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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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Linville Gorge Gear List - 3.46 lbs
Things have been so incredibly busy for me the last 6 months so I haven't had much time to backpack, make gear, or even participate on the BPL forums. I did get a chance to take a much needed t...

In Gear Lists » Linville Gorge Gear List - 3.46 lbs
May 20, 6:09am
Re: Cuben Tarp Plans
Chris, Our projects and thoughts so often coincide. Not sure if you saw the instructions I did for my cuben tarp but they might help. LytW8_Cuben_Cat_Tarp LytW8_Cuben_Tarp_Design.pdf ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Cuben Tarp Plans
February 16, 3:34pm
Re: Re: How downproof?
Great news from thru-hiker. I was just on the website on tuesday pondering a purchase of M55, the new stuff wasn't up yet. I was struggling with the price and what I wanted to do with it. I'...

In Make Your Own Gear » New M50?
February 11, 11:04am
Re: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter / Expedition Pack Review
I was extremely excited to hear about Chris's new role as gear editor. I'm think he will provide a renewed ephasis on technolgies and trends that many of us are interesting in. Congrats Chr...

In Editor's Roundtable » Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter / Expedition Pack Review
January 12, 6:29am
Re: Re: New Backpacker - 30 miles?
Nick, I am 43 and am decent shape, but not nothing extreme. To stay in shape I try to walk 45-60 minutes a day, that's it. I don't have any problem doing 2.0-2.5 miles/hour and this include...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » New Backpacker - 30 miles?
January 08, 8:26pm
Volume of gear I own
I admit that I try out a lot of gear and I also make a lot of my own gear. To keep things managable I try sell gear that I don't use or need. It is typically great gear that has been replaced b...

In Philosophy & Technique » Volume of gear I own
January 08, 1:14pm
Re: Re: 32
Nick, You describe my hiking pace and style exactly. I'm 43 and hope to keep it up at 61 like you. I agree that Jeff "should" not have a problem. Somethings that drive this are age an...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » New Backpacker - 30 miles?
January 08, 12:28pm
Re: Easy @ REI
Eric, Thanks for helping me to understand something I was struggling with, I am on the same page as you. Christy, My apologies for making it sounds easy. It took a lot of dedicated time and effo...

In Editor's Roundtable » Cottage Stagnation and Recent Gems
January 07, 8:33am
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David, I have found REI to change constantly. My list will have some of this as well, but right now the Golite quilts are not available at REI online, I assume same for stores. Also I don't thi...

In Editor's Roundtable » Cottage Stagnation and Recent Gems
January 06, 8:44pm
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Christy, I did an all REI list under 10 lbs it includes packed and carried items. It is on my site.... LytW8_Gear_Lists You might also find the cheap list interesting as well. I have an upd...

In Editor's Roundtable » Cottage Stagnation and Recent Gems
January 06, 8:21pm

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