Hi Igor, Thanks for thr input. Nice site and info too. I haven't yet had time to explore it a whole lot. I'm curious where are you from? I've picked up all...
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Gary Blakley
garandpatti
Mar 1, 2006 11:46 am
My goal is a sub 2 lb. carrying system. Since I now know my Camelbak HAWG weighs 1 lb 7 ounces I'm looking for a lighter alternative. Here is the pack Kent...
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Gary Blakley
garandpatti
Mar 1, 2006 2:05 pm
I went out to weigh my tarp and since I had time I weighed the whole bedroom. Jim, I'm sorry if I sounded harsh in my reply to you. I feel strongly that if...
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Gary Blakley
garandpatti
Mar 1, 2006 2:29 pm
Here I go replying to my own email. Has anyone tried or seen this pack? http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/ mld_prophet_20_gg.html...
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musilijk
Mar 1, 2006 3:29 pm
... Hi Gary, Thanks for the info. I'm from Slovenia. Incidently I just recieved my new tent (Big Agnes, 1.3 kg) from REI. The postage was 50$, so I guess ...
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Richard Levenberg
rimmerino
Mar 1, 2006 3:42 pm
I use a 10oz. backpack for my commute. I was referrring to that same 3.7 oz. backpack you mention that I've seen and heard about but I don't have it. Mostly I...
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musilijk
Mar 1, 2006 3:46 pm
... go ... plastic ... I ... Hi Gary, Thanks for the information. I'm from Slovenia. Incidently, I just recieved new tent (Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 1, weghts...
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Jason
ghill2guys
Mar 1, 2006 4:40 pm
Thermarest is 1 lb 1 oz! I'm surprised it's that much. For years I used a blue spongy roll-up pad that worked flawlessly, but my goal was smaller size. I do...
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rwtb123
Mar 1, 2006 4:51 pm
... I save and reuse the tiny plastic squeeze/spray containers from various consumer products such as contact lens/eyecare solutions for carrying these types...
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Jim Foreman
bajajim_99
Mar 1, 2006 5:05 pm
... From: Scott Morris To: ultralightbiking@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:24 PM Subject: Re: [ultralightbiking] Few comments On 2/28/06,...
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Jim Foreman
bajajim_99
Mar 1, 2006 5:06 pm
... From: Gary Blakley To: ultralightbiking@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 9:38 PM Subject: Re: [ultralightbiking] Lightweight shelter Jim...
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rwtb123
Mar 1, 2006 5:09 pm
Here is a thread from WhiteBlaze that id's various sub 1 lb backpacks(and Six Moons and Black Snake's designers also comment on the thread about their packs) :...
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Jason
ghill2guys
Mar 1, 2006 5:16 pm
About 10.2 ounces? Please be more precise. And why sleep on anything at all? Just curling up in the middle of the road or trail won't weigh anything, after...
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rwtb123
Mar 1, 2006 5:35 pm
I also like this bubble-wrap idea.Seems I was just reading about this idea somewhere else not long ago(can't remember where).I don't know if the original...
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Scott Morris
smorris160
Mar 1, 2006 5:43 pm
I agree that accurate weights are better than guesstimates. Your HAWG is a lightweight, apparently. Mine weighed in at 1 lb 10 oz with no bladder. I think I...
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Charles Willi
ralphjamieson
Mar 1, 2006 6:37 pm
I have found the Carradice Limpet front panniers a good alternative. A nice way to get carrying capacity without the need for racks, eyelets, clamps and so...
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Dan Goldenberg
dag4643
Mar 1, 2006 7:05 pm
... There is a device called a balloon bed (do a google search on balloon bed) that weighs under 4 oz. It's basically long balloons (the type that guys at the...
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Jim Foreman
bajajim_99
Mar 1, 2006 7:33 pm
... From: Jason To: ultralightbiking@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [ultralightbiking] Lightweight shelter About 10.2...
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rimmerino
Mar 1, 2006 8:22 pm
Great minds must think alike. That Dana Designs Kompressor is EXACTLY the bag I have for my commute. It very lightweight. I removed the framesheet (which I had...
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Jeff Potter
jeffoyb
Mar 1, 2006 9:26 pm
Michigan has tons of stinging bugs. A great thing about my 3 lb $25 Texsport tent is it keeps the bugs out, letting me read and hang out. What do tarpers use...
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Dan Goldenberg
dag4643
Mar 1, 2006 9:27 pm
... From: "Gary Blakley" <garyblakley@...> To: <ultralightbiking@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 3:46 AM Subject: [ultralightbiking]...
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Jason
ghill2guys
Mar 1, 2006 9:39 pm
It was just an attempt at levity and humor. ... From: Jim Foreman To: ultralightbiking@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 11:24 AM Subject: Re:...
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Ray Sachs
ramboorider
Mar 1, 2006 9:42 pm
Bugs are a big issue with me too - I seem to have sweet blood! Not to mention drainage in a rainstorm. So a lightweight one-person tent is probably as light as...
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Dan Goldenberg
dag4643
Mar 1, 2006 10:18 pm
I'd recommend one of the following: Six moon designs lunar solo (23 oz) http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=36 Henry Shire Tarptent Virga with...
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rwtb123
Mar 1, 2006 10:45 pm
I also have the bug issue in Fl.As well as heat,humidity,scarcity of trees and condensation issues.I also like to not be too cramped and have good visibility...
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rwtb123
Mar 1, 2006 10:52 pm
I posted my post before reading yours but it looks like we are in agreement.The only thing I would add is that I think both the rainbow and lunar are newer...
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Dan Goldenberg
dag4643
Mar 1, 2006 11:20 pm
The Tarptent rainbow is new for sure. The lunar solo e is a new design, however it's really more of a refinement of the old lunar solo tent which has been...
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Jeff Potter
jeffoyb
Mar 2, 2006 12:47 am
...That's what we gotta do. Do the Ray Way our way. Or whatever. Sewing and light stuff ain't rocketscience. Any tricks are easily shared. Tolerances for...
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Jeff Potter
jeffoyb
Mar 2, 2006 12:47 am
I thought the small Therma Pro 3 is the same weight as the small Z-lite foam---very close on their website, as I recall. As regards hip-holes when sleeping:...
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Gary Blakley
garandpatti
Mar 2, 2006 2:37 am
Scott, now I'm wondering if my scale is inaccurate. My pack is 3-4 years old, I have no idea if the weights have changed much over time. A friend has a newer...
