When your body is aching and you just want to sit down, nothing beats finally getting camp setup. Bonus if you're snow camping and can build a trench in the vestibule, it becomes the perfect bench to sit at and cook dinner. This photo is from an overnight snowshoe trip I did a few weeks back to Upper Twin Lake near Mt. Hood. I have a video of the trip that I'm uploading this evening, let me know if you'd like the link!
I just tried snowshoeing for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Just smaller day trips to try. I would love to see your video to see what's possible :)
Totally comfy. The sleeping pads and sleeping bag are what matter, not need for netting as there aren't bugs and it doesn't insulate. It was easier to save the weight. 😊
Freaking love it. It's the best backpack I've owned by far. It's my only backpack now. I use it from easy day hikes to multi-night trips and it's always really comfortable.
That is a deluxe looking sleeping pad. Much more plush than what most folks use, I am with you, I carry a pretty thick pad myself and looking to upgrade. Have my eyes on a Big Agnes pad that looks similar to yours.
Compacted the snow down then pitched as normal. After the trip I found out about Deadman anchors, which probably would've been better to use, but it wasn't windy so I had no issues. 👍
If you haven’t been, the twin lakes in the Bull of the Woods wilderness is a great little backpack trip from Opal Pool or Elk Lake. Lower twin lake had some nice Brookies in it when I was last there.
It's the Durston X-Mid 2. I got it when it first came out and it seems to have grown in popularity. I think it's usually out of stock. It's been a great tent so far.
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Reddit should have a karma for posting a pic of your x-mid without telling people about your x-mid.
When the gear works, it works and you don't really need to say anything.
Reddit should also have a karma for posting a pic that was posted months ago and not noticed as being a repost.
When your body is aching and you just want to sit down, nothing beats finally getting camp setup. Bonus if you're snow camping and can build a trench in the vestibule, it becomes the perfect bench to sit at and cook dinner. This photo is from an overnight snowshoe trip I did a few weeks back to Upper Twin Lake near Mt. Hood. I have a video of the trip that I'm uploading this evening, let me know if you'd like the link!
I just tried snowshoeing for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Just smaller day trips to try. I would love to see your video to see what's possible :)
I would like a link to that video good sir. Also how do you like that pack? I’ve been eyeing one lately.
Would appreciate that link please!
How’s snow camping with a top cover only shelter?
Totally comfy. The sleeping pads and sleeping bag are what matter, not need for netting as there aren't bugs and it doesn't insulate. It was easier to save the weight. 😊
Read the comments. Said, "Well damn. I've got to start digging trenches. What a great idea.
I had an excellent time. Honestly the way I found out about trenches was watching Cody Townsends
How do you like your Hyperlite bag?
Freaking love it. It's the best backpack I've owned by far. It's my only backpack now. I use it from easy day hikes to multi-night trips and it's always really comfortable.
That is a deluxe looking sleeping pad. Much more plush than what most folks use, I am with you, I carry a pretty thick pad myself and looking to upgrade. Have my eyes on a Big Agnes pad that looks similar to yours.
Mine is a Nemo with a Z-Lite underweight. I actually want to switch to a thermarest xlite, but it's not a high priority ATM.
Beautiful
Thanks!
With the snow shoes like that, I briefly thought you were cartoonishly buried in the snow
Ha ha
Annnd.... the post hit Durston Gearheads FB Group
Didn't even know there was a group.
What tent is that? Material looks very thin
It is the Durston X-Mid 2 and made of silPoly
It’s an X-Mid. Brilliant tent.
20d SilPoly. Double walled and less than 3lbs.
How’d you go about pitching it in snow?
Compacted the snow down then pitched as normal. After the trip I found out about Deadman anchors, which probably would've been better to use, but it wasn't windy so I had no issues. 👍
It’s definitely looks lovely
Thank you! 😊
If you haven’t been, the twin lakes in the Bull of the Woods wilderness is a great little backpack trip from Opal Pool or Elk Lake. Lower twin lake had some nice Brookies in it when I was last there.
I went there probably 10 years ago. I'm assuming the lakes escaped the recent fires?
NICE!
Thanks!
Who makes that tent? Great setup
It's the Durston X-Mid 2. I got it when it first came out and it seems to have grown in popularity. I think it's usually out of stock. It's been a great tent so far.
So still there are places where the sun does not melt snow even in the afternoon
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nobody enjoys your snark
Tricked ya, this is actually a 3D rendering I made. I went camping in the metaverse. 😁
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