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Sub 1 pounders by-law suggestions 2.) Poster retains intellectual property rights to items posted and gear designed. Participation denotes agreement with this stipulation. Individual use license on all ideas is granted to all membe... |
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One other thing - Sub 1 Upon reading through our thread again I must say that I disagree with the thoughts that Clothing that does double duty as equipment should be included in pack weight. These hikers are not hiking... |
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XXSUL Bivy prototype and 4.5 ounce Thermolite Quilt (Sub 1 IE) Just ordered the materials for Bivy prototype 3.0. I'm very excited about this one. I started with a shortened and modified Meteor Bivy at 6.8 ounces, then created a new design and used d... |
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Random thoughts on XXSUL (1 lb IE) gear Bill/Huzefa As Bill had talked about earlier, I'm playing with a closed cell foam pathway for a super comfy pad, so don't close out your thought processes on only going in one direction ... |
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Re: Sub 1lb I-E - prototype pack weight capacity The straps are similar to a G6 without foam, and I've carried 15 with no problem with the G6. There is one load carriing seam in the pack and that runs along the length and width of the back... |
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Sub 1 IE Well ... I'm going a bit scale crazy at the moment ... The prototype spin bivy came out at 5.8 ounces in it's stuff sack, the full meteor bivy I made from Momentum, Sil-nylon, and noseeu... |
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Prototype Pack pictures Pictures are OK ... humidity is messing with my digital camera I'll post more after I finish the extension collar ... not bad for one ounce. |
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Prototype Pack FInished up the prototype cuben pack tonight and I got my new Scale in the mail today as well! The pack comes in right at 29 grams. However, I'm not happy with the pack closure, so I'... |
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Anyone iterested in a lightly used G6? I bought a G6 (great pack, by the way) but quickly found out that the straps are not long enough for Texas Sized hikers. Only used on one weekend trip, like new condition. Includes shoulder stra... |
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Politically correct Jerky Hummmmm We should be eating Tofu jerky these days or what????? I'm thinking Vegan and Bunny jerky myself. |
All Reader Reviews by mark henley
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Snow Peak 600 This cup is big enough to cook in for a solo person, a huge cup of java, or it's great for just boiling water. I use a piece of simple foil for a lid and it works amazingly well on a Snowpeak Giga... |
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Thru-hiker Liberty Ridge Shell I have made a few sewing projects, several quilts, and about a zillion stuff sacks, but this was the first time I attempted a piece of clothing. The pattern that AYCE provides is very well thought ... |
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White Box Alcohol Stove This little stove ROCKS! I'm in agreement that it needs a primer pan, but other than that, I actually melted my windscreen when it got too close to the cup. It's like firing up a blowto... |
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Muscle Milk Cookies and Cream For years I've heard hikers talk about carrying a protein suplement along on trips to ensure that they don't sacrifice muscle while hiking. Most people who have ever tried a protein powdere... |
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Pacific Outdoor Products Insul Mat Max-Thermo 15 ounces of pure, 2.5 inch thick, heavenly sleeping bliss. I have a Max Compact, several thermarests, a Full length Max thermo, and several types of closed cell pads in my gear closet. This is withou... |
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Gregory G pack I bought two of these packs, one for myself and one for my wife. After two years of use the packs have held up well, but we have both found that the load rating is VERY optimistic ... The pack beco... |
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Montbell Super Stretch Down Hugger #3 I've been backpacking seriously for about 4 years now, not including my Scouting days of yesteryear. This is my first Down bag as I've always used synthetics in the past. I've used the bag... |
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Sawyer In-Line Filter This Filter weighs in at 2 oz and once installed it has a very small impact on flow rate from the hydration tube/bite valve. I'm using it in conjunction with a Platypus hydration setup and you get... |
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Ray Way quilt one person - standard Fantastic instructions ... I had never used a sewing machine before. I ordered the Ray Way stow bag kit and made it as my first project. The Quilt was a great second project. The instructions were ... |
