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    Quote Originally Posted by BobGibson View Post
    What is the total weight Nga and what is the weight of the Food only
    Not sure mate, I've got 3 meals a day of BCC and noodles for the hungries also snacks like nuts and a few small cans of fish, I'd say maybe 4 kg including chocolate :-/ but it's no drama, space is the biggest problem, food takes a lot of space for 5 days, I fly in and set up very close to drop off, then it's an easy setup, all the work is in the scouting trips, but only enough food for the day and emergency night if I have to. If I were doing a 2 night trip I'd take less gear but always extra socks. Still missing from pictures are my Leica 1600 B and Leica binos, 10x25s
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    Your keen eating dehydrated meals 3 times a day, if your getting chopper in close to your camp I'd be taking some real food!
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    @The Claw, I'll take that when your ready to move it on
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nga View Post
    Not sure mate, I've got 3 meals a day of BCC and noodles for the hungries also snacks like nuts and a few small cans of fish, I'd say maybe 4 kg including chocolate :-/ but it's no drama, space is the biggest problem, food takes a lot of space for 5 days, I fly in and set up very close to drop off, then it's an easy setup, all the work is in the scouting trips, but only enough food for the day and emergency night if I have to. If I were doing a 2 night trip I'd take less gear but always extra socks. Still missing from pictures are my Leica 1600 B and Leica binos, 10x25s
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    And why not take in some fresh food for the first day or so? Veg, meat, fruit.

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    Space, I take a few goodies but it takes a lot of space,and if I want to move I can not be arsed carrying the extra weight, besides I get plenty of good food at home, why worry about a few days of chewy food hehehe, makes me appreciate home a little more, and I don't mind it! I also eat a bit of bush tucker too, each to their own.
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    Definitely worth spending time/money doing a lot of research and getting a lightweight setup. For tents I use a Tarptent also - the StratoSpire 2. Enough room for two, only weighs around 1kg and packs down really small.

    For ultralight sleeping mats/pillows I find Exped stuff really good, and the same for sleeping bags.

    Having a nice light sleeping and cooking/eating setup will save you so much weight and space in your pack you'll be amazed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MattyP View Post
    Definitely worth spending time/money doing a lot of research and getting a lightweight setup. For tents I use a Tarptent also - the StratoSpire 2. Enough room for two, only weighs around 1kg and packs down really small.

    For ultralight sleeping mats/pillows I find Exped stuff really good, and the same for sleeping bags.

    Having a nice light sleeping and cooking/eating setup will save you so much weight and space in your pack you'll be amazed.
    Definitely +1. I have updated my system over the last couple of years and also use an exped downmat UL7 mat. Super comfortable and packs down very small. Just have to be a little mindful of where you sleep as they aren't as tough as heavier weight options. My sleeping bag is a Katabatic Gear Alsek quilt. Rated for 15 degrees F (about - 7C). Treated water proof down and very light...

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    Nga whats the go with all the batteries...especially the big D? size ones?
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    Quote Originally Posted by veitnamcam View Post
    Nga whats the go with all the batteries...especially the big D? size ones?
    They'd be for running the vibrater


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    Quote Originally Posted by southernredneck View Post
    They'd be for running the vibrater


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    I thought maybe a spit roaster tho mine has been going over a year on the originals but I had to laugh at your guess.
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    Yeah agree.
    Would ditch the huge light and batterys and take a small led lenser+ solar charger and still save on weight and room.

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    How things have changed eh. There are enough batteries there to have fueled the national grid for a week back in my day.

 

 

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