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Re: Lightweight ?

Postby Nuts » Tue 09 Mar, 2010 9:35 pm

corvus wrote:In base weight calculations what is taken into consideration please.
Just came under 9kg with two lunches, heavy pack (3.2kg )no shelter or water .
corvus


I'll have a look in the morning if you like... I'm sure I can remove a kilo or two from your 'medicine' chest :lol:
See ya!
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Re: Lightweight ?

Postby rcaffin » Thu 18 Mar, 2010 4:03 pm

Tony wrote:You should not take a lightweight kit into high-mountain areas like the Australian Alps, or South West Tasmania without the knowledge and experience to use it. Not having the appropriate equipment, or unfamiliarity with lightweight backpacking techniques, could result in serious discomfort, injury, or death.

Apart from being obvious, I have to add: exactly!
But 'Lightweight' works just fine when used sensibly.

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Re: Lightweight ?

Postby Penguin » Sun 18 Apr, 2010 8:51 pm

I got myself down to 15kg for five days

But now I seem to to be up to 750kg tare for four weeks..

I am still aspiring to lightweight?
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