Single Line Tarp Ridge Line

I have written and posted before about how I setup my tarp with prusik knots and micro-biners that make setup easy and fast.  Well, I recently got in my new UL Single Line Tarp Ridge Line from Whoopie Slings and I have to say this is amazing!!  It is super light, includes everything but the micro-biners and allows you to set up your ridgeline in a matter of moments.  Buy two micro-biners to connect your prusik  knots to the tarp and you are good to go.

I had hoped to post some pics of my setup, but the mosquitoes were so bad the other day that I basically strung my hammock up and jumped in and then quickly reversed the process the following morning.  I will get some pics up from my next outing.  In the meantime, this is $35 well spent. Check it out here.​

The Vagabond Gear Store

Be sure and check out my new Amazon gear store for all your adventure needs.  This store only highlights gear that I either currently use or have used.  If it doesn't work for me then it won't be in the store.  In addition, I am going to create some smaller sub categories that will help you choose the gear you need for a specific type of adventure. 

My first sub-gear store is for bikepacking on the cheap.  In that store is everything that you need to get you up and bikepacking for a minimal amount of money.  This store is right in line with the article that I have posted over on the Salsa Culture site.​  If you have questions on what you need or how to setup and use the gear just drop me a note or post your question here and I will do my best to sort you out.  Now there is no reason to not do your next micro adventure using a super light and super simple way of cycle touring.

New UL kit coming together

I have been reworking my UL kit for the past month since everything I own has about 15K miles on it and was badly in need of replacing.  I will get some pics up this week but here are some teaser weights:​

• Warbonnet Hammock with whoopie sling suspension - 661g, complete​
• Hyperlite Mountain Gear Hammock Tarp - 281g​
• Easton stakes - 145g​
• Hyperlite Mountain Gear Pack - 807g​

My shelter setup comes in at 1087g, just shy of 2.3 pounds!!  OMG, that is incredible.  My complete cook kit is in at 738g (need to look at that) and my old Mountain Hardwear Sleeping bag (almost 4 years old and still going strong) is in at 893g.  That means my complete base weight is in at an astonishing 6 pounds!!  Fast and lite, there you go. 

Add Mukluk or Fargo, Kayak, a HMG pack, even a Alpacka packraft, some insulation clothing, water, food and fuel and you are off, well under 20 pounds.  I know that this kit can take me anywhere and in any conditions down to temps in the 30's.  Below that and I need to add an underquilt or pad for the hammock.​

Note: Those weights above include everything including stuff sacks.  There are no other items needed to venture forth, nothing else to add.  Everything was rigged for heading out so the weights are true.​

​Pictures later this week

Check out the HMG gear at: www.hyperlitemountaingear.com​