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Re: Re: Everyday Carry
Max you carry that every day? or just while backpacking? a lot seems unnecessary and overkill. i'm with the keys and phone crowd. my keychain has a LED mini light and a mini bank card o...

In GEAR » Everyday Carry
February 24, 2:24pm

Re: Re: ultralite knife
If you don't actually need a blade but would like to cut cord, moleskin etc. 2.5" sewing scissors.. 7.5g with a little carboard sheath so they don't stab a hole in anything. http...

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » unltralite knife
February 24, 11:54am

Re: Miscellaneous
I guess i only have one pair of hiking shoes and generally wear the same "base" clothing so "worn" is a constant. Hell after last year's many miles most of my gear is a con...

In GEAR » Summer Backpacking Weight Experiment
February 23, 3:21pm

Re: Summer Backpacking Weight Experiment
on the LT i went with a smartwool sweater(8.6oz) instead of down to avoid the wetness issue. I wore it to bed over my Icebreaker 200 long sleeve many times with my 45-50* syth. quilt. Wool is also...

In GEAR » Summer Backpacking Weight Experiment
February 23, 2:38pm

Re: Re: Stupid Heavy
The kid i did most of the LT with earned the trailname Inspector Gadget for being stupid heavy. in the 60lb packweight range He decided to start out the trail aiming for a 10 day stretch until h...

In GEAR » Examples of "Stupid Heavy"
February 22, 3:53pm

Re: Re: Re
I would not use the exped as a sit pad. i think the small chunk of Z-rest is fine if you need such a thing. in not winter a 12x12 piece of tyvek to keep your pants dry would probably be enough.

In Gear Lists » First <15 lb. Base Weight
February 22, 7:48am

Re: Exped Air Pillow UL?
Not for me.. it is higher on the edges than the middle so you stay pretty well. I don't inflate it all the way so when i lay down it squishes down in the middle anyway. if i'm not wea...

In Gear Lists » First <15 lb. Base Weight
February 21, 10:54pm

Re: Heavy
on my LT trip in a fit of "don't shop while you are hungry" i bought 4 days of food for a 2 day stretch to my next stop. What I wanted to be a nice light shot from one friends house...

In GEAR » Examples of "Stupid Heavy"
February 21, 9:09pm

Re: Re: Coffee - carry a mug?
short/wide version. with the metal ring cut off 25g. I mark the side with 3/4c and 1c measurements. I use mine for Hot chocolate since coffee is gross ;) also good for oatmeal,cream of wheat ...

In GEAR » Coffee - carry a mug?
February 21, 3:14pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: A few more ideas
I use a 6x6 piece of Shamwow/pack towel for a pot holder. i only boil water so i use it to wipe out my pot and keep my stove from rattling in the pot. i have the Exped air pillow and happily a...

In Gear Lists » First <15 lb. Base Weight
February 21, 2:44pm

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