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Trail Life Ray Jardine's Lightweight Backpacking

This is the new 2020 Grayscale Edition.

$19.95

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"There are a few names that have revolutionized the sport of backpacking: Ed Garvey, Colin Fletcher, Harvey Manning and of course the Master of lightweight backpacking Ray Jardine. This is the most comprehensive long distance hiking guide ever written." -Roger W.

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Sale Trail Life and Tarp Book Essential (both books purchased together for less than $15 each). $29.95
Tarp Book Essential   How to camp with the lightweight Ray-Way Tarp, safely and enjoyably when backpacking and hiking, cycling, sea-kayaking, canoeing, scouting, and so forth.  More Info

$14.95 $24.95 (No Tarp Kit) If you have purchased a Tarp Kit in the past, we will refund the $10 difference. If you are buying the book alone, and later order a Tarp Kit, we will also refund the extra $10.

Ray-Way Quilt Kits Photo

Our Ray-Way Quilt Kit comes in kit form that you sew yourself. The Quilt is used in camp (or at home) for sleeping beneath at night. It works like a sleeping bag, but is open underneath. You lie on your foam pad and drape the quilt over you like a blanket. But unlike a blanket, the quilt is contoured, so that it molds to the shape of your body. More info

Qulit Colors (These colors are approximations)


Black

Inca-Gold

Jade

Kelly-Green

Navy-Blue

Olive

Purple

Red

Royal-Blue

Silver-Gray

One-Person Quilt Kit

Comes with two layers of 1.1 oz/yd² nylon and two layers of synthetic insulation. More info: Woodland and Alpine Insulation. Quilt Kit also comes with GorgetTM and Draft StopperTM

1P Long Option: Our 1-Person Quilt Kit is intended for someone up to 6'1" in height. Each Long Option gives you another 6" of quilt length (12" of materials, doubled).

1P Wide Option: Our 1-Person Quilt Kit makes a quilt up to 56" wide. For a wider quilt (up to 60"), add this 1-Person Wide Option to your order. If you need wider than 60" please order a 2-Person Quilt Kit.

1P Dual-Colors: Select this option if you would like a different color for the inside (Bottom) layer. Note: The Draftstopper would normally match the outside (top) layer.

Two-Person Quilt Kit

Comes with two layers of 1.1 oz/yd² nylon and two layers of synthetic insulation. More info: Woodland and Alpine Insulation. Also with GorgetTM, Draft StopperTM, and SplitZipTM.

2P Long Option: Our 2-Person Quilt Kit is intended for those up to 5'10" in height. If taller than that, please add the 2-Person Long Option to your order.

2P Dual Colors: Select this option if you would like a different color for the inside (Bottom) layer. Note: The Draftstopper would normally match the outside (top) layer. Due to the layout of the pieces, our 2P dual-colors option comes with special instructions and about 67" of extra fabric, which you may use also for making small to medium stowbags etc.


1P Woodland $119.95 Insulation 5/8" thick, 2 layers=50°F

$17.85

$12.45

$9.45

2P Woodland $163.95 Insulation 5/8" thick, 2 layers=50°F

$25.75

$17.45


1P Alpine $128.95 Insulation 0.85" thick, 2 layers=32°F

$18.25

$12.45

$9.45

2P Alpine $176.95 Insulation 0.85" thick, 2 layers=32°F

$27.15

$17.45


1P Alpine Single-Layer $98.45 One-person Quilt Kit with one layer of Alpine synthetic insulation. Also with GorgetTM and Draft StopperTM. For summer hiking on the AT or camping in the eastern states, when a 2-layer quilt would be too warm. Ray used this during his 2nd AT thru-hike. It makes for a very small backpack.

$11.35

$7.65

$9.45

2P Alpine Single-Layer $146.45 Two-person Quilt Kit with one layer of Alpine synthetic insulation. Also with GorgetTM and Draft StopperTM, but without SplitZip (not needed in this case).

$27.15

$17.45


Quilt Stowbag Kit (version-1)  $19.25

Stowbag Colors (approximations)
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Silicone Fuschia

Silicone Navy-Blue

Silicone Neon-Orange

Silicone Orange

Silicone Royal-Blue

Silicone Silver-Gray

Silicone Stealth-Black

For carrying a quilt in the backpack while hiking. Designed to Fit inside our Ray-Way Backpack having a volume of 2,200 or 2.400 cubes. This stowbag fits a 1P with either the Woodland (5/8") or Alpine (0.85") insulation. Same with 2P except 2P requires two stowbag kits. Kit includes materials and detailed sewing instructions. We might suggest a contrasting color because it makes the stowbag easier to find in low light conditions of early morning.  More Info

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Quilt Stowbag Kit (Version-2)  $19.25

