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Thermos Nissan JMW500P6 16-Ounce Stainless-Steel Backpack Bottle, Silver $20.84 Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Commuter Backpack Bottle TherMax double wall vacuum insulation locks in temperature to preserve flavor and freshness. Unbreakable 18/8 stainless steel interior and exterior withstand the demands of everyday use. Drink lid opens with push button ease and locks closed for leak-proof travel. Light and pact design for effortless transport and storage. Bottle stays cool… |
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Thermos Nissan 16-Ounce Stainless-Steel Insulated Bottle $28.00 Nissan 16 -ounce stainless steel insulated bottle… |
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Thermos Nissan 26-Ounce Travel Companion Stainless-Steel Insulated Bottle $20.94 Virtually unbreakable, this lightweight, vacuum-insulated thermos travels to work or recreation easily, and for hours afterward, coffee, tea, or broth will still be hot. Or lemonade, iced tea, or a sports drink will still be chilled. Tapered toward the top and slim enough (11 inches high, 3 inches in diameter at bottom) to safely pour with one hand, it slips into a briefcase or backpack. Pouring i… |
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Amazing Grace! $15.00 The eyes of the world were riveted on Bill as he stumbled and groped 2,143 miles from Georgia to Maine. See for yourself just how he did it. Your own trail perspective will never be the same. Includes information a book publisher tried to censor. An inspirational and mind-blowing musical mini-documentary. *The viewer is able to analyze a once-in-a-lifetime event.**The cameraman is given exclusive … |
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How to Hike the Appalachian Trail $35.00 Thirty-six thru-hikers look you right in the eye and tell you the right way to do it. Subjects covered include preparation, finances, feet, food, gear, security, partners, trail wisdom, resupply, lightweight backpacking, “zero weight” backpacking and much, much more. The video features a visual tour of 144 resupply towns and points along the trail. Advice applies to short trips as well as thru-hi… |
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Lightweight Backpacking Secrets Revealed $30.00 After watching this video, your pack loaded with 5 days food and water will weigh less than 25 pounds. Yes, backpacking can be painless. Features interviews with 10 minimalists. If your budget’s limited, let this be your one video. Hold onto your hat – everything that can be shaken will be.*Many expert opinions presented.**Field-tested advice.***This is the landmark video ushering in the lightweig… |
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Lightweight Backpacks Questions
Are there any companies/retailers specializing in lightweight, wrinkle-free dress clothing?
I travel the world out of backpack and I’ll be back in the States for two weeks and want to buy a pair of stylish slacks (i.e. not dockers) and a fitted dress shirt that are as lightweight and wrinkle-free as possible. I’ll be in San Francisco for two weeks, but online retailers would work too. Any suggestions?
You can try the online store: http://bit.ly/wintershoes
Some purchases are really good stuff,
Whether you’re looking for cute, sexy, or classic… got you covered!
Basics Of Lightweight Tents
Lightweight tents have just recently exploded in popularity due to the growing trend of lightweight backpacking. The lightweight tent differs from the normal design due to many reasons, but I will to cover the most important categories here.
Lightness of materials used in lightweight tents and shelters are the most determining of a tents design. Carbon composite, lightweight titanium and thin nylon are responsible for the lightness of these tents. Most lightweight tents weigh between 1.5 and 2 pounds while the most extreme can reach below 1 pound. Some are typically used in the summer months because the lightness of the designs are rarely beneficial to be used in winter months.
Most lightweight tents have a no frills, bare boned design. The are stripped to the basics in order to shed weight and have maximum performance allowing the hiker to reach up to 20 miles a day.
Another thing to mention that goes hand-in-hand with a no frills design is the creative use of materials that lightweight tents are taking advantage of. Often the rain fly may double as a vestibule. Another innovative example is the way some tents and tarps utilize hiking poles as the framework for their support.
A common myth is that you have to sacrifice comfort in order to use a lightweight tent. This is not true. It may take a different way of looking at shelter in order to get into lightweight backpacking. Some shelters are nothing more than a tarp while some don’t have a flooring. While this leaves you exposed to the outdoors, it really isn’t any different than using regular tent. A thin layer of nylon isn’t going to protect you from a bear, so why have it?
Lightweight tents are a way of lightening your load when enjoying the outdoors. Don’t let your mind keep you from trying out different ways of sleeping outside when in the woods. Remember the lighter your backpack, the less stress you encounter along the way.
About the Author
Jason is an outdoor enthusiast and avid rock climber. Years of experience in the military and outdoors have given him an advantage to knowing what gear works. You can read about his lightweight tent reviews for lightweight backpacking on his website, LightweightTentReview.com
