"Remington 700 Ti"

WOW, what does that thing weigh?

hunters and snipers. That frame is used by some branches of the military's snipers (different #'s but same internal framework) and definately a lot of hunters. I don't know if it's the Ti form, but they are accurate as all hell with the right round like a 7.62 round. It's on my list to buy for hunting.

Edited by rooinater on 03/19/2009 20:01:36 MDT.

"WOW, what does that thing weigh?"

5.25 lbs in short action.

Edited by samurai on 03/19/2009 20:01:59 MDT.

Roger,
For more than 15 years it's worked for about a dozen of my hiking friends. We do most all our backpacking in the Sierra and Cascade mountains, and along the northern California coast. We select our water sources with care and none of us would use this filter in areas where stock graze, lowland, or urban waters. None of us has ever had any sign of waterborne distress. In the areas we typically hike, fear of water is right up there with fear of bears; mostly a non-issue.

Recoil is pretty brutal, and they're not that accurate. But they're light.

I'd like to buy a 6 oz battery operated, climate controlled sleeping bag.

Joe,
If you find a source, let me know. I'd like one too.

"Joe, If you find a source, let me know. I'd like one too."

Try Big Sky. Might be shipping delays though ;-)

Yeah, it's personal.

Edited by samurai on 03/19/2009 20:14:14 MDT.

MeThinks 6oz is a bit on the heavy side! Does that include the batteries?

Sam,
As the owner of an Evolution 2P, for which I waited 373 days, I understand completely. Some have found Bob's gear "lighter than air".

Edited by redleader on 03/19/2009 20:31:37 MDT.

Including batteries, or whatever replaces them. And they last at least 14 days, in snow or the desert. It will happen some day, just wait.

Any one here know how I can purchase the Mizo shovel and ship it to the U.S.

I'd buy one of these....I have one, but it weighs about 10 oz., and it could easily get down to 3....

maybe someone already makes one, but I don't know about it.

(I hike near the city often, and I love me some NPR and tunes. Nothing like live radio....)

Roleigh,

I hope I didn't offend you with my comment, and I did include a smiley face at the end of the sentence.

What is my MPD on the JMT? Don't know. Haven't been on it since 1973, when it got too crowded for my taste. But, I am considering a High Sierra Trail trip in the future.

I do mostly cross country trips sans trails, and usually average over 2 mph. On some trips, progress is measured in hours per mile. :)

I will turn 59 this year, and am more active than most folks 30 years younger than me. I regularly run, go to the gym and hike. Plus at 5'11", 150 lbs I am pretty nimble. So, how I hike is not typical for most people our age.

Could I do better than 10 MPD on the JMT? Sure.

I can move over boulder fields and slopes much quicker than my college-aged son, who has run in the last 3 NCAA Divison 1 Cross Country Championships, because I am more confident and experienced. I can keep up with him on the flats too. This is a kid that runs up to 100 miles per week.

And for 11,000' passes... no problem, unless I get lost. :)

I can still do the Cactus to Clouds Trail in the San Jacinto Mtns in under 12 hours. This is a 22 mile trip that starts on the desert floor. It goes to the top of Mt San Jacinto with an elevation gain of over 10,000' and then comes back to the aerial tram station. In warmer months, I need to carry up to 2 gallons of water for this trip. I often do multi-day trips with a start at this trail which is a 8,000' gain in 11 miles, just to get to the San Jacinto wilderness. On these trips, 15 MPD is a piece of cake. I suspect that in the coming years, I may slow down some. :(

Impressive, Nick. Impressive. Best I've done in the HST/JMT is 16 miles in a day, but the average is 10-11. I think my problem is that I'm not 150, which means your spine-out-weight you have to carry is much less than mine. I'm doing all I can to reduce my spine-out-weight before I hit the trail by 20 pounds. I know many backpackers only talk about skin-out-weight, but I think it's equally important to focus on spine-out-weight.

I saw someone in his sixties on the JMT last year who was averaging around 25 miles a day. He was amazing. But he does Marathons too.

Roleigh,

No intent to impress anyone. I think you are somewhat correct about body weight. And unfortunately oft times this is genetic. I am fairly agile, which allows me to move quicker than most through boulders, scree and the like. Also if I fall, I am less likely to suffer a serious injury, so I may not be as deliberate as some (although I did twist my knee pretty bad a few months ago).

I don't need to carry as much food or water as most people. However, I really sleep cold, so I need to carry warmer sleeping gear.

I have seen some stocky guys who can chug, chug, chug at a good clip with fairly heavy loads. I guess that is their make up.

Ultimately, it doesn't matter how many miles you can do in a day, or if you have the lightest SUL baseweight. What matters is that you are out doing what you like, and doing it at your own pace. If you are internally happy with your adventure, then nothing else matters.

As a friend of mine always says, "Live your life with passion."

possible: a rain jacket that breathed so well that you were actually DRY inside when backpacking up a steep hill in the rain.

impossible: tiny, lightweight self-powered Mackies to hook my ipod into when there's no one else around. like really, really no one around.

Edited by DaveT on 03/20/2009 00:43:48 MDT.

Although my merino budget is really blown with 11 shirts in the past year, there's one item that would be great for backpacking. I'd like the opportunity to buy a light colored (maybe a light green), 150 weight, hooded, 1/4 zip long sleeve top with thumbloops. Somewhat loose fit for warmer weather.

I'd treat it with permethrin and a wash-in UV protectant and then use it for sun, bug, and thermal protection.

Anyone know where such an item exists to buy?

Edited by jimqpublic on 03/20/2009 06:18:33 MDT.

Sub 10oz eVent Anorak with pit zips and wide opening simple velcro closure wrist cuffs for enhancd airflow.

You cant tell me with all the silnylon and the titanium or whatever, they cant make a sub 3 lb frame pack that does not look like the luxury lite or cost 400.00. Something in a traditional pack configuration. Id buy one in a heartbeat.

Edited by mustangpwr98 on 03/20/2009 07:54:04 MDT.

Jim,

Yes it exists! It is the BPL Beartooth Hoody. My small weighs 7.5oz. It currently is out of stock in the gear shop.