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Stowaway »

By Len on Feb 1, 2008 in Gear | 3 Comments

I want one of these for backpacking in places that allow campfires. It opens up a whole new area of backcountry meals.

Stowaway

Beer Belly….. »

By Len on Jan 8, 2008 in Gear, Interesting | 0 Comments

…with a purpose. I need one of these.

GoLite or go home? »

By Len on Aug 7, 2007 in Gear | 10 Comments

At what point do we begin to adopt the popular Ultralight Backpacking style? I’m not talking about cutting the handles off of your toothbrush to save an ounce, but……..

Let’s consider my three most important pieces of gear, my backpack, my tent, and my sleeping bag:

Dana Glacier Backpack
- 5 lbs, 13 oz
Sierra Designs, Meteor Light 2 man tent
- 6 lb 10 oz
North Face, Blue Kazoo Long Sleeping Bag
- 3 lb 2 oz

Ok, what can I get that is “Ultralight” and comparable in size, temperature rating etc.?

GoLite Odyssey Pack
- 3 lb 8 oz, $200, 2 lb 5 oz savings
Tarptent Double Rainbow 2 man tent
- 2 lb 8 oz, $250, 4 lb 2 oz savings
GoLite F’Lite Feather Bag
- 1 lb 13 oz, $300, 1 lb 5 oz savings

So, is it worth $750 to save 7 lbs, 12 oz?

“Shocking” Bear Bag »

By Len on Jun 7, 2007 in Gear | 0 Comments

Hmmm, 5000 volts with 2 AA batteries? No price listed and pending approval from the appropriate bear management groups.

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