Re: light backpack recommendation
A couple year old Osprey Aether 85, as I measured, weighs 2090g, if you remove the top lid it's 1830g. Nice pack, very well made, carries weight great. Way...
Anton Solovyev 2012-12-25 17:30:46 #71550

Re: Ultralite Tent Recommendations
I love my Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo and Duo. Ken in NC
Ken 2012-12-25 17:26:42 #71549

Re: Ultralite Tent Recommendations
Bill - I have had several Tarptents. My Sublite is very tight, even for one person, but extremely light at one pound. My first Rainbow got swept away in a...
richard2425848 2012-12-25 17:19:32 #71548

Re: light backpack recommendation
John- I have an Osprey Aether 85 and I love it. It is not as light as some packs, but like you, I typically start an 8-day trip with about 35 pounds, not...
Bob Bordasch 2012-12-25 15:15:35 #71547

light backpack recommendation
I'm tired of carrying an old Gregory WindRiver that weighs 7lb empty - and that only because I trimmed off almost a pound of crap from it. Note I don't ask...
John 2012-12-25 12:21:41 #71546

Re: Ultralite Tent Recommendations
Hi Bill, first, best of success in your tent quest. I have a TarpTent (TT) Notch and a SubLite Sil. Come over and check out either or both. In brief, I...
Wilderness 2012-12-25 11:09:33 #71545

Re: Ultralite Tent Recommendations
The Squall 2 fits two big people comfortably. Could add a dog. In a pinch, three good friends could ride it out for a while. The design of the tarp lends...
mikerogers_vt 2012-12-25 07:59:05 #71544

Re: Ultralite Tent Recommendations
Thanks to all who've replied, so far. You've provided some great feedback and ideas, including some other tent/tarp options to consider. Keep the comments...
Bill Ferris 2012-12-24 23:41:47 #71543

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