Re: More on light-weight hiking
I think the 3.9oz weight of Nalgene Lexan is too low; I think I got about 6oz. That's an unconscionable 20% overhead. I'm not sure why everyone keeps...
johngeyles 2005-12-20 12:20:39 #39086

Re: More on light-weight hiking
Your comment about all your eggs in one basket is very important. You also can hook your Platypus drinking tube directly to the 2 quart soda bottle. Cheap,...
Dick Matthews 2005-12-20 10:41:17 #39085

Re: More on light-weight hiking

m_landman 2005-12-20 09:59:28 #39084

Re: More on light-weight hiking
Ms. Hyde, GATORADE 20 OZ. 1.5 GATORADE 32 OZ. 1.8 GATORADE 64 OZ. 2.9 32 OZ. NALGENE BOTTLE 3.9 32 OZ SOFT SIDE...
Dick Matthews 2005-12-20 07:42:44 #39083

Re: More on light-weight hiking
Randy, I gave up my Nalgene bottles 3-4 years ago, have only used Gatorade bottles since. I have never had a problem with them leaking. I have dropped them...
Bob Holland 2005-12-20 06:18:45 #39082

Re: More on light-weight hiking
I managed to puncture a full platy when it did a kamikaze jump out of the top of the pack onto some rocks. I added the platy patches to my emergency kit. ...
Bob Washburn 2005-12-19 23:54:47 #39081

Re: More on light-weight hiking
For me it depends on the trip plan. I usually include 1 nalgene & combination of Platypus containers, including a couple of "Little Nippers". I first...
Dr. Brown 2005-12-19 23:46:09 #39080

Re: More on light-weight hiking
I used Gatorade bottles on my last two trips. They worked great. I started hiking with two new bottles (full of Gatorade). They are much lighter, but...
Bob Bordasch 2005-12-19 22:19:09 #39079

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