Just heard from Joe - He and Sheryl are at Hamner Springs today doing a resupply before attacking Harpers Pass. I guess next update will come in a week when they arrive at Arthur's Pass.
When Sheryl was pulling out (now continuing) Joe had an Olive Hexamid Solo tent w/ beak, and a Regular width, Long Length, -7C sleeping bag shipped to me for him to continue solo. If you live in NZ and want either of these great items call or email me (0274 500 552 rob@assess.co.nz). A great opportunity to save on freight and GST.
This blog is designed to exchange ideas about how to dramatically cut your gear weight to make tramping (hiking) trips less strenuous, but still remain safe and sensible. Subscribe, make comments, ask for advice, or share your lightweight gear experiences with our community. The header photo features me on McKellar Saddle. The pack is the 45Lt Zpacks Arc Blast, hiking poles Helinox FL120, Dirty Girl gaiters, Spalms sunsleeves and Altra Lone Peak shoes
Dear Rob,
ReplyDeleteYour blog is a treasure of information to ultralight tramping. I enjoyed and learned a lot from reading your entries (10-12 so far) and I have lot more to read and it was very funny at times (poop scoop :-). Thank you for sharing this with all of us.
I have been tramping for last 10 years but was never into 'ultralight'. That changed 2 years ago when I had just finished walking the Te Araroa trail and I was having knee troubles. For TA I had a heavy backpack (around 20 kgs after restocking), for my upcoming walk http://900days900huts.info/ I will implementing many things you have mentioned. I will bug you more with some specific queries later.
PS> if you still have that Hexamid Solo tent and sleeping bag for sale, I might be interested.
Thanks and please keep writing :-)
Anonymous K