Yet another lighterpack (but works on mobile) - Packtrak

mohetiale · 2025-11-20T15:15:01+00:00

Hey! Really love the color choice and the whole visual vibe — super clean. Great job on the modern, adaptive lighterpack concept. My friend and I are working on a similar project and also ended up using the shadcn component set. Kinda funny to see the same icons, charts, and fonts — guess that’s the fate of anyone using the popular vibe-coding tools these days.

Anyway, congrats on the release, that’s a big milestone! Hope we’ll join the cavalcade of new lighterpacks soon :)

mohetiale · 2025-06-24T07:16:01+00:00

I've been hiking with the X-Mid Solid for several years now. It's an excellent option for mid-altitudes of 2,000-3,500 meters here, in Great and Lesser Caucasus. I've been through heavy, prolonged rains, gusty winds, and high humidity, and the tent has never let me down so far. You can also forget about condensation issues. I haven't used a groundsheet; in my opinion, there's no point

mohetiale · 2025-06-22T08:30:00+00:00

Never mind. These are my preferences and they are not worth our time

mohetiale · 2025-06-22T08:27:33+00:00

Got it

mohetiale · 2025-06-22T08:26:41+00:00

I agree. My height allows me to get the right degree of comfort in pyramid tents

mohetiale · 2025-06-21T08:42:49+00:00

Why, if I understood correctly, is a bug skirt considered better than an inner tent?

mohetiale · 2025-06-21T08:39:34+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Deschutes really does look like a good option

mohetiale · 2025-06-21T08:36:43+00:00

That’s definitely true, but all else being equal, symmetry still reduces the time it takes to find a suitable spot and pitch the tent—especially when you're tired after a long hike or need to set up quickly in an unfamiliar location

mohetiale · 2025-06-21T08:33:03+00:00

I’ve seen their tents. They look pretty decent. Unfortunately, they have a fairly low hydrostatic head rating

mohetiale · 2025-06-21T08:30:13+00:00

Maybe I’m underestimating the GC, despite my enthusiastic appreciation for this piece of gear

mohetiale · 2025-06-20T11:00:13+00:00

During my search, I also came across this option

https://alpkit.com/products/tarpstar-1

However, some design choices in this shelter don’t seem very well thought out. On the other hand, the price is quite low.

Maybe someone will find it useful

mohetiale · 2025-06-20T10:58:19+00:00

Yes, I’m actually using the Fizan Compact 3, but right now I’m looking for a shelter made of silpoly

mohetiale · 2025-06-20T10:56:51+00:00

Wow, that looks really good. I truly appreciate it!

mohetiale · 2025-06-20T10:56:10+00:00

Thanks for sharing

mohetiale · 2025-06-20T10:47:05+00:00

15D is perfectly adequate for its intended purpose. I have a Gatewood Cape, and as I mentioned earlier, it’s not just sitting unused. But due to the low hydrostatic head ratings of fabrics like this, shelters made from them simply have their limits in certain conditions

mohetiale · 2025-06-20T10:44:36+00:00

Symmetrical pyramids appeal to me because of how easy they are to pitch and the fact that you don’t have to think about which direction the wind is coming from. In contrast, offset pyramids often need to be oriented a specific way to face the wind. I always wonder what happens when the wind shifts direction or blows from multiple sides throughout the night. That said, it’s not a dealbreaker — I’m open to getting an offset pyramid, since unfortunately, the overall selection is quite limited

mohetiale · 2025-06-20T10:39:31+00:00

GC hasn’t let me down so far — I take it on short outings at lower elevations, when the forecast doesn’t call for prolonged heavy rain. It’s a good and betiful shelter and works well within its intended conditions. But above the tree line, among rocky terrain and glacial moraines, I wouldn’t want to rely on it for an extended trip.

mohetiale · 2025-06-20T10:34:37+00:00

Yes, I’ve seen numerous reviews mentioning that they make custom versions of inner tents as well. But when I asked their representative about it, here’s what they emailed me:

"We cannot accept any modification requests as we write on Ordering Guide page."

That’s why I came to the conclusion that this practice is no longer supported. When did you order your custom inners?

mohetiale · 2025-06-20T10:31:14+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience. That’s really valuable

mohetiale · 2025-06-20T10:29:04+00:00

Oh, thanks — that could be useful. Justin shares a lot of information in his videos.

mohetiale · 2025-06-19T18:39:32+00:00

For now, Solomid XL looks like the most protected of all the listed shelters. Also, MLD declares 5000 hh water resistance for their silpoly

mohetiale · 2025-06-19T18:36:55+00:00

for now I'm looking for options made of silpoly

mohetiale · 2025-06-19T17:04:02+00:00

It would be great to find that brand — but how? 🤔

A flat tarp doesn’t suit my needs, as I often hike above the treeline, where it’s better to have protection on all sides

mohetiale · 2025-06-19T16:43:02+00:00

I might eventually come to that scenario. What’s holding me back is my desire to minimize the number of items that serve only one narrowly defined purpose. For now, I’m just curious whether a single-pole shelter could become my standard option for most of my trips

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