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Backpacking Light from a parallel universe Found this, which shows up on a Google search with the familiar-sounding heading "Backpacking Light Now. Pack Light. Do More." Some... interesting advice on the site (and product place... |
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Re: Re: Re: Please pick apart my list! =) Hi Tristin. I assume the Alps Razor is your liner? 29.6 oz is crazy heavy for something you only use at 70F--by comparison, a Western Mountaineering Ultralite weighs the same, but is conservative... |
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My 0.2oz solution The OP inspired me to finally make a case for my clip-on sunglasses. Made from a piece of milk jug. Sewn for durability, but could have easily been taped. |
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Thanks Good points, all. I should clarify: my reasons for choosing Hells Canyon are it's relatively close to where I live and I'm pretty familiar with the terrain, plus weather in the canyon bot... |
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Risk Thanks for the comment, Steven. I'm basing my expectations on previous trips into the canyon (backpacking and not), a few of which were around this time of year, but as I say, it would be a fi... |
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Re: lightweight eyeglasses case? Make your own. Use bubble wrap/reflectix and maybe some milk jug plastic or soda can aluminum for stiffness and impact. Hold everything together with clear packing tape. |
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First SUL Gear List My list for 3 day 2 night trip in Hells Canyon, hopefully around the middle of April. Will be first time going SUL. Solo, ~60 miles, either out and back starting at Pittsburg Landing and hiking a... |
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Re: Plans for a tarp - Beaks + tapered profile Like your model and sketches. When I did my shaped tarp I also made a full-scale mockup which helped dial in the size. You might want to consider catenary curves for the ridgeline and beaks (an... |
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Re: To snap pics, or not to snap pics... What a fascinating, interesting discussion--thanks for starting it, Ty Ty. Sometimes, what I've done is just hold the camera by my side and take pictures without looking through the viewfind... |
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