Tag: Nylon Material

Sleeping Bag Liners Instead Of Bags

Sleeping Bag Liners Instead Of Bags

| February 25, 2013 | Reply

Sleeping bag liners for camping? My friend Dion made fun of my “poor excuse for a sleeping bag,” but it kept me warm as the temperature dropped to the low forties, and it weighed only five ounces. We were camping on the banks of the Manistee River in Michigan. So, how did it a sleeping [...]

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Olive Drab Genuine GI Medium Size ALICE Pack w/Frame, USED

Olive Drab Genuine GI Medium Size ALICE Pack w/Frame, USED

| February 19, 2013 | 2 Replies

Olive Drab Genuine GI Medium Size ALICE Pack w/Frame, USED GSA Compliant Dimensions: 20″ x 19″ x 11″ (inches). Official Government Issue Alice Pack. USED CONDITION – Great Quality Medium size. Rugged heavy duty 420 denier nylon material. Top quality craftsmanship, detailed construction. 3 large vented outside pockets. Official Government Issue. Extra wide heavy padded [...]

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Ultralight Backpacks

Ultralight Backpacks

| December 7, 2011 | Reply

Why ultralight backpacks? Devotees of ultralight backpacking know you reduce your packweight most by concentrating on the “big three;” backpack, shelter, and sleeping bag. Forget those 6-pound backpacks, 9-pound tents and 5-pound sleeping bags. Reduce that 20 pounds to less than 5, keep the other gear to 5 or 6 pounds, and you can chuck [...]

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