Converting to UltraLightism - Please Help

[lobstergrrrl]

In the early summer and early fall I use a 20 degree bag. In the heat of the summer I use a 40 degree bag. I spend a lot of time hanging out in Baxter park, and it's usually a bit colder there. This february I slept on Chimney Pond in a 20 degree bag with my z-rest and down coat. The only thing that got cold was my hands, which were in fleece gloves. In the middle of the night I took the gloves off and stuck my hands in the pockets of my down coat and they were much warmer.

Last summer I bought a 40 degree lightweight bag at REI for 100 bucks. It weighs 1.4 lbs, no hood, no zipper. It works out fine during the warmer days.

[Heater]

What brand anvil do you have and how many OZ's is it? Does it come with a stuff sack?

[Mother Nature]

You always bring a smile to face! Thanx, Moxie



Mother Nature

[Blue Jay]

My wife and I in the process of converting to UltraLightism and are faced some terrible and vexing questions which I hope some of the brethrens and sisterens (if that is a word) could answer for us to help speed us into the xanadu of UtlraLightism.

Have you found Ultalightism to be different from your previous religion?

[Tha Wookie]

The ultra lite hiker will pass into history in a few years. Hikers found they could cover alot of ground when they left for the woods with only a loin cloth and a bandana that doubled as rain gear, a shelter and a sleeping bag, They will soon realize they enjoy hiking, not just miles and speed. Why do we go to the woods, mountains and deserts? Because we love the woods, mountains and deserts and if we are going to enjoy them why not be comfortable? I am never cold in my racoon coat. I stay dry and bug free in my canvas WW2 2 wall tent and I have lots of room to set up a table so I can have a nice candelight dinner, My coleman generator powers not only my very light Bose CD player and if I want to enjoy my own music I can play my electric organ. While you boil noodles over your pepsi can stove I am cooking corn bread and beef stew in my cast iron dutch oven. In the evening, after dinner I reach into my pack and break out my forge and anvil and knock off a few horseshoes before turning in for the night. No need for filters or chemicals, a case of Poland Spring costs alot less than even the cheapest purifucation system. Yes, ulta-lite is a passing fad, A loyal few will always do it but in years to come the AT will sing with the happy hum of hundreds of chain saws as the average hiker gathers wood for his or her supper.

LOL!!! Hey didn't I run into you and your team of pickled-faced horses on the PCT?

FamilyMan! Get a 20 degree and move on to other lightweight options. Might I suggest checking out rayjardine.com and his two-person ultra-light DIY quilt kits? Also, coming soon he will be selling premade gear. He does not endorse Golite anymore, partly because of the lack of quality in their construction of his designs. I'd get it from him, he's redesigned most everything anyway!

Good luck, and THANK YOU for bringing your children!