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Floorless Shelters Q&A
Talk about setting up on snow, and dealing with mud in the shelter 00:01:28 - 00:15:30
How do you run your guy outs so you can periodically tighten them to re tighten the shelter: 00:15:30 - 00:18:05
Does a floorless shelter make sense in a desert environment: 00:18:07 - 00:20:30
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Setup for beginners...tips and tricks to avoid: 00:20:30 - 00:22:31
Would you use a floorless shelter in Arizona? 00:22:30 - 00:22:47
Do you need to purchase poles for the tarps or can you use Trekking poles? 00:22:47 - 00:24:22
Why did my KUIU Summit Refuge melt like a candle? 00:24:23 - 00:24:51
Can I seam seal my Tut when it is 30 degrees out: 00:24:51 - 00:25:29
What is the footprint of the Megatarp compared to the Paratarp? 00:25:36 - 00:26:03
when going floorless to you always use a groundsheet, and if so what material do you use? 00:26:03 - 00:26:30
Will you be bringing back the Megatarp? 00:26:30 - 00:27:03
Advantages and disadvantages of a floorless shelter over a floored shelter? 00:27:03 - 00:31:03 also covered further at 00:38:16 - 00:40:40
Can you retro an old Megatarp to put a zippered annex on it 00:31:04 - 00:31:14
Is there anything you can do to keep mice out? 00:31:16 - 00:34:15 and 01:34:53 - 01:35:49
Advantages over a covered hammock: 00:34:20 - 00:35:44
How do you deal with mosquitoes? 00:35:46 - 00:37:40
Would you recommend a tarp shelter for late season? 00:37:48 - 00:38:02
Any tips on dealing with condensation besides bringing the stove? 00:40:41 - 00:42:40
The Tut is better suited for below timberline vs the Sawtooth which is better suited for above timberline? 00:42:44 - 00:43:16
How often do you deal with rodents getting to your gear? 00:44:05 - 00:44:21
when would you use a Tipi instead of a Tarp? 00:44:21 - 00:44:37 and 01:52:00 - 01:52:09
What do you think is the best shelter for northern Idaho and northwestern Montana thick and rainy? 00:44:41 - 00:45:51
Any concerns from sparks from the stove burning the Tipi? 00:45:53 - 00:47:55
What are the harshest conditions each Kifaru shelter has withstood? 00:47:56 - 00:50:14
I'm having trouble pitching my Tut tight to the ground, what am I doing wrong? 00:50:33 - 00:51:44
Discuss how your fabric is superior to others: 00:51:49 - 00:57:49
Any tips on using smaller amounts of cord to pitch the Paratarp, do you pitch with trekking poles or sticks lying around? 00:57:52 - 00:59:55
With a floorless setup, what is the best way to protect your sleeping pad? 00:59:56 - 01:01:00
Will a floorless shelter keep unwanted Cougars out? 01:01:24 - 01:01:54
Why don't high end single wall shelters come seam sealed? 01:02:00 - 01:02:55
What function does a liner play in a four season shelter through the individual seasons? 01:03:00 - 00:03:35
How to keep it warm during Colorado rifle season: 01:03:37 - 01:03:47
Do you use a ground tarp and a bivy in windy situations? 01:03:48 - 01:06:48
Can you fit two cots and a stove in a Sawtooth? 01:06:55 - 01:07:49
How do you use the tipi stove combo to dry clothing, and how do you ventilate to prevent overheating? 01:07:51 - 01:08:30
How do you get over the fear of going floorless? 01:08:33 - 01:10:18
Box vs. Cylinder stoves and recommended sizes for your shelters
(Frank has some mic issues on this one, they are using a temporary plastic table while waiting for the wood table to come in and the mic keep falling...sorry):
01:10:27 - 01:14:05
With modern tent technology, what makes a Tipi/tarp a better option over other lightweight shelters? 01:14:12 - 01:15:40
Is it possible to ruin a carbon fiber pole by having it too close to the stove? 01:15:43 - 01:16:33
