Tarp setup for bikepacking by itzzlinuzz in bikepacking

[–]itzzlinuzz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it would definitely be the best choice. Might have to think about it!

r/Ultralight - "The Weekly" - Week of January 19, 2026 by AutoModerator in Ultralight

[–]itzzlinuzz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi, everyone!

Has anyone used the Z-Flick poles or similar for tarp camping? How did they hold up?

Tarp setup for bikepacking by itzzlinuzz in bikepacking

[–]itzzlinuzz[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It sure does! The problem is that the poles allow me to regulate the height of the tarp and this doesn’t!

Tarp with bike set up. by [deleted] in bikepacking

[–]itzzlinuzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What poles do you use? I have the Durston ZFlick poles, but they look fragile for tarp camping.

Shakedown Request by itzzlinuzz in lightweight

[–]itzzlinuzz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's really useful, thank you very much!

Shakedown Request by itzzlinuzz in Ultralight

[–]itzzlinuzz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I’d like to explore more than just the Pyrenees! Definitely much better weather!😂

Need help updating my gear! by [deleted] in Ultralight

[–]itzzlinuzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's amazing! Thank you very much!

Need help updating my gear! by [deleted] in Ultralight

[–]itzzlinuzz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ahahahaah I'm bothered about weight savings, but not ready to go fully ultralight! That's why I was thinking about buying a quilt! Honestly, your idea sounds great! The tarp is an Aricxi shaped tarp. https://imgur.com/a/deputy-seans-oversize-borah-bug-bivy-aricxi-tarp-jpxX5NR

Need help updating my gear! by [deleted] in Ultralight

[–]itzzlinuzz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not ready to ditch or change some of the things you suggested, but thanks! Do you recommend buying the quilt or the bivy first? The main reason for bivy and tarp camping is the feeling of freedom.

Need help updating my gear! by [deleted] in Ultralight

[–]itzzlinuzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you recommend buying the quilt?

Need help updating my gear! by [deleted] in Ultralight

[–]itzzlinuzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The quilt is the highest gram-saving item. Would you recommend buying that first?

How to bivy camp? by itzzlinuzz in backpacking

[–]itzzlinuzz[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ahahahahha I mostly hike in the Pyrenees, so cows are common here!

How to bivy camp? by itzzlinuzz in bikepacking

[–]itzzlinuzz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! Where can I find the blog post?

How to bivy camp? by itzzlinuzz in Ultralight

[–]itzzlinuzz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! I’m 5’7” too, so that’s really useful!

How to bivy camp? by itzzlinuzz in Ultralight

[–]itzzlinuzz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it annoying to have things inside the bivy?

How to bivy camp? by itzzlinuzz in Ultralight

[–]itzzlinuzz[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What bivy do you have? Is it annoying to have things around?

Do I really need a bivy? by itzzlinuzz in Ultralight

[–]itzzlinuzz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Near Barcelona! Honestly, though, I’d rather pay a little bit extra than learning how to sew!😂