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What does YMMV mean??? What does YMMV mean??? (I should probably know this) |
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QUESTIONS: QUESTIONS: ======= What route? Are you skiing in? Lotsa SNOW in May! Skiing might be a wonderful way in. Whatever you do, I would take a rope. Who are your partners? The crevasse situati... |
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Dip below the 10 pound line! Dip below the 10 pound line! ================= Driducks Medium Jacket - this is less than 11 oz A trash compactor bag is more than 1 oz, it is actually 2.2 oz - If you use a proper trash COM... |
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You listed the heavy stuff already, just replace 'em with the lightest options Granite Gear Vapor Trail ------ REPLACE with lighter option ------- 24 oz max! Big Agnes SL1 with Titanium stakes and no stuff sack ------ REPLACE with lighter option ------- Get a tarp and sav... |
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nice list! Nice list! ======= NIX - the bug shelter if the season dictates minimal bugs. Jacket: Nunatak Skaha Plus $369 is a lot! Get a DRIducks rain jacket for 20 bucks, and save about 3 oz! Emerg... |
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(mini-bic) remove the childproof thingy. The childproof thing is easily removed. Don't be lazy, get rid of it. I wrote a book, due out in early May, with LOTS of instructional cartoons! |
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reply There are a million lightweight down jackets (I have a few in my closet) and these are easy to find on sale. $100 seems about the ball-park for a good one that weighs little. Here's the BPL ... |
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DO NOT take boots! I teach ultra-light hiking, and I have for over 6 years. When I get to the first wet stream crossing, I just walk into the water, and invite EVERY team-member to walk in with me. We all stand in th... |
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Some items are made from trash! A mini-bic weighs 0.4 oz, and a paper book of matches (in a tiny zip-lock) weighs 0.1 oz. So for 1/2 oz you have a tried and true lighter AND a back up. - A puffy insulation layer is lighter ... |
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ditch your big boots! Curtis wrote: ========== "I'm not quite ready to leave my boots behind in favor of thin socks and trail runners that can dry out on the trail." . Mike replies: ========= Wha... |
All Reader Reviews by Mike Clelland
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Leatherman Juice S2 Multitool 4.3 ounces? Uhhhg! |
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Hefty Trash Compactor Bag as LINER BAG Hefty Trash Compactor Bags 18 Gal. (68 L) Size 2 Ft. 1 3/4 x... |
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Lara Bars Cherry Pie A perfect Bar. |
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Patagonia DAS Parka I am chiming in and giving the DAS a low grade of 3. It is NOT a lightweight piece of gear! It's a porker, and should be refered to as such on the BPL site. 29 ounces? Thats 1 pound 13 ounce... |
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Patagonia Lightweight Sun Hoody This is a nice layer, but expensive. It doesn't get a 5 because of its high price. It's basically lightweight long underwear, but with a hood. The fabric is a little bit slippery and stretc... |
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Hardware store SINGLE EDGE RAZOR BLADE The standard hardware store little single edge razor blade is the simplest and lightest thing I've found - ever. Nice and sharp, easy to use - and LIGHT! They weigh 0.1 ounces! Buy a little... |
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Javette Coffee I think these are very good. Not quite as good as fresh brewed - but a good substitute. That's why it gets a 4 and not a 5. Superior (even if only a little) to Java Juice. Here's how I thin... |
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Petzl e+LITE Also - THe RED light option is really nice. I find I use it a lot to save batteries. It works great for ALMOST any purpose in the dark. Go ahead and try using it exclusivly. The red light really w... |
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GoLite Hut 1 I've used the GoLite Hut 2 (a little bigger) in the winter. It's fine. It takes a little extra time to adjust it so it's nice and tight. Ryan - hey, give a review after you get out o... |
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GU Energy Gel Hey - Make yer own in bulk. Cheeep and works great. HOMEMADE GOO ============= I've been using a form of homemade sports gel, and it's been really successful - and I have a circle o... |