How would you vent in rainy weather to mitigate condensation without a liner? 01:16:36 - 01:17:09
What makes a Kifaru shelter better than the competition? 01:17:10 - 01:18:07
Can you talk about stove use in a tent? 01:18:12 - 01:19:32
Do you advice seam sealing every year or is once good? 01:19:34 - 01:19:56
How do you decide what shelter to start out with for an Elk hunt in the western states? 01:20:25 - 01:21:10
Why floorless? 01:21:14 - 01:21:34
Do you have to use a spark arrestor in a stove? 01:21:47 - 01:21:58
How do your shelters handle snow loads? 01:22:02 - 01:22:57
What is your cold weather setup? 01:22:59 - 01:23:2600
How to deal with condensation: 01:23:26 - 01:23:56 and 01:43:00 - 01:43:32
How is the Tarp in strong winds? 01:23:54 - 01:24:03
How do you sell the idea of a high end tent to your wife? 01:24:49 - 01:24:05
What are some considerations in heavy rain with a floorless shelter? 01:24:50 - 01:25:01 and 01:26:50 - 01:27:27
What would be the most versatile sleep/shelter setup for four seasons? 01:25:21 - 01:26:06
How do you decide when to bring the stove? 01:26:08 - 01:26:48
What is the best ground cloth? 01:27:27 - 01:27:32
Do you ever cook with a gas stove? 01:27:33 - 01:27:50
Is a floorless shelter doable in the South East? 01:27:54 - 01:28:21
Trendiness and minimal weight savings aside, What are the benefits? 01:28:25 - 01:31:42
Is it safe to size up in a floorless shelter if you are going to be in windy locations? 01:31:42 -
How would you rate the Seek Outside shelters? 01:32:38 - 01:33:25
Can you successfully join two trekking poles to make one longer center pole? 01:33:25 - 01:33:46
Seam sealer...paint thinner or no paint thinner? Can you still seam seal if it is cold out? 01:33:51 - 01:34:15
If I leave a box of wine outside alone, will the cougar leave me alone? 01:34:20
How would you use a backpack-able shelter when not in the mountains? 01:35:49 - 01:37:08
How do you secure you stove jack in the wind? 01:37:08 - 01:38:04
Does compressing the shelter long or short term affect the shelter? 01:38:47 - 01:39:16 and 01:50:35 - 01:50:44
At 6'3" will I be able to stand and change in the Sawtooth? 01:39:16 - 01:39:55
At what elevation do you need to be at to not be eaten alive by bugs? 01:39:56 - 01:40:23
Floorless shelters are trendy: 01:40:23 - 01:41:06
Any tricks to keep the stove from melting the snow around the shelter then re-freezing? 01:41:06 - 01:41:58
when would you use a tarp bivy combo and do you use the tarp for glassing? 01:41:58 - 01:42:56 and 01:46:34 - 01:47:14
What do you use to keep your bag from getting wet and how do you battle heavy rain? 01:43:33 - 01:44:59
What are the benefits of using a Sawtooth vs. a Hilleberg? 01:45:50 - 01:46:29
What is the all around best budget shelter stove combo for all seasons for solo application? 01:47:14 - 01:47:44
Are you using a floorless shelter or a Hilleberg during high country archery season? 01:47:45 - 01:49:13
Best option for Kodiak for two people? 01:49:16 - 01:49:28
Best shelter for BC on a budget? 01:49:29 - 01:50:00
When planning a trip what factors do you consider when selecting a shelter? 01:50:05 - 01:50:31
How much extra cord do you need to pitch a tarp? 01:50:44 - 01:51:31
What shelter would you use with family? 01:51:30 - 01:51:43
Do you need a bivy with a down bag because of condensation? 01:51:43 - 01:52:00
Liner or no for late season high elevation in the Sawtooth? 01:52:10 - 01:52:25
How do you deal with pitching the shelter in rocky areas? 01:52:25 - 01:52:38
Best three person shelter with a stove? 01:52:39 - 01:52:43
I'm looking at buying a Tut for summer trips with my boys, how do you deal with mosquitoes, and what stove do you recommend: 01:52:43 - 01:53:12
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