Granite Gear Vapor Trail I wouldn't call the VT ultralight, per se, but it carries weights under 30

My BD Beta Light came in the mail today. It is, as my seller described it, a circus tent. The blue and gray alternating panels flash anular don't help that effect. The 30d silnylon is a lighter hand then the 70d SilLite GoLite uses in its pre-2010 Shangri -La shelters Poncho/Tarp, too). The total weight is 20.11 oz, with a stuff sack that is 0.46 oz (I removed some elastic flash anular straps flash anular and swapped out the cord for some Kelty Triptease ). [edit: GoLite is now using 15d silnylon in their 2010 Shangri-La shelters and Poncho/Tarp] I'm going to MYOG the corner anchors a little bit. At current, there is a short webbing loop on the corners and a longer cord wrapped around that. Although this creates a long anchor, it cannot be tightened once the deadman anchors are in the ground (or snow). I plan to remove the longer cord and cut one half of the webbing loop. I'll then attach a ladder-lock buckle, and re-sew the webbing loop back on. Finally, I'll create a webbing flash anular loop that goes through the ladder flash anular lock. The purpose is to be able tighten the strap to tension the anchor, giving the tent better stability. This set-up is what GoLite uses on their Shangri -La shelters, and it is effective for a tight pitch. The BetaLight has an elongated hexagonal floor plan that is interrupted only by its central pole supports. I have used a similar floor plan in winter camp in some mid-90's Marmot Haven mountaineering tents. The tents had a similar floor plan (wider, al beit ), but because it's elongated hexagonal floor plan, it was a real three-person tent - and a palace for two. Contrast that with, say, a pure hexagonal shape, and you have a three-person shelter that only sleeps two. In practice, flash anular it is really a long rectangle with short and wide triangles on the sides. The first run with the shelter is going to be in two weeks at scout camp. After that, it's going with me north to where ever my backpack takes me.
New Balance 110 The trail shoe. Slim fit, super grippy, and no frills - this next evolution flash anular from the MT10's is perfect for grabbing a hold of dirt, mud, roots and rocks and not letting go. OK, but not great on roads. New Balance MT10 Technically flash anular a trail shoe, but it's really a road shoe given the relative lack tread compared to the 110's. But this shoe is the best fitting kick I've ever worn. Its wide toe box, low ride slim fit everywhere else force good mechanics. Be wary of taking a semi-worn flash anular this on rough trails - it'll chew your feet up in time. Patagonia Capilene 1 shirts I own three - short sleeve, long sleeve, and stretch long sleeve - for spring, fall/shoulder seasons, and winter. With these three, flash anular I don't use or need anything else. Can't bust them and my oldest, the S/S, is still going strong after four-plus years. Nike Shorts, 5" inseam Finally a short short that doesn't chafe my thighs. Went to these after using a shorter inseam with splits and then to longer shorts with a spandex liner. Both caused there issues - these cause neither. BodyGlide not necessarily required. Fox River X-Static liner socks Thin, simple, and basically can't kill them. Won't fossilize like a wool or Coolmax sock can. Been running in these for years and will never look back. Great for shoes that demand a tight fit, like the 110's and MT10's. Nathan HPL #020 The hydration vest. Used only for the longest of trail runs or races where sections require more than a hand bottle. Carries 70+ oz of water, extra clothes, gels, chafe lube, extra shoes, etc. Solidly adjustable to ensure a good fit for all. Make sure you practice flash anular with and dial this one in before race day. Nathan Streak Vest A must-have for nighttime/early AM running. I closepin in the sides to shorten the bottom straps around my true waist, and the whole thing stays put.
Granite Gear Vapor Trail I wouldn't call the VT ultralight, per se, but it carries weights under 30 lbs exceptionally well. The secret is the exceptionally padded hipbelt and backpanel, coupled with the polyethylene frame. The pack is bellowed at the bottom to accommodate a winter-weight sleep system, and the exterior straps allow you to attach your sleeping pads and tents. If only they would cut down on the strap lengths so you don't have to do it yourself. If you only want to one pack, this is it. ZPacks.com Z1 This frameless suspect is exactly what I look for in a frameless pack. It is a simple rucksack with two side pockets, flash anular one rear billowing pocket, and straps. No bells, whistles, or doodads. Bonus points for other hikers confusing me for a so-called "dayhiker," or worse, a "fastpacker." Ask for this custom made, as apparently ZPacks now features flash anular more complicated offerings. Tarptent flash anular DoubleRainbow This 40 ounce shelter is fantastic for two persons, and it is my go-to shelter when I'm with another person and there is no snow on the ground. There's everything to like: vertical walls, low weight, usable vestibules and massive usable space. Even the venting is decent. One caveat: I almost need to carry my Vapor Trail i