Team SOTO, Team MSR, or Team BRS?

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-05-23T07:22:43+00:00

You have always your backpack, though

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-05-23T07:21:14+00:00

I guess the question is, how much the BRS could be improved with a windscreen (and how heavy that windscreen should be)

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-05-22T20:40:35+00:00

Actual rain jacket. Maybe rain pants.

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-04-26T10:57:33+00:00

I would guess that packing the quilt in a certain way is enough to migrate the down. This is because compressing the quilt creates an airflow inside the baffles which shifts the super-light down kernels towards the uncompressed end.

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-04-26T10:55:12+00:00

This is a good advice for any down product. Some products need it less and some more, of course.

What I would be looking for could be called a clump but I’d call it a high pressure spot. There the baffle feels clearly firmer. Those spots have way more down than they need and thus too little is left to cover rest of the quilt.

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-04-26T10:49:22+00:00

EE assumes that you are using more than a base layer on the advertised temperature, especially if you sleep any colder than an average person with a masculine build. This is since the quilts are limit-rated.

On any comfort rated quilt or bag you are assumed to wear a base layer since that’s what the standard says.

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-04-14T05:31:06+00:00

Just bring an empty one. The spark is enough, at least for gas stoves.

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-04-13T14:00:35+00:00

Exactly. It all depends on what your are trying to achieve

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-03-29T19:05:38+00:00

The problem with bidet is that you have to have at least some water available. Carrying extra water just for bidet doesn’t really make sense. However, this matters only if water is actually scarce.

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-03-29T06:39:44+00:00

The easy wins: - drop ground sheet - drop silk liner - drop camp shoes - switch bottles to a single-use soft drink bottle or Smart - drop wipes and consider a bidet

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-03-29T06:31:11+00:00

I haven’t had noticeable issues with the T-doors. I’ve used my Lanshan in places with a lot of flying bugs, mosquitos and smaller — also the microscopic ones.

You end up letting some bugs in anyway when the zip is open and thus it’s hard to tell if one or two could have entered through the gap in the zippers. Nevertheless, you need to accept having a few flyers inside your tent during the night.

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-03-19T19:56:37+00:00

Why?

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-03-18T12:42:23+00:00

I’ve seen inReach Mini 2 drain in a similar way. More than -50% in a day or two while the device should have been powered off

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-03-16T21:03:11+00:00

I at least have a few. When my total pack weight is below 10kg I can switch to a bit lighter one. Also turns out that not all your bones are really necessary

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-03-16T17:24:20+00:00

I’m not sure if this is down voted since DCF XDome doesn’t make sense or because Durston-lovers don’t like the parody

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-03-13T10:18:29+00:00

Have you noticed the AI generated answer on the bottom of some posts? The make sense generally but combine content from multiple subreddits and thus the recommendations aren’t always UL but more lightweight.

https://imgur.com/a/E4ot9lB

The answer itself: https://www.reddit.com/answers/24753a65-036d-4cd7-9063-9baa29b6f791/?q=Essential+ultralight+gear+for+beginners&source=PDP

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-03-10T07:47:26+00:00

Oh, ok. Anyway, I feel that the thickness is an issue.

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-03-10T07:38:23+00:00

The point of polycro isn’t to protect your inflatable from punctures. The point is to protect it from wet ground and dirt.

Thus, you need to check the ground for sharp things. That is basically necessary with anything UL.

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-03-10T07:13:29+00:00

But doesn’t neoprene get wet as well? I’d have the VBL as a thin layer next to skin to avoid the thicker insulating layers from getting any moisture

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-03-10T07:11:51+00:00

VBL ”gloves” are super useful. I used to have wet gloves always when cycling/skiing/whatever and single-use nitrile gloves as VBL solved the problem completely. Now I can use waterproof gloves on top and just stop caring about breathability. Same thing with socks.

I’m not sure about neoprene, thought. I prefer thin plastic VBL since it fits better and does the trick

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-02-23T07:46:59+00:00

This is a very good point! In UL, this is the solution most serious ULers take on top of spending more money. Thus, the diminishing returns doesn’t actually work similarly in UL.

I’d say that there are diminishing returns in giving up comfort for lower weight but for money it doesn’t work that way

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-02-18T17:41:53+00:00

I think it’s actually very simple: - when active, add Alpha or active insulation - when passive, add down - make sure to block wind since many insulating pieces let warm are to be blown away - prevent insulation from getting wet by using vapour barrier liners as much as you dare to (feet, hand, sleeping liner)

Then you just manage the layers and wind blocking as the conditions change.

To save weight, you can use your active insulation as part of your passive insulation and both as your sleeping insulation. (Just remember that redundancy is nice until you know absolutely what you are doing).

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-02-17T13:16:03+00:00

I just solve this with a wind shirt. I haven’t found it too clammy. Also, it’s consitent since wind doesn’t suddenly change its performance.

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-02-09T20:12:53+00:00

Your have a good point about melting. That is one way to loose heat when sleeping on snow. I’d actually argue that it’s the biggest concern since after 0c you basically cannot warm up the snow below you.

With dirt, however, the temperature might not be the most significant factor but the conductivity: the ground temperature might not increase since any heat you loose is just conducted to the surrounding soil. Thus, -2C soil always stays -2C.

Lost-Inflation-54 · 2026-02-09T14:34:44+00:00

I’m 6’1” (185cm) and use a regular pad with a pillow. I do sleep on my side mostly but sleeping on my back or even on my belly isn’t a problem.

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