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Re: What would you love to see? Rock Chuck #6099454 01/27/12
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,604 Western Colorado K Kevin_T Campfire Regular
Kevin_T Campfire Regular K Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,604 Western Colorado	Lanche Both ID / OD would be best , then I can tell if it is feasible. I had someone else ask about the same thing last year. Lightweight Tipi Tents and Hunting Tents https://seekoutside.com/tipis-and-hot-tents/ Backpacks for backpack hunting https://seekoutside.com/hunting-backpacks/ Hot Tent Systemshttps://seekoutside.com/hot-tent-combos/

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Re: What would you love to see? Biathlonman #6099531 01/27/12
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,456 Likes: 2 State of Jefferson T T_O_M Campfire Outfitter
T_O_M Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,456 Likes: 2 State of Jefferson	Most of what I want is not new, it's old stuff that's no longer available. They had a right idea, then changed their mind. I know they're not fashionable anymore, but what I'd like to see is at least a partial return to external frame packs. I see the value of internal frame for technical climbing but for trail use, even 99% of off-trail use, the pros and cons of external vs internