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ScrappyMalloy
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Nov 5, 2015
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Just want to remind everybody about the suggested weight limits:
Recommended max load: 35 lbs or less Recommended base weight: 15 lbs or less
If you're new to backpacking and are buying cause ULA is the tits, then take a moment to think about your gear. This pack is one of your "big three" and will help lower your baseweight. Especially if you're going from an REI Osprey, Gregory, or Deuter. You can shave 2-4 lbs probably.
If you hike in The Sierras - don't forget to account for your Bear Can :)
Nov 5, 2015
BigDRD4
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Nov 6, 2015
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ScrappyMalloyI'm extremely new to backpacking. What are the big three? Tent, backpack, and ?
Nov 6, 2015
wooksquatch
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Nov 6, 2015
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BigDRD4Backpack, shelter and sleeping system.
Don't limit yourself to a tent when considering shelter. Tarps, bivy's, hammocks are all viable light weight shelters shaving pounds off your base weight.
Sleeping system includes your sleeping pad and sleeping bag or quilt depending on your preference.
Nov 6, 2015
Cushplorer
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Nov 8, 2015
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DRD4, You picked a great first pack. I have most of my gear from REI and my base weight (no food or water) is 12-15 lbs. Scrappy has some great beginner tips but I am appalled at his suggestion to abuse REI's excellent return policy. They are not offering a free use service. Buy the best (and lightest) gear you can afford and get outside! If you want to learn more about the ultralight style of backpacking, there are several great forums and blogs. I have personally enjoyed the articles from www.backpackinglight.com although many of the good ones require a small subscription fee.
Cheers
Nov 8, 2015
ScrappyMalloy
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Nov 9, 2015
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CushplorerCush - You hit the nail on the head about buying the best and lightest gear (for each individual hiker).
If you buy gear from REI as a beginner then later find out that REI doesn't have the best and lightest gear (for you) and they offer a return policy, then what's holding you back?
Whether, it's premeditated or not, it's the return policy they gave to the world. I choose to take them up on it.
Nov 9, 2015
Ktitan
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Nov 10, 2015
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BigDRD41 backpack 2 shelter (tent or tarp) 3 sleep system (commonly sleeping bag and pad, but could be hammock and quilts or something else)
Nov 10, 2015
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