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Jamie Shortt (jshortt) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale North Carolina
About Me I grew up in VA exploring and camping the woods around my house. As a teen in the 80's I learned how to backpack by reading books. Back then my pack weight was a respectable 27 lbs and I hit the woods every chance I got. Once adult life took over it was rare to take an overnighter. I faced several challenges during my middle age life and turned to the outdoors to restore me. As my knowledge and skills advanced, my base weight dropped to below 5 lbs. With this came a freedom that I had never experienced before.
CityHolly Springs
StateNC
CountryUS
My Website URLhttp://www.LytW8.com
My PDF Gear ListJamie Shortt 3 Season Gear List - 4lb Base

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re: M50 TopBag Finished
Let me answer Tim's question first then I will come back and add other details (wife will have dinner done soon). How do I hem? The diagrams are close, but none are exactly what I do. ...

In Make Your Own Gear » M50 TopBag Finished
January 25, 3:47pm
re: M50 TopBag Finished
Here are a few pics. Loops for optional cords. Quilt neck, tie cords or just tuck under your shoulders. A colder weather quilt will want a buckle or snap If I wanted to use cords on un...

In Make Your Own Gear » M50 TopBag Finished
January 21, 8:00pm
re: M50 TopBag Finished
Matthew, I wouldn't recommend starting with M50. Not because it was hard to work with. It was alittle slippery, but I actually thought it fed pretty good. I had no issues or mistakes from feedi...

In Make Your Own Gear » M50 TopBag Finished
January 21, 7:12pm
re: $59.00 an ounce?
I haven't had a chance to read all the post, so hopefully I don't repeat. On the subject of my quilt. I estimated that a using M90 would increase the weight of my quilt by 1.99 oz. So th...

In Make Your Own Gear » $59.00 an ounce?
January 20, 5:56pm
re: M50 TopBag Finished
Jared, I use the same process for about any design decision. After identifying a critical requirement like length I do the following... 1. Research BPL forum/members and BPL articles 2. I study...

In Make Your Own Gear » M50 TopBag Finished
January 18, 4:33pm
10.8 carrot
Thom, I don't know, I am having trouble seeing the carrot:-) Jamie

In Make Your Own Gear » M50 TopBag Finished
January 17, 5:02pm
re: 10.8 oz quilt
Matt, Thanks! Yeah things keep getting lighter. Let me add a few details. Like Matt I didnt try to skimp on the dimensions to get the light weight. The fabric did that. The quilt is 50" wi...

In Make Your Own Gear » M50 TopBag Finished
January 16, 8:11pm
re: M50 TopBag Finished
I finished my summer quilt this weekend... much quicker than I expected. The final quilt weighs 10.8 oz! It should easily take me to 40 degrees, a little lower with extra clothing. I ended up doing...

In Make Your Own Gear » M50 TopBag Finished
January 16, 3:51pm
re: rock bag recommendations
I got my biner from www.zpacks.com. Joe also sells cuben rock sacks. Jamie

In GEAR » rock bag recommendations
January 15, 7:48pm
re: Ray-way gear HeLp
Nico, I would say the best testimony for longer hikes would come from Ray Jardine himself. He has used these packs for many thru-hikes including the PCT and AT. I'd say if he can push them 2000...

In Make Your Own Gear » Ray-way gear HeLp
January 15, 6:20pm

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