This is a review of the ultralight G4 Backpack Kit that I ordered from Questoutfitters.com The pack came in at 13 3/8 ounces or 379 grams for those of you that like your beer warm. If you decide to build one of these I would reccomend that you check out: groups.yahoo.com There are alot of pictures that can help you out and a pretty active forum.
I recently bought a Vargo Triad Titanium alcohol stove. This video compares it to my homemade Super Cat. I was very surprised that the Super Cat won the test hands down. Proof that you don’t always need to spend a ton of money to get good gear.
Hiking on Superstition Mountain, Perhaps my favorite mountain near the city of phoenix, I Went up the Peralta trail to the Saddle and then circled back around to cave trail which ensued a cairn hunt all the way back to the Peralta Trailhead, This is a multipart excursion which basically consists of me rambling on about stuff, Enjoy.
A look at my modified summer hiking set up. Apologies for the background noise, I was close to a river/air base/angry lapwing. Pack Weight Breakdown; .Pack 550g .Bug tent 260g .Thermarest neoair 350g .Siltarp 380g .Cook system 395g .Gear stuffsack 1035g .Silk sleeping bag liner 130g .Pillow 100g .Steripen travel 90g Filter Bottle 100g Bladder 90g .Gaiters,rainjacket etc. 1000g Total 4.445kg/9.79 lbs I also carry a Leatherman Skeletool CX and a cellphone.
Women and men are shaped differently, so naturally their packs should be as well. Learn about sleeping packs for women in this free video on camping gear and the great outdoors. Expert: Brant Bowers Bio: Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Department at Bill Jackson’s sporting goods store since 2004. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
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