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lightweight snow camping in Oz 7-May-2009 At 7:37:50 AM TonyB

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On 6/05/2009 superstu wrote:
>I've never really liked the thermarests-style because they occasionally
>get punctured and you're in the poo.

I've had leaks happen on 2 snow camping trips and spent VERY cold nights. Now I take a 3/4 thermarest and a full length thin blue foam mat ... lighter and warmer than a full length thermarest ... and you can still sleep if the thermarest leaks. I stuff whatever I can find under my feet.
I use a small pack and tie stuff outside it to save weight.
Break your toothbrush in half.
Trangias are light.
Lightweight skis and boots make a big difference. An ounce on your feet is equivalent to a pound on your back. (I use old Alpina 2000 boots ... not made any more). Of course lightweight gear means you need to learn to tele much better.