Grand Trunk Ultralight Hammock
Jun/110
 Price:$19.95 Average Rating: /5 Total Reviews: 
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| Product Description Weighing in at a mere 12 ounces, the Grand Trunk Ultralight Travel Hammock wonʼt exactly weigh your pack down. It packs into its own attached stuff sack, but when you need it, it unfolds to a 9.5 length and will hold up to a 250-pound person. So you could bring a three-pound tent and sleeping pad on your next warm-weather trip … or you could skip those altogether, couldnʼt you? |
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Lightweight & Ultralight Camping Equipment Advice
Dec/091
Lightweight Tents & Camping Equipment Advice
CheapTents. com specialises in selling top quality tents and camping equipment at discount prices. We have operated in this industry for almost 20 years, and 7 years of that online, so when it comes to giving outdoor gear advice, we know our stuff!
Being specialists in selling lightweight and ultralight outdoor clothing and camping equipment, here is some very helpful advice for outdoor sports people interested in backpacking, adventure racing, lightweight expeditions and a variety of other lightweight outdoor and camping activities.
Why is lightweight camping and outdoor gear so important?
Lightweight gear is amongst the most technologically advanced outdoor clothing and camping equipment available. This is because it uses the specially advanced technologies which serve the same core purposes as ‘regular weight’ outdoor gear, but at a reduced weight.
Outdoor Sports: Outdoor sports enthusiasts and athletes have come to value lightweight camping and sports equipment because of the way it enhances their performance, hence the increasingly popular manufacture of ultralight tents, clothing and equipment. Adventure runners, backpackers and mountain bikers are amongst those looking to shave every gram off their pack weight.
Lightweight Backpacking and Travel: It’s important to realise that whilst you’re traveling around the world, taking a gap year, or backpacking for a weekend in the fells, you will greatly appreciate good quality, lightweight clothing and equipment, as no one else is going to offer to carry your backpack for you!
Reduced pack weight: By reducing the weight of the gear you are carrying with you, it means that you are putting less strain on your legs, making yourself less top heavy and more than likely reducing your pack size which means you can squeeze through more crevasses!
Reduced clothing weight: Agility is helped by reduced friction against key areas of your body’s movement. By having less weight, you are reducing the gravitational pull of your gear towards the ground, when most people want to be moving forward. Importantly, lightweight and ultralight equipment often means less bulk, which too helps to reduce the friction of clothing against your body and make it easier to conquer another mountain!
Packing Your Backpack
Prioritise. When packing your backpack, like many people I bet you think of an occasion (however remote) where you might actually need the melon baller. Well, the chances are you won’t, so don’t pack it. The rule is, when your lightweight packing, is to focus on absolute need and emergency need, which includes at the very least: water, food, shelter, warmth and safety.
Ask yourself these questions when packing your rucksack:
1. Do I need it? Throw out luxury items. ‘Luxury’ means different things to different people but try and stretch yourself with removing these items, as it makes a huge difference to the way you enjoy the outdoors.
2. How many times will I use it? Just the once – is it worth it?
3. Can something else replace it? Can it double-up as something else?
4. Can I share the weight with someone else (e. g. backpackers often share the weight of a tent)
5. If I was caught-out without it, would I be in a safe and secure situation?
Note: Don’t make any cut-back where it might compromise your safety or others.
“Make sure you have the best lightweight outdoor gear”
Providing lightweight equipment to campers and outdoor sports enthusiasts is a speciality in the outdoor industry who are keen to buy top brands at discount prices. If you’re new to specialist lightweight gear, then here are a few items of very lightweight outdoor gear that you might consider investing in. . .
Ultralight and Lightweight Camping Equipment:Ultralight tents and lightweight tents – a very popular piece of outdoor kit, these spectacularly clever and technologically advanced lightweight tents and ultralight tents are one of CheapTents. com’s top sellers. Adventure racers and backpackers find that these tents are more than adequate and can weigh less than 1-2kg. The Terra Nova Laser Comp tent is a great example of an ultralight tent, weighing in at a mere 900g – officially regarded as the world’s lightest two-skin tent.
Bivi Bags – if you’re looking for a truly ultralight camping experience, consider a bivi bag. Simply climb into your sleeping bag and bivi bag, and sleep under the stars in a very minimalist and lightweight form of camping. Ultralight down sleeping bags – although you can get lightweight synthetic sleeping bags, the real gains are to be found in the high-loft, warm, ultralight down sleeping bags – a superb investment as getting a good night sleep is vital to enjoying the outdoors.
Lightweight camping mat – some hardcore minimalist campers may see any sort of camping mat as a luxury, whereas others see lightweight camp mats as more about getting a good night sleep to aid their recovery and performance the next day.
Lightweight rucksack / backpack – many outdoor people, regardless of whether they are fell runners or backpackers value the weight savings in having a strong yet lightweight rucksack or backpack. Your comfort, speed and agility often correlate with the style of pack that you use. Always choose a specialist, lightweight rucksack or backpack if at all possible.
Lightweight camping stoves – camping stoves have come along way with ultralight versions being available with little, if any, loss to burning and boiling time. Many ultralight camping stoves weigh less than 150-200g making eating a warm, nutritious meal on the hill easy and lightweight.
Titanium pan set – you can eat out of the bowl and the lid also doubles up as a plate. The titanium pan set is ultra lightweight, strong and versatile.
Titanium cutlery – Tired of carrying around cheap cutlery only to break it half way through your Wayfayrer meal? Try titanium cutlery – ultralight weight and incredibly strong.
Ultralight and Lightweight Clothing & Footwear:
Lightweight waterproof jackets – lightweight jackets that are waterproof have been developed by manufacturers for outdoor sports enthusiasts and for stuffing away in your backpack for those ‘just in case’ occasions. CheapTents. com has a great selection of lightweight waterproof jackets and trousers available from some of the very best outdoor brands.
Softshell jackets – for a warm layer, consider a softshell / windproof fleece. Softshell jackets provide the warmth of a fleece, water repellency, breathability and endurance with toughened wear-areas, and promote agility for outdoor sports enthusiasts.
Lightweight trekking trousers – important piece of kit for those trekkers, looking to stay warm, and take advantage of lightweight hard-wearing trousers that can be used for a variety of outdoor activities.
Running shorts – handy to wear whilst your washing your trousers, or simply for running or walking in warmer weather. Running shorts are a great way to save space, weight and stay comfortable in warmer conditions. Even in the rain, runners and walkers often wear them as it means they are not carrying around excess mud and water in their clothing.
Baselayers – baselayers, or base layer tops and bottoms, are quick drying, fast wicking and reduce odour. Avoid cotton t-shirts as they loose insulative properties and gain weight when wet. baselayers are a very important of anyones layering system and is highly recommended! Baselayer underwear – outdoor clothing manufacturers have even gone to effort of keeping people comfortable by designing baselayer boxers and pants.
Weight saving tips:
1. A decent cooking pan can work as a eating bowl, and, you guessed it, a cooking pan! Do you really need a plate and a bowl?
2. How many tent pegs do you need for the weather? You can now get ultralight tent pegs?
3. Many baselayers are quick drying, wicking, low odour and so can be worn again and again, and dry quickly after a quick wash.
4. Share the weight of your tent – is a two man lightweight tent lighter than two ultralight one man tents?
5. Down sleeping bags are far lighter (weight to warmth ratio is better).
6. Toiletries – shaving gel is heavy and bulky, consider shaving oil or go without. Don’t go over board and throw-away your deodorant – going lightweight isn’t worth losing your friends over! Empty your toothpaste and other liquids into smaller containers – taking just what you need. Consider taking a mini toothbrush too, and leaving the hairdryer.
7. Take a single lightweight camping stove rather than a double-hob camping stove, just cook one thing at a time and eat it as it comes off the hob
8. Stainless steel or titanium cutlery and a multi-tool pen-knife will be the only utensils and tools you’ll need
9. Food – sauce sachets help to make any meal interesting! Tins are heavy – try Wayfayrer meals as these are very popular with lightweight enthusiasts.
10. Drinks – decant drinks from glass and plastic bottles into a Platypus or Camelbak bladder.
11. Money – always spend your lose change before you break into a note.
12. First aid kit – take everything you need, or might need – don’t make any cutbacks.
Items to avoid:
1. Camping chairs and tables – just find a couple of rocks, or sit on the floor.
2. Synthetic sleeping bags (down sleeping bags are much lighter for the same comfort temperature).
3. Too many clothes – buy quick drying clothing and wash it before you go to bed.
4. Heavy-duty inflatable mattresses – ridiculously heavy!
5. Camping stoves that are bulky and require bulky gas canisters – mini lightweight stoves are available.
Importantly, use your common sense when packing your lightweight gear. It’s too easy to get carrried away with taking everything, including the kitchen sink, oven and juicer. Don’t go heavy, be a lightweight.
Ben McKay, CheapTents. com Marketing Dept.
Tel: (UK) 01925 411 385, Email: tents@cheaptents. com
Online Camping Equipment Shop, selling tents, rucksacks, outdoor clothing, sleeping bags, walking boots, climbing equipment, and providing advice to outdoor sports and camping enthusiasts for almost 20 years.
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Optimus 8R Mini Camp Cook Stove Backpacking Hiking Camping
$43.00 |
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New Camp 3 Backpacking Micro 1 Burner Gas Stove w/ Case
$14.50 |
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1970's Svea ? no 235 Backpack Camp stove NOS never used vintage VTG
$46.00 |
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New Camp 3 Backpacking Micro 1 Burner Gas Stove w/ Case
$19.95 |
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VTG Coleman M-1942 6" Military WWII GAS Field Hiking, Back Packing Camp Stove
$40.00 |
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NEW MSR Whisperlite Classic Camp Cooking Backpacking Stove 11782 White Gas
$41.77 |
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BRAND NEW MSR Superfly Canister Camp Stove Auto Start Ignitor Backpacking 11786
$31.06 |
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Coleman Peak One Light-weight Camp/backpack Stove
$25.00 |
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Coleman Peak One Light-weight Camp/backpack Stove
$25.00 |
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High Basin Ultralight Backpacking Stove & Camp Pot
$29.99 |
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Sterno Outdoor Overnight Stove Kit
$14.97 STERNO MINI COLUMN CANDLE 6PKKit includes a durable, rustproof cooking stove and 2 cans of Sterno cooking fuel. Comes in a rugged, water resistant carry bag with pockets for keys, matches, etc.... |
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Brinkmann 842-0010-0 1-burner Propane Camp Stove
$12.91 3-LEG DESIGN INCREASES STABILITY; SELF-CONTAINED FOLDING LEGS; PRESSURE REGULATED FOR CONSISTENT BURNER OUTPUT REGARDLESS OF FUEL LEVEL & ALTITUDE; WIND GUARD FOR 360° BURNER PROTECTION FROM WIND; 10,000 BTKU STAINLESS STEEL BURNER;MATCH LIGHT IGNITION... |
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Stove Tamer and Heat Diffuser
$7.99 This flat piece of metal will help to disperse your stove's flame to prevent "hot spots" in your pot. The 6" disc will fit most burners.... |
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Minitrangia 28-T
$31.99 The Mini Trangia is practical and lightweight for the lone walker. Specially produced for the Karrimor International Mountain Marathon multi-sport competition. Comes with a 0.8 liter aluminum pan, non-stick 6 in. lid/fry pan and spirit burner with windshield and handle.... |
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Coleman BlackCat PerfecTemp Catalytic Heater with InstaStart Technology
$47.26 Blackcat catalytic heater with instastart technology part #: 2000004166 the blackcat heater provides comfortable warmth with proper ventilation. Convenient electronic ignition for quick and easy matchless lighting. Features compact legs integrated into the collar for easy storage and a portable easy-to-grip handle that makes the heater easy to carry. Features: 3,000 btu output operates upt o 7 hou... |
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Portable Military Camping Tent Steel Wood Stove Heater Army Cook Hunting Fishing Cot
$69.89 This is a great stove you can use to cook your dinner, dry your gear, heat your shelter, or just warm your hands and feet on a cold winter's night. Safer than an open fire. Small enough to transport in your car and hand carry to your campsite. The ample cook top space gives you room to cook up lots of tasty dishes. When you're not cooking, you can rotate the cook top outward to dry wet socks and g... |
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Coleman Compact Table (Black or Silver Top)
$40.26 Almost a 100 years W.C. Coleman had ideas about what a lantern should be like. Little did he know what an impact his idea would have for the American people who enjoy camping. Coleman has manufactured that every family member will enjoy using. The Coleman griddle is excellent to use for any meal. When you buy a Coleman tent, you are laying a strong foundation for years of enjoyable camping experie... |
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Gasone Butane Fuel Canister (4pack)
$6.70 FOR 4 CAN OF 8oz OF FUEL. LAST UP TO 2 HOUR... |
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MSR Pocket Rocket Stove
$34.98 MSR PocketRocket Stove provides pint - sized cooking power for your outdoor adeventures! Less is more! At only 3 ozs., the PocketRocket keeps you light on the trail. And it packs a wallop for its size... it can boil 1 liter of water in about 3 1/2 minutes! Patented Windclip windshield clip keeps the PocketRocket performing, even in the wind. Easy to light, easy to adjust, and only 3 ounces! Measur... |
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512 G.I. Type Stainless Steel Canteen Cup
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Lightweight & Ultralight Camping Equipment Advice
Dec/090
Lightweight Tents & Camping Equipment Advice
CheapTents. com specialises in selling top quality tents and camping equipment at discount prices. We have operated in this industry for almost 20 years, and 7 years of that online, so when it comes to giving outdoor gear advice, we know our stuff!
