Re: Food Storage and Gear reduction
I spent $5 at Target for a Taylor Mechanical Food Scale (capacity 1 lb.)
The benefit from having every item's accurate weight is that you wind up being much...
Andrew 2012-12-29 16:56:43 #71605
Re: Food Storage and Gear reduction
My ratsack, probably six years old or so now, is 308 gms, or 10.86 oz - it probably is the medium size but rolls up very nicely in your pack. It holds a lot...
dadphx 2012-12-29 16:42:07 #71604
Re: Food Storage and Gear reduction
I have an original 18"x14" Ratsack and it weighs 12 ounces, REI reports 6 ounces. Perhaps the new ones are re-designed, but the picture looks identical to my...
ned.bryant 2012-12-29 14:41:27 #71603
Re: Food Storage and Gear reduction
Andy,
I think you're on the right path, or at least the same path as me (: The main thing it to simply keep pushing. With the 3 containers at 450g for...
ned.bryant 2012-12-29 14:34:20 #71602
Re: Food Storage and Gear reduction
Interestingly enough, Ratsacks are being sold through REI now. I know someone who has ordered one and received it... so perhaps whatever issues the company...
sumiwada 2012-12-29 14:29:39 #71601
Re: Ultralight Single person tents
   I haven't heard anyone mention the Marmot EOS 1. I love mine, light and easy to set up with a side entrance and a large vestibule that easily...
Marsha Kesselring 2012-12-29 14:28:31 #71600
Re: Food Storage and Gear reduction
   I pack most of my food in baggies and then just stuff it in my pack. I have a mesh rodent proof bag I then put it all in when I get to camp. I...
Marsha Kesselring 2012-12-29 14:21:26 #71599
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