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Something similar...
I took a Nike ACG down jacket with a GoLite Ultra 20 (which is probably comparable to the Summerlite) down to 5 in a Montbell Breeze Dry Tec Bivy. I was wearing a midweight base layer and a fleece...

In GEAR » FUGU + Summerlite =?
February 16, 7:22pm
Lance...
While it may not be exactly what the OP is looking for, it is exactly what I'm looking for, so thanks.

In Make Your Own Gear » 20L backpack pattern ?
February 16, 2:48pm
Pad Shifting...
Was the problem I came across using something similar. Find a simple way to keep them bound together and you shouldn't have a problem staying warm.

In GEAR » Neoair + Ridgerest + 1/8'' "Thinlight" ... Warmth?
February 16, 11:52am
I concur
There is a significant difference between hiking at -10F and camping at -10F. I've hiked at -10F with a mid weight base layer, shell pants, and a mid weight fleece. Camping at those temperatu...

In GEAR » Warmth of jackets
February 15, 8:51pm
The big three...
The big three is where most people will start. You can usually find things in your pack that are absolutely useless, and some things that are completely redundant. Those would be the first things...

In Gear Lists » newbie
February 15, 8:43pm
Ken...
Clearly I should have asked this question BEFORE I decided to embark on this project. Yours looks much nicer, and is exactly the type of thing I've been thinking about. I'm glad I'm n...

In GEAR » Using a half tarp with a wp bivy...
February 15, 6:34pm
Using a half tarp with a wp bivy...
I have a montbell breeze dry-tec that weighs in at 6.4 oz. I like having a bivy for use with my down quilt and it doubles as a pack liner. I use a quilt so the bivy helps prevent infestation as w...

In GEAR » Using a half tarp with a wp bivy...
February 15, 6:14pm
Re: its not pretty but its working
Were you drunk :P

In Make Your Own Gear » Buckle slipping repair, a la Roger Caffin
February 15, 6:51am
Redundancy...
At least three items (your water filter, emergency compass and emergency whistle) are redundant. You have a whistle in your Osprey sternum strap, and a compass listed in your gear.

In Gear Lists » New to lightweight backpacking
February 15, 6:46am
Thanks guys...
Glad to hear my money was not wasted. This should work out great for my solo adventures.

In Gear Swap » FS: New BPL Titanium Esbit Wing Stove
February 12, 5:51am

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