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Ultralight Bushwalking/backpacking is about more than just gear lists. Ultralight walkers carefully consider gear based on the environment they are entering, the weather forecast, their own skill, other people in the group. Gear and systems are tested and tweaked.If you are new to this area then welcome - Please remember that although the same ultralight philosophy can be used in all environments that the specific gear and skill required will vary greatly. It is very dangerous to assume that you can just copy someone else's gear list, but you are encouraged to ask questions, learn and start reducing the pack weight and enjoying the freedom that comes.
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Base pack backpacking the mass of the backpack and the gear inside - not including consumables such as food, water and fuel
light backpacking base weight less than 9.1kg
ultralight backpacking base weight less than 4.5kg
super-ultralight backpacking base weight less than 2.3kg
extreme-ultralight backpacking base weight less than 1.4kg
Shopping USA, Woo Hoo.
Mon 06 Jul, 2015 7:15 pm
Well, it's a long way off, but I'm forced 
to attend wife's insurance convention in Vegas next February, so I'm going shopping bigtime.
MLD Doumid XL [ can' t decide cuben or silnylon ]
A cuben backpack, way too much to choose from, still thinking. Ideas please.
New sleeping pad[s]
A decent quality quilt, I'm a convert.
Complete o/haul clothing and shoes.
Another size Trail designs Ti Tri stove and possibly MSR XGK-EX, curious about it.
A complete camera system.
Possibly a Hammock setup.
A KLIM Motorcycle jacket, and parts for bike.
And untold "bits and pieces"
Yes the aussie dollar isn't good, but I've made a vow of extreme financial chastity between now and then, will save billions on postage/insurance, and I can have some of the stuff ordered and delivered ahead to the Hotel Bellagio [ irony-UL Gear for traipsing around the outback delivered to swanky Vegas hotel, I may set it all up on some lawn ]
So, what have I missed?, because it's been made clear this wont happen again in my life time......
to attend wife's insurance convention in Vegas next February, so I'm going shopping bigtime. MLD Doumid XL [ can' t decide cuben or silnylon ]
A cuben backpack, way too much to choose from, still thinking. Ideas please.
New sleeping pad[s]
A decent quality quilt, I'm a convert.
Complete o/haul clothing and shoes.
Another size Trail designs Ti Tri stove and possibly MSR XGK-EX, curious about it.
A complete camera system.
Possibly a Hammock setup.
A KLIM Motorcycle jacket, and parts for bike.
And untold "bits and pieces"
Yes the aussie dollar isn't good, but I've made a vow of extreme financial chastity between now and then, will save billions on postage/insurance, and I can have some of the stuff ordered and delivered ahead to the Hotel Bellagio [ irony-UL Gear for traipsing around the outback delivered to swanky Vegas hotel, I may set it all up on some lawn ]
So, what have I missed?, because it's been made clear this wont happen again in my life time......
Re: Shopping USA, Woo Hoo.
Mon 06 Jul, 2015 7:48 pm
Lucky bugger!
Assuming this lot will cost over $1000, remember that you will be required to pay GST upon your return to Australia. Unless all tags are removed and the gear is "used", of course
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Assuming this lot will cost over $1000, remember that you will be required to pay GST upon your return to Australia. Unless all tags are removed and the gear is "used", of course
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Re: Shopping USA, Woo Hoo.
Mon 06 Jul, 2015 8:41 pm
Fun!
Re: Shopping USA, Woo Hoo.
Mon 06 Jul, 2015 9:20 pm
Strider wrote:Lucky bugger!
Assuming this lot will cost over $1000, remember that you will be required to pay GST upon your return to Australia.
Maybe his wife can import some stuff as well?
Gives you $2000 aud.Last time I took an empty duffel bag to the US and filled it up, didn't even realize it was over $1000 aud (goes very fast with the current exchange rate) but had no issues.
Re: Shopping USA, Woo Hoo.
Mon 06 Jul, 2015 9:32 pm
I figure it's going to be quite a few thousand dollars for all this, but I'll be doing my best to make sure it's all "second hand" when I come back.
One mate suggested mailing all the tags/receipts/packaging stuff back separately, seems plausible, either way nothing will be in a new box or similar.
I'm pretty sure this will be the last chance to do this as all foreseeable trips don't include USA, according to the wife!, so I'm going to do a tonne of research before I start buying, aiming for quality purchasing rather than my previous habit of buying "cheap" and ultimately regretting it.
One mate suggested mailing all the tags/receipts/packaging stuff back separately, seems plausible, either way nothing will be in a new box or similar.
I'm pretty sure this will be the last chance to do this as all foreseeable trips don't include USA, according to the wife!, so I'm going to do a tonne of research before I start buying, aiming for quality purchasing rather than my previous habit of buying "cheap" and ultimately regretting it.
Re: Shopping USA, Woo Hoo.
Tue 07 Jul, 2015 1:26 am
Just you wait. You'll restart buying cheap once you get there amongst the outlet/discount stores. Haha!
Re: Shopping USA, Woo Hoo.
Tue 07 Jul, 2015 7:45 am
Be careful with the items that are cottage manufactured like the Cuben pack, the Quilt, the shelter and the hammock!
Few of these items are carried in stock so there is a variable lead time and unless you order carefully, your parcel can arrive after you have left the country. Even small delays for stocked items can cause mayhem.
Few of these items are carried in stock so there is a variable lead time and unless you order carefully, your parcel can arrive after you have left the country. Even small delays for stocked items can cause mayhem.
Re: Shopping USA, Woo Hoo.
Sun 19 Jul, 2015 9:07 pm
Mid: If you can afford it obviously go cuben!
Pack: Zpacks Arc Haul or Arc Haul Zip.
Quilt: Some variety of EE Revelation.
Mat: If you buy Exped you may find the local pricing to be not much different if at all.
Pack: Zpacks Arc Haul or Arc Haul Zip.
Quilt: Some variety of EE Revelation.
Mat: If you buy Exped you may find the local pricing to be not much different if at all.
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