For carrying a quilt in the backpack while hiking. Designed to Fit inside our larger Ray-Way Backpacks having volumes of 2,600, 2,800, or 3,000 cubes. Made of silicone nylon. Has no extension collar, but comes with a plastic-bag liner to keep the water out. This stowbag is designed to fit horizontally in the backpack. See this Stowbag in action in Ray's A.T. Gear video. Note: Ver-2 is smaller than Ver-1, and for larger quilts we might recommend Ver-1.  More Info

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Quilt Storage Bag Kit  $19.25

Storage Bag Kit, for use at home. Features lightweight, breathable fabric to keep your quilt clean and bug-free. Will help retard mildew, and is large enough that it will not crush the quilt's insulation. This kit will make either a small Storage Bag for storing a 1P Quilt, or a large Storage Bag for a 2P Quilt.  More Info

 $29.55

A third layer of Woodland (5/8") insulation that lowers the quilt's temperature rating down to about 15°F. Works with either a 1P or 2P quilt kit. Contains a single layer of Woodland insulation. The directions for adding the Extra Layer are in the Quilt Kit Instructions. Note: We do not necessarily recommend the Extra Layer. More Info

Quilt Insulation by the foot

Comes included in our Quilt Kits, but we also sell raw insulation to add to an existing quilt.

 $4.25 per foot.
(5/8" thick, 60" wide)

 $4.85 per foot.
(0.85" thick, 60" wide)

Ray-Way Shelter Kits
Tarp   Net-Tent   BatWing

Tarp Kit

We offer a One-Person Tarp Kit and a Two-Person Tarp Kit. Silicone-nylon. Kit includes detailed sewing instructions. More Info. Our standard length tarp is intended for those up to 6 feet 2 inches in height. The Long Option is 12" longer (24" of extra material for both panels). The Silicone Nylon fabric is semi-translucent, so it appears much lighter in color when the completed tarp is pitched outdoors. In our experence, you will stay warmer under a Cloud White tarp because it reflects more body heat back down to you.

Tarp Kit Colors (These colors are approximations)


Silicone Cloud-White

Silicone Neon-Orange

Silicone Orange

Silicone Royal-Blue

Silicone Silver-Gray

Silicone Stealth-Black

Tarp Kit 1P  $89.35 Standard length

Click for a Second 1P Tarp Kit

 $94.60 12" longer than Standard length.

Tarp Kit 2P  $89.35 Standard length

Click for a Second 2P Tarp Kit

 $94.60 12" longer than Standard length.


Tarp-Beak Dual-Color Option  $14.45 Our Tarp Kit comes with Beaks that match the color of your Tarp. This Dual Color Option allows you to personalize your Tarp with a pair of Beaks of a different color.

 $8.25 For sealing the seams of your Ray-Way silicone-nylon Tarp. This 1.5 ounce tube is more than enough to seal your Tarp and various stowbags. See our seam-sealing guidelines in our Tarp Kit Instructions, in Trail Life, or The Ray-Way Tarp Book Essential. NOTE: US customs does not permit exporting this item out of the US.

Tarp Stowbag Kit  $19.25 For carrying a Ray-Way Tarp in the Backpack, while on the trail. This stowbag is small and very lightweight (quarter of an ounce).

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 Tarp Stakes  $16.95

For Pitching the Ray-Way Tarp. Each package contains 12 stakes.  More Info


Stowbag Kit for Tarp Stakes  $11.95

Net-Tent Kits

A netting enclosure designed to hang under a Ray-Way Tarp and keep the bugs away. Kits include detailed sewing instructions. More Info

We offer three basic types of Net-Tent Kits (with various options):

Specifications (More info on sizing)
Floor Material (We recommend urethane-coated nylon)

Net-Tent Floor Colors (approximations)
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Urethane Black

Urethane Dark Green

Urethane Red

Urethane Royal Blue

Urethane Tan

Silicone Black

Silicone Neon Orange

Silicone-Royal-Blue

Silicone-Silver-Gray

Silicone-Sky-Blue

Net-Tent Kit with Flap Closure  $82.45 is the easiest to sew, and the lightest in weight. Recommended for blocking flying insects such as mosquitoes, back flies and wasps. This version of the kit will make a one-person or a two-person Net-Tent. More Info

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Quadratic Kit $89.95  (Net-Tent with zipper closure) would be the most suitable for most people, because it keeps out the ground crawlers (ants and ticks) better than the flap version, and it is easier to sew than the Spitfire. It is a fraction heavier than the flap version, due to the weight of the zippers - but not much. And it takes a little more time to sew, again because of the zippers. But the design is very simple, with only four pieces of netting to sew together - like the flap version. More Info

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The Quadratic's floor is 81" long, same as the Spitfire, both 1P and 2P. If you are unsure about the length you need, place two cardboard boxes on the floor, 81" apart, and lie between them. If you need a longer floor, opt for a size Large (6" longer) or X-Large (12" longer).