Being specialists in selling lightweight and ultralight outdoor clothing and camping equipment, here is some very helpful advice for outdoor sports people interested in backpacking, adventure racing, lightweight expeditions and a variety of other lightweight outdoor and camping activities.
Why is lightweight camping and outdoor gear so important?
Lightweight gear is amongst the most technologically advanced outdoor clothing and camping equipment available. This is because it uses the specially advanced technologies which serve the same core purposes as ‘regular weight’ outdoor gear, but at a reduced weight.
Outdoor Sports: Outdoor sports enthusiasts and athletes have come to value lightweight camping and sports equipment because of the way it enhances their performance, hence the increasingly popular manufacture of ultralight tents, clothing and equipment. Adventure runners, backpackers and mountain bikers are amongst those looking to shave every gram off their pack weight.
Lightweight Backpacking and Travel: It’s important to realise that whilst you’re traveling around the world, taking a gap year, or backpacking for a weekend in the fells, you will greatly appreciate good quality, lightweight clothing and equipment, as no one else is going to offer to carry your backpack for you!
Reduced pack weight: By reducing the weight of the gear you are carrying with you, it means that you are putting less strain on your legs, making yourself less top heavy and more than likely reducing your pack size which means you can squeeze through more crevasses!
Reduced clothing weight: Agility is helped by reduced friction against key areas of your body’s movement. By having less weight, you are reducing the gravitational pull of your gear towards the ground, when most people want to be moving forward. Importantly, lightweight and ultralight equipment often means less bulk, which too helps to reduce the friction of clothing against your body and make it easier to conquer another mountain!
Packing Your Backpack
Prioritise. When packing your backpack, like many people I bet you think of an occasion (however remote) where you might actually need the melon baller. Well, the chances are you won’t, so don’t pack it. The rule is, when your lightweight packing, is to focus on absolute need and emergency need, which includes at the very least: water, food, shelter, warmth and safety.
Ask yourself these questions when packing your rucksack:
1. Do I need it? Throw out luxury items. ‘Luxury’ means different things to different people but try and stretch yourself with removing these items, as it makes a huge difference to the way you enjoy the outdoors.
2. How many times will I use it? Just the once – is it worth it?
3. Can something else replace it? Can it double-up as something else?
4. Can I share the weight with someone else (e. g. backpackers often share the weight of a tent)
5. If I was caught-out without it, would I be in a safe and secure situation?
Note: Don’t make any cut-back where it might compromise your safety or others.
“Make sure you have the best lightweight outdoor gear”
Providing lightweight equipment to campers and outdoor sports enthusiasts is a speciality in the outdoor industry who are keen to buy top brands at discount prices. If you’re new to specialist lightweight gear, then here are a few items of very lightweight outdoor gear that you might consider investing in. . .
Ultralight and Lightweight Camping Equipment:Ultralight tents and lightweight tents – a very popular piece of outdoor kit, these spectacularly clever and technologically advanced lightweight tents and ultralight tents are one of CheapTents. com’s top sellers. Adventure racers and backpackers find that these tents are more than adequate and can weigh less than 1-2kg. The Terra Nova Laser Comp tent is a great example of an ultralight tent, weighing in at a mere 900g – officially regarded as the world’s lightest two-skin tent.
Bivi Bags – if you’re looking for a truly ultralight camping experience, consider a bivi bag. Simply climb into your sleeping bag and bivi bag, and sleep under the stars in a very minimalist and lightweight form of camping. Ultralight down sleeping bags – although you can get lightweight synthetic sleeping bags, the real gains are to be found in the high-loft, warm, ultralight down sleeping bags – a superb investment as getting a good night sleep is vital to enjoying the outdoors.
Lightweight camping mat – some hardcore minimalist campers may see any sort of camping mat as a luxury, whereas others see lightweight camp mats as more about getting a good night sleep to aid their recovery and performance the next day.
Lightweight rucksack / backpack – many outdoor people, regardless of whether they are fell runners or backpackers value the weight savings in having a strong yet lightweight rucksack or backpack. Your comfort, speed and agility often correlate with the style of pack that you use. Always choose a specialist, lightweight rucksack or backpack if at all possible.
Lightweight camping stoves – camping stoves have come along way with ultralight versions being available with little, if any, loss to burning and boiling time. Many ultralight camping stoves weigh less than 150-200g making eating a warm, nutritious meal on the hill easy and lightweight.
Titanium pan set – you can eat out of the bowl and the lid also doubles up as a plate. The titanium pan set is ultra lightweight, strong and versatile.
Titanium cutlery – Tired of carrying around cheap cutlery only to break it half way through your Wayfayrer meal? Try titanium cutlery – ultralight weight and incredibly strong.
Ultralight and Lightweight Clothing & Footwear:
Lightweight waterproof jackets – lightweight jackets that are waterproof have been developed by manufacturers for outdoor sports enthusiasts and for stuffing away in your backpack for those ‘just in case’ occasions. CheapTents. com has a great selection of lightweight waterproof jackets and trousers available from some of the very best outdoor brands.
Softshell jackets – for a warm layer, consider a softshell / windproof fleece. Softshell jackets provide the warmth of a fleece, water repellency, breathability and endurance with toughened wear-areas, and promote agility for outdoor sports enthusiasts.
Lightweight trekking trousers – important piece of kit for those trekkers, looking to stay warm, and take advantage of lightweight hard-wearing trousers that can be used for a variety of outdoor activities.
Running shorts – handy to wear whilst your washing your trousers, or simply for running or walking in warmer weather. Running shorts are a great way to save space, weight and stay comfortable in warmer conditions. Even in the rain, runners and walkers often wear them as it means they are not carrying around excess mud and water in their clothing.
Baselayers – baselayers, or base layer tops and bottoms, are quick drying, fast wicking and reduce odour. Avoid cotton t-shirts as they loose insulative properties and gain weight when wet. baselayers are a very important of anyones layering system and is highly recommended! Baselayer underwear – outdoor clothing manufacturers have even gone to effort of keeping people comfortable by designing baselayer boxers and pants.
Weight saving tips:
1. A decent cooking pan can work as a eating bowl, and, you guessed it, a cooking pan! Do you really need a plate and a bowl?
2. How many tent pegs do you need for the weather? You can now get ultralight tent pegs?
3. Many baselayers are quick drying, wicking, low odour and so can be worn again and again, and dry quickly after a quick wash.
4. Share the weight of your tent – is a two man lightweight tent lighter than two ultralight one man tents?
5. Down sleeping bags are far lighter (weight to warmth ratio is better).
6. Toiletries – shaving gel is heavy and bulky, consider shaving oil or go without. Don’t go over board and throw-away your deodorant – going lightweight isn’t worth losing your friends over! Empty your toothpaste and other liquids into smaller containers – taking just what you need. Consider taking a mini toothbrush too, and leaving the hairdryer.
7. Take a single lightweight camping stove rather than a double-hob camping stove, just cook one thing at a time and eat it as it comes off the hob
8. Stainless steel or titanium cutlery and a multi-tool pen-knife will be the only utensils and tools you’ll need
9. Food – sauce sachets help to make any meal interesting! Tins are heavy – try Wayfayrer meals as these are very popular with lightweight enthusiasts.
10. Drinks – decant drinks from glass and plastic bottles into a Platypus or Camelbak bladder.
11. Money – always spend your lose change before you break into a note.
12. First aid kit – take everything you need, or might need – don’t make any cutbacks.
Items to avoid:
1. Camping chairs and tables – just find a couple of rocks, or sit on the floor.
2. Synthetic sleeping bags (down sleeping bags are much lighter for the same comfort temperature).
3. Too many clothes – buy quick drying clothing and wash it before you go to bed.
4. Heavy-duty inflatable mattresses – ridiculously heavy!
5. Camping stoves that are bulky and require bulky gas canisters – mini lightweight stoves are available.
Importantly, use your common sense when packing your lightweight gear. It’s too easy to get carrried away with taking everything, including the kitchen sink, oven and juicer. Don’t go heavy, be a lightweight.
Ben McKay, CheapTents. com Marketing Dept.
Tel: (UK) 01925 411 385, Email: tents@cheaptents. com
Online Camping Equipment Shop, selling tents, rucksacks, outdoor clothing, sleeping bags, walking boots, climbing equipment, and providing advice to outdoor sports and camping enthusiasts for almost 20 years.
