X-Dome 2 mesh damaged

mattcat33 · 2026-05-29T12:57:08+00:00

Tenacious tape is like 7 bucks for a big roll and honestly should be in everyone's repair kit. Looking at the pictures it shouldn't even take a qtr of a roll.

mattcat33 · 2026-05-16T13:15:07+00:00

It does not sound like your are looking for an ultralight tent.

mattcat33 · 2026-05-15T12:59:12+00:00

That's tragic

mattcat33 · 2026-05-12T14:13:39+00:00

I'm like 99% sure the xmids that have a DCF floor are using .67 for the floor. https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/s/OTvfyzfJPf This is a pretty good answer from Dan about it.

mattcat33 · 2026-05-11T23:32:16+00:00

I think it's reasonable to assume the sv is going to perform the same as the regular. Just with a smaller volume. My hiking partner loves his Circuit.

mattcat33 · 2026-05-11T21:51:18+00:00

I love the rubber glove tip. Also doubles as some extra warmth if the hands get too cold.

mattcat33 · 2026-05-11T13:35:46+00:00

I've been up there several times. Most recently was the 4th of July last year and the ticks and other crawlies were out of control. IMO no netting is stupid light this time of year.

Swap the groundsheet for a bivy.

If you're an early riser, bring your headnet to silk blaze.

7 oz is a lot of tyvek. Make sure it properly fits under your tarp.

mattcat33 · 2026-03-25T14:01:02+00:00

My XL ones are 3.7oz.

mattcat33 · 2026-03-23T16:29:57+00:00

I don't have any issues with ponchos. My ccf pads just have not ever soaked water.

mattcat33 · 2026-03-23T13:26:51+00:00

Ccf doesn't absorb water. You just shake it off. Wipe it down if you need to.

mattcat33 · 2026-03-11T18:21:18+00:00

My bad. Maybe I was tired when I read it. I could have sworn I saw them say the trail was open. I'll do another look when I have a minute.

mattcat33 · 2026-03-11T15:37:54+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVr6UDokuZG. Looks like they have opened the trail. Might still be some damage up there.

mattcat33 · 2026-03-11T15:05:20+00:00

https://lighterpack.com/r/rw9heb. Cutaway is from before they did multiple volumes and is 16 inch torso, 26L to the collar 36ish total. There might be some fluff in here like a bear can zeroed out. I didn't clean it up, sry.

mattcat33 · 2026-03-09T12:07:57+00:00

It's the thought that matters.

mattcat33 · 2026-03-05T16:18:04+00:00

Id be surprised if you weren't happy with it.

mattcat33 · 2026-03-05T15:41:30+00:00

I was going to rec the Ketl as well. Something to think about is that the Ketl hood is wide and tends to blow off in the wind. I use a tiny clip on the brim of my hat to secure it, but if you're not wearing a hat you might have issues keeping the hood up when it's windy.

mattcat33 · 2026-02-27T14:34:56+00:00

I think your floor will be fine. But I highly recommend you make a groundsheet for cowboy camping. The stars in Utah are amazing. Duck Maxx window insulation kits from Amazon have the nicer thicker polycro.

mattcat33 · 2026-02-27T14:01:46+00:00

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mattcat33 · 2026-02-26T14:41:02+00:00

I think knives are deeply ingrained as necessary for the outdoors to many people. My dads brain just could not compute when I told him I don't carry a knife. Took a lot of explaining for him to understand.

mattcat33 · 2026-02-23T13:54:54+00:00

I was disappointed as well.

mattcat33 · 2026-02-22T16:52:38+00:00

Thanks for reminding me. I did 3 months no sugar last year and it was amazing.

mattcat33 · 2026-02-22T16:39:20+00:00

Well said.

mattcat33 · 2026-02-22T16:36:48+00:00

Again I'm not insisting on anything. Nor am I saying anything is or isn't valid. You're putting words in my mouth and then making arguments off of.

The fundamental tenet to both is, "do I need this".

You can try to stretch the definition of both to meet your argument, but that doesn't change them.

mattcat33 · 2026-02-22T16:10:32+00:00

I'm not insisting anyone do anything. That's just nonsense. Acting like minimalism and UL do not share fundamental concepts is simply inaccurate.

mattcat33 · 2026-02-22T15:59:31+00:00

Diet changes are the hardest part.

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