tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post174564496459588690..comments2024-03-27T21:31:59.376+00:00Comments on Chris Townsend Outdoors: Trailstar WarsChris Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-56675880389283608722014-04-07T21:48:38.040+01:002014-04-07T21:48:38.040+01:00Just ordered the Silnylon version, looking forward...Just ordered the Silnylon version, looking forward to trying it out :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683154498611859905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-16743406257513896272013-05-29T15:22:46.385+01:002013-05-29T15:22:46.385+01:00Hi Chris,
Just ordered the silnylon compact trails...Hi Chris,<br />Just ordered the silnylon compact trailstar, same as original but 15% smaller, hoping this compromise isn't a mistake , it will be used only for myself, being used to an Akto like yourself Im hoping I still have more head height to play with.<br /><br />I went with the still to be name (unavailable on website compact) version as was a little worried about no been able to pitch daveswildcampinghttp://www.daveswildcamping.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-37155886785014103802012-09-18T19:57:19.742+01:002012-09-18T19:57:19.742+01:00Bearspaw Wilderness in Colorado USA makes a mesh i...Bearspaw Wilderness in Colorado USA makes a mesh inner with bath tub floor. Cheaper than Ookworks even with vat and postage paidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-62133970656831511952012-03-25T11:05:21.588+01:002012-03-25T11:05:21.588+01:00The Cuben Fibre Duomid from MLD is a superb shelte...The Cuben Fibre Duomid from MLD is a superb shelter and very functional in UK Conditions.Andy Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985163646974078973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-9230412519578668252012-03-18T21:27:53.389+00:002012-03-18T21:27:53.389+00:00Thank you RichieRich. I'll look into that. I ...Thank you RichieRich. I'll look into that. I need a little more work on convincing my hubby and camping partner that this is a good idea. We were camping out on Friday night and he was cold in the tent. OK, it was 1°C, but we have good, thick down bags. But bless him, he feels the cold!swanscot / Sheilahttp://swanscot.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-27565072106666246152012-03-16T18:56:12.093+00:002012-03-16T18:56:12.093+00:00Sheila, I see that Bearpaw make a custom net inner...Sheila, I see that Bearpaw make a custom net inner for two for the trailstar. I have a pyranet 1 which does the trick but sags on a low pitch (in fairness this wasn't designed for the trailstar so I shouldn't complain really).<br />Have a look at the pyranet 2 custom options and see what you think. I found the customer service to be excellent and the prices good in comparison to other RichieRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610857410766815286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-1930142596495210742012-03-14T21:52:05.420+00:002012-03-14T21:52:05.420+00:00You could move the door but I think this would req...You could move the door but I think this would require moving more than a few pegs. Once you move one corner peg you have to move the others.<br /><br />An inner would make a difference, especially if it had side walls. The gap with the 120cm pole is more like 10-12" though so you'd still feel the wind. I think the CF Trailstar needs a 100cm pole in stormy weather.<br /><br />It's Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-90728870909922228382012-03-14T21:15:13.585+00:002012-03-14T21:15:13.585+00:00Chris, if the wind shifted, could you potentially ...Chris, if the wind shifted, could you potentially not just switch doors? ie move a peg or two and the door pole to keep rear to wind?<br /><br />Does the Scarp have a small gap all around the bottom, an inch or so? The Scarp uses an inner to help shelter the sleeper from that gap. I think. The Trailstar cuben gap is probably nearer 6" but would an inner like an OookWorks give some degree Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-68618800608976324422012-03-14T19:05:33.638+00:002012-03-14T19:05:33.638+00:00Jason, I don't know what summer weather is lik...Jason, I don't know what summer weather is like in new Zealand. Here in Scotland it can be windy any time of the year. The CF Trailstar with a 120cm pole is fine any time of the year if it's calm. The 100cm pitch is okay as long as the wind doesn't blow across or into the door. When I used it earlier in the month (see post for March 1)the 120cm pitch was fine until the wind picked up Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-65201010408025108062012-03-14T10:16:49.561+00:002012-03-14T10:16:49.561+00:00Great :-)
To me (one of) the big difference/s is t...Great :-)<br />To me (one of) the big difference/s is the gap at the bottom. 1.2m pitch = gap at bottom. So if you or I am happy with that and the air that will pop in and visit then I see no reason to not like the shelter. If you can pitch it! I have suggested to Ron a little instructional video or photos of the cuben on his site. When I was struggling to pitch it he, on a Sunday!, pitched Tony Hobbshttp://www.pbase.com/flying_fox_tony/my_walksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-34063819437169206032012-03-14T08:04:37.545+00:002012-03-14T08:04:37.545+00:00Thanks. I have seen the videos, but will have anot...Thanks. I have seen the videos, but will have another look. Will keep you posted if I decide to keep it.Jason Elsworthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-59060396988360632422012-03-14T07:26:14.238+00:002012-03-14T07:26:14.238+00:00Jason, did u or anyone here see my video https://w...Jason, did u or anyone here see my video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5PJQKxzOYA&feature=youtube_gdata_player its 29 mins but shows several configs, inc rear end low back high front. Plus my Innernet in it. I lent this TS to Chris to help re pitching. I was struggling with pitching it. Chris photos on this blog a few days ago show it can be pitched at 1.2m. I nearly returned it as I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-29849084409531187062012-03-14T06:27:59.431+00:002012-03-14T06:27:59.431+00:00I love my silnylon Trailstar for the weather we ge...I love my silnylon Trailstar for the weather we get down here in New Zealand and was hoping that the cuben one would be a direct replacement, just lighter. This would allow me to use just one shelter year round. However, it doesn't look likely to be the case. <br /><br />I am on the verge of returning my cuben version (haven't had time to test pitch it yet), but just got to wondering if Jason Elsworthhttp://www.jasonelsworth.co.nznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-12960582274577142942012-03-13T22:57:41.776+00:002012-03-13T22:57:41.776+00:00That was me ;-)
Tony.That was me ;-)<br />Tony.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-90270922829582607472012-03-13T22:55:49.013+00:002012-03-13T22:55:49.013+00:00The Innernet is really designed for Duomid.