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Optimus 8R Mini Camp Cook Stove Backpacking Hiking Camping
$43.00 |
|
|
New Camp 3 Backpacking Micro 1 Burner Gas Stove w/ Case
$14.50 |
|
|
1970's Svea ? no 235 Backpack Camp stove NOS never used vintage VTG
$46.00 |
|
|
New Camp 3 Backpacking Micro 1 Burner Gas Stove w/ Case
$19.95 |
|
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VTG Coleman M-1942 6" Military WWII GAS Field Hiking, Back Packing Camp Stove
$40.00 |
|
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NEW MSR Whisperlite Classic Camp Cooking Backpacking Stove 11782 White Gas
$41.77 |
|
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BRAND NEW MSR Superfly Canister Camp Stove Auto Start Ignitor Backpacking 11786
$31.06 |
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Coleman Peak One Light-weight Camp/backpack Stove
$25.00 |
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Coleman Peak One Light-weight Camp/backpack Stove
$25.00 |
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High Basin Ultralight Backpacking Stove & Camp Pot
$29.99 |
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Sterno Outdoor Overnight Stove Kit
$14.97 STERNO MINI COLUMN CANDLE 6PKKit includes a durable, rustproof cooking stove and 2 cans of Sterno cooking fuel. Comes in a rugged, water resistant carry bag with pockets for keys, matches, etc.... |
|
|
Brinkmann 842-0010-0 1-burner Propane Camp Stove
$12.91 3-LEG DESIGN INCREASES STABILITY; SELF-CONTAINED FOLDING LEGS; PRESSURE REGULATED FOR CONSISTENT BURNER OUTPUT REGARDLESS OF FUEL LEVEL & ALTITUDE; WIND GUARD FOR 360° BURNER PROTECTION FROM WIND; 10,000 BTKU STAINLESS STEEL BURNER;MATCH LIGHT IGNITION... |
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Stove Tamer and Heat Diffuser
$7.99 This flat piece of metal will help to disperse your stove's flame to prevent "hot spots" in your pot. The 6" disc will fit most burners.... |
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Snow Peak GigaPower Stove Windscreen
$8.96 Since 1958 Snow Peak has been making products to help your camping experience be enjoyable. Yukio Yamai founded Snow Peak. Yamai was a great lover of the outdoors and loved to climb. Yamia worked long and hard to make mountain climbing a reality for more people. Yamai tested his products while mountain climbing. In 1986, Tohru Yamai, the current president of Snow Peak, aggressively promoted the de... |
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Coleman Compact Table (Black or Silver Top)
$40.26 Enjoy meals together when camping or backpacking, or set out a delicious spread at tailgating parties with the easily transported Coleman Compact Table. It quickly folds down to fit in an included storage bag (with carry strap). The table has a 29.5 by 29.5-inch high-impact, weather-resistant ABS table top and stands 17.5 inches tall. It also offers a strong steel frame with platinum powder coatin... |
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Minitrangia 28-T
$31.99 The Mini Trangia is practical and lightweight for the lone walker. Specially produced for the Karrimor International Mountain Marathon multi-sport competition. Comes with a 0.8 liter aluminum pan, non-stick 6 in. lid/fry pan and spirit burner with windshield and handle.... |
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Coleman BlackCat PerfecTemp Catalytic Heater with InstaStart Technology
$47.26 Blackcat catalytic heater with instastart technology part #: 2000004166 the blackcat heater provides comfortable warmth with proper ventilation. Convenient electronic ignition for quick and easy matchless lighting. Features compact legs integrated into the collar for easy storage and a portable easy-to-grip handle that makes the heater easy to carry. Features: 3,000 btu output operates upt o 7 hou... |
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Portable Military Camping Tent Steel Wood Stove Heater Army Cook Hunting Fishing Cot
$69.89 This is a great stove you can use to cook your dinner, dry your gear, heat your shelter, or just warm your hands and feet on a cold winter's night. Safer than an open fire. Small enough to transport in your car and hand carry to your campsite. The ample cook top space gives you room to cook up lots of tasty dishes. When you're not cooking, you can rotate the cook top outward to dry wet socks and g... |
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Gasone Butane Fuel Canister (4pack)
$6.70 FOR 4 CAN OF 8oz OF FUEL. LAST UP TO 2 HOUR... |
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MSR Pocket Rocket Stove
$34.98 MSR PocketRocket Stove provides pint - sized cooking power for your outdoor adeventures! Less is more! At only 3 ozs., the PocketRocket keeps you light on the trail. And it packs a wallop for its size... it can boil 1 liter of water in about 3 1/2 minutes! Patented Windclip windshield clip keeps the PocketRocket performing, even in the wind. Easy to light, easy to adjust, and only 3 ounces! Measur... |
Lightweight & Ultralight Camping Equipment Advice
Dec/090
Lightweight Tents & Camping Equipment Advice
CheapTents. com specialises in selling top quality tents and camping equipment at discount prices. We have operated in this industry for almost 20 years, and 7 years of that online, so when it comes to giving outdoor gear advice, we know our stuff!
Being specialists in selling lightweight and ultralight outdoor clothing and camping equipment, here is some very helpful advice for outdoor sports people interested in backpacking, adventure racing, lightweight expeditions and a variety of other lightweight outdoor and camping activities.
Why is lightweight camping and outdoor gear so important?
Lightweight gear is amongst the most technologically advanced outdoor clothing and camping equipment available. This is because it uses the specially advanced technologies which serve the same core purposes as ‘regular weight’ outdoor gear, but at a reduced weight.
Outdoor Sports: Outdoor sports enthusiasts and athletes have come to value lightweight camping and sports equipment because of the way it enhances their performance, hence the increasingly popular manufacture of ultralight tents, clothing and equipment. Adventure runners, backpackers and mountain bikers are amongst those looking to shave every gram off their pack weight.
Lightweight Backpacking and Travel: It’s important to realise that whilst you’re traveling around the world, taking a gap year, or backpacking for a weekend in the fells, you will greatly appreciate good quality, lightweight clothing and equipment, as no one else is going to offer to carry your backpack for you!
Reduced pack weight: By reducing the weight of the gear you are carrying with you, it means that you are putting less strain on your legs, making yourself less top heavy and more than likely reducing your pack size which means you can squeeze through more crevasses!
Reduced clothing weight: Agility is helped by reduced friction against key areas of your body’s movement. By having less weight, you are reducing the gravitational pull of your gear towards the ground, when most people want to be moving forward. Importantly, lightweight and ultralight equipment often means less bulk, which too helps to reduce the friction of clothing against your body and make it easier to conquer another mountain!
Packing Your Backpack
Prioritise. When packing your backpack, like many people I bet you think of an occasion (however remote) where you might actually need the melon baller. Well, the chances are you won’t, so don’t pack it. The rule is, when your lightweight packing, is to focus on absolute need and emergency need, which includes at the very least: water, food, shelter, warmth and safety.
Ask yourself these questions when packing your rucksack:
1. Do I need it? Throw out luxury items. ‘Luxury’ means different things to different people but try and stretch yourself with removing these items, as it makes a huge difference to the way you enjoy the outdoors.
2. How many times will I use it? Just the once – is it worth it?
3. Can something else replace it? Can it double-up as something else?
4. Can I share the weight with someone else (e. g. backpackers often share the weight of a tent)
5. If I was caught-out without it, would I be in a safe and secure situation?
Note: Don’t make any cut-back where it might compromise your safety or others.
“Make sure you have the best lightweight outdoor gear”
Providing lightweight equipment to campers and outdoor sports enthusiasts is a speciality in the outdoor industry who are keen to buy top brands at discount prices. If you’re new to specialist lightweight gear, then here are a few items of very lightweight outdoor gear that you might consider investing in. . .
Ultralight and Lightweight Camping Equipment:Ultralight tents and lightweight tents – a very popular piece of outdoor kit, these spectacularly clever and technologically advanced lightweight tents and ultralight tents are one of CheapTents. com’s top sellers. Adventure racers and backpackers find that these tents are more than adequate and can weigh less than 1-2kg. The Terra Nova Laser Comp tent is a great example of an ultralight tent, weighing in at a mere 900g – officially regarded as the world’s lightest two-skin tent.
Bivi Bags – if you’re looking for a truly ultralight camping experience, consider a bivi bag. Simply climb into your sleeping bag and bivi bag, and sleep under the stars in a very minimalist and lightweight form of camping. Ultralight down sleeping bags – although you can get lightweight synthetic sleeping bags, the real gains are to be found in the high-loft, warm, ultralight down sleeping bags – a superb investment as getting a good night sleep is vital to enjoying the outdoors.
Lightweight camping mat – some hardcore minimalist campers may see any sort of camping mat as a luxury, whereas others see lightweight camp mats as more about getting a good night sleep to aid their recovery and performance the next day.
Lightweight rucksack / backpack – many outdoor people, regardless of whether they are fell runners or backpackers value the weight savings in having a strong yet lightweight rucksack or backpack. Your comfort, speed and agility often correlate with the style of pack that you use. Always choose a specialist, lightweight rucksack or backpack if at all possible.
Lightweight camping stoves – camping stoves have come along way with ultralight versions being available with little, if any, loss to burning and boiling time. Many ultralight camping stoves weigh less than 150-200g making eating a warm, nutritious meal on the hill easy and lightweight.
Titanium pan set – you can eat out of the bowl and the lid also doubles up as a plate. The titanium pan set is ultra lightweight, strong and versatile.
Titanium cutlery – Tired of carrying around cheap cutlery only to break it half way through your Wayfayrer meal? Try titanium cutlery – ultralight weight and incredibly strong.
Ultralight and Lightweight Clothing & Footwear:
Lightweight waterproof jackets – lightweight jackets that are waterproof have been developed by manufacturers for outdoor sports enthusiasts and for stuffing away in your backpack for those ‘just in case’ occasions. CheapTents. com has a great selection of lightweight waterproof jackets and trousers available from some of the very best outdoor brands.
Softshell jackets – for a warm layer, consider a softshell / windproof fleece. Softshell jackets provide the warmth of a fleece, water repellency, breathability and endurance with toughened wear-areas, and promote agility for outdoor sports enthusiasts.
Lightweight trekking trousers – important piece of kit for those trekkers, looking to stay warm, and take advantage of lightweight hard-wearing trousers that can be used for a variety of outdoor activities.
Running shorts – handy to wear whilst your washing your trousers, or simply for running or walking in warmer weather. Running shorts are a great way to save space, weight and stay comfortable in warmer conditions. Even in the rain, runners and walkers often wear them as it means they are not carrying around excess mud and water in their clothing.
Baselayers – baselayers, or base layer tops and bottoms, are quick drying, fast wicking and reduce odour. Avoid cotton t-shirts as they loose insulative properties and gain weight when wet. baselayers are a very important of anyones layering system and is highly recommended! Baselayer underwear – outdoor clothing manufacturers have even gone to effort of keeping people comfortable by designing baselayer boxers and pants.
Weight saving tips:
1. A decent cooking pan can work as a eating bowl, and, you guessed it, a cooking pan! Do you really need a plate and a bowl?
2. How many tent pegs do you need for the weather? You can now get ultralight tent pegs?
3. Many baselayers are quick drying, wicking, low odour and so can be worn again and again, and dry quickly after a quick wash.
4. Share the weight of your tent – is a two man lightweight tent lighter than two ultralight one man tents?
5. Down sleeping bags are far lighter (weight to warmth ratio is better).
6. Toiletries – shaving gel is heavy and bulky, consider shaving oil or go without. Don’t go over board and throw-away your deodorant – going lightweight isn’t worth losing your friends over! Empty your toothpaste and other liquids into smaller containers – taking just what you need. Consider taking a mini toothbrush too, and leaving the hairdryer.
7. Take a single lightweight camping stove rather than a double-hob camping stove, just cook one thing at a time and eat it as it comes off the hob
8. Stainless steel or titanium cutlery and a multi-tool pen-knife will be the only utensils and tools you’ll need
9. Food – sauce sachets help to make any meal interesting! Tins are heavy – try Wayfayrer meals as these are very popular with lightweight enthusiasts.
10. Drinks – decant drinks from glass and plastic bottles into a Platypus or Camelbak bladder.
11. Money – always spend your lose change before you break into a note.
12. First aid kit – take everything you need, or might need – don’t make any cutbacks.
Items to avoid:
1. Camping chairs and tables – just find a couple of rocks, or sit on the floor.
2. Synthetic sleeping bags (down sleeping bags are much lighter for the same comfort temperature).
3. Too many clothes – buy quick drying clothing and wash it before you go to bed.
4. Heavy-duty inflatable mattresses – ridiculously heavy!
5. Camping stoves that are bulky and require bulky gas canisters – mini lightweight stoves are available.
Importantly, use your common sense when packing your lightweight gear. It’s too easy to get carrried away with taking everything, including the kitchen sink, oven and juicer. Don’t go heavy, be a lightweight.
Ben McKay, CheapTents. com Marketing Dept.
Tel: (UK) 01925 411 385, Email: tents@cheaptents. com
Online Camping Equipment Shop, selling tents, rucksacks, outdoor clothing, sleeping bags, walking boots, climbing equipment, and providing advice to outdoor sports and camping enthusiasts for almost 20 years.
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Lightweight & Ultralight Camping Equipment Advice
Dec/090
Lightweight Tents & Camping Equipment Advice
CheapTents. com specialises in selling top quality tents and camping equipment at discount prices. We have operated in this industry for almost 20 years, and 7 years of that online, so when it comes to giving outdoor gear advice, we know our stuff!
Being specialists in selling lightweight and ultralight outdoor clothing and camping equipment, here is some very helpful advice for outdoor sports people interested in backpacking, adventure racing, lightweight expeditions and a variety of other lightweight outdoor and camping activities.
Why is lightweight camping and outdoor gear so important?
Lightweight gear is amongst the most technologically advanced outdoor clothing and camping equipment available. This is because it uses the specially advanced technologies which serve the same core purposes as ‘regular weight’ outdoor gear, but at a reduced weight.
