Ultralight Backpacking

Is it for hiking/camping? I looked at them. What I read suggested for any given weight and size a battery bank was much more useful and reliable. In the best case the solars give only a trickle of energy.

I carry a 6700 mAh bank if gone more than a day. With the phone in airplane mode and only spot checking GPS, even that’s more than I need for a few days.

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Thinking again for a second, for general off grid I guess I mean nope! Sorry. I’m not sure who’s best for solar.

I like Anker for batteries though. :grin:

Oo, that’s a solid tent! :+1:

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I’m going to get a new stove. I currently use a rather large Primus Classic (image below).

Any recommendations @Eke @anon12657779?

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Just recently bought that. I think @Eke has one similar.
Works a treat. I’ve only used it once so far but was happy with it.
In container it’s about 3x2x1 inches. Packs really small

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Fire Maple ultralight stove.

About the size of a small Bic lighter, it fits well in my cooking tin. Not the best in the wind, and loud, but it burns fuel!

Not to be confused with the BRS-3000. That had titanium cooking fins that are said to warp under heavy heat and load.

Neither is great if you need to boil more than like 700 mL tho.

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I showed my wife the new one and she asked how I was going to cook on it. I said I only need to boil water :smiley:

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I like those, small & reasonably priced.

I’ll order one as it comes closer to spring!

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The best thing I can say about it is it’s small and burns fuel, lol. It’s not a star performer by any means. @anon12657779’s looks like it might do better in wind.

Gets 'er done though!

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And oh! I found one of those little canister tripods on a trail once just like in the picture. Can be real nice on unlevel ground.

As long as it burns, should be good.

I’m also looking into getting a 1 person trekking pole tent. I really like my hammock, but its a rather large bundle, nad heavy (hammock, net, rain fly, straps, underquilt).

I found one that looks promising, but its from an unknown name/website…

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Nad heavy? Bro, you’re carrying it wrong.

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Oh my! What have I done?!?!

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Oh, I like this design! REI actually has a good one, and Six Moon Designs a couple, too. I was thinking about a simple single-wall tent for summer backpacking though I like a light, semi-freestanding tent as kind of being very flexible (my Nemo Hornet 2P).

Do you always have a good place to stake out a trekking pole tent?

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Hell yeah! :raised_hand:I’m one… 13lbs is nuts! Do you tarp? I like some amenities… My summer pack is 23-28lbs winter is close to 36-38.

Can’t wait to see the rig!!! I was doing 300 miles a season but only 60 this year because of fires and depression. :pensive:

Most of the over nights I’ve done have decent camp grounds, maybe twice we’ve had camp where there either no tress (hammock) or on a hill.

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Eh, gear’s gotten pretty light. I’m around 12 lbs base too and have a cozy setup, pillow and all. Just leaves some room to bring a Kindle and stuff if I like. But also I don’t go anywhere needing climbing or winter gear, etc. Yet.

I think “ultralight” is actually 5-10 lbs now, which… just sounds like bad news to me.

And yeah, not a good year for it here either because of fires and plagues and locusts. Literally. Oof. :pensive:

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Damn, cali got it bad too! I’ve done some bike packing trips around 15 lbs… But tarps, mini bag, and fire gear… But only stoves now. Still, I’m impressed by your weight!!! You sawing handles of toothbrushes and shit? My hardcore friends do all that crazy stuff

No, nothing like that. Paying attention, yeah. Sawing toothbrushes, no, lol. I mostly just make sure my big items aren’t too heavy. Spent some there.

A big one was not bringing too many clothes. They add up fast! Better to choose wisely and layer.

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Dude! I stink bad after a 20-40 miler! Haha I barely bring any clothes!

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