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Old 01-16-2004, 07:04 AM   #3
copuswalker
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Crockett
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Re: Backpack Weight Tips

Hi Brett, I will give my recommendations. Of course you could probably find ten different list from ten different people. Although your pack weight does not look that bad. Assuming you have unlimited funds.

Tent Try henneseyhammock.com 2lbs 12 oz I believe and sleep like a baby. camp anywhere there are trees. I also have a Sierra Designs Clip flashlight 2 man??? Tent 3lbs 12oz plus footprint. With a nice vestibule.

Nice down bag can get you to under 2 lbs and fit in a cantalope.

Carry fewer tablets since you have mechanical filtration. I carry a couple for emergencies.

I use platypus 1 litre bottles instead of the heavier Nalgenes. I use one Nalgene cause it fits my filter.
Nice weight on your sweetwater.

Love my pocket rocket but get a good weeks worth of cooking on one smaller fuel cell.

I only use and have only needed a spoon or spork. If i need a knife for eating I have one I use for other things, Killing wild humans etc.

I carry one light pot only. I eat out of it if needed.

Carry dehydrated beer instead of a keg.

Precip is good

Dump the firstaid book and snakebite, everyone says it's a waste. Addf advil and an anti diahrreal. #1 killer on a remote trail.

Put new batteries in your headlamp every 2 trips and ditch the extras.

No soap. I carry a few wet wipes.

My 2 cents worth
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