Beyond Backpacking
I have finally managed to get hold of a copy of Ray Jardines book, Beyond Backpacking. After months of looking, a great guy called Adam from the US offered to sell me a copy via the Backpackinglight.com forums.I am hoping to try a few of his sewing projects now I have my machine. I have made a few stuffsacks so far, so I am looking for something to challenge my new found 'skills' ;)
I understand that Ray has some pretty crazy ideas on several aspects of backpacking - for those who have not read it, I'll let you know soon!
Thanks Adam!
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posted by Chris Cowell @ 6:00 PM
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A good read. I dip into it a lot - I like the fact that he describes the fear I have on slopes (IIRC he calls it brainlock or brainfreeze). The only book I use more is Chris Townsends "The Backpackers Handbook".
I look forward to seeing the photos of the gear you make.
I'm enjoying it - it's not as 'out there' as I expected, it gets a bit spiritual now and again, but harmless enough!
I have just made a 16 gram version of the Ortleib T-Pack - a waterproof loo roll holder that hangs around your neck!
I'll get some photos up soon - beats chasing your last tissue around a windy hillside with your Terra's around your ankles!
BTW - did you have enough room in your Osprey for the WHW? Was it a 35? How much food did you carry?
The Osprey is the Atmos 50. Everything packed in to it. I took way too much food, and came back with about 2-days worth uneaten. I carried 4 main meals, but ate out 3 evenings, and 2 breakfasts. Still, none of it was that heavy (eg rice and tuna = main meal accompanied by soup and biscuit).
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