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No sub 8 ounce packs?
No sub 8 ounce packs? Seems like a gap in the market. Maybe someone will jump in? I'm really looking fwd to reading the rain-gear insulation recommendations. Thanks again, -daniel-

In Editor's Roundtable » Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking – Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 2A: Selecting the Lightest, Most Functional Gear - Backpack, Shelter, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad
May 15, 11:43am
100 grams including frame
Using the corrugated plastic frame, the pack now weighs 100 grams ( 3.5 ounces ). I've been using the pack as much as possible over the past week. Mostly carrying stuff as I bike commute ar...

In Make Your Own Gear » Sea To Summit UltraSil DayPack Mods
May 15, 10:58am
Thanks Jim!
Yes, that is exactly the situation I would want to avoid. 1/4 inch hail cutting through the rain fly in the tent. I'm thinking that the bivy would take less damage because it isn't pulled...

In Editor's Roundtable » Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking – Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 1: Concepts and Scope.
May 15, 7:23am
Great article!
Loved the idea to use pole to lift center tie-outs. This will be great! Also loved "research diligently, learn a solid set of skills, understand mechanisms of failure, practice ruthlessly,...

In Editor's Roundtable » Tarp Camping Techniques for Inclement Conditions
May 13, 10:49pm
Corrugated Plastic
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Plaskolite-18-in-x-24-in-Corrugated-Plastic-Sheet-1TW1824A/202043334#.UZEUMeD5Pz4

In Make Your Own Gear » Sea To Summit UltraSil DayPack Mods
May 13, 10:27am
1 question / 1 prediction
Question: Has anyone been in a hail storm in a bivy? I can't decide if I would rather have bivy or tent in this scenario. Seems like the author prefers tents. But I'm curious if anyone ...

In Editor's Roundtable » Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking – Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 1: Concepts and Scope.
May 12, 5:33pm
Thanks Justin!
Thanks Justin, I hear ya. I took the pack out for a half-day hike just to see what happened. Packed up 10 lbs: water in hydration bladder, food in hard plastic bin, thermos with coffee, ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Sea To Summit UltraSil DayPack Mods
May 12, 11:06am
Thanky Joomy!
Thanks Joomy, I appreciate what you are saying. It is satisfying, being creative... ... removed the sternum strap. Now the pack plus the shoulder strap mods don't even register on my lu...

In Make Your Own Gear » Sea To Summit UltraSil DayPack Mods
May 09, 10:40am
yes, the frame is way too heavy
I agree 100%. My hope was to have a way to attach a hydration bladder when the pack wasn't carrying overnight gear and thus wasn't fully stuffed. Using the closed foam may not give me a w...

In Make Your Own Gear » Sea To Summit UltraSil DayPack Mods
May 08, 9:53pm
lightening the frame...
Hrmm, just thought maybe I could punch holes in the rest of the frame reducing its weight but still maintaining structure...

In Make Your Own Gear » Sea To Summit UltraSil DayPack Mods
May 08, 12:58pm

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