tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post1290022160663369416..comments2024-01-09T07:05:38.326-05:00Comments on LIGHT & ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING: New Lightweight Gear on the HorizonJolly Green Gianthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02784130095157180086noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-48776039188003918922010-08-11T14:11:53.090-04:002010-08-11T14:11:53.090-04:00Didn't get a chance to see the new pad by POE ...Didn't get a chance to see the new pad by POE but Exped had a nice lightweight pad without insulation. That would be a great Neoair substitute for summer backpackers. Saw lots of great stuff at the Outdoor Retailer show this year and can't wait for them to hit the market.OceanMountainSkyhttp://oceanmountainsky.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-15183719615644438762010-08-10T22:34:51.431-04:002010-08-10T22:34:51.431-04:00Now I like the sand socks. On the last section hi...Now I like the sand socks. On the last section hike, I left any idea of camp shoes at home. My new trail runners were comfy enough in camp, but I did miss having something softer on my feet in camp. I used to use Crocs, but gave them up because they are too bulky. Took up too much space in the pack, and I HATE having things dangling off my pack. If it doesn't go inside, it doesn't go.Limo Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04937986416781779025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-62277360562538010932010-08-07T20:20:21.071-04:002010-08-07T20:20:21.071-04:00There are two things with the Easton that I'm ...There are two things with the Easton that I'm waiting on: (1) the true strength of the newly designed poles, and (2) the legitimate functional length. I'm not a huge fan of tents that get pulled to a corner without any kind of riser because the manufacturer can claim a certain length but in most cases it results in the ceiling laying on my quilt or otherwise causing me grief. So in Jolly Green Gianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784130095157180086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-18929727289282243682010-08-07T01:44:34.094-04:002010-08-07T01:44:34.094-04:00There's an interesting thread about the Easton...There's an interesting thread about the Easton Kilo here:<br /><br />http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=35678Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-26982972285449150352010-08-07T01:31:54.585-04:002010-08-07T01:31:54.585-04:00Easton has the product pages for their new tents u...Easton has the product pages for their new tents up:<br /><br />Easton Kilo Tent<br /> http://eastonmountainproducts.com/tent/kilo-tent<br /><br />2.0 pounds pack weight for a two-layer tent. Just think how light it would be if they made a cuben fiber version!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com