tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607702341982818421.post3427821233806534552..comments2023-05-01T07:01:25.168-04:00Comments on Brain Barrel: Lightweight Backpacking Gear - Summer 2011Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11415691706368683279noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607702341982818421.post-59237567129942539532013-05-22T20:59:05.380-04:002013-05-22T20:59:05.380-04:00Thanks Jessica. If you're thinking about a bi...Thanks Jessica. If you're thinking about a bivy and tarp combo, check out this discussion over at backpackinglight.com<br /><br />http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=72880<br /><br />I'm happy to report that the REI Minimalist and poncho tarp did well for me during two thunderstorms. Very weather resistant. Worked well on some cool nights as well, but with some condensation. Worked ok on some very warm nights if I slept in it with just base layers, or stayed on top of it. I certainly don't regret the purchase, and the price was right, but next time I get a chance to buy a bivy I'll go for something more breathable, less water proof, and with a bigger mesh window.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415691706368683279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607702341982818421.post-61513675409686164012013-05-21T11:44:54.752-04:002013-05-21T11:44:54.752-04:00Found this post by searching for pictures of how o...Found this post by searching for pictures of how others have used their minimalist bivy sacks. Thinking of buying one for myself. Thanks for this very helpful and detailed information.Just Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17816571756691637681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607702341982818421.post-36124414035748010652012-10-24T01:07:31.870-04:002012-10-24T01:07:31.870-04:00Awesome. How come I haven't seen this before? ...Awesome. How come I haven't seen this before? Gotta put up some more photos of your gear in action.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167676902446235158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607702341982818421.post-41017410755742528932011-09-10T23:36:07.038-04:002011-09-10T23:36:07.038-04:00Absolutely great! Thanks for posting it and in suc...Absolutely great! Thanks for posting it and in such clear detail. When Frances joins you it may end up being a little heavier.Frank McCullarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08056985615698919037noreply@blogger.com