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  1. My experience is in solo kayak camping but still...

    My experience is in solo kayak camping but still applies to backpacking.

    Unless you know without question there is cell service, put your phone in ‘airplane mode’ or you will run the battery down...
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    There’s a few video reviews up on YouTube with...

    There’s a few video reviews up on YouTube with complaints about the XL pads specifically losing air. Almost seems like a crap shoot as most people have no problems. One guy was on his second pad and...
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    If you’re planning on doing any kayaking use...

    If you’re planning on doing any kayaking use caution around Blake Point, it can get rough depending on the wind. An acquaintance did a circumnavigation back in 2018 I think it was and said it took...
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    I emailed the company specifically to ask about...

    I emailed the company specifically to ask about the double zip and lounge strap last month since I didn’t see the upgrades in the description. Both those improvements are make or break for me,...
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    There’s a fair amount of knowledge that works for...

    There’s a fair amount of knowledge that works for both sports. I learned a lot by reading hiking and bikepacking discussion boards including an introduction to the wonderful world of UL gear.
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    My Dad always said “buy good stuff and then take...

    My Dad always said “buy good stuff and then take care of it”!
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    Well there’s a thought…getting fogged in. My...

    Well there’s a thought…getting fogged in. My original question sprang from reading another thread here on vapor barriers and cold weather and if moisture was going to build up in the quilt...
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    Thanks all y’all! I have to admit being a bit...

    Thanks all y’all! I have to admit being a bit nervous about down so the answers really helped bunches. Mornings will theoretically be up and out early so good to know that barely damp quilts can be...
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    Down top quilt care on the trail

    I’ve just made the switch to down for both my top and bottom quilts so am new to living with down.

    My usual camping is in moderate weather, but my upcoming trip will see some shoulder weather...
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    [QUOTE=ChinoUSMC;2095940]Dutch’s 12ft bonded...

    [QUOTE=ChinoUSMC;2095940]Dutch’s 12ft bonded winter tarp https://dutchwaregear.com/product/bonded-xenon-winter-tarp/#size-and-color

    I chose the options for side panel pole mod and chose the...
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    Thanks for the photos. I’m tempted to get the...

    Thanks for the photos. I’m tempted to get the whole Haven XL kit and use their tarp for the occasional GtoG and use my Superfly for hanging. Never hurts to have an extra smaller tarp with you since...
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    It also occurred to me that a larger tarp would...

    It also occurred to me that a larger tarp would present issues when on the ground since the sides would be longer. I guess just guy the sides out at a shallower angle.
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    Robv60 - what a good, comprehensive review. I was...

    Robv60 - what a good, comprehensive review. I was particularly glad to see the “unstuffed” photos. Looks like there’s some flexibility about how to pack the Haven. Shug had mentioned the small tarp...
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    Some roll top backpacks use Velcro along the...

    Some roll top backpacks use Velcro along the entire edge. Some who have them curse them because of how easily the hook and loop will snag clothing when reaching in to retrieve things, something you...
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    Motorcyclists usually carry an old paint can lid...

    Motorcyclists usually carry an old paint can lid to put down on hot parking lot asphalt so kick stand doesn’t sink into the pavement. That would be pretty easy to tuck into a hatch, but it might...
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    Any reason you didn’t use the tree in the...

    Any reason you didn’t use the tree in the background by the boulder? Luckily Lake Superior doesn’t have tides, although a rogue wave could spell trouble!
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    I pushed my aborted launch date back by a week...

    I pushed my aborted launch date back by a week this year because there was still snow on the ground and a bit of shoreline ice in Michigan. I’m still launching from Brimley, MI on Whitefish Bay this...
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    Early May in the PPP? You’re a hardy sole...

    Early May in the PPP? You’re a hardy sole indeed! There was snow on the ground and still some ice this past May at my intended launch point.

    So you have a lot of experience with the Tensa...
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    Oh my doG! What a wonderful offer, thank you! I...

    Oh my doG! What a wonderful offer, thank you! I don’t know anyone around the Lake so it would be great to have a back up crash pad and also include you on my emergency contact list (if that’s OK)...
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    Thanks for all the info! Sounds like all the...

    Thanks for all the info! Sounds like all the solutions will likely add bulk and weight. As I said the weight isn’t as big an issue as bulk - only so much room in the hatches even on my expedition...
  21. Any experience with how warm you stay in the...

    Any experience with how warm you stay in the Haven? Another comment (different thread) said the pad didn’t offer much insulation.

    cheers,
    B

    “Start off slow, and then ease up.” ~ Tasmanian...
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    ‘Evening RED, I had wondered about the warmth....

    ‘Evening RED,

    I had wondered about the warmth. Are you using their insulated pad? The extra cover they sell? Do you think an UQ could be hung underneath using the toggles on the hammock designed...
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    Hey y’all! Anyone have updates about the Haven? ...

    Hey y’all! Anyone have updates about the Haven?

    I’m finally, after having to cancel the trip 3 times, am taking off on a solo kayak circumnavigation of Lake Superior Spring ‘24. The concern was...
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    Hey there! No, not me. I’m a sea kayaker...

    Hey there! No, not me. I’m a sea kayaker usually over on the Chesapeake or East Coast somewhere. Were you kayaking or hiking? Nice territory over there for either.
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    Great song! As a biologist I can even tell you...

    Great song! As a biologist I can even tell you why “the Lake it is said never gives up it’s dead…”. But I don’t want to gross everyone out since I’m new here!

    Cheers,
    B
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    Thanks!

    Thanks!
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    Lake Superior info

    ‘Afternoon!

    My first post so I hope I’m doing this right! Let me know if it’s in the wrong category.

    I’m planning a solo kayak circumnavigation of Lake Superior next year. Does anyone know if...
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    Kayaks and Hammocks

    Hi from Almost Heaven, WV!

    New to the Forum so here’s the intro:

    Bought a Warbonnet Blackbird XLC a couple of years ago (after doing a bunch of research) and love it. Kayak camping with a...
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