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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...

Just a tarp works fine if the season is right & bugs aren't an issue. Throw a water filter and a small 1st aid kit into your gear list...

Me too. We have a lake home at one of the local lakes near Iron river so, never did you much exploring. Now that I’m semi retired, I...

Anyone need a lightly used blue barrel and harness? I weighed my Bear vaults and food pack and got this barrel because it saved a few...

For me, no tent, but I don't camp in bug season. Tarp, ground cloth, and bivy sack. Sleeping bag according to weather. Thermarest...