Spitfire Kit $89.95 (Tapered Net-Tent with Zipper Closure) has a unique, streamlined shape that is tapered toward the foot in both the width and height. The intent is to save weight and pack space. It is made up of 10 pieces of netting, with a coated floor and a zipper closing entry. The seams add strength, making this style of net-tent more durable. And because of the weight savings, the Spitfire would likly be the most suitable for a summer-long hike. Ray used a Spitfire 1P on three hikes of the Appalachian Trail, and on his TransAm cycling trip. More Info

Click for a second Kit

  $14.25

Sewing the Quadratic Net-Tent Kit. DVD Video, length 45 min. Highly recommended. (Sold only with the purchase of a Quadratic Net-Tent Kit)

Jenny demonstrates the complete construction of the Quadratic Net-Tent kit. The video shows how easily the Quadratic Net-Tent goes together, and it also provides an understanding of the assembly methods, for those who prefer to learn in a visual context.  More Info

Net-Tent StowBag Kit  $19.25

For for carrying in the Backpack. Fits Flap, Quadratic or Spitfire versions of Net-Tent.

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 BatWing Kit (Tarp Door)  $25.75

A door that closes off one end of a Ray-Way Tarp, used on those stormy nights when the wind is slanting rain a ways into the interior. Comes with detailed sewing instructions. 1P BatWing Fits a One-Person Ray-Way tarp. And a 2P BatWing fits a Two-Person Ray-Way tarp.  More Info

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Shelter-Materials by the foot
Comes included in our shelter Kits, but we also sell the raw shelter fabrics for use in other projects.

Tarp Fabrics $3.65 per foot, about 60"-64" wide.

1st

Click for a second piece

$2.25 per foot. (52" wide, dark gray)

Backpack Kit  $95.49 Our Ray-Way Backpack Kit comes in kit form that you sew yourself. The Kit comes with all the materials and detailed sewing instructions written by us. Our classic size has a volume of 2,200 cubic inches. This is what we used on the PCT and IUA, and what Ray used on his first solo AT thru-hike. You can choose something larger if desired. More info (Optional Hip Belt $9.95)

How to determine size

Terminology: The "back" is the part that goes against your back. The "front" is the part that faces the hiker behind you.

Backpack Kit

(Optional)   
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Backpack Colors (approximations)
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Front & Sides
(pw=piece weight)


Dark Green pw 2.0

Digital Camouflage Desert pw 3.2

Khaki (Light Tan) pw 2.7

Light Gray pw 2.0

Red pw 2.0

Royal-Blue pw 2.2

Stealth-Black pw 2.5

Tan pw 2.4
Extension Collar
(semi-translucent)


Silicone Fuschia

Silicone Orange

Silicone Royal Blue

Silicone Silver Gray

Silicone Sky-Blue

Silicone Stealth Black

Silicone Translucent White
Back & Bottom
 


Black

Dark-Brown

Royal Blue

Silver

Walnut Brown

 $21.75 Backpack Zippered Pocket Kit More Info

 $14.95 DVD Video, Program length 60 min. Jenny demonstrates the sewing while Ray narrates.

This video shows how easily the backpack kit goes together, and provides an understanding of the assembly methods. For those who prefer to learn in a visual and audio context, the video shows entire sewing construction. This is a great aid for those unsure of their sewing skills. Highly recommended! Run time one hour.  More Info

 $17.95

A netting bag for washing your Ray-Way gear. Designed to hold your Ray-Way backpack, but also works extremely well with a Net-Tent or other items such as stowbags and even socks and so forth. Simply load the bag, zip it closed, and toss it into the washing machine. The LaundryBag gets things twice as clean, as compared to just leaving them loose. This is because the more confined space causes a more vigorous agitation. Also, the bag keeps loose cords and straps confined so they don't tangle around the other items in the washing machine. The kit is easy to sew, and we highly recommend the LaundryBag for keeping your Ray-Way gear clean.  More Info

 $14.95  

Spend an afternoon with Ray in the Maine woods, watching him explain the use of the camping gear that he carried during his third thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Run-time: 93 min. More Info

  • Some site selection
  • Preening a stealth-site.
  • Pitching the tarp.
  • Hanging the Spitfire under the tarp.
  • Crawling in to the Spitfire (How to put it on like a garment.)
  • Making a comfortable bed, with pulling out the quilt and foam-pad.
  • How Ray makes sure that he knows where everything is in the dark.
  • Packing the backpack the following morning, inside the Spitfire.
  • Taking down the Spitfire and stowing.
  • Taking down the tarp and stowing.
  • Ready to hike.

 $13.75

Note: This kit does not include the blue foam pad. The pad must be purchased separately from a department or sporting goods store.