Outdoor Sports: Outdoor sports enthusiasts and athletes have come to value lightweight camping and sports equipment because of the way it enhances their performance, hence the increasingly popular manufacture of ultralight tents, clothing and equipment. Adventure runners, backpackers and mountain bikers are amongst those looking to shave every gram off their pack weight.
Lightweight Backpacking and Travel: It’s important to realise that whilst you’re traveling around the world, taking a gap year, or backpacking for a weekend in the fells, you will greatly appreciate good quality, lightweight clothing and equipment, as no one else is going to offer to carry your backpack for you!
Reduced pack weight: By reducing the weight of the gear you are carrying with you, it means that you are putting less strain on your legs, making yourself less top heavy and more than likely reducing your pack size which means you can squeeze through more crevasses!
Reduced clothing weight: Agility is helped by reduced friction against key areas of your body’s movement. By having less weight, you are reducing the gravitational pull of your gear towards the ground, when most people want to be moving forward. Importantly, lightweight and ultralight equipment often means less bulk, which too helps to reduce the friction of clothing against your body and make it easier to conquer another mountain!
Packing Your Backpack
Prioritise. When packing your backpack, like many people I bet you think of an occasion (however remote) where you might actually need the melon baller. Well, the chances are you won’t, so don’t pack it. The rule is, when your lightweight packing, is to focus on absolute need and emergency need, which includes at the very least: water, food, shelter, warmth and safety.
Ask yourself these questions when packing your rucksack:
1. Do I need it? Throw out luxury items. ‘Luxury’ means different things to different people but try and stretch yourself with removing these items, as it makes a huge difference to the way you enjoy the outdoors.
2. How many times will I use it? Just the once – is it worth it?
3. Can something else replace it? Can it double-up as something else?
4. Can I share the weight with someone else (e. g. backpackers often share the weight of a tent)
5. If I was caught-out without it, would I be in a safe and secure situation?
Note: Don’t make any cut-back where it might compromise your safety or others.
“Make sure you have the best lightweight outdoor gear”
Providing lightweight equipment to campers and outdoor sports enthusiasts is a speciality in the outdoor industry who are keen to buy top brands at discount prices. If you’re new to specialist lightweight gear, then here are a few items of very lightweight outdoor gear that you might consider investing in. . .
Ultralight and Lightweight Camping Equipment:Ultralight tents and lightweight tents – a very popular piece of outdoor kit, these spectacularly clever and technologically advanced lightweight tents and ultralight tents are one of CheapTents. com’s top sellers. Adventure racers and backpackers find that these tents are more than adequate and can weigh less than 1-2kg. The Terra Nova Laser Comp tent is a great example of an ultralight tent, weighing in at a mere 900g – officially regarded as the world’s lightest two-skin tent.
Bivi Bags – if you’re looking for a truly ultralight camping experience, consider a bivi bag. Simply climb into your sleeping bag and bivi bag, and sleep under the stars in a very minimalist and lightweight form of camping. Ultralight down sleeping bags – although you can get lightweight synthetic sleeping bags, the real gains are to be found in the high-loft, warm, ultralight down sleeping bags – a superb investment as getting a good night sleep is vital to enjoying the outdoors.
Lightweight camping mat – some hardcore minimalist campers may see any sort of camping mat as a luxury, whereas others see lightweight camp mats as more about getting a good night sleep to aid their recovery and performance the next day.
Lightweight rucksack / backpack – many outdoor people, regardless of whether they are fell runners or backpackers value the weight savings in having a strong yet lightweight rucksack or backpack. Your comfort, speed and agility often correlate with the style of pack that you use. Always choose a specialist, lightweight rucksack or backpack if at all possible.
Lightweight camping stoves – camping stoves have come along way with ultralight versions being available with little, if any, loss to burning and boiling time. Many ultralight camping stoves weigh less than 150-200g making eating a warm, nutritious meal on the hill easy and lightweight.
Titanium pan set – you can eat out of the bowl and the lid also doubles up as a plate. The titanium pan set is ultra lightweight, strong and versatile.
Titanium cutlery – Tired of carrying around cheap cutlery only to break it half way through your Wayfayrer meal? Try titanium cutlery – ultralight weight and incredibly strong.
Ultralight and Lightweight Clothing & Footwear:
Lightweight waterproof jackets – lightweight jackets that are waterproof have been developed by manufacturers for outdoor sports enthusiasts and for stuffing away in your backpack for those ‘just in case’ occasions. CheapTents. com has a great selection of lightweight waterproof jackets and trousers available from some of the very best outdoor brands.
Softshell jackets – for a warm layer, consider a softshell / windproof fleece. Softshell jackets provide the warmth of a fleece, water repellency, breathability and endurance with toughened wear-areas, and promote agility for outdoor sports enthusiasts.
Lightweight trekking trousers – important piece of kit for those trekkers, looking to stay warm, and take advantage of lightweight hard-wearing trousers that can be used for a variety of outdoor activities.
Running shorts – handy to wear whilst your washing your trousers, or simply for running or walking in warmer weather. Running shorts are a great way to save space, weight and stay comfortable in warmer conditions. Even in the rain, runners and walkers often wear them as it means they are not carrying around excess mud and water in their clothing.
Baselayers – baselayers, or base layer tops and bottoms, are quick drying, fast wicking and reduce odour. Avoid cotton t-shirts as they loose insulative properties and gain weight when wet. baselayers are a very important of anyones layering system and is highly recommended! Baselayer underwear – outdoor clothing manufacturers have even gone to effort of keeping people comfortable by designing baselayer boxers and pants.
Weight saving tips:
1. A decent cooking pan can work as a eating bowl, and, you guessed it, a cooking pan! Do you really need a plate and a bowl?
2. How many tent pegs do you need for the weather? You can now get ultralight tent pegs?
3. Many baselayers are quick drying, wicking, low odour and so can be worn again and again, and dry quickly after a quick wash.
4. Share the weight of your tent – is a two man lightweight tent lighter than two ultralight one man tents?
5. Down sleeping bags are far lighter (weight to warmth ratio is better).
6. Toiletries – shaving gel is heavy and bulky, consider shaving oil or go without. Don’t go over board and throw-away your deodorant – going lightweight isn’t worth losing your friends over! Empty your toothpaste and other liquids into smaller containers – taking just what you need. Consider taking a mini toothbrush too, and leaving the hairdryer.
7. Take a single lightweight camping stove rather than a double-hob camping stove, just cook one thing at a time and eat it as it comes off the hob
8. Stainless steel or titanium cutlery and a multi-tool pen-knife will be the only utensils and tools you’ll need
9. Food – sauce sachets help to make any meal interesting! Tins are heavy – try Wayfayrer meals as these are very popular with lightweight enthusiasts.
10. Drinks – decant drinks from glass and plastic bottles into a Platypus or Camelbak bladder.
11. Money – always spend your lose change before you break into a note.
12. First aid kit – take everything you need, or might need – don’t make any cutbacks.
Items to avoid:
1. Camping chairs and tables – just find a couple of rocks, or sit on the floor.
2. Synthetic sleeping bags (down sleeping bags are much lighter for the same comfort temperature).
3. Too many clothes – buy quick drying clothing and wash it before you go to bed.
4. Heavy-duty inflatable mattresses – ridiculously heavy!
5. Camping stoves that are bulky and require bulky gas canisters – mini lightweight stoves are available.
Importantly, use your common sense when packing your lightweight gear. It’s too easy to get carrried away with taking everything, including the kitchen sink, oven and juicer. Don’t go heavy, be a lightweight.
Ben McKay, CheapTents. com Marketing Dept.
Tel: (UK) 01925 411 385, Email: tents@cheaptents. com
Online Camping Equipment Shop, selling tents, rucksacks, outdoor clothing, sleeping bags, walking boots, climbing equipment, and providing advice to outdoor sports and camping enthusiasts for almost 20 years.
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Lightweight & Ultralight Camping Equipment Advice
Dec/090
Lightweight Tents & Camping Equipment Advice
CheapTents. com specialises in selling top quality tents and camping equipment at discount prices. We have operated in this industry for almost 20 years, and 7 years of that online, so when it comes to giving outdoor gear advice, we know our stuff!
Being specialists in selling lightweight and ultralight outdoor clothing and camping equipment, here is some very helpful advice for outdoor sports people interested in backpacking, adventure racing, lightweight expeditions and a variety of other lightweight outdoor and camping activities.
Why is lightweight camping and outdoor gear so important?
Lightweight gear is amongst the most technologically advanced outdoor clothing and camping equipment available. This is because it uses the specially advanced technologies which serve the same core purposes as ‘regular weight’ outdoor gear, but at a reduced weight.
Outdoor Sports: Outdoor sports enthusiasts and athletes have come to value lightweight camping and sports equipment because of the way it enhances their performance, hence the increasingly popular manufacture of ultralight tents, clothing and equipment. Adventure runners, backpackers and mountain bikers are amongst those looking to shave every gram off their pack weight.
Lightweight Backpacking and Travel: It’s important to realise that whilst you’re traveling around the world, taking a gap year, or backpacking for a weekend in the fells, you will greatly appreciate good quality, lightweight clothing and equipment, as no one else is going to offer to carry your backpack for you!
Reduced pack weight: By reducing the weight of the gear you are carrying with you, it means that you are putting less strain on your legs, making yourself less top heavy and more than likely reducing your pack size which means you can squeeze through more crevasses!
Reduced clothing weight: Agility is helped by reduced friction against key areas of your body’s movement. By having less weight, you are reducing the gravitational pull of your gear towards the ground, when most people want to be moving forward. Importantly, lightweight and ultralight equipment often means less bulk, which too helps to reduce the friction of clothing against your body and make it easier to conquer another mountain!
Packing Your Backpack
Prioritise. When packing your backpack, like many people I bet you think of an occasion (however remote) where you might actually need the melon baller. Well, the chances are you won’t, so don’t pack it. The rule is, when your lightweight packing, is to focus on absolute need and emergency need, which includes at the very least: water, food, shelter, warmth and safety.
Ask yourself these questions when packing your rucksack:
1. Do I need it? Throw out luxury items. ‘Luxury’ means different things to different people but try and stretch yourself with removing these items, as it makes a huge difference to the way you enjoy the outdoors.
2. How many times will I use it? Just the once – is it worth it?
3. Can something else replace it? Can it double-up as something else?
4. Can I share the weight with someone else (e. g. backpackers often share the weight of a tent)
5. If I was caught-out without it, would I be in a safe and secure situation?
Note: Don’t make any cut-back where it might compromise your safety or others.
“Make sure you have the best lightweight outdoor gear”
Providing lightweight equipment to campers and outdoor sports enthusiasts is a speciality in the outdoor industry who are keen to buy top brands at discount prices. If you’re new to specialist lightweight gear, then here are a few items of very lightweight outdoor gear that you might consider investing in. . .
Ultralight and Lightweight Camping Equipment:Ultralight tents and lightweight tents – a very popular piece of outdoor kit, these spectacularly clever and technologically advanced lightweight tents and ultralight tents are one of CheapTents. com’s top sellers. Adventure racers and backpackers find that these tents are more than adequate and can weigh less than 1-2kg. The Terra Nova Laser Comp tent is a great example of an ultralight tent, weighing in at a mere 900g – officially regarded as the world’s lightest two-skin tent.
Bivi Bags – if you’re looking for a truly ultralight camping experience, consider a bivi bag. Simply climb into your sleeping bag and bivi bag, and sleep under the stars in a very minimalist and lightweight form of camping. Ultralight down sleeping bags – although you can get lightweight synthetic sleeping bags, the real gains are to be found in the high-loft, warm, ultralight down sleeping bags – a superb investment as getting a good night sleep is vital to enjoying the outdoors.
Lightweight camping mat – some hardcore minimalist campers may see any sort of camping mat as a luxury, whereas others see lightweight camp mats as more about getting a good night sleep to aid their recovery and performance the next day.
