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The Lighter Side: September 2012

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Thursday, September 27, 2012. The Land of Pots and Pans. In the beginning, there was fire. Then man boiled water. And for a time, it was good. Then man decided he wanted to make food, beyond boiling water for powdered mashed potatoes and freeze dried coffee, and he looked around him at all the choices.titanium, hard anodized aluminum, non-stick.and it was. confusing. A little water (unlike pasta which just boils in water), and those kids on "Survivor" seem able to survive on that stuff for a whole month.

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The Lighter Side: March 2010

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Monday, March 15, 2010. Building a sleeping bag: Step 1. Today I received a shipment of material from Quest Outfitters. Basically a few yards of nylon and some shock cord. I've also sent away for some Climashield XP from Thru-Hiker. But it has yet to arrive. Step 1: Buy material. 3 yards Climashield XP 5.0 oz (or 3 yards of any insulation. More on why I chose XP later). 3 yards Climashield XP 2.4 oz (as the second layer, for a warmer sleeping bag). 3 yards 1/8" Shock cord. Links to this post.

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The Lighter Side: Nice and simple Poncho/Tarp setup

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Friday, July 22, 2011. Nice and simple Poncho/Tarp setup. I'm quietly working on a few MYOG projects, one of which is a silnylon poncho/tarp. In the process of figuring out the pattern I will use, I came across this video:. I've always been using the A-frame setup, but I really like this configuration. And the chopsticks are pretty ingenious, though I think I'd still opt for light stakes. August 27, 2011 at 6:49 PM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Nice and simple Poncho/Tarp setup.

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The Lighter Side: March 2009

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Wednesday, March 4, 2009. The Flextrek 37,000,000,000,000. Haha, wow, the exact opposite of ultralight backpacking:. Links to this post. Hey all, glad you found the new blog. I will be posting updates on new gear, trips I've been taking, reviews on ultralight gear, and other inspiring posts to keep you entertained and ready for your next trip into the outdoors. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). This blog is an extension of Tornado's Ultralight Backpacking. The Flextrek 37,000,000,000,000.

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The Lighter Side: Mark Henley's 1 oz Pack

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Saturday, January 23, 2010. Mark Henley's 1 oz Pack. Listed a new myog backpack made by Mark Henley- a 1 oz, 2000 cubic inch pack. Perfect for you SULers with sub 5 pound packs and tiny pack sizes. Download the pdf by clicking here. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). This blog is an extension of Tornado's Ultralight Backpacking. Mark Henleys 1 oz Pack. Inspiring Pic of the Day.

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The Lighter Side: November 2009

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Monday, November 30, 2009. Jetboil.not a bad idea. As someone who has tipped over a few too many pots, precariously balanced on the top of a ultralight stove (I'm so careful! I don't know how it happens.), I took a second look at the jetboil cooking system. The jetboil system has been around for about 9 years, and I'd always overlooked it as a too expensive and heavy stove ($100 from REI. Links to this post. Sunday, November 29, 2009. Cool, cheap finds at the surplus store. Stansport Aluminum Canteen Cup.

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The Lighter Side: Re-waterproofing a backpack

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Saturday, December 26, 2009. Do you have a trusty backpack? Because I do. It goes everywhere with me. Work, travel, play, outdoors. It holds my computer, or it holds my passport, or it holds a light jacket when I'm out on a day hike. It's a North Face Hot Shot, and it's about 8 years old. Soon after some heavy traveling, I noticed white flakes appearing on all of my gear I stuffed inside the bag. Upon further inspection, I noticed that the waterproof coating on t. 3) Liberally squeeze the sealant onto th...

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The Lighter Side: Inspiring Pic of the Day

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Saturday, January 23, 2010. Inspiring Pic of the Day. Jen and Sara of "We are (having) so much fun". Wake up in the Warner Mountain Lookout cabin in Oregon. December 20, 2010 at 1:04 PM. Looks like its been a while since you posted this, but thanks for the shout out! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). This blog is an extension of Tornado's Ultralight Backpacking. Mark Henleys 1 oz Pack. Inspiring Pic of the Day.

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The Lighter Side: May 2009

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Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Gear Review : Lightload towels. Forget to pack your first aid kit, and you might not notice unless you hurt yourself. Forget your packtowel, and you'll realize it on the trail at some point. It's not an "essential" piece of gear, like a sleeping bag, that you can't leave home without, but it's just one of those things that you'll make a mental note not to forget it next time. So when George from Lightload. It has a papery feel to it right out of the package, but it's tough and dr...