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The original was posted on /r/Ultralight by /u/Lou-ball on 2025-06-05 14:33:45+00:00.

**UPDATE** on my purchases for a 7 footer

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Not sure how Reddit prefers updates, but here we are… Probably not wanted, but more so wanted to say thanks to r/Ultralight

Thank you all dearly for the comments, the DMs, and the help… What in the world! You people are insane. I couldn’t appreciate it more. TRULY! I owe you my life… but in the meantime… this is where I’m at with gear based on all of your suggestions.

Backpack ✔

I ended up buying the Hyperlite 55L Southwest TALL. I tried it on at REI and the person fitting me said I looked good and well… it wasn’t even a question after that. Not sure if they meant I looked good (probably rather that the fit of the pack looked good) but I’ll take what I can get. I took it up the Manitou Incline last week. No complaints. Should be pretty pure for any one day 14,000ft peak ascents and any 2 to 3, maybe 4 day backpacking adventures.

Sleeping Bag ✔

Went with the Western Mountaineering Terralite 7ft Bag. People said “buy once cry once” and I almost did cry - but then I tried my luck on Facebook Marketplace with some random locational pin drops, and somehow ended up buying it for $400 from a super nice stranger in Georgia. No idea how I won that jackpot, but hey… it fits, it’s warm, and I’m not folded in half. Made a new buddy too.

Sleeping Pad ✔

Picked up the FJOL Ultralight XL. A 7.25-foot sleeping pad that packs down to 2.8L and weighs just 28.7oz. I have zero clue how this thing exists or where it came from. All I know is it fits and it’s real. Now gotta figure out a foam pad… Or maybe I’ll just raw dog the inflatable mat on the ground…

Tent ✖

Still the last boss.

No ultralight 2 person dyneema tents seem to exist for anyone over 6’6". I did contact Bonfus and Locus Gear, but both max out at that height.

My current option: Big Agnes Copper Spur Long or XL variant. Might be my best realistic shot at fitting without sleeping diagonally or pressing my forehead into mesh.

Still on the hunt. If you know a dyneema magician or someone making truly long shelters, I’m all ears.

Thanks again all! You all deserve the world… so go travel it!

-Lou