Lightweight rucksack / backpack – many outdoor people, regardless of whether they are fell runners or backpackers value the weight savings in having a strong yet lightweight rucksack or backpack. Your comfort, speed and agility often correlate with the style of pack that you use. Always choose a specialist, lightweight rucksack or backpack if at all possible.
Lightweight camping stoves – camping stoves have come along way with ultralight versions being available with little, if any, loss to burning and boiling time. Many ultralight camping stoves weigh less than 150-200g making eating a warm, nutritious meal on the hill easy and lightweight.
Titanium pan set – you can eat out of the bowl and the lid also doubles up as a plate. The titanium pan set is ultra lightweight, strong and versatile.
Titanium cutlery – Tired of carrying around cheap cutlery only to break it half way through your Wayfayrer meal? Try titanium cutlery – ultralight weight and incredibly strong.
Ultralight and Lightweight Clothing & Footwear:
Lightweight waterproof jackets – lightweight jackets that are waterproof have been developed by manufacturers for outdoor sports enthusiasts and for stuffing away in your backpack for those ‘just in case’ occasions. CheapTents. com has a great selection of lightweight waterproof jackets and trousers available from some of the very best outdoor brands.
Softshell jackets – for a warm layer, consider a softshell / windproof fleece. Softshell jackets provide the warmth of a fleece, water repellency, breathability and endurance with toughened wear-areas, and promote agility for outdoor sports enthusiasts.
Lightweight trekking trousers – important piece of kit for those trekkers, looking to stay warm, and take advantage of lightweight hard-wearing trousers that can be used for a variety of outdoor activities.
Running shorts – handy to wear whilst your washing your trousers, or simply for running or walking in warmer weather. Running shorts are a great way to save space, weight and stay comfortable in warmer conditions. Even in the rain, runners and walkers often wear them as it means they are not carrying around excess mud and water in their clothing.
Baselayers – baselayers, or base layer tops and bottoms, are quick drying, fast wicking and reduce odour. Avoid cotton t-shirts as they loose insulative properties and gain weight when wet. baselayers are a very important of anyones layering system and is highly recommended! Baselayer underwear – outdoor clothing manufacturers have even gone to effort of keeping people comfortable by designing baselayer boxers and pants.
Weight saving tips:
1. A decent cooking pan can work as a eating bowl, and, you guessed it, a cooking pan! Do you really need a plate and a bowl?
2. How many tent pegs do you need for the weather? You can now get ultralight tent pegs?
3. Many baselayers are quick drying, wicking, low odour and so can be worn again and again, and dry quickly after a quick wash.
4. Share the weight of your tent – is a two man lightweight tent lighter than two ultralight one man tents?
5. Down sleeping bags are far lighter (weight to warmth ratio is better).
6. Toiletries – shaving gel is heavy and bulky, consider shaving oil or go without. Don’t go over board and throw-away your deodorant – going lightweight isn’t worth losing your friends over! Empty your toothpaste and other liquids into smaller containers – taking just what you need. Consider taking a mini toothbrush too, and leaving the hairdryer.
7. Take a single lightweight camping stove rather than a double-hob camping stove, just cook one thing at a time and eat it as it comes off the hob
8. Stainless steel or titanium cutlery and a multi-tool pen-knife will be the only utensils and tools you’ll need
9. Food – sauce sachets help to make any meal interesting! Tins are heavy – try Wayfayrer meals as these are very popular with lightweight enthusiasts.
10. Drinks – decant drinks from glass and plastic bottles into a Platypus or Camelbak bladder.
11. Money – always spend your lose change before you break into a note.
12. First aid kit – take everything you need, or might need – don’t make any cutbacks.
Items to avoid:
1. Camping chairs and tables – just find a couple of rocks, or sit on the floor.
2. Synthetic sleeping bags (down sleeping bags are much lighter for the same comfort temperature).
3. Too many clothes – buy quick drying clothing and wash it before you go to bed.
4. Heavy-duty inflatable mattresses – ridiculously heavy!
5. Camping stoves that are bulky and require bulky gas canisters – mini lightweight stoves are available.
Importantly, use your common sense when packing your lightweight gear. It’s too easy to get carrried away with taking everything, including the kitchen sink, oven and juicer. Don’t go heavy, be a lightweight.
Ben McKay, CheapTents. com Marketing Dept.
Tel: (UK) 01925 411 385, Email: tents@cheaptents. com
Online Camping Equipment Shop, selling tents, rucksacks, outdoor clothing, sleeping bags, walking boots, climbing equipment, and providing advice to outdoor sports and camping enthusiasts for almost 20 years.
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Stanco Non-Stick Grease Strainer, Black
$5.31 Grease Strainer Cup & Lid, Solid Aluminum Design Removes Food Particles From Grease, Reusing Grease Saves Money, Helps Reduce Drain Clogging Problems.... |
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Coleman Compact Table (Black or Silver Top)
$40.26 Enjoy meals together when camping or backpacking, or set out a delicious spread at tailgating parties with the easily transported Coleman Compact Table. It quickly folds down to fit in an included storage bag (with carry strap). The table has a 29.5 by 29.5-inch high-impact, weather-resistant ABS table top and stands 17.5 inches tall. It also offers a strong steel frame with platinum powder coatin... |
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Coleman BlackCat PerfecTemp Catalytic Heater with InstaStart Technology
$47.26 The Coleman 5038-850 BlackCat Perfectemp Catalytic Propane Heater with InstaStart Technology provides you with comfortable warmth indoors or in a tent. This catalytic heater has an electronic ignition which is not only quicker and easier that using a match, but is much more reliable in cold, windy weather. This Coleman BlackCat heater is incredibly portable for its heat output, with an easy-to-gr... |
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Portable Military Camping Tent Steel Wood Stove Heater Army Cook Hunting Fishing Cot
$69.89 This is a great stove you can use to cook your dinner, dry your gear, heat your shelter, or just warm your hands and feet on a cold winter's night. Safer than an open fire. Small enough to transport in your car and hand carry to your campsite. The ample cook top space gives you room to cook up lots of tasty dishes. When you're not cooking, you can rotate the cook top outward to dry wet socks and g... |
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Brunton Compact Foldable Canister Backpack Stove F-FLEX
$109.99 The coolest stove on the planet is one heck of a cooker. We've answered the canister stove users needs with the ideal compact, lightweight butane stove. With the award-winning simmering ability of old, the new FlexTM adds sturdy pot supports to the mix for the ultimate set-up. Built for the true backpacker, you don't need awkward accessory parts like unsteady cups and pots to make it purr. At a me... |
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Snow Peak Trek Combo Titanium Cookset
$99.94 The Snow Peak Trek Combo Titanium Cookset combines the classic Trek 900 and Trek 1400 cooksets into one perfect lightweight package. Perfect for the camper who may need more than one pot, the Trek Combo also excels for the dual campers who can pass of the set to one. That's because the smaller of the pots nest into the larger one so no more room is needed within your pack. The two pot lids of the ... |
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Long-Distance Hiking: Lessons from the Appalachian Trail
$8.93 All the informational resources needed to hike the Appalachian Trail.... |
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Lipsmackin' Vegetarian Backpackin'
$6.18 Lightweight Trail Tested Vegetarian recipes for theBackcountry. Recipes include Brooks Range Bannock,Crimson Skies Oatmeal, Cloudy MT Latte and South SisterStroganoff.... |
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The Leave-No-Crumbs Camping Cookbook: 150 Delightful, Delicious, and Darn-Near Foolproof Recipes from Two Top Wilderness Chefs
$10.00 Imagine this: You're at a campsite 10,000 feet up in the Third Mono Creek Recess of the high Sierras. You have no refrigerator, no food processor, no non-stick cookware, no measuring spoons, no pepper mill, no sea salt. How are you going to cook a meal that is imaginative, delightful, and delicious? That's what The Leave-No-Crumbs Camping Cookbook is all about.Rick Greenspan and Hal Kahn show anyo... |
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Gasone Butane Fuel Canister (4pack)
$6.70 FOR 4 CAN OF 8oz OF FUEL. LAST UP TO 2 HOUR... |
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Lightweight & Ultralight Camping Equipment Advice
Dec/090
Lightweight Tents & Camping Equipment Advice
CheapTents. com specialises in selling top quality tents and camping equipment at discount prices. We have operated in this industry for almost 20 years, and 7 years of that online, so when it comes to giving outdoor gear advice, we know our stuff!
Being specialists in selling lightweight and ultralight outdoor clothing and camping equipment, here is some very helpful advice for outdoor sports people interested in backpacking, adventure racing, lightweight expeditions and a variety of other lightweight outdoor and camping activities.
Why is lightweight camping and outdoor gear so important?
Lightweight gear is amongst the most technologically advanced outdoor clothing and camping equipment available. This is because it uses the specially advanced technologies which serve the same core purposes as ‘regular weight’ outdoor gear, but at a reduced weight.
Outdoor Sports: Outdoor sports enthusiasts and athletes have come to value lightweight camping and sports equipment because of the way it enhances their performance, hence the increasingly popular manufacture of ultralight tents, clothing and equipment. Adventure runners, backpackers and mountain bikers are amongst those looking to shave every gram off their pack weight.
Lightweight Backpacking and Travel: It’s important to realise that whilst you’re traveling around the world, taking a gap year, or backpacking for a weekend in the fells, you will greatly appreciate good quality, lightweight clothing and equipment, as no one else is going to offer to carry your backpack for you!
Reduced pack weight: By reducing the weight of the gear you are carrying with you, it means that you are putting less strain on your legs, making yourself less top heavy and more than likely reducing your pack size which means you can squeeze through more crevasses!
Reduced clothing weight: Agility is helped by reduced friction against key areas of your body’s movement. By having less weight, you are reducing the gravitational pull of your gear towards the ground, when most people want to be moving forward. Importantly, lightweight and ultralight equipment often means less bulk, which too helps to reduce the friction of clothing against your body and make it easier to conquer another mountain!
Packing Your Backpack
Prioritise. When packing your backpack, like many people I bet you think of an occasion (however remote) where you might actually need the melon baller. Well, the chances are you won’t, so don’t pack it. The rule is, when your lightweight packing, is to focus on absolute need and emergency need, which includes at the very least: water, food, shelter, warmth and safety.
Ask yourself these questions when packing your rucksack:
1. Do I need it? Throw out luxury items. ‘Luxury’ means different things to different people but try and stretch yourself with removing these items, as it makes a huge difference to the way you enjoy the outdoors.
2. How many times will I use it? Just the once – is it worth it?
3. Can something else replace it? Can it double-up as something else?
4. Can I share the weight with someone else (e. g. backpackers often share the weight of a tent)
5. If I was caught-out without it, would I be in a safe and secure situation?
Note: Don’t make any cut-back where it might compromise your safety or others.
“Make sure you have the best lightweight outdoor gear”
Providing lightweight equipment to campers and outdoor sports enthusiasts is a speciality in the outdoor industry who are keen to buy top brands at discount prices. If you’re new to specialist lightweight gear, then here are a few items of very lightweight outdoor gear that you might consider investing in. . .
Ultralight and Lightweight Camping Equipment:Ultralight tents and lightweight tents – a very popular piece of outdoor kit, these spectacularly clever and technologically advanced lightweight tents and ultralight tents are one of CheapTents. com’s top sellers. Adventure racers and backpackers find that these tents are more than adequate and can weigh less than 1-2kg. The Terra Nova Laser Comp tent is a great example of an ultralight tent, weighing in at a mere 900g – officially regarded as the world’s lightest two-skin tent.
Bivi Bags – if you’re looking for a truly ultralight camping experience, consider a bivi bag. Simply climb into your sleeping bag and bivi bag, and sleep under the stars in a very minimalist and lightweight form of camping. Ultralight down sleeping bags – although you can get lightweight synthetic sleeping bags, the real gains are to be found in the high-loft, warm, ultralight down sleeping bags – a superb investment as getting a good night sleep is vital to enjoying the outdoors.
Lightweight camping mat – some hardcore minimalist campers may see any sort of camping mat as a luxury, whereas others see lightweight camp mats as more about getting a good night sleep to aid their recovery and performance the next day.
