Scoutmaster's Corner added to BackpackBasecamp.com

Posted by rmorris on 29. May 2009 11:55

A new section of has been added to BackpackBasecamp.com; Scoutmaster's Corner is dedicated to the great tradition of Scouting. We are starting off this section with a set of gear checklist for various trips including hiking, backpacking,winter camping, and long bike rides. These will soon be followed by articles about Scouting and the Scouts adventures.

Thanks to Forrest Jones for these gear checklists and the soon to follow posts. Forrest is an Eagle Scout that grew up in the mountains of Montana and enjoys the outdoors. He currently serves in the BSA Scouting Program as an Assistant District Commissioner, and as an Assistant Scoutmaster. He has been a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster for over 15 years. He is an Architect and currently lives near Seattle, Washington, with his wife and 2 daughters.

Checkout the new section at http://www.backpackbasecamp.com/scouting/scouting.html

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Lightweight Tents

These are the four best ultralight tents:

Tarptent Sublite Sil TarpTent makes a few different models (the Contrail is also a good alternate one person tent); Sublite is 21.5 oz., 42" peak, has a mesh vent and is supported with two hiking poles. About $200.
Gossamer The One This is the lightest tent available made of 'Spinnaker' cloth about 17 oz. A 47 inch peak. Supported by two hiking poles. Large vestibule, internal space is a bit small (17.5 sq ft). Harder to setup than the Lunar Solo, but not difficult. About $300.
Lunar Solo Six Moon Designs; This is the tent I use and I highly recommend it. 23 oz. Supported by one hiking pole. 45 inch peak. Fast and easy to setup. It has a nice size vestibule area and plenty of room inside for one person plus backpack. About $230.
Antigravity Gear TarpTent This 10 foot tarp tent is a nice simple design (i.e. no zippers to break); 23 ounes (20 oz sans the vestibule). Supported by one hiking pole. 44 inch peak. Very nice ultralight tent. About $230.

You notice one of the ways weight has been cut on these tents is that your hiking pole(s) serve as the tent poles. This works very nicely and has the added benefit of making more room in you pack. If you don't want to go as far a using a tarp, I for one don't especially in buggy areas, an ultralight tent is the way to go.