[pct-l] equipment questions

[jhebert8@xxxxxxxxxxx (Jason Hebert)]

1) Packs

I was just checking out a new line of packs by Granite Gear.  The Vapor
Trail weighs 2lbs with cumfy shoulder straps and waist belt (much better
than Golite)  It has a 3600 cu in capacity, 2 side pockets, and convinient
ceter straps for ice axe, poles, gear drying, etc.


2) Stove

If you don't want to make your own stove the Trangia burner is a nice
option.  REI only carries the full, everything but the kitchen sink, boy
scout edition for $60 or something but at the Piragis Northwoods Company you
can get just the burner for around $11 plus s&h.  Check the out on the web @
Piragis.com or 800-223-6565.  It only weighs a couple of ounces and has a
screw on lid w/ o ring so you can leave in excess fuel.  Good info on wind
screen/pot holder construction @
http://www.climber.org/gear/TrangiaStove.html

Hope this helps.  See ya out there.

Jason





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