Lightweight rucksack / backpack – many outdoor people, regardless of whether they are fell runners or backpackers value the weight savings in having a strong yet lightweight rucksack or backpack. Your comfort, speed and agility often correlate with the style of pack that you use. Always choose a specialist, lightweight rucksack or backpack if at all possible.
Lightweight camping stoves – camping stoves have come along way with ultralight versions being available with little, if any, loss to burning and boiling time. Many ultralight camping stoves weigh less than 150-200g making eating a warm, nutritious meal on the hill easy and lightweight.
Titanium pan set – you can eat out of the bowl and the lid also doubles up as a plate. The titanium pan set is ultra lightweight, strong and versatile.
Titanium cutlery – Tired of carrying around cheap cutlery only to break it half way through your Wayfayrer meal? Try titanium cutlery – ultralight weight and incredibly strong.
Ultralight and Lightweight Clothing & Footwear:
Lightweight waterproof jackets – lightweight jackets that are waterproof have been developed by manufacturers for outdoor sports enthusiasts and for stuffing away in your backpack for those ‘just in case’ occasions. CheapTents. com has a great selection of lightweight waterproof jackets and trousers available from some of the very best outdoor brands.
Softshell jackets – for a warm layer, consider a softshell / windproof fleece. Softshell jackets provide the warmth of a fleece, water repellency, breathability and endurance with toughened wear-areas, and promote agility for outdoor sports enthusiasts.
Lightweight trekking trousers – important piece of kit for those trekkers, looking to stay warm, and take advantage of lightweight hard-wearing trousers that can be used for a variety of outdoor activities.
Running shorts – handy to wear whilst your washing your trousers, or simply for running or walking in warmer weather. Running shorts are a great way to save space, weight and stay comfortable in warmer conditions. Even in the rain, runners and walkers often wear them as it means they are not carrying around excess mud and water in their clothing.
Baselayers – baselayers, or base layer tops and bottoms, are quick drying, fast wicking and reduce odour. Avoid cotton t-shirts as they loose insulative properties and gain weight when wet. baselayers are a very important of anyones layering system and is highly recommended! Baselayer underwear – outdoor clothing manufacturers have even gone to effort of keeping people comfortable by designing baselayer boxers and pants.
Weight saving tips:
1. A decent cooking pan can work as a eating bowl, and, you guessed it, a cooking pan! Do you really need a plate and a bowl?
2. How many tent pegs do you need for the weather? You can now get ultralight tent pegs?
3. Many baselayers are quick drying, wicking, low odour and so can be worn again and again, and dry quickly after a quick wash.
4. Share the weight of your tent – is a two man lightweight tent lighter than two ultralight one man tents?
5. Down sleeping bags are far lighter (weight to warmth ratio is better).
6. Toiletries – shaving gel is heavy and bulky, consider shaving oil or go without. Don’t go over board and throw-away your deodorant – going lightweight isn’t worth losing your friends over! Empty your toothpaste and other liquids into smaller containers – taking just what you need. Consider taking a mini toothbrush too, and leaving the hairdryer.
7. Take a single lightweight camping stove rather than a double-hob camping stove, just cook one thing at a time and eat it as it comes off the hob
8. Stainless steel or titanium cutlery and a multi-tool pen-knife will be the only utensils and tools you’ll need
9. Food – sauce sachets help to make any meal interesting! Tins are heavy – try Wayfayrer meals as these are very popular with lightweight enthusiasts.
10. Drinks – decant drinks from glass and plastic bottles into a Platypus or Camelbak bladder.
11. Money – always spend your lose change before you break into a note.
12. First aid kit – take everything you need, or might need – don’t make any cutbacks.
Items to avoid:
1. Camping chairs and tables – just find a couple of rocks, or sit on the floor.
2. Synthetic sleeping bags (down sleeping bags are much lighter for the same comfort temperature).
3. Too many clothes – buy quick drying clothing and wash it before you go to bed.
4. Heavy-duty inflatable mattresses – ridiculously heavy!
5. Camping stoves that are bulky and require bulky gas canisters – mini lightweight stoves are available.
Importantly, use your common sense when packing your lightweight gear. It’s too easy to get carrried away with taking everything, including the kitchen sink, oven and juicer. Don’t go heavy, be a lightweight.
Ben McKay, CheapTents. com Marketing Dept.
Tel: (UK) 01925 411 385, Email: tents@cheaptents. com
Online Camping Equipment Shop, selling tents, rucksacks, outdoor clothing, sleeping bags, walking boots, climbing equipment, and providing advice to outdoor sports and camping enthusiasts for almost 20 years.
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BRUNTON RAPTOR COMPACT BUTANE BACKPACKING STOVE CAMPING HUNTING GREAT BUY !
$32.95 |
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Bialetti 6800 Moka Express 6-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker
$29.99 Stovetop brewer makes 6, 2-ounce cups of espresso in just 4 to 5 minutes Made of durable polished aluminum in a unique shape Wash by hand with warm soapy water and rinse clean ... |
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Clear glass percolator top, fits Farberware, etc.
$5.49 Fits some of the following brands: Bersted, Cameo, Chilton, Columbian, Comet, Cory, Dominion, Enterprise, Farberware, General Electric, Halite, Hamilton-Beach, Kenmore-Sears, Manning-Bowman, Mirro, Presto, Proctor-Silex, Regal, Sunbeam, Toastmaster, Wear-Ever, West Bend, Westinghouse, Universal and Many More... |
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Fitz-All Replacement Percolator Top, Small
$1.58 2 PacK Fitz-all, Large Pot Knob With Finger Guard, Heat Resistant Bakelite/Phenolic, Screws Included, Dishwasher Safe.... |
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KingNeed Powerful Charger for 9V NiMH NiCD 2A 3AA Batteies ---Multifuntional!
Product Features 1.Suitable for 1-4 Pieces of 1.2V D/C/AA/AAA Ni-MH/Ni-CD Batteries and 1-2 Pieces of 9V 6F22 Batteries. 2.Quick and Slow Charging Selection. 3.Four Independent Charging Channels. 4.LED Indicator Shows the Corresponding Charging Status. 5.With Outside AC Cable. Notice: It is only suitable for AA/AAA Ni-MH/Ni-CD,KN-7521 batteries. Don't use it under high temperature or dampness. It ... |
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Century 9008 8-Foot Hose Assembly
$27.77 This 8-foot hose with brass fittings connects a camping appliance such as a propane stove or converter to a safety distribution post or a trailer-tank "T." Made of rubber, the hose is 1/2-inch in diameter. ... |
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Ultimate Survival Technologies StrikeForce Fire Starter (Black)
$18.20 The patented StrikeForce® is an exceptional all-weather fire starting system. The system combines in one compact, durable package a special alloy flint bar, hardened steel striker, and revolutionary WetFire™ tinder. Scraping the striker down the flint generates a spark three times as hot as a standard match to ignite easily any dry tinder material. Or, use the included WetFire™ tinder... |
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Windmill Classic Stormproof Lighter
$45.00 Their unique high-tech design provides a windproof fire source in the most extreme weather conditions.... |
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Windmill Trekker Stormproof Lighter
$54.99 The Windmill Trekker has all the standard features of the Windmill Stormproof plus more. Features an extra large fuel tank (4 grams over 1,000 ignitions on single fill), easy grip rubberized case, and ergonomic design fits comfortably in hand. Includes wrist lanyard. Size: 3.7" x 1.2". Weight: 2.5 oz.... |
Lightweight & Ultralight Camping Equipment Advice
Dec/090
Lightweight Tents & Camping Equipment Advice
CheapTents. com specialises in selling top quality tents and camping equipment at discount prices. We have operated in this industry for almost 20 years, and 7 years of that online, so when it comes to giving outdoor gear advice, we know our stuff!
Being specialists in selling lightweight and ultralight outdoor clothing and camping equipment, here is some very helpful advice for outdoor sports people interested in backpacking, adventure racing, lightweight expeditions and a variety of other lightweight outdoor and camping activities.
Why is lightweight camping and outdoor gear so important?
Lightweight gear is amongst the most technologically advanced outdoor clothing and camping equipment available. This is because it uses the specially advanced technologies which serve the same core purposes as ‘regular weight’ outdoor gear, but at a reduced weight.
Outdoor Sports: Outdoor sports enthusiasts and athletes have come to value lightweight camping and sports equipment because of the way it enhances their performance, hence the increasingly popular manufacture of ultralight tents, clothing and equipment. Adventure runners, backpackers and mountain bikers are amongst those looking to shave every gram off their pack weight.
Lightweight Backpacking and Travel: It’s important to realise that whilst you’re traveling around the world, taking a gap year, or backpacking for a weekend in the fells, you will greatly appreciate good quality, lightweight clothing and equipment, as no one else is going to offer to carry your backpack for you!
Reduced pack weight: By reducing the weight of the gear you are carrying with you, it means that you are putting less strain on your legs, making yourself less top heavy and more than likely reducing your pack size which means you can squeeze through more crevasses!
Reduced clothing weight: Agility is helped by reduced friction against key areas of your body’s movement. By having less weight, you are reducing the gravitational pull of your gear towards the ground, when most people want to be moving forward. Importantly, lightweight and ultralight equipment often means less bulk, which too helps to reduce the friction of clothing against your body and make it easier to conquer another mountain!
Packing Your Backpack
Prioritise. When packing your backpack, like many people I bet you think of an occasion (however remote) where you might actually need the melon baller. Well, the chances are you won’t, so don’t pack it. The rule is, when your lightweight packing, is to focus on absolute need and emergency need, which includes at the very least: water, food, shelter, warmth and safety.
Ask yourself these questions when packing your rucksack:
1. Do I need it? Throw out luxury items. ‘Luxury’ means different things to different people but try and stretch yourself with removing these items, as it makes a huge difference to the way you enjoy the outdoors.
2. How many times will I use it? Just the once – is it worth it?
3. Can something else replace it? Can it double-up as something else?
4. Can I share the weight with someone else (e. g. backpackers often share the weight of a tent)
5. If I was caught-out without it, would I be in a safe and secure situation?
Note: Don’t make any cut-back where it might compromise your safety or others.
“Make sure you have the best lightweight outdoor gear”
Providing lightweight equipment to campers and outdoor sports enthusiasts is a speciality in the outdoor industry who are keen to buy top brands at discount prices. If you’re new to specialist lightweight gear, then here are a few items of very lightweight outdoor gear that you might consider investing in. . .
Ultralight and Lightweight Camping Equipment:Ultralight tents and lightweight tents – a very popular piece of outdoor kit, these spectacularly clever and technologically advanced lightweight tents and ultralight tents are one of CheapTents. com’s top sellers. Adventure racers and backpackers find that these tents are more than adequate and can weigh less than 1-2kg. The Terra Nova Laser Comp tent is a great example of an ultralight tent, weighing in at a mere 900g – officially regarded as the world’s lightest two-skin tent.
Bivi Bags – if you’re looking for a truly ultralight camping experience, consider a bivi bag. Simply climb into your sleeping bag and bivi bag, and sleep under the stars in a very minimalist and lightweight form of camping. Ultralight down sleeping bags – although you can get lightweight synthetic sleeping bags, the real gains are to be found in the high-loft, warm, ultralight down sleeping bags – a superb investment as getting a good night sleep is vital to enjoying the outdoors.
Lightweight camping mat – some hardcore minimalist campers may see any sort of camping mat as a luxury, whereas others see lightweight camp mats as more about getting a good night sleep to aid their recovery and performance the next day.
Lightweight rucksack / backpack – many outdoor people, regardless of whether they are fell runners or backpackers value the weight savings in having a strong yet lightweight rucksack or backpack. Your comfort, speed and agility often correlate with the style of pack that you use. Always choose a specialist, lightweight rucksack or backpack if at all possible.
Lightweight camping stoves – camping stoves have come along way with ultralight versions being available with little, if any, loss to burning and boiling time. Many ultralight camping stoves weigh less than 150-200g making eating a warm, nutritious meal on the hill easy and lightweight.
