The Cubans are coming!

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Ultralight Bushwalking/backpacking is about more than just gear lists. Ultralight walkers carefully consider gear based on the environment they are entering, the weather forecast, their own skill, other people in the group. Gear and systems are tested and tweaked.
If you are new to this area then welcome - Please remember that although the same ultralight philosophy can be used in all environments that the specific gear and skill required will vary greatly. It is very dangerous to assume that you can just copy someone else's gear list, but you are encouraged to ask questions, learn and start reducing the pack weight and enjoying the freedom that comes.

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Base pack backpacking the mass of the backpack and the gear inside - not including consumables such as food, water and fuel
light backpacking base weight less than 9.1kg
ultralight backpacking base weight less than 4.5kg
super-ultralight backpacking base weight less than 2.3kg
extreme-ultralight backpacking base weight less than 1.4kg
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Lamont

The Cubans are coming!

Tue 11 Dec, 2018 6:40 am

...and don't get started on SMD and their two DCF versions (Haven re-launch) about to launch!
It's all happening!
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Re: The Cubans are coming!

Tue 11 Dec, 2018 6:52 am

Yep! A great time to be in the market for an UL tent.

I hope that was a loose back to the future reference as well.

EDIT: I was thinking of the Libyans...
Lamont

Re: The Cubans are coming!

Tue 11 Dec, 2018 3:10 pm

:? Ah "the Libyans". :)
I have been racking my brain all day for the Cuban reference.
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Re: The Cubans are coming!

Thu 13 Dec, 2018 9:15 am

Cubans ?
Close but no cigar.

Not Indians either.
That is close but no sitar.
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Re: The Cubans are coming!

Thu 13 Dec, 2018 10:24 am

This desease has become so serious the government has now released a warning
Due to a recent outbreak of Cubens, all bushwalkers are advised to check their bank accounts and then head for the hills. Cubens have a habit of hiding in backpacks so please check before leaving. If one is found while on the trail, be aware that you have now become infected. There is nothing authorities can do at stage and no known cure. Please notify family and stay in the wilderness for as long as possible.
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Re: The Cubans are coming!

Thu 13 Dec, 2018 11:48 am

This thread is driving me up the wall - and no doubt doing so to every other pedant within 500mH of it. The material is Cuben.
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Re: The Cubans are coming!

Thu 13 Dec, 2018 12:17 pm

north-north-west wrote:This thread is driving me up the wall - and no doubt doing so to every other pedant within 500mH of it. The material is Cuben.


Millihenrys? What do you mean by mH?

The material is no longer Cuben. Get on board, the ship has "sailed". It's DCF now.
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Re: The Cubans are coming!

Thu 13 Dec, 2018 12:20 pm

And I was thinking 'SMD' was a Cuban tentmaker? (or missile base.. and the end was nigh..)
Lamont

Re: The Cubans are coming!

Thu 13 Dec, 2018 4:03 pm

Wow talk about excitement!
The Cubans are nearly here.
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Re: The Cubans are coming!

Fri 14 Dec, 2018 3:35 pm

north-north-west wrote:This thread is driving me up the wall - and no doubt doing so to every other pedant within 500mH of it. The material is Cuben.


Then there are the super-pedants who are crying, Nooooo.....it is Dyneema Composite Fabric !!! :-)
Lamont

Re: The Cubans are coming!

Fri 14 Dec, 2018 3:40 pm

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Re: The Cubans are coming!

Fri 14 Dec, 2018 3:44 pm

Don't worry President Chump is building a wall!!
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Re: The Cubans are coming!

Fri 21 Dec, 2018 9:56 pm

El Che would have loved sleeping in one of these babies during his guerrilla campaigns in Bolivia:

https://www.mont.com.au/tents-and-shelters/tents

;)
Lamont

Re: The Cubans are coming!

Mon 24 Dec, 2018 3:08 pm

In the beginning............"SMD and their two DCF versions" ..........whoops, looks like someone's had a bit too much pre christmas spumante! :lol:
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