[at-l] Mindset first! Yes, I understand.

[Felix J]

Raphael Bustin wrote:

>At 10:16 AM 9/23/2006 -0400, Felix wrote:
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>>since everyone has baited breasts wondering about my stuff....
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>But you didn't answer my main question:  base pack weight?
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I've never known.  No clue, in fact. I'm like you...if I want to carry 
it, I will. If the pack feels good with it in there, great.  But, if I 
can save 5 lbs on my pack weight without giving up much room/comfort, 
that's gotta be a good thing...right? 
 

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>>Pack: A Gregory G-pack (2.5-ish) replaced an old Gregory Spire (7+-ish)
>>very nicely and with plenty of room and comfort.  Check out some of the
>>new Osprey pax, though. They're trying to get in the mix.
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>I did check out an Osprey at REI and it looked like it
>might work for me.  But REI didn't have it in the right size.
>It wasn't ultralight, and the straps were marginal.  But it
>seemed like it would be very comfortable -- there was
>mesh against the back, instead of the pack itself.
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You might want to e-mail/talk with ke kahaawe yourself. He can tell you 
what is in store for Spring 07. 

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>>Water purification: Bleach, only when I feel like it's needed.
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>Hmm.  Seems to be a trend here.  Better
>living through chemistry.
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Or...NO chemistry. If I see where it comes out of the ground, I don't do 
anything, generally. 
 (well, except drink it)