Titanium pan set – you can eat out of the bowl and the lid also doubles up as a plate. The titanium pan set is ultra lightweight, strong and versatile.
Titanium cutlery – Tired of carrying around cheap cutlery only to break it half way through your Wayfayrer meal? Try titanium cutlery – ultralight weight and incredibly strong.
Ultralight and Lightweight Clothing & Footwear:
Lightweight waterproof jackets – lightweight jackets that are waterproof have been developed by manufacturers for outdoor sports enthusiasts and for stuffing away in your backpack for those ‘just in case’ occasions. CheapTents. com has a great selection of lightweight waterproof jackets and trousers available from some of the very best outdoor brands.
Softshell jackets – for a warm layer, consider a softshell / windproof fleece. Softshell jackets provide the warmth of a fleece, water repellency, breathability and endurance with toughened wear-areas, and promote agility for outdoor sports enthusiasts.
Lightweight trekking trousers – important piece of kit for those trekkers, looking to stay warm, and take advantage of lightweight hard-wearing trousers that can be used for a variety of outdoor activities.
Running shorts – handy to wear whilst your washing your trousers, or simply for running or walking in warmer weather. Running shorts are a great way to save space, weight and stay comfortable in warmer conditions. Even in the rain, runners and walkers often wear them as it means they are not carrying around excess mud and water in their clothing.
Baselayers – baselayers, or base layer tops and bottoms, are quick drying, fast wicking and reduce odour. Avoid cotton t-shirts as they loose insulative properties and gain weight when wet. baselayers are a very important of anyones layering system and is highly recommended! Baselayer underwear – outdoor clothing manufacturers have even gone to effort of keeping people comfortable by designing baselayer boxers and pants.
Weight saving tips:
1. A decent cooking pan can work as a eating bowl, and, you guessed it, a cooking pan! Do you really need a plate and a bowl?
2. How many tent pegs do you need for the weather? You can now get ultralight tent pegs?
3. Many baselayers are quick drying, wicking, low odour and so can be worn again and again, and dry quickly after a quick wash.
4. Share the weight of your tent – is a two man lightweight tent lighter than two ultralight one man tents?
5. Down sleeping bags are far lighter (weight to warmth ratio is better).
6. Toiletries – shaving gel is heavy and bulky, consider shaving oil or go without. Don’t go over board and throw-away your deodorant – going lightweight isn’t worth losing your friends over! Empty your toothpaste and other liquids into smaller containers – taking just what you need. Consider taking a mini toothbrush too, and leaving the hairdryer.
7. Take a single lightweight camping stove rather than a double-hob camping stove, just cook one thing at a time and eat it as it comes off the hob
8. Stainless steel or titanium cutlery and a multi-tool pen-knife will be the only utensils and tools you’ll need
9. Food – sauce sachets help to make any meal interesting! Tins are heavy – try Wayfayrer meals as these are very popular with lightweight enthusiasts.
10. Drinks – decant drinks from glass and plastic bottles into a Platypus or Camelbak bladder.
11. Money – always spend your lose change before you break into a note.
12. First aid kit – take everything you need, or might need – don’t make any cutbacks.
Items to avoid:
1. Camping chairs and tables – just find a couple of rocks, or sit on the floor.
2. Synthetic sleeping bags (down sleeping bags are much lighter for the same comfort temperature).
3. Too many clothes – buy quick drying clothing and wash it before you go to bed.
4. Heavy-duty inflatable mattresses – ridiculously heavy!
5. Camping stoves that are bulky and require bulky gas canisters – mini lightweight stoves are available.
Importantly, use your common sense when packing your lightweight gear. It’s too easy to get carrried away with taking everything, including the kitchen sink, oven and juicer. Don’t go heavy, be a lightweight.
Ben McKay, CheapTents. com Marketing Dept.
Tel: (UK) 01925 411 385, Email: tents@cheaptents. com
Online Camping Equipment Shop, selling tents, rucksacks, outdoor clothing, sleeping bags, walking boots, climbing equipment, and providing advice to outdoor sports and camping enthusiasts for almost 20 years.
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BRUNTON RAPTOR COMPACT BUTANE BACKPACKING STOVE CAMPING HUNTING GREAT BUY !
$32.95 |
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Bialetti 6800 Moka Express 6-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker
$29.99 Stovetop brewer makes 6, 2-ounce cups of espresso in just 4 to 5 minutes Made of durable polished aluminum in a unique shape Wash by hand with warm soapy water and rinse clean ... |
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Clear glass percolator top, fits Farberware, etc.
$5.49 Fits some of the following brands: Bersted, Cameo, Chilton, Columbian, Comet, Cory, Dominion, Enterprise, Farberware, General Electric, Halite, Hamilton-Beach, Kenmore-Sears, Manning-Bowman, Mirro, Presto, Proctor-Silex, Regal, Sunbeam, Toastmaster, Wear-Ever, West Bend, Westinghouse, Universal and Many More... |
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Fitz-All Replacement Percolator Top, Small
$1.58 2 PacK Fitz-all, Large Pot Knob With Finger Guard, Heat Resistant Bakelite/Phenolic, Screws Included, Dishwasher Safe.... |
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KingNeed Powerful Charger for 9V NiMH NiCD 2A 3AA Batteies ---Multifuntional!
Product Features 1.Suitable for 1-4 Pieces of 1.2V D/C/AA/AAA Ni-MH/Ni-CD Batteries and 1-2 Pieces of 9V 6F22 Batteries. 2.Quick and Slow Charging Selection. 3.Four Independent Charging Channels. 4.LED Indicator Shows the Corresponding Charging Status. 5.With Outside AC Cable. Notice: It is only suitable for AA/AAA Ni-MH/Ni-CD,KN-7521 batteries. Don't use it under high temperature or dampness. It ... |
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Century 9008 8-Foot Hose Assembly
$27.77 This Century Tool 8-ft hose assembly is designed for connecting Century and most manufacturer's stoves and converters to a safety post or trailer tank "T".... |
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Ultimate Survival Technologies StrikeForce Fire Starter (Black)
$18.20 The patented StrikeForce® is an exceptional all-weather fire starting system. The system combines in one compact, durable package a special alloy flint bar, hardened steel striker, and revolutionary WetFire™ tinder. Scraping the striker down the flint generates a spark three times as hot as a standard match to ignite easily any dry tinder material. Or, use the included WetFire™ tinder... |
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Windmill Classic Stormproof Lighter
$45.00 Their unique high-tech design provides a windproof fire source in the most extreme weather conditions.... |
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Windmill Trekker Stormproof Lighter
$54.99 The Windmill Trekker has all the standard features of the Windmill Stormproof plus more. Features an extra large fuel tank (4 grams over 1,000 ignitions on single fill), easy grip rubberized case, and ergonomic design fits comfortably in hand. Includes wrist lanyard. Size: 3.7" x 1.2". Weight: 2.5 oz.... |
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Lightweight & Ultralight Camping Equipment Advice
Dec/090
Lightweight Tents & Camping Equipment Advice
CheapTents. com specialises in selling top quality tents and camping equipment at discount prices. We have operated in this industry for almost 20 years, and 7 years of that online, so when it comes to giving outdoor gear advice, we know our stuff!
Being specialists in selling lightweight and ultralight outdoor clothing and camping equipment, here is some very helpful advice for outdoor sports people interested in backpacking, adventure racing, lightweight expeditions and a variety of other lightweight outdoor and camping activities.
Why is lightweight camping and outdoor gear so important?
Lightweight gear is amongst the most technologically advanced outdoor clothing and camping equipment available. This is because it uses the specially advanced technologies which serve the same core purposes as ‘regular weight’ outdoor gear, but at a reduced weight.
Outdoor Sports: Outdoor sports enthusiasts and athletes have come to value lightweight camping and sports equipment because of the way it enhances their performance, hence the increasingly popular manufacture of ultralight tents, clothing and equipment. Adventure runners, backpackers and mountain bikers are amongst those looking to shave every gram off their pack weight.
Lightweight Backpacking and Travel: It’s important to realise that whilst you’re traveling around the world, taking a gap year, or backpacking for a weekend in the fells, you will greatly appreciate good quality, lightweight clothing and equipment, as no one else is going to offer to carry your backpack for you!
Reduced pack weight: By reducing the weight of the gear you are carrying with you, it means that you are putting less strain on your legs, making yourself less top heavy and more than likely reducing your pack size which means you can squeeze through more crevasses!
Reduced clothing weight: Agility is helped by reduced friction against key areas of your body’s movement. By having less weight, you are reducing the gravitational pull of your gear towards the ground, when most people want to be moving forward. Importantly, lightweight and ultralight equipment often means less bulk, which too helps to reduce the friction of clothing against your body and make it easier to conquer another mountain!
Packing Your Backpack
Prioritise. When packing your backpack, like many people I bet you think of an occasion (however remote) where you might actually need the melon baller. Well, the chances are you won’t, so don’t pack it. The rule is, when your lightweight packing, is to focus on absolute need and emergency need, which includes at the very least: water, food, shelter, warmth and safety.
Ask yourself these questions when packing your rucksack:
1. Do I need it? Throw out luxury items. ‘Luxury’ means different things to different people but try and stretch yourself with removing these items, as it makes a huge difference to the way you enjoy the outdoors.
2. How many times will I use it? Just the once – is it worth it?
3. Can something else replace it? Can it double-up as something else?
4. Can I share the weight with someone else (e. g. backpackers often share the weight of a tent)
5. If I was caught-out without it, would I be in a safe and secure situation?
Note: Don’t make any cut-back where it might compromise your safety or others.
“Make sure you have the best lightweight outdoor gear”
Providing lightweight equipment to campers and outdoor sports enthusiasts is a speciality in the outdoor industry who are keen to buy top brands at discount prices. If you’re new to specialist lightweight gear, then here are a few items of very lightweight outdoor gear that you might consider investing in. . .
Ultralight and Lightweight Camping Equipment:Ultralight tents and lightweight tents – a very popular piece of outdoor kit, these spectacularly clever and technologically advanced lightweight tents and ultralight tents are one of CheapTents. com’s top sellers. Adventure racers and backpackers find that these tents are more than adequate and can weigh less than 1-2kg. The Terra Nova Laser Comp tent is a great example of an ultralight tent, weighing in at a mere 900g – officially regarded as the world’s lightest two-skin tent.
Bivi Bags – if you’re looking for a truly ultralight camping experience, consider a bivi bag. Simply climb into your sleeping bag and bivi bag, and sleep under the stars in a very minimalist and lightweight form of camping. Ultralight down sleeping bags – although you can get lightweight synthetic sleeping bags, the real gains are to be found in the high-loft, warm, ultralight down sleeping bags – a superb investment as getting a good night sleep is vital to enjoying the outdoors.
Lightweight camping mat – some hardcore minimalist campers may see any sort of camping mat as a luxury, whereas others see lightweight camp mats as more about getting a good night sleep to aid their recovery and performance the next day.
Lightweight rucksack / backpack – many outdoor people, regardless of whether they are fell runners or backpackers value the weight savings in having a strong yet lightweight rucksack or backpack. Your comfort, speed and agility often correlate with the style of pack that you use. Always choose a specialist, lightweight rucksack or backpack if at all possible.
Lightweight camping stoves – camping stoves have come along way with ultralight versions being available with little, if any, loss to burning and boiling time. Many ultralight camping stoves weigh less than 150-200g making eating a warm, nutritious meal on the hill easy and lightweight.
Titanium pan set – you can eat out of the bowl and the lid also doubles up as a plate. The titanium pan set is ultra lightweight, strong and versatile.
Titanium cutlery – Tired of carrying around cheap cutlery only to break it half way through your Wayfayrer meal? Try titanium cutlery – ultralight weight and incredibly strong.
Ultralight and Lightweight Clothing & Footwear:
Lightweight waterproof jackets – lightweight jackets that are waterproof have been developed by manufacturers for outdoor sports enthusiasts and for stuffing away in your backpack for those ‘just in case’ occasions. CheapTents. com has a great selection of lightweight waterproof jackets and trousers available from some of the very best outdoor brands.
