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Cargo Fatigues
Would work better. Dumbest idea ever.

In GEAR » Jaktogo
October 30, 10:18pm

I think Zpacks would be a tie
The tooth paste Zpacks sells with its setup is 7 grams (weigh declines with use), smallest I've ever seen. The brush is 4.5 grams, 9 grams if you bring the handle extension piece.

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » can anyone beat my toothbrush and paste weight?
October 30, 1:20pm

FS: Evernew .9 Liter Pot w/ Aluminum Caldera Cone and 12-10 Stove
This is the non-stick Evernew Ultralight 900 ML low pot with an aluminum caldera cone and new caddy and 12-10 stove. The cone, stove, etc. were used indoors for a single test. The pot is used but...

In Gear Swap » Evernew .9 Liter Pot w/ Aluminum Caldera Cone and 12-10 Stove
October 30, 12:58pm

Zpacks stays put well
There are two elastic straps, but they don't hold the pouch on your pack. Instead joe uses a very fine spectra-type cord in a loop with a micro cord-lock. This goes on any daisy chain, ladder o...

In GEAR » Bag to attach to shoulder strap
October 29, 10:32pm

BPL Solo Plus hiker article
Is a great place to start, but I would reconsider free standing only as a requirement. I too hike almost exclusively in the Sierra. The SMD Skyscape tents are excellent. Low footprint, an if you...

In GEAR » Tarptent Moment or?
October 29, 10:25pm

What do you cook?
I think it depends on your back country menu plan. I have enjoyed the switch myself. I have Caldera set ups or my Snow Peak 700 and Evernew .9 liter pots. Actually have an MSR 850 Kettle and Ti Tri...

In GEAR » Yet another stove thread
October 27, 4:34pm

Six Moon Designs
Offers CF or Al poles. The 45" and 48" CF poles are Easton, but also twice as thick as the Zpackspoles IIRC. They weigh a little more, but I think my 2 45" poles only weigh 1.8 oz. e...

In GEAR » Carbon Fiber or Aluminum Tarp Poles
October 27, 11:33am

New 2.7-3.5 oz. system
I have decided recently to put aside my caldera fusion / SP 700 set up for an SUL Heineken pot (24 oz. capacity) with a suluk 46 windscreen and Zelph StarLyte stove. When you add the towel, lighter...

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » SUL Cook System 2.7oz
October 26, 12:13am

To be fair to SMD
They do strive for accuracy in weights and in my experience are below the stated weight (I have owned a Scout and currently own a Trekker in Silnylon. After seam sealing in a cuben stuff sack its ....

In GEAR » Cuben Haven arrived
October 25, 10:27pm

Monoculars are better or UL
Great for star gazing and often quality affordable options for 1-2 oz. Brunton makes a few, as well as Bushnell and others.

In GEAR » UL binoculars
October 23, 12:31am

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