Saving...

If you're happy under a tarp and its only for nights when the weather dictates, a bivy would be my choice. Light and effective. OR...

What tarp size do you consider adequate?

I would never go tentless during bug season, but have had success with a tarp in the shoulder season. I would make sure my tarp was big...

Some dramatically strong storms hit our camp two nights a couple weeks ago. Sideways rain and strong winds. I was snug inside my Exped...

Just another thing to carry.

Nessmuk (a.k.a. George Washington Sears) suggested 'don't neglect the auxiliary paddle, or "pudding stick." as my friends call it ...

Think it was about 20 years ago I saw a number of them being made, mainly to just keep the canoe straight for fishing.

After sorting through my necessities, I think I’ll use the CCS food pack with a small bear vault, and the LLBean Continental pack to...