tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post3518514003200873331..comments2024-03-27T21:31:59.376+00:00Comments on Chris Townsend Outdoors: A Camp In The SnowChris Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-46380933030418595232016-12-10T14:38:57.001+00:002016-12-10T14:38:57.001+00:00Eric,
As I test bags I don't really have one ...Eric,<br /><br />As I test bags I don't really have one winter bag I use all the time. However if I'm not testing one I use either the Rab Infinity 500 (which now has hydrophobic down, my early model doesn't) or the PHD Hispar 400. This is for UK use where nights below -10C are rare. UK winters are quite damp but I've never had problems with down getting wet. Treated down has onlyChris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-20444494392222443252016-12-08T20:46:37.381+00:002016-12-08T20:46:37.381+00:00Chris,
As a professional outdoor writer I'm su...Chris,<br />As a professional outdoor writer I'm sure you have several sleeping bags. What is you "go-to" winter sleeping bag?<br /><br />My main winter bag is anLL Bean -20 F. down bag with the down having a DWR treatment called Dri Down.<br /><br /> I feel winter down bags really need DWR treated down to reduce moisture buildup over several days, especially when weather prohibits Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-1242306482578119692016-11-24T01:11:23.169+00:002016-11-24T01:11:23.169+00:00Chris, I have two Tarptents I've "winteri...Chris, I have two Tarptents I've "winterized, theMoment DW and the Scarp 2. The most important thing I did was run the crossing poles UNDER the fly of each tent, This helps give much more support in high winds and wet, heavy snow load. See photos and details of these mods at Backpacking light forums. "Winter Hiking" forum for theScarp 2 and the "Tarptent Thread" in Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06790085911771252385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-88618198579570000872016-06-23T10:08:13.286+01:002016-06-23T10:08:13.286+01:00Woohooo.....i really want to try on camping in col...Woohooo.....i really want to try on camping in cold snow, but i wonder if i can endure though this weatherAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15334156427372877939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-5219172865827429842016-05-11T01:43:57.957+01:002016-05-11T01:43:57.957+01:00Yes, it's the TarpTent Scarp 1.Yes, it's the TarpTent Scarp 1.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-52435040665544825452016-03-24T09:07:44.193+00:002016-03-24T09:07:44.193+00:00That looks like the new Tarptent Scarp, whatever i...That looks like the new Tarptent Scarp, whatever it's called?Wyatthttp://bestcompoundbowreviews.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-46330078537131472762016-02-27T03:33:32.564+00:002016-02-27T03:33:32.564+00:00Hi Chris,
Look like you have a great journey.
This...Hi Chris,<br />Look like you have a great journey.<br />This point "Overnight the temperature inside the tent dropped to -8°C" really impress meJessicahttp://www.hubnames.com/electronics/best-biometric-gun-safe-reviews/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-27264143265231038522016-02-20T09:16:30.589+00:002016-02-20T09:16:30.589+00:00Oh Great Content. Thanks for sharing with us.Oh Great Content. Thanks for sharing with us.Sulimanhttp://www.family-tent-guides.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-38486318992934491272016-01-21T02:55:52.770+00:002016-01-21T02:55:52.770+00:00that is so cool!!that is so cool!!Aprilhttp://www.laceclosurebuy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-87615813705570912072016-01-18T07:39:21.856+00:002016-01-18T07:39:21.856+00:00You want to make sure you got the best tent for ha...You want to make sure you got the best tent for harsh cold weather available on the market for such a trip. <a href="http://www.whatcampingtent.com/travel-tents/msr-tent-reviews-lightweight-backpacking-tents-2/" rel="nofollow"> </a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-29926628278229971522015-10-21T10:58:39.887+01:002015-10-21T10:58:39.887+01:00Fantasic time. Can you upload more photo in here :...Fantasic time. Can you upload more photo in here :DJune J. Marsalahttp://www.zentiz.com/top-10-best-gun-safes-reviews/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-32267365832485126902015-08-26T17:41:53.022+01:002015-08-26T17:41:53.022+01:00Camping tent site tents have been used by nomadic ...<a href="http://myfamilytent.com/" rel="nofollow">Camping tent site</a> tents have been used by nomadic people around the world, a practice that persists to this day. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12398355381844094880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-65762897235561258812009-02-14T23:18:00.000+00:002009-02-14T23:18:00.000+00:00Nielsen, I don't know when the review will appear ...Nielsen, I don't know when the review will appear in TGO. Not for a few months yet as I want to test the tent in different conditions. It's a winter tent with the crossing poles but these aren't needed all the time. I haven't decided what to use on the Challenge yet.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-39273299649622440492009-02-14T20:06:00.000+00:002009-02-14T20:06:00.000+00:00A fantastic photo Chris. When will the review of t...A fantastic photo Chris. When will the review of the Scarp appear in TGO? And would you use it instead of the Atko on the TGO challenge? Or is it really a winter tent?Nielsen Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493125853192182579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-53342359538380048792009-02-11T01:55:00.000+00:002009-02-11T01:55:00.000+00:00Martin et al,Re:seam-sealing the Scarp 1, the good...Martin et al,<BR/><BR/>Re:seam-sealing the Scarp 1, the good news is that you can do a poor job, if at all, and it wont matter very much. The "inner" is made of calendered ripstop nylon, a highly water repellent material. Any drips through the seams or splash though the apex vents will just roll off the inner fabric.<BR/><BR/>-HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-59040289908613201852009-02-10T21:46:00.000+00:002009-02-10T21:46:00.000+00:00The full moon looked spectacular from the summit o...The full moon looked spectacular from the summit of Carn na Loine.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-21418142711816644072009-02-10T21:32:00.000+00:002009-02-10T21:32:00.000+00:00That was a nice moonrise last night in New England...That was a nice moonrise last night in New England. I was thinking how wonderful it would have been to be camping last night under its light. Did it look as good in the UK?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-78856528626126695452009-02-10T20:39:00.000+00:002009-02-10T20:39:00.000+00:00Martin, I haven't bothered seam sealing the Scarp ...Martin, I haven't bothered seam sealing the Scarp and it hasn't leaked so far. It's been up in heavy rain for a few nights. The gap between the flysheet and the ground in the porches does make a difference. I usually leave inner doors open unless there are midges about but I closed them at the Carn na Loine camp because the wind was coming in through the gap under the flysheet.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-52542056659510386412009-02-10T19:37:00.000+00:002009-02-10T19:37:00.000+00:00Hi Chris. I have yet to get my Scarp on a hill. I...Hi Chris. I have yet to get my Scarp on a hill. I have found seam sealing it a pain. I love the fast pitch and solid feel it has. Only worry is the gap of the flysheet from the ground level on the porches. Especially the side were you have no pull device to tighten it down. I also think the weight and pack size is stunning vs my Laser or the old Akto.Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-37902897717833733712009-02-10T19:11:00.000+00:002009-02-10T19:11:00.000+00:00Taffy, I bought my tripod sometime in the 90s (so ...Taffy, I bought my tripod sometime in the 90s (so long ago I can't remember exactly when!) from REI in the USA who called it the Backpack Tripod. It weighs 620 grams. Of the current Cullman tripods the Mini-Tripod (CU 1002) looks the most like it.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-46790509142719322802009-02-10T18:09:00.000+00:002009-02-10T18:09:00.000+00:00Thanks Chris. Is that the Cullman 3430? If not may...Thanks Chris. Is that the Cullman 3430? If not may I ask which model and how heavy?Taffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03538889934965626651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-77485155192568115312009-02-10T13:28:00.000+00:002009-02-10T13:28:00.000+00:00I thought the tent might attract attention! When p...I thought the tent might attract attention! When pitched with the cross poles the Scarp 1 is better than the Akto in heavy snow. Last week it was completely buried in heavy snow and stayed up. In the same conditions the ends of the Akto collapse. A full review will appear in TGO.<BR/><BR/>I used my old Cullman Backpack tripod for the self portrait. I think the Gorillapod would have disappeared inChris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-67009540604581786962009-02-10T11:14:00.000+00:002009-02-10T11:14:00.000+00:00Hi ChrisLooks wonderful and you did well with that...Hi Chris<BR/>Looks wonderful and you did well with that self portrait. Were you using the tripod or the gorrillapod? Which tent are you using...not the Akto this time?<BR/>TaffyTaffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03538889934965626651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-189118821377719962009-02-10T09:00:00.000+00:002009-02-10T09:00:00.000+00:00That looks like the new Tarptent Scarp, whatever i...That looks like the new Tarptent Scarp, whatever it's called?? Looks like a bonny tent in the snow... No doubt you'll soon be reviewing it on bpl...?<BR/><BR/>AndyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-66106574787966031782009-02-10T08:37:00.000+00:002009-02-10T08:37:00.000+00:00Hi Chris,looks like that you used the Scarp tent f...Hi Chris,<BR/><BR/>looks like that you used the Scarp tent from Henry Shires. Looking forward to a future test report in TGO about it but knowing that you are a longterm Akto user I'm wondering how you would rate the Scarp against it.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the UK winter<BR/>RomanLighthikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16554784533149166651noreply@blogger.com