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In my quest for smaller and lighter gear, I happened upon this new towel idea, straight from Japan. Easliy fits in your pack, and might actually be good for more than one use! Enjoy... but...

I use the Jetboil on the boat when sailing offshore. Nothiong beats an instant cup of coffee at 3:00am... especially when its combined with a box of Milanos. When hiking, its the Brasslite Turbo...

Psssst... AM is not line of sight.
FM isn't technically line of sight either. They are both just "modes" of transmission. Line of sight restrictions are a function of wavelegnth, not mode. ...

All the guys over on the Ultralight forum are all using Lithium D cell batteries in their Boom Boxes... supposedly they are much lighter than regular alkaline. Also, a few of the guys report pretty...

What are you looking for, AM and FM while hiking, or a small tent radio for evenings? I use a Grundig Mini300PE, small, very efficient on 2 AA batteries, and has AM, FM, plus Shortwave. Nothing...

I'll get some condensation on my Virga 1, with the extended beak closed, but then again, I am sleeping in areas where its normally 80-90% humidity anyway. I tend to leave it partially open, or I...

I have an 04 Virga, with the extended floor and extended beak. I always start my setup from the rear. Plug that stake in and then go around to get the front line up, then the 2 front side stakes. ...

Light: Tarptent, take your pick, Contrail or Rainbow. I use a Virga.

Heavier: Eureka Backcountry 1. Major league space for a single user tent, cheap, and yes, well built. I use a Eureka...

I bought the Campmor 200 weight Polartec pants for that use. Yes, they are 13 ounces, but they're also 20 bucks, and they work quite well for around camp.
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Yeah, that about says it... :datzgood job!

-- BW

Nah, same as the P90, and I'd rather carry a P90 than a 1911A1... I am an Ultralighter, after all (which is why I recommended the P89... god knows how the Sgt manages to get into his hammock with a...

The mere thought of that experience scares the crap out of me. Therefore:

Step 1- remove Ruger P89DC from holster.


Step 2- administer lead poisoning to offending dog.

No, I don't carry,...

aw Dude... coffee through the nose and on the laptop on that one... thanks! :rolleyes:

But back on topic... I actually carry 2 knives when I pack. One is a Leatherman CS4, but I look at that...

Windblocker Gloves: great for wind, useless for rain. They soak up the water, but the comment on squeezing them out is dead on accurate... they'll get warm again, until they soak through again. ...

Wow... Zen and the art of Lightweight Backpacking. Excellent post.

-- BW

There's no beer on your list... you'll never make it! :D

Seriously though, good list and comments from above... but I would definitely take that kit out for a 2-3 day trip just to get a feel...

I went with MSR's Bergelene, and have been very happy with it. It has good multi-day use - without funky smells!

-- BW

The original Virga only had the "tucked in" door for a short time. The door design was eventually an extended floor with a full zipper.

-- BW

Scope,

That's exactly my point. I mean, people praise GG for their great packs, innovative design, light weight... well if the company is so damned smart, why the hell would they make something...

Did I say FLAPS, make that STRAPS... jeezis... can't edit my own posts...

Sorry, I don't see the straps as a design flaw, and I own a Latitude Vapor. I see the flaps as being specifically designed that way, and for a purpose. I can't "reach around" (insert "reach around...

I take it you haven't read a hammock thread yet??? He's well into the 6 digits there... :rolleyes:

-- BW

Granite Gear Lattitude Vapor here, 42 ounces, but its a full 3800 cubes and has panel loading, which I have come to swear by.

-- BW

Quick question... have you measured that heat output, or is it theoretical? If so, how did you measure it? Don't know if you are the designer, but he's an engineer, so I expect some sort of...

I've been reading about these hammocks for over a year now, and you know why I won't buy one... because they are cold, and because I can't bring my pack inside with me, open it up, get stuff out,...