Softshell jackets – for a warm layer, consider a softshell / windproof fleece. Softshell jackets provide the warmth of a fleece, water repellency, breathability and endurance with toughened wear-areas, and promote agility for outdoor sports enthusiasts.
Lightweight trekking trousers – important piece of kit for those trekkers, looking to stay warm, and take advantage of lightweight hard-wearing trousers that can be used for a variety of outdoor activities.
Running shorts – handy to wear whilst your washing your trousers, or simply for running or walking in warmer weather. Running shorts are a great way to save space, weight and stay comfortable in warmer conditions. Even in the rain, runners and walkers often wear them as it means they are not carrying around excess mud and water in their clothing.
Baselayers – baselayers, or base layer tops and bottoms, are quick drying, fast wicking and reduce odour. Avoid cotton t-shirts as they loose insulative properties and gain weight when wet. baselayers are a very important of anyones layering system and is highly recommended! Baselayer underwear – outdoor clothing manufacturers have even gone to effort of keeping people comfortable by designing baselayer boxers and pants.
Weight saving tips:
1. A decent cooking pan can work as a eating bowl, and, you guessed it, a cooking pan! Do you really need a plate and a bowl?
2. How many tent pegs do you need for the weather? You can now get ultralight tent pegs?
3. Many baselayers are quick drying, wicking, low odour and so can be worn again and again, and dry quickly after a quick wash.
4. Share the weight of your tent – is a two man lightweight tent lighter than two ultralight one man tents?
5. Down sleeping bags are far lighter (weight to warmth ratio is better).
6. Toiletries – shaving gel is heavy and bulky, consider shaving oil or go without. Don’t go over board and throw-away your deodorant – going lightweight isn’t worth losing your friends over! Empty your toothpaste and other liquids into smaller containers – taking just what you need. Consider taking a mini toothbrush too, and leaving the hairdryer.
7. Take a single lightweight camping stove rather than a double-hob camping stove, just cook one thing at a time and eat it as it comes off the hob
8. Stainless steel or titanium cutlery and a multi-tool pen-knife will be the only utensils and tools you’ll need
9. Food – sauce sachets help to make any meal interesting! Tins are heavy – try Wayfayrer meals as these are very popular with lightweight enthusiasts.
10. Drinks – decant drinks from glass and plastic bottles into a Platypus or Camelbak bladder.
11. Money – always spend your lose change before you break into a note.
12. First aid kit – take everything you need, or might need – don’t make any cutbacks.
Items to avoid:
1. Camping chairs and tables – just find a couple of rocks, or sit on the floor.
2. Synthetic sleeping bags (down sleeping bags are much lighter for the same comfort temperature).
3. Too many clothes – buy quick drying clothing and wash it before you go to bed.
4. Heavy-duty inflatable mattresses – ridiculously heavy!
5. Camping stoves that are bulky and require bulky gas canisters – mini lightweight stoves are available.
Importantly, use your common sense when packing your lightweight gear. It’s too easy to get carrried away with taking everything, including the kitchen sink, oven and juicer. Don’t go heavy, be a lightweight.
Ben McKay, CheapTents. com Marketing Dept.
Tel: (UK) 01925 411 385, Email: tents@cheaptents. com
Online Camping Equipment Shop, selling tents, rucksacks, outdoor clothing, sleeping bags, walking boots, climbing equipment, and providing advice to outdoor sports and camping enthusiasts for almost 20 years.
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Lightweight & Ultralight Camping Equipment Advice
Dec/090
Lightweight Tents & Camping Equipment Advice
CheapTents. com specialises in selling top quality tents and camping equipment at discount prices. We have operated in this industry for almost 20 years, and 7 years of that online, so when it comes to giving outdoor gear advice, we know our stuff!
Being specialists in selling lightweight and ultralight outdoor clothing and camping equipment, here is some very helpful advice for outdoor sports people interested in backpacking, adventure racing, lightweight expeditions and a variety of other lightweight outdoor and camping activities.
Why is lightweight camping and outdoor gear so important?
Lightweight gear is amongst the most technologically advanced outdoor clothing and camping equipment available. This is because it uses the specially advanced technologies which serve the same core purposes as ‘regular weight’ outdoor gear, but at a reduced weight.
Outdoor Sports: Outdoor sports enthusiasts and athletes have come to value lightweight camping and sports equipment because of the way it enhances their performance, hence the increasingly popular manufacture of ultralight tents, clothing and equipment. Adventure runners, backpackers and mountain bikers are amongst those looking to shave every gram off their pack weight.
Lightweight Backpacking and Travel: It’s important to realise that whilst you’re traveling around the world, taking a gap year, or backpacking for a weekend in the fells, you will greatly appreciate good quality, lightweight clothing and equipment, as no one else is going to offer to carry your backpack for you!
Reduced pack weight: By reducing the weight of the gear you are carrying with you, it means that you are putting less strain on your legs, making yourself less top heavy and more than likely reducing your pack size which means you can squeeze through more crevasses!
Reduced clothing weight: Agility is helped by reduced friction against key areas of your body’s movement. By having less weight, you are reducing the gravitational pull of your gear towards the ground, when most people want to be moving forward. Importantly, lightweight and ultralight equipment often means less bulk, which too helps to reduce the friction of clothing against your body and make it easier to conquer another mountain!
Packing Your Backpack
Prioritise. When packing your backpack, like many people I bet you think of an occasion (however remote) where you might actually need the melon baller. Well, the chances are you won’t, so don’t pack it. The rule is, when your lightweight packing, is to focus on absolute need and emergency need, which includes at the very least: water, food, shelter, warmth and safety.
Ask yourself these questions when packing your rucksack:
1. Do I need it? Throw out luxury items. ‘Luxury’ means different things to different people but try and stretch yourself with removing these items, as it makes a huge difference to the way you enjoy the outdoors.
2. How many times will I use it? Just the once – is it worth it?
3. Can something else replace it? Can it double-up as something else?
4. Can I share the weight with someone else (e. g. backpackers often share the weight of a tent)
5. If I was caught-out without it, would I be in a safe and secure situation?
Note: Don’t make any cut-back where it might compromise your safety or others.
“Make sure you have the best lightweight outdoor gear”
Providing lightweight equipment to campers and outdoor sports enthusiasts is a speciality in the outdoor industry who are keen to buy top brands at discount prices. If you’re new to specialist lightweight gear, then here are a few items of very lightweight outdoor gear that you might consider investing in. . .
Ultralight and Lightweight Camping Equipment:Ultralight tents and lightweight tents – a very popular piece of outdoor kit, these spectacularly clever and technologically advanced lightweight tents and ultralight tents are one of CheapTents. com’s top sellers. Adventure racers and backpackers find that these tents are more than adequate and can weigh less than 1-2kg. The Terra Nova Laser Comp tent is a great example of an ultralight tent, weighing in at a mere 900g – officially regarded as the world’s lightest two-skin tent.
Bivi Bags – if you’re looking for a truly ultralight camping experience, consider a bivi bag. Simply climb into your sleeping bag and bivi bag, and sleep under the stars in a very minimalist and lightweight form of camping. Ultralight down sleeping bags – although you can get lightweight synthetic sleeping bags, the real gains are to be found in the high-loft, warm, ultralight down sleeping bags – a superb investment as getting a good night sleep is vital to enjoying the outdoors.
Lightweight camping mat – some hardcore minimalist campers may see any sort of camping mat as a luxury, whereas others see lightweight camp mats as more about getting a good night sleep to aid their recovery and performance the next day.
Lightweight rucksack / backpack – many outdoor people, regardless of whether they are fell runners or backpackers value the weight savings in having a strong yet lightweight rucksack or backpack. Your comfort, speed and agility often correlate with the style of pack that you use. Always choose a specialist, lightweight rucksack or backpack if at all possible.
Lightweight camping stoves – camping stoves have come along way with ultralight versions being available with little, if any, loss to burning and boiling time. Many ultralight camping stoves weigh less than 150-200g making eating a warm, nutritious meal on the hill easy and lightweight.
Titanium pan set – you can eat out of the bowl and the lid also doubles up as a plate. The titanium pan set is ultra lightweight, strong and versatile.
Titanium cutlery – Tired of carrying around cheap cutlery only to break it half way through your Wayfayrer meal? Try titanium cutlery – ultralight weight and incredibly strong.
Ultralight and Lightweight Clothing & Footwear:
Lightweight waterproof jackets – lightweight jackets that are waterproof have been developed by manufacturers for outdoor sports enthusiasts and for stuffing away in your backpack for those ‘just in case’ occasions. CheapTents. com has a great selection of lightweight waterproof jackets and trousers available from some of the very best outdoor brands.
Softshell jackets – for a warm layer, consider a softshell / windproof fleece. Softshell jackets provide the warmth of a fleece, water repellency, breathability and endurance with toughened wear-areas, and promote agility for outdoor sports enthusiasts.
Lightweight trekking trousers – important piece of kit for those trekkers, looking to stay warm, and take advantage of lightweight hard-wearing trousers that can be used for a variety of outdoor activities.
Running shorts – handy to wear whilst your washing your trousers, or simply for running or walking in warmer weather. Running shorts are a great way to save space, weight and stay comfortable in warmer conditions. Even in the rain, runners and walkers often wear them as it means they are not carrying around excess mud and water in their clothing.
Baselayers – baselayers, or base layer tops and bottoms, are quick drying, fast wicking and reduce odour. Avoid cotton t-shirts as they loose insulative properties and gain weight when wet. baselayers are a very important of anyones layering system and is highly recommended! Baselayer underwear – outdoor clothing manufacturers have even gone to effort of keeping people comfortable by designing baselayer boxers and pants.
Weight saving tips:
1. A decent cooking pan can work as a eating bowl, and, you guessed it, a cooking pan! Do you really need a plate and a bowl?
2. How many tent pegs do you need for the weather? You can now get ultralight tent pegs?
3. Many baselayers are quick drying, wicking, low odour and so can be worn again and again, and dry quickly after a quick wash.
4. Share the weight of your tent – is a two man lightweight tent lighter than two ultralight one man tents?
5. Down sleeping bags are far lighter (weight to warmth ratio is better).
6. Toiletries – shaving gel is heavy and bulky, consider shaving oil or go without. Don’t go over board and throw-away your deodorant – going lightweight isn’t worth losing your friends over! Empty your toothpaste and other liquids into smaller containers – taking just what you need. Consider taking a mini toothbrush too, and leaving the hairdryer.
7. Take a single lightweight camping stove rather than a double-hob camping stove, just cook one thing at a time and eat it as it comes off the hob
8. Stainless steel or titanium cutlery and a multi-tool pen-knife will be the only utensils and tools you’ll need
9. Food – sauce sachets help to make any meal interesting! Tins are heavy – try Wayfayrer meals as these are very popular with lightweight enthusiasts.
10. Drinks – decant drinks from glass and plastic bottles into a Platypus or Camelbak bladder.
11. Money – always spend your lose change before you break into a note.
12. First aid kit – take everything you need, or might need – don’t make any cutbacks.
Items to avoid:
1. Camping chairs and tables – just find a couple of rocks, or sit on the floor.
2. Synthetic sleeping bags (down sleeping bags are much lighter for the same comfort temperature).
3. Too many clothes – buy quick drying clothing and wash it before you go to bed.
4. Heavy-duty inflatable mattresses – ridiculously heavy!
5. Camping stoves that are bulky and require bulky gas canisters – mini lightweight stoves are available.
Importantly, use your common sense when packing your lightweight gear. It’s too easy to get carrried away with taking everything, including the kitchen sink, oven and juicer. Don’t go heavy, be a lightweight.
Ben McKay, CheapTents. com Marketing Dept.
Tel: (UK) 01925 411 385, Email: tents@cheaptents. com
Online Camping Equipment Shop, selling tents, rucksacks, outdoor clothing, sleeping bags, walking boots, climbing equipment, and providing advice to outdoor sports and camping enthusiasts for almost 20 years.
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