tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post7839316859060204658..comments2024-01-09T07:05:38.326-05:00Comments on LIGHT & ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING: Ultralight Cat Hole ToolJolly Green Gianthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02784130095157180086noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-35175366033646610812010-09-18T23:22:16.696-04:002010-09-18T23:22:16.696-04:00I thought your stake idea was going to be the perf...I thought your stake idea was going to be the perfect quick solution to my broken titanium trowel. But EMS decided to close the store near me so I'm 230 miles out of luck. I need to get around to ordering some titanium and making a new one. Thanks for the tip. -ChrisBackcountryAttitudehttp://www.backcountryattitude.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-91209186244132993792010-09-14T14:04:54.104-04:002010-09-14T14:04:54.104-04:00Hey Walter, thanks for stopping by. That's a ...Hey Walter, thanks for stopping by. That's a very similar set up to what I've seen most commonly with UL folks and it does work effectively. At 36 oz, that opens the door for several other options too, so really one could have a pick of a variety of options. With this one, you've got an extra stake in addition to a cork for fishing or to cap a reckless night of binging :) Thanks.Jolly Green Gianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784130095157180086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-38811610310851691562010-09-14T14:02:36.418-04:002010-09-14T14:02:36.418-04:00Hey Tomas, I have no doubt that you're probab...Hey Tomas, I have no doubt that you're probably right. None of my tents except a heavy mountaineering tent have poles and I use all titanium stakes. As such, it doesn't surprise me that I haven't heard about them. Good to know they are a reputable group. Thanks for the information.Jolly Green Gianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784130095157180086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-54584387301780459272010-09-14T12:32:07.539-04:002010-09-14T12:32:07.539-04:00Do you think it's the same DAC as the DAC feat...Do you think it's the same DAC as the DAC featherlite guys who make all the tent poles?<br /><br />http://www.dacpole.com/<br /><br />They have a hell of a good reputation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-32635553849847078192010-09-13T22:12:50.297-04:002010-09-13T22:12:50.297-04:00My trowel based on an SMC Sno-stake is vastly heav...My trowel based on an SMC Sno-stake is vastly heavier at 36 grams, but moves more dirt and even has a handle. The Scouts on the Philmont trek felt it was more effective than the orange plastic trowels.<br /><br />Photos and construction details here:<br /><br />http://wunderwood.org/most_casual_observer/2010/06/ultralight_multiuse_potty_trow.htmlWalter Underwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383958968974740318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-91419013136237027432010-09-13T17:44:57.426-04:002010-09-13T17:44:57.426-04:00Isn't the DAC the premier manufacturer of tent...Isn't the DAC the premier manufacturer of tent poles? I have some DAC stakes that look like those, but they weigh 11 g each. Maybe mine are only 6 inches long... not sure.<br /><br />If I remember correctly, the Coughlan's trowel weighs 1.6 ounces. It's quite formidable and cheap ($2).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-2650352376146057302010-09-08T12:36:40.856-04:002010-09-08T12:36:40.856-04:00Great post, the humor is well placed. On the mult...Great post, the humor is well placed. On the multipurpose use of items, there is also the Helix Potty Trowel which doubles as a non-technical ice axe: http://www.ula-equipment.com/pottytrowel.asp You have your self arrest and your self-evacuating tool.OceanMountainSkyhttp://oceanmountainsky.com/noreply@blogger.com