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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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LytW8 Cuben M50 Bivy
I finished a version of the LyW8 bivy that was done with .51 cuben and M50. The final product weighs 3.2 oz (+0.2 for hood shock cord). I did alter the dimensions slightly based on the feedback. Th...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG Bivy
October 06, 6:01pm
Re: Re: Finished a new Cuben Tarp
I did all the bonding with Hysol U-09FL. This included the ridgeline and all 8 reinforcement patches. I was a bit worried at first since after several hours it was still movable, but after 24 hours...

In Make Your Own Gear » Finished a new Cuben Tarp
October 06, 4:57am
Re: Tarp
The finished dimensions are 106” x 57” x 45”. The sides are cut shorter 3" at the front and 1" at the rear. This makes the corners closer to 90 degrees. Jamie

In Make Your Own Gear » Finished a new Cuben Tarp
October 05, 8:53pm
Finished a new Cuben Tarp
Here are some pics of my latest project. It is a caternary cuben tarp made from 3 yards of .51 oz cuben. It tapers slightly from front to back (+12" wider in front). The ridgeline is bonded wi...

In Make Your Own Gear » Finished a new Cuben Tarp
October 05, 7:29pm
Re: Q: If you go light enough . . .
Funny I always think of Grandma.... In 1970, at age 83, while visiting Appalachian Outfitters in Oakton, Virginia she was asked what she thought about the latest lightweight backpacking gear. Em...

In Gear Swap » FS: Gatewood Cape and Serenity NetTent
September 30, 8:05pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Torso
Newton, That is too funny. I had no idea on the quote either. Clint, Nice job on the pack. Nothing feels better than making an item yourself and putting it to use. I have several new projects in...

In Make Your Own Gear » First MYOG Pack
September 25, 5:16am
Re: If its still available, I'll take it
Sold to James. Thanks, Jamie

In Gear Swap » FS MB Down Inner, JRB Stealth, and BPL Merino Bottoms
September 17, 6:19pm
Re: CCF Pad, MLD Burn
It depends on thickness of the pad and the remaining gear to put inside. A GG 3/8" pad full length (59") is going to eat up about 450 cu in or 25% of the inside volume leaving maybe 1500 ...

In GEAR » CCF Pad, MLD Burn
September 17, 7:11am
JRB Stealth still available - $145 shipped, other items sold
The BPL bottoms and and MB jacket are sold. The JRB stealth is still available. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Jamie

In Gear Swap » FS MB Down Inner, JRB Stealth, and BPL Merino Bottoms
September 16, 2:02pm
Re: FS MB Down Inner, JRB Stealth, and BPL Merino Bottoms
JRB Stealth is still available.

In Gear Swap » FS MB Down Inner, JRB Stealth, and BPL Merino Bottoms
September 11, 2:52pm

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