@burtonator
interesting list.
what is your total base pack weight ? no water or food.
@burtonator
interesting list.
what is your total base pack weight ? no water or food.
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what do you think about the tent? how does it perform in the wind/rain?
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Think you're about there. I went down the ultralight rabbit hole a while ago because I didn't want to blame the kit for not being able to drag my sorry arse up the next bluff. My list is quite similar to yours. I allow myself a pillow and piss bottle as luxury items. Use your imagination on the latter! Only thing I would add is go through your first aid kit and be realistic about what you're actually likely to use. Most people seem to carry far too much in the way of medical supplies.
Good well thought out list there I also went through a stage of trying to get everything as light as possible and for the most part have stuck with it but some items I have gone back the other way ie: pack, had several lightweight packs and whilst they were all ok carrying a 10 or 12kg base weight, throw 15 or 20kgs of meat at them and they just don't go well on a long haul out. May be other better options than the ones I tried (Sitka, Stone Glacier Evo, Mystery Ranch, Exped Lightning) funny enough of the four the Exped was by far the most comfortable and felt the most sturdy loaded up, it was also the cheapest by far and the only one not directly marketed towards hunters. Now run a cactus Hector and what it loses by being heavier it more than makes up by being super comfy and 120% bombproof.
Single best investment and best bang for buck bar nothing was the switch to the La Sportiva Trango TRK GTX boots, huge difference with lightweight boots.
I also don't bother with tent anymore and just rock a siltarp and haven't found it too much of a handicap even in the wet or wind etc.
I think there's give and take with a lot of this sort of stuff ie the pack it's way heavier than my earlier packs but comfort at the end of a long day far outstrips the weight savings of a lighter pack, taking 500grams off your boots is like taking 5kg off your back, using a trekking pole gives the same sort of benefit etc etc. It's always interesting seeing what people have in their kit though I'll sit and watch pack dumps on YouTube for hours!
I think guys shouldn't get too hung up on the hunting brand stuff also as there is plenty of good options out there when it comes to clothing that are just as good or better and most times a lot easier on the pocket, I don't think I've got any "hunting brand" stuff left in my kit actually although one thing I did think was bloody awesome was the Kuiu superdown jacket, it seems to employ some kind of magic witchcraft or something to provide so much warmth for such a lightweight and packable down jacket, unfortunately I bought mine about three years ago and it was getting a bit tight (I must be still growing or something...) So recently moved it on.
Best bit of clothing I have is a Macpac lightweight merino hoody, can wear it from freezing cold right through a warm afternoon and it's just super comfortable the entire time, it's also super light and compact to pack away, kind of like a go between a base layer and a mid layer.
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just on a slightweight side note, has any one used 1.0mm or 1.5mm dyneema for their flys?
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I haven't used any but this stuff looks pretty handy.
https://chainsropesandanchors.co.nz/...ound75-Dyneema
I use 1.3mm dyneema cord with my siltarp, it's good. You can pair it with Lineloc V Guy Line Adjusters and it makes for a very practical setup and adjustments.
@Ryan_Songhurst have you had a look at the hyperlite packs?
I also had one of the exped lightning packs and these hyperlite packs are amazing. I have had 30kg+ in mine and it’s handled it no worries
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I also have a hyperlight southwest a great wee pack - I lost a lot of weight over lockdown and found the straps to cut in a fair bit so have added wider shoulder straps I got from cactus outdoor and reckon they will make a lot of difference. Will find out over Queens Bday weekend.
I have a canvas meat bag that comes with shoulder straps which I kind of incorporate/clip/tie onto the top of my pack when packing out and it seems to work ok - huntech made it I think have had it for years. It can double as a day bag if I want - like a Pikau tying off at the top.
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcas...=1000419546095
I thought this podcast on ultra light backpack hunting in the US was pretty interesting - one of the guys recommended the La Sportiva Trango Cube boots and they are big on merino base layers.
Soles came away on my Meindhal's stuffing up my last trip - so will have to have a look at these Sportiva !
Hey mate,
I have been doing a lot of research on bags and found this great company in poland who makes bags. Compared to NZ prices and the weight and quality of the bags it is very competitive. I have pulled the trigger on a panyam 600 weighing in at 970g and limit comfort to -13. This compares with the RAB bag and in my eyes better than the Domex Halo as it is lighter, warmer and more waterproof with pertex outer.
https://cumulus.equipment/intl_en/do...anyam-600.html
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