With this kit you can make an ordinary blue foam pad foldable, so it will fit just right in your Ray-Way Backpack. Ray developed the idea for his 3rd A.T. thru-hike, and slept with it every night.

The finished kit should fit inside almost any pack, but it is designed for something a bit larger than our classic 2,200 cube pack; one that has more room for your other gear. On Ray's 3rd A.T. hike he carried a 2,600 and a 2,800 backpack. More Info

 $3.45
Comes without the foam knife or instructions. Intended to be ordered at the same time as the original Sleeping-Pad Kit.

Insulated Hat Kit  $29.95

Comes with 1.1 oz/yd² nylon and 1 layer Alpine 0.9" insulation. Includes pattern and complete assembly instructions.

 Info and Sizing

Click to Show Colors
Side A Color is the outside, Side B is the inside - or vise a versa; the hat is fully reversible.

Insulated Hat
Click for a second Kit

  $14.95

We think everybody who camps with a Ray-Way Quilt should also have this Sleeping Hat. The Sleeping Hat is designed to cover the head, ears, face and mouth down to the base of the neck. This allows you to sleep warmly without covering your head and face with the quilt, and so avoid soaking the quilt with your moisture-laden breath. Your breath will dampen the front of the hat, but the hat is very quick drying. Our Kit comes with the fabric and complete sewing instructions.  More Info

Hiking Shorts Kit  $29.95

Measure around the widest part of the hips (not around the waist).  Info and Sizing



Shell Pants Kit  $44.95

Measure around the widest part of the hips (not around the waist)  Info and Sizing



Pants-Shorts Combo Discount $5.00
 Buy both and save five dollars!

 $9.75

Ray-Way Sewing Thread (Pro): 800-yards, Black. Comes on a compact spool that fits on most home sewing machines. We guarantee you will not find a higher quality home sewing thread anywhere!

The Thread-Pro is not included in any of our Ray-Way Kits.

We have heard from many of our customers who regretted their decision to buy only a single spool of thread. Not that our spools are not big enough to sew several projects. They are. But in retrospect, these folks wished they had bought several. We recommend keeping a few on hand. They are not too expensive, and make great gifts for your sewing friends.

Cord

Ray-Way Cord: excellent for drawstrings, extra tarp lines, and camp utility. We guarantee that you will not find a higher quality cord anywhere else.

$0.20 per foot. 200 lb test, same as Tarp Kit corner guys. Fits our micro-cordlocks.

$0.20 per foot. 150 lb test, slightly thinner than the white. Fits our micro-cordlocks.

$0.20 per foot. 300+ lb test, same as Tarp Kit ridgeline. Half again as thick as the Small. Does not fit Micro-CordLocks. This is what we used to secure our tent in Antarctica.

$0.20 per foot. 300+ lb test, same as Medium Cord Black but more visible. Does not fit Micro-CordLocks.

Micro CordLocks
$0.40 each.

$0.40 each.

$0.20 per foot. Brown, 50 lb test, same as Tarp Kit lifter guys.

 $25.95

Kit includes: Knife blade, wood handle drilled for blade, sandpaper, fine steel wool, mixing cup and sticks. Not included: epoxy. See more info.  

 $1.95

 $16.95 (our Knife Kit includes a blade)

 $19.95 Leather Sheath Kit for the Ray-Way knife

 $3.40 Knife handle wood finishing oil. Comes with the Knife Kit, but this is an extra bottle of finishing oil for when you want to coat the handle with more layers, for an even deeper hand-rubbed luster, and a tougher layer of protection. Use our Ray-Way wood finishing oil on other wood projects as well. Comes in a small, 15 ml bottle, three times the amount supplied with our Knife Kit.

 $7.95

Rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, 3,000 miles in 53 days, in a 23-foot Ocean Rowboat. No Sails, no Motor, only two pairs of oars. A husband and wife team with a desire for adventure and an intense determination to succeed.  More Info

Run time: 48 min.

 $8.95

Join Ray and Jenny as they paddle their home-built kayak 1,400 miles to the top of Alaska and beyond. You'll discover more about the Arctic coastline than any tourist ever dreamed of. But get ready to test your mettle: you'll find whales and caribou, tundra and grizzlies, permafrost and puffins, and a beauty and vastness that tugs at your heart.

 $19.95

PCT Hikers Handbook: Innovative Techniques and Trail Tested Instruction for the Long Distance Backpacker.

This is the book that started the switch to lightweight hiking and backpacking. Published in the winter of 1991 and Copyrighted a few months later, in the spring of 1992. Went on to eventually become the Second Edition, then Beyond Backpacking and Trail Life, updated versions.

New, and limited quantity.

PLEASE help keep us in business by making only one item per set of instructions and not making our instructions available to anyone else. Should you want to make additional items, we would be grateful if you would order them here. Thanks very much; we appreciate your business!

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