Thomas C. from United States, IL Public Profile

Couldn't resist the price on this. My primary hammock is a Roo Double, a bit longer, maybe more comfy. Still, this is a great price for a double made with a good fabric from a maker of strong reputation. I immediately replaced the nylon ropes at the gathers for black Amsteel Continuous loops. I'll keep the carabiners for now. I use Amsteel Whoopie slings and Kevlar straps for suspension. Might need to get another!

Ultralight folks may shun this due to its 2# weight compared to nothing at all save a Z-Lite pad or a foot length of 16" Reflectix insulation as a "chair" in camp. I'm 70 years old, over 200#, and have used a Crazy Creek Hex 2 roll-up foam/carbon rod ground chair for a number of years... I want a chair for back support. I've eye'd the Helinox chairs - the Zero is lighter, but still "on the ground" enough to "roll out onto your hands" to get up unless you're very young; the Chair One is pretty much identical to this Elite, but for the One the mesh is at the back rather than the sides, otherwise the same specs/build; the others are just not for backpacking, too heavy and big.
Setup is a breeze, you can almost shake the rods into place. Putting on the fabric isn't difficult at all. Build design and quality of construction is top notch. Sitting down isn't a controlled fall, the chair is comfortable and stable, and no more "rolling out onto my hands to get up". It collapses as easily, and it does fit into the carry pouch without much fiddling.
The Elite is very likely a close-out sale with the Chair One as the new, preferred fabric design; price reflects that situation. Only Orange color, but you can see the chair past dusk. Yes, the legs will sink if the ground is soft - some use tennis balls to prevent that, but they do add bulk to your pack.
A note: I'd previously used Velcro straps to attach my Crazy Creek Hex 2 to the bottom of my pack; the Velcro LOVES the netti

While Olicamp's Hard Anodized Mug does hold more and is half the weight, it is more expensive, and not up to the level of abuse and confident use in the fire that this stainless provides.
The cup is preferred over a rival Ozark Trail version by its build quality and especially the Olicamp's graduations, useful for freeze dried meal prep, and for which its capacity is adequate as well.

The Olicamp Space Saver Hard Anodized mug is a good value compared to the more expensive Titanium alternatives, and is arguably as strong and light for normal purposes. The Olicamp is well made; different anodized color of the handles serves to "personalize" use in camp, too. The diameter is large enough to nest the 32oz Nalgene (I use mine with that or a 40oz Stainless Klean Kanteen), and the volume is a generous 20oz top graduation / 24oz full fill, so making a full 16oz mug of coffee or tea is no problem. I use Aluminum foil for a lid, and a Hot Lips for sipping. Great mug. Some might want a strainer-lid, but really their 1L LT Lightweight Pot is more suited to pasta use.

For those who have not checked out the MSR WindBurner All-In-One Iso canister system, you owe it to yourself to do so. The Windburner adds to convenience the solid wind-proof performance of a radiant burner design as well as a secure but easy on/off of the pot and a good quality construction.
As we know, a 1L pot can't boil 1L of water (nor a 1.8L pot that volume), so for heating water for 2 meals or one meal plus coffee/tea, either two runs of the 1L pot or 2 separate 1L pots are needed. Now the 1.8L System or the 1.8L accessory gives that bit more than 1L boil capacity for making two meals or a meal plus coffee and extra hot water.
Additionally, the capacity of the 1.8L pot affords packing an 8oz canister, if one wants, or even packing the 1L system and 4oz canister (except maybe for that system's cup) inside the 1.8L pot, so not only enough water can be boiled for the meal, but as one preps the meals, the 1L can boil the water for their coffee.
Lastly, MSR has provided a much improved canister stand for better stability with the larger (or smaller) pot as well.
Yes, a few ounces heavier, and another inch or so in diameter larger, but a good solution for 2 or even 3 enjoying the out of doors.
Next in view - the MSR skillet with heat exchanger designed for the WindBurner. Heard good things about that. Sure, something more for camping than trekking, but it adds value and versatility to the all-in-one concept.