The se...The Innernet is really designed for Duomid.<br />The serenity is really for a tarp.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-53569038986216544782012-03-13T22:53:50.280+00:002012-03-13T22:53:50.280+00:00The MLD solo Innernet does sort of fit. But you ar...The MLD solo Innernet does sort of fit. But you are very restricted in it. Its a solo. I'd imagine the serenity shelter might fit front to back (only) as well. But again, its single. But better than a bivi for bugs, Id av thought. Less constricting.<br />The OookWorks looks a good choice for more room.<br />Tony.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-4239030574855086532012-03-13T22:34:46.589+00:002012-03-13T22:34:46.589+00:00Sheila, I don't see why you couldn't use a...Sheila, I don't see why you couldn't use a double mesh inner. I don't know of one though. Mountain Laurel Designs doesn't make an inner for the Trail star. Oookworks makes custom inner and could maybe make a duo one.<br /><br />http://oookworks.com/index.phpChris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-27615919891797162002012-03-13T21:33:07.309+00:002012-03-13T21:33:07.309+00:00I've been thinking of going the tarp route for...I've been thinking of going the tarp route for a while and really like the look of the silnylon one here. <br /><br />Thanks for the reassurance about size for two; I thought it looked an ample size, especially from others' photos showing it with an mesh inner inside.<br /><br />Which bring me to the next query; can you rig it for a double mesh inner? Or two inners? Or would we need to swanscot / Sheilahttp://swanscot.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-2882088096924742372012-03-13T21:13:35.824+00:002012-03-13T21:13:35.824+00:00A grand review, thanks both. To reassure Sheila, ...A grand review, thanks both. To reassure Sheila, I used the silnylon version of this sharing with 1 and even (for a 17 day stretch) 2 people over a total of 62 days in the Pyrenees in sometimes appalling weather, and it barely moved. I sometimes pitch seam-to-door for better access when using with others, though this is 'incorrect' it does allow a big hole to get in and out of ;)<br /><selfpoweredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10690224905896399570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-67716439466401217032012-03-13T17:59:03.559+00:002012-03-13T17:59:03.559+00:00I dont av either so cant help there lol. And wont ...I dont av either so cant help there lol. And wont get one either. Too small lol.<br />T / Y ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-69713063627983436132012-03-13T17:10:13.707+00:002012-03-13T17:10:13.707+00:00Blast! You've gone and made the Cricket look ...Blast! You've gone and made the Cricket look useful in British conditions. MLD's photos didn't.<br /><br />Now we need a Cricket versus Solomid shoot-out.Zednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-55597226991853667252012-03-13T14:13:39.047+00:002012-03-13T14:13:39.047+00:00Thanks for all the comments everyone.
Sheila, the...Thanks for all the comments everyone.<br /><br />Sheila, the Trailstar is easily big enough for two people - there's more space than in many 2-person tents. It could sleep 3 in the 120cm pitch.<br /><br />Alan, I think whether it's a bit big is subjective. I like roomy shelters, especially in winter. The weight of the Trailstar (either version)means lots of space is available at low Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-25605095508702454122012-03-13T13:15:48.653+00:002012-03-13T13:15:48.653+00:00Thanks Chris for an enjoyable day and getting to p...Thanks Chris for an enjoyable day and getting to play with Tony’s cuben Trailstar. Trying to clear my life so I can hike fulltime is ironically keeping me away from the hills! <br /><br />I think it’s important to stress that the cuben Trailstar is in no way a bad shelter but for UK (wet and windy) weather its use is more limited. I only use the Trailstar in bad weather and couldn’t use this Colin Ibbotsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-64840233575931842752012-03-13T10:00:21.148+00:002012-03-13T10:00:21.148+00:00Good side by side review. The photos illustrate t...Good side by side review. The photos illustrate the difference in pitching very well. <br /><br />Do you think the Trailstar is big enough for two people? (We *are* very good friends ;-) )swanscot / Sheilahttp://swanscot.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-65853562860625663472012-03-13T09:59:28.677+00:002012-03-13T09:59:28.677+00:00very interesting this, I do have my eye on 1 of th...very interesting this, I do have my eye on 1 of these shelters and this has made my mind up, thanksPaul aka Themusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05141315360719654893noreply@blogger.com