Wilderness Skills Rig 3.5

Wilderness Skills Rig 3.5

By David Hanney

My minimalist tarp set up using the Alpkit rig 3.5. Absolutely crazily small pack size but full coverage. This set up was similar in size to a typical hooped bivvy tent so only really suitable for overnight.

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