A practical guide to pitching an ultralight tarp: A-frame, pyramid, and half-pyramid setups, plus Dyneema vs. silnylon picks for 2026.
Materials
How to Clean, Reproof, and Store Dyneema and Silnylon Gear (So It Actually Lasts)
If you’ve spent 600 dollars or more on a Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF) tent, or babied … How to Clean, Reproof, and Store Dyneema and Silnylon Gear (So It Actually Lasts)Read more
Dyneema vs Silnylon After Many Wet Norwegian Trips – Which One I Actually Use Now
One of the most common questions I get from readers is whether it’s worth investing in … Dyneema vs Silnylon After Many Wet Norwegian Trips – Which One I Actually Use NowRead more
DIY Ultralight Tarp: Step-by-Step Guide to Sewing Your Own with Dyneema or Silnylon
When you transition into the world of ultralight backpacking, you eventually hit a wall where commercial … DIY Ultralight Tarp: Step-by-Step Guide to Sewing Your Own with Dyneema or SilnylonRead more
The Dyneema Dilemma: Is Ultralight’s Most Expensive Fabric Actually Worth It?
If you have spent more than five minutes in the ultralight backpacking community, you have encountered … The Dyneema Dilemma: Is Ultralight’s Most Expensive Fabric Actually Worth It?Read more