I want to do more of this kind of light weight overnight camping. One thing that we Aussies have to take into account a little more is water. If I am going on even a basic day hike I will carry up to 4L. Water can be hard to come buy in many of the places I visit and I certainly end up drinking a fair bit.
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Where are the minimalist campers at?
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The tarp pictured is 11x8. It is really bigger than what is needed. I like to fold a section under to use as a ground cloth, but even then I could get away with less.
It was on sale and was my first attempt at tarp camping. I think I paid $10 at Home Depot for it. People generally buy too much tarp on their first attempt.
I do enjoy it more than my solo tent I was using though. It weighs about the same but it's more fun. I'm not looking for ultralight or even the best shelter. Just trying to enjoy nature.
go2ndAmend,
I thought about using a spacer block or a second barrel clamp (more compact version of the front setup). However, I know that with centerfire rifles the barrel harmonics can be important and that the barrel needs to be able to flex in a certain manner as the bullet passes through it. I don't know whether that is a factor with rimfires and, if so, whether a block or clamp would disrupt the proper action of the barrel.
I'd be very interested to hear how the other fellow's rig functions. Thanks!
DancesWithKnives
I thought about using a spacer block or a second barrel clamp (more compact version of the front setup). However, I know that with centerfire rifles the barrel harmonics can be important and that the barrel needs to be able to flex in a certain manner as the bullet passes through it. I don't know whether that is a factor with rimfires and, if so, whether a block or clamp would disrupt the proper action of the barrel.
I'd be very interested to hear how the other fellow's rig functions. Thanks!
DancesWithKnives
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The para cord wrap did throw off the accuracy and I have since removed it. The gun would shoot over 3 feet high at 100yrds. I now have a red dot sight on it and it shoots very well. My M6 is in .22 hornet, wish it was .22long rifle.
Here is a pict of it in action, killed this gray with the 410 shotgun. They are good eating!! MMmmm.
when you store your M6 in the vest do you remove the pin? or just fold the M6?
I remove the pin and place it in one of the cartridge holes in the stock. Because mine is the .22 hornet it fits perfect, and I don't have to worry about it. Some times I will hike with my .22 or .22mag and they dont break down, when I take those I leave the M6 at home.
I haven't even seen one for sale, they are no longer being made, so I dont know. I wish mine was in 22LR
the 22hornet is getting expensive!
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Norcal,
Have you had a chance to weigh your rig? I'm interested in what it weighs both full and empty. (I couldn't find a weight specified on the website.) I don't want you to dump all of your gear out, but if it is unloaded, I sure would appreciate it if you could weigh your vest. (Easiest way - Step onto the bathroom scale wearing the pack, then again without it.) Edited to add: DOH! I found the vest weight on the website! Six lbs. empty.
I'm also wondering if it would get in the way when drawing my bow.
Thanks,
-- FLIX
I think it is about 4-5lbs empty. Its very well built, very heavy duty!!
I have not tried to shoot archery while wearing the vest, dont know why you couldnt.
Slept in this one last night. 36 degrees, steady rain all night and winds of 20mph. In other words...pretty miserable.
I did not build a fire. I slept with a sleeping bag lined with a heavy military wool blanket. Wore jeans and a thick sweatshirt. Used my rain jacket as a pillow.
Ideal...no. But I survived. I was a little chilly this morning but it wasn't too bad.
You will have more of an issue with condensation in your little tarp pup tent there TFin04. The more condensation/humidity inside your shelter the higher the dewpoint, the colder you will feel. Pitch your edges off the ground a bit, and open both ends some for airflow, you'll be warmer.
Those poles can't weigh 'just a pound for all six', they have metal ferrule joints and look like they were from a WWII pup tent. Get some aluminum replacement tent poles from a camping outfitter like Eureka! for cheap and use those to cut your weight in half. Lose that heavy tarp and get a 'Space Brand' All Weather Blanket for $15.
Those poles can't weigh 'just a pound for all six', they have metal ferrule joints and look like they were from a WWII pup tent. Get some aluminum replacement tent poles from a camping outfitter like Eureka! for cheap and use those to cut your weight in half. Lose that heavy tarp and get a 'Space Brand' All Weather Blanket for $15.