Tiny pump 2x weighs a bit more, but can inflate FULLY and like twelve times on one charge. I don’t get the fascination with the zero.

Another great gear review, Crow.

What a beautiful view!

Funny story, but not really funny.. Used a rock tied in a cord knot up in Boundary Waters to launch over a tree. Tried probably 10 times.. before the rock came out of the cord knot. We were quite a ways off trail, but there just happened to be a girl portaging along the trail at that moment. Rock missed her head by a foot. 😮 Bear Can ftw.

I almost picked up the Slingfin Splitwing when I was looking into tarp & bivy. I like all-in-one modular design. Looks great for beginners who want a tarp system with less of a learning curve. I ended up wanting more pitching options. With the cat cut, you can only pitch it with an A frame configuration. I ended up going with a made to order Borah Gear 7x9 flat tarp & ultralight bivy in wide. Love them. I find that I mostly go with modified flying diamond pitch for better views.

Massive.

I wonder if Andy thought “maybe I”ll just put my food bag in Crow’s tent when he goes to sleep”?😁

And this is why I use an Ursack……

A new Olympic sport, perhaps?

This, is exactly why I don’t mind carrying a bear canister haha!

😂

This looks like the splitwing

A polish woman that hiked the length of Norway said that the Olympus 5 would dig into her heel from the sides causing issues. I tried Olympus 5 last summer for a 350 km hike over 12 days and I got the same pains as she was getting. The problem with this shoe is that its made for running and when you are walking you heelstrike more ... it has a very unconventionally wide heel

That’s funny stuff right there. 😂🦑

Gatewood Cape less hassle less weight one Pole does it all

Awesome!

Pretty slick little setup!

Great views and great waterfalls too!

out of business, bummer.

I mostly hammock camp, but I do have a Paria Arches 1P that I use when tenting. I also enjoy cowboy camping when the conditions are right. I've thought about doing a bivy with one of my smaller hammock tarps.

God's Country. ❤

I flip flop between hammock camping & tarp camping (bivy less) I just use a head net

I have my DIY 4.05 ounce Dyneema floorless tent, 4 ft W x 8.5 ft L x 3.5 ft H and my DIY heat reflective Anorak, breathable, wind and water repellent/proofed and its' complimentary Over-pants, combined weight of 8.75 ounces, great freedom of motion and excellent warmth.

Brad, that is the way I started out camping. Super lightweight, but it is not for me anymore. I will take the weight penalty and carry my hammock and tarp! Much easier to get in and out of when you are as old as me. Happy Hiking

Ahh the Gizzard. What a wonderful place

Very cool! I always enjoy your reviews and support for good companies, thanks.

I buy tons of secondhand gear, mostly clothing. eBay is flooded with the stuff and it has no resale value at all, so you can buy, for example, $100 - $150 pants in like new condition for $20 all day long. Name brand down jackets for $40 or $50.... I have a drawer full of the stuff and I'm not poor. It's just a smart thing to do.

I'll take a tent. Not a trekking pole tent, either. I like the idea of them but I don't like having to give up my trekking poles. Back in my 20s maybe I wouldn't be so hesitant but those days are long gone now and when I have to get down to collect water or take a squat or whatever I want something to help me get back up. Besides, you never know when you might have to sword fight a sasquatch.

Awesome Review!!! I normally hammock camp I do have a couple of ground setups. My back usually gives me more problems when I go to the ground.

I have almost the exact same designed tarp/tent that I got from one of the Chinese shopping aps 3 years ago for $35.00. I love it. I use the same bivy you have and I put my back pack up against the front trekking pole to block the front in case of rain. It's awesome.

Great review, thx for sharing! We do something similar with the modular Durston Gear X-Mid. Since the fly, net inner, and groundsheet are available separately, we can have full bug protection or opt for just the fly in "tarp mode". We think it's a great way to dabble in tarps while still having the option for full protection. See you at Pinhoti Fest 2024!

Hey brother been a while but I’m still watching your videos I just haven’t been commenting much lately. Great setup my friend I really like the tarp setup idea and I’m working on a setup for my lightweight kit. Do you have a recommendation for a good lightweight pack…..that is affordable 😂😂😂 that would help me get a little lighter than my old mountain smith? My DD travel hammock is a Bivvy and would work great for a setup like this 👍👍😃👊

Neat, kind of looks a bit like my old Mountain Hardwear Stingray 11.5 catenary tarp (2lbs though with a sectioned pole and stakes) I picked up privately. Except mine doesn't have the closed back. Can be cinched down though.. I bought the Sea to Summit pyramid nano mosquito net bivy I guess you'd call it. It wraps around the edges of the sleeping pad. Nice description. Cool stuff.

I'd definitely need to have the inner tent. The thought of a snake, spider or skunk trying to snuggle with me during the night would keep me wide awake. I think it's a really neat tarp, though. I like that it's modular. I'd also have to have full coverage from peepers because I'm so paranoid of prying eyes. 😂 Looks like it has a significant amount of room inside. Pretty cool!

fun fact: stone glaciers tents are rebranded, sling fin tent. geared to hunters, I've been using the slingfin split wing (same exact shelter just orange) for the past 2 years and absolutely love it.

That looks really awesome!

Looks like JBen was in charge of your wardrobe for this video!

I like the netting. I don’t like the creepy crawlers down here in the south. 😂😂😂. Thanks for sharing. Safe Adventures 👍😀✝️

Neat setup

Cool design! Looks kind of similar to my tarptent protrail, but just a standalone tarp. Tough to beat the ventilation of a tarp style shelter over a sealed in tent.

Smart looking setup.

Great job brother. Beast mode!!!

Looks like a pretty sweet set up. Thanks for sharing!

That is a nice tarp design

I was just researching UL tarps yesterday. Thanks for the info and tips

I like the bivy and tarp set up. I think I might try one again. 🦑