tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339023258381802282.post2935899815387351417..comments2023-09-24T12:40:31.347+01:00Comments on Project Everest: Kit... and how it worked out for me - 2Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02612245661840912482noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339023258381802282.post-39135359708317752042009-08-11T16:36:46.805+01:002009-08-11T16:36:46.805+01:00The water is the culprit. 2 litres is pretty heav...The water is the culprit. 2 litres is pretty heavy but then again on a hot sunny day you need it otherwise you'll dehydrate. So think i'd rather carry it than be carried off the mountain by a rescue team for being ill!<br />Anyway my excellent Osprey pack (full) probably still weighs less than a half empty Berghaus freeflow 35+8 - yuck!<br /><br />I won't carry a knife of any sort.<br /><br />I have a First Ascent beanie as worn by Ed Viesturs on Everest 09, plus a silver buff and a very cool hoodie base layer in a new fabric that is soft, functional and comfortable. Excellent thumb loops as well. It'll be a winter kit staple. That along with my new sleeping bag, and other gear and I'll be ready to rock 'n roll on them mountains.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02612245661840912482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339023258381802282.post-70644712555941681282009-08-10T22:31:34.027+01:002009-08-10T22:31:34.027+01:00Nice article on trying to cut weight back on what ...Nice article on trying to cut weight back on what you pack. It getting noticeably lighter compared to the pack you were carrying?<br /><br />Might take a look at those spare bits of clothing (use them often?), how much water you're carrying and amount of head wear but apart from that seems reasonable. Mate I walk with would be appalled you're not carrying a big knife but as I've only used mine to prize biscuits apart I wouldn't bother!<br /><br />Talking of head wear, rather jealous of First Ascent beanie, want one :) May I enquire as to the colour?<br /><br />- IanIanhttp://www.imamountaineer.co.uknoreply@blogger.com