[pct-l] Ultralite backpacking equipment

[csx at schizoaffective.org (csx@schizoaffective.org)]

On Mon, 19 Sep 2005 22:10:57 -0700, Mark Verber <verber@gmail.com> had this to
say:

>On 9/19/05, David Frederck <mt2mt@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I would like to start a discussion on light
>> backpacking equipment. I recently purchased a
>> lightweight tarp-type tent and an ultralight pack.
>> After using the pack only once, for about 8 days, I
>> noticed that the bottom was full of holes. I realized
>> that I was dealing with much weaker fabrics than I'm
>> accustomed. I have a couple of 25 yearold packs,
>> uncomfortable and heavy, but in good shape!
>
>

I"ve got an REI morningstar pack that I have snipped and trimmed until it weighs
2 pounds.  I removed all three external pockets and replaced them with mesh
pockets, cut the floating top part off, trimmed all the straps, cut off the
sternum strap and replaced, cut out the divider between the top and bottom
compartments, replaced  the metal zipper pulls with paracord.  Now I have a
sturdy large capacity pack with all the features I want and none that I don't
want.   I think the pack cost $130.00