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fairweather8588
Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 716
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Posted: 7/11/2004, 11:33 pm Post subject: The Thin Red Line |
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I was reading a backpacking article online and the author considered himself to be a lightweight hiker, but not an ultralite hiker. Where is the line between light and ultralite? Is there a line? Is it more of a zone? Just curious to see different people's opinions on the matter. _________________ But let the mind beware, that though the flesh be bugged, the circumstances of existence are pretty glorious
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Daryl
Joined: 07 Feb 2003 Posts: 1168 Location: Everett, Washington
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Posted: 7/12/2004, 8:17 am Post subject: |
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When you are ultra light, you either leave the tooth brush at home, or you share one with someone else. _________________
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Davis2001R6
Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy
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Posted: 7/12/2004, 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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What category is for leaving the sleeping bag and bringing in the 12 pack? |
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Tom Treks Gear Addict
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347
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Posted: 7/12/2004, 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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Ultralight... pffffft!...
'Lightweight' is a good description... eh MP?
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Hnak
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1766 Location: Prescott, AZ
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Posted: 7/12/2004, 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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Ultralight is when you dehydrate the WetOnes before the hike... Yep, I've hiked with someone who did this...
I don't think I'd fit into this category at all.... |
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MikeInFHAZ
Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location
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evenstar
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA
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Posted: 7/12/2004, 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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Think it also has to do with the size of the hiker. _________________ John Richardson and Richie Rich, El Perro de Playero
http://members.tripod.com/~evenstar/index.html
http://www.arizonahikers.com
When the Man waked up he said, "What is Wild Dog doing here?" And the Woman said, "His name is not Wild Dog anymore, but the First Friend, because he will be our friend for always and always and always. Take him with you when you go hunting."
--Rudyard Kipling, from Just So Stories, 1902 |
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fairweather8588
Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 716
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Posted: 7/12/2004, 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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mikeinFHAZ wrote: |
if youve got the cash |
16 yr old + no job = no money _________________ But let the mind beware, that though the flesh be bugged, the circumstances of existence are pretty glorious
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 7/12/2004, 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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ultralight is the way to go, if youve got the cash
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And willing to put up with a certain level of "lack of comfort" or even "dis-comfort"
I don't think I'd have enjoyed a gourmet buffet of snacks at Grandview _________________ Photos: http://www.pbase.com/desertgirl/galleries
Life is but a dream ...there is no end to what you can dream! |
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Daryl
Joined: 07 Feb 2003 Posts: 1168 Location: Everett, Washington
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Posted: 7/12/2004, 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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I think it's kind of funny how people will spend hundreds on a tent that is 8oz lighter when they have 10 pounds of chub they could drop for free. _________________
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Arizonaheat Got Supes Juice?
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1741 Location: Mesa, AZ
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Posted: 7/12/2004, 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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, Daryl, that is so true
There are times I would like to be lightweight, but am just thankful I'm physically capable of carrying a full load. Besides the water requirements in the desert make light weight backpacking a mute point in most (not all) circumstances, at 8.32 lbs a gallon. Especially if you are going for any length of time. _________________ Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. |
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Tom Treks Gear Addict
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347
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Posted: 7/12/2004, 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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mikeinFHAZ wrote: |
around 20 pounds is lightweight.
under 15 is considered by many "ultralight"
ultralight is the way to go, if youve got the cash |
Ya know what Mike, you crack me up.
I sat here thinking 'should I respond to this?' I've seen your claims before.
I can't take it anymore. Sorry.
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MikeInFHAZ
Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location
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Posted: 7/12/2004, 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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HIG..you outta try visiting some ultra light forums sometime if you want to argue claims of pack weights. I am obvioulsy a minority in this forum. I urge you to check into the validity of safety, comfort and overall enjoyment that packing lighter has on your body. with all due respect, you folks are sounding like a flat earth society.
And Kent, pack weights are measured as a base without food and water, gear only that is. I thought you would know that _________________ http://www.arizonahikers.com/board/albums/albwb18/BRIDGE.sized.jpg
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Tom Treks Gear Addict
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347
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Posted: 7/12/2004, 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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mikeinFHAZ wrote: |
with all due respect, you folks are sounding like a flat earth society. |
No, no, just wanting to enjoy the few times I can get out there and enjoy myself. Not impress others with my 'lightweightedness'. Thanks.
No offense meant to you all bent on impressing others. Really. |
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MikeInFHAZ
Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location
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Posted: 7/12/2004, 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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HikerInGilbert wrote: |
mikeinFHAZ wrote: |
with all due respect, you folks are sounding like a flat earth society. |
No, no, just wanting to enjoy the few times I can get out there and enjoy myself. Not impress others with my 'lightweightedness'. Thanks.
No offense meant to you all bent on impressing others. Really. |
hey no offense taken, although I dont believe Im "bent" on impressing anyone. I consider it to be on the same plane as inviting someone to taste an exceptional peice of chocolate, or to take the advice of a friend who tells you where to save money on gasoline. Now who would turn those things down?! _________________ http://www.arizonahikers.com/board/albums/albwb18/BRIDGE.sized.jpg
bridge hammock, quilts and tarp (all DIY)
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