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BrokenHorn
Joined: 25 Oct 2005
Posts: 76
Location: Ogden
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| Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 4:55 pm Post subject: Mountain Hardwear |
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I have been looking for a 20 degree down bag for a few months now. I was set ang going to buy the Kelty 25 degree bag for 145.00 (I think it was) at Sportsmans.
This afternoon I was in Logan and ran into Al's "just to see what they had." Low and behold, A Mountain Hardwear 20 degree down bag for 155.00 just 600 fill. 2.7 pounds
Now for another "C" note I could have one that weight 1.5 pounds with 800 fill.
I ended up with the 155.00 one. Figured it was a better value. So now that I have ditched my 6 pound tent for a 1 pound bivy and a 0ne pound tarp I have reduced my pack weight by about 6 pounds. Pretty significant I believe!
Now I'm itchin' to get out backpackin' |
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accadacca
Joined: 02 Dec 2004
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Location: On Your Screen
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| Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:05 am Post subject: |
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| Welcome to the bivy fold! :cool2: Great way to go... :five: |
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mroy
Joined: 20 Jul 2005
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Location: North Ogden
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| Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:02 am Post subject: Re: Mountain Hardwear |
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BrokenHorn wrote: So now that I have ditched my 6 pound tent for a 1 pound bivy and a 0ne pound tarp I have reduced my pack weight by about 6 pounds. Pretty significant I believe
Ha ha, so it begins, the downward spiral of your bank's account balance and the weight of your pack. You're not alone. |
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desertrat222
Joined: 27 Oct 2005
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| Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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| :2thumbs: Awesome, what backpack do you use? |
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RedMan
Joined: 08 Dec 2005
Posts: 519
Location: Colorado???
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| Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:54 am Post subject: |
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The good news is your wallet gets lighter at the same rate as your pack.
Thats good right??
Which Bivy? I need a new one.
My tarp is also my poncho. I wish I new who made it. It is the toughest thing I ever owned. Also very light. |
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BrokenHorn
Joined: 25 Oct 2005
Posts: 76
Location: Ogden
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| Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 11:24 am Post subject: |
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Well, the good news is that these items are pretty much the last things to get, so now that my acc. Balance is in the red I'm done. :ne_nau:
I have an Outdoor Research deluxe bivy. I got it off of e-bay during the off season and was able to get a screamin' deal. A 180.00 bivy for 85.00 :2thumbs:
I purchased the silnylon from a fabric store and then had my mom sew it up. Cost = 40.00 Kirkhams had one out last year and they wanted 120.00 for it.
The only thing I haven't tested is the tarp. I used my bivy last year a couple times and really liked the open feeling. I reminded me of when I was a kid looking up at the stars. The tarp I will take along with me. If the clouds start rolling in then I will set it up. |
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