Video: My Ultralight Backpacking Gear List

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  1. Erik The Black 31. Jan, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    @Dathan: I love my Marmot Helium. It’s the best sleeping bag I have owned. In warm weather I unzip it and use it like a quilt so it’s easy to throw a leg or arm out and cool down when it gets too warm. It stays toasty down to about 20 degrees and moderately comfortable down into the single digits.

    Another popular bag is the Marmot Hydrogen, which is basically the same as the Helium but with less down. This might be a better option if you only plan to hike during warm spring and summer months.

    I like to camp out late in the season sometimes when the temperatures get cold so for me the Helium is a good “all purpose” bag for a range of temperatures.

    I am not that happy with the bug net. I rarely carry it anymore. The bug net works as you would expect, but it is so small and cramped inside that’s not pleasant to be under. What I like about tarp camping is that it’s roomy and airy and feels like being out in nature, instead of cooped up behind a wall of mesh or nylon. So most of the time I leave the net at home and just deal with the bugs.

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