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2550
Hi all, Looking for some ideas on Ultralight packs, I think weight is going to be my enemy..:) There are a few out there looking at some of the Ultralight...
markmclauchlin
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Apr 1, 2007
11:58 am
2551
Hi Mark, I am currently testing a GoLite Odyssey Pack that has a volume of 90 Litres that is suitable for my frame of 5 ft 10 in, or a torso fit from 44.45 cm...
Ralph Ditton
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Apr 1, 2007
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Hi Ralph, Thanks for the reply, was actually hoping you would :) was talking with Andrew Preece few days earlier about that very pack when he mentioned you ...
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markmclauchlin
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Apr 2, 2007
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Hi Mark The GoLite pack and similar packs from the likes of Granite Gear (e.g, Nimbus series) are lightweight packs not ultralight. If you want to get into ...
Andrew Priest
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Apr 2, 2007
5:08 am
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Thanks Andrew, Yes you are right, too many to look at sometimes, perhaps i get all the gear i think I will need and then see how much space it takes up, Cheers...
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Apr 2, 2007
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Greetings all, many may be familiar with "Geocaching", in particular those who may have been on one of Andrew's walks in the past. Earthcaching is managed by...
tali karng
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Apr 9, 2007
7:29 am
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Hi group, Before I venture into the pricey world of titanium cooking gear, one question: Are titanium cups/mugs likely to burn the lips when full of hot...
Anthony Dyson
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Apr 10, 2007
4:56 am
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Hi Tony, Im just about to buy the MSR Titanium Kettle and pocket rocket stove so will be able to let you know how i get on towards the end of the ...
Mark McLauchlin - Swa...
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Apr 10, 2007
11:09 am
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Just to let the membership know. I have today received my copy of the above. I have not read it in great detail but there is an article by Louise Heuzenroeder...
Ralph Ditton
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Apr 10, 2007
12:42 pm
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... I am in the very fortunate position of being able to get this sort of stuff for free for the purposes of reviewing, so the cost factor does not enter into...
Roger Caffin
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Apr 10, 2007
9:02 pm
2560
... I use something similar and am very happy with it. Andrew_P2...
Andrew (not Kiwi)
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Apr 11, 2007
2:18 am
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Hi All I am planning an over night stay just out of Perth a little and need to work out how much water I would need to take, the plan is as such. Day 1; hike...
Andrew (not Kiwi)
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Apr 11, 2007
2:34 am
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Hi group, Thanks for comments on titanium. I feared as much and will stick to my old yellow plastic mug and save heaps of money. Cheers, Tony ... West...
Anthony Dyson
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Apr 11, 2007
6:56 am
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Sorry i thought you meant as in a titanium set to cook with, not just a cup to drink from, the plastic one is probably lighter anyways, Cheers ... From:...
Mark McLauchlin - Swa...
markmclauchlin
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Apr 11, 2007
7:17 am
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This is what i will be picking up this week. http://www.msrcorp.com/stoves/pocket_rocket_kettle.asp Seems to be about the lightest around besides the home made...
markmclauchlin
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Apr 11, 2007
12:12 pm
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Hey Andrew, All the info on the Bib track, including the track info boards on track advise 2lt for a day walk, thats also the min the PBW recommend to carry ...
markmclauchlin
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Apr 11, 2007
12:45 pm
2566
... My wife and I both use titanium mugs - a cuppa seems to taste better out of something feels substantial, even if they weigh very little, and neither of us...
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Apr 11, 2007
1:58 pm
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... Kettle is nice - I use it. The stove is OK, but the support arms are rather light and prone to bending, and it gives off a bit of carbon monoxide as well. ...
Roger Caffin
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Apr 11, 2007
9:48 pm
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Thanks Roger, Will check out that stove. Cheers ... From: r.caffin@... To: aushiker@... Subject: [Aushiker] re Pocket Rocket Date: Thu,...
Mark McLauchlin - Swa...
markmclauchlin
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Apr 12, 2007
1:06 am
2569
Hi Mark, Actually, I meant both cooking pots and a cup/mug. BUT, having done some research last night, I am not convinced that the light weight of titanium...
Anthony Dyson
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Apr 13, 2007
9:36 am
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Further to my earlier posting on titanium (bit odd, by the way ... my reply to Mark turned up Friday evening, a good 30 hours after I sent it!) Happened to be...
Anthony Dyson
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Apr 13, 2007
11:24 am
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Hi Anthony, Good advice about the not cooking with a plastic cup :P ... From: anthony.dyson@... To: aushiker@... Subject: RE:...
Mark McLauchlin - Swa...
markmclauchlin
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Apr 14, 2007
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... It was flagged as SPAM you spammer, you :-) So it required a moderator, i.e., me to intervene and release it :-) Andrew...
Andrew Priest
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Apr 14, 2007
12:54 pm
2573
I am mortified that my erudite intellectual submissions to this group should be flagged as SPAM! :-) I had originally thought the delay in that message was...
Anthony Dyson
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Apr 15, 2007
12:01 pm
2574
Greetings, I am actually from Victoria and with my partner have undertaken many thousands of km wilderness walking before we stopped abruptly when we began...
langleycello
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Apr 16, 2007
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2575
As a point of interest (slightly off the tent topic but still on the travelling with children topic). In Jan this year I ran into a fellow on the overland...
Lyndall Mac
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Apr 16, 2007
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G'day Got up into the hills just behind Kalamunda this evening and completed the Rocky Pool Walk. This is about 5.2 km walk trail through a really nice part...
Andrew Priest
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Apr 16, 2007
12:32 pm
2577
For those interested in Earth caching (as opposed to geocaching) one has been established in WA in Yalgorup National Park and called "Living Rocks Earthcache"....
tali karng
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Apr 17, 2007
10:10 am
2578
Hey Andrew, Is this trip still on? I am a starter if it is a go. What is the status of my membership? I sent the form and cheque off on Monday 16th April so...
Ralph Ditton
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Apr 21, 2007
7:48 am
2579
Hey Bloffy, What sort of hammock you got? Your old neighbour, Paul [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Gyro
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Apr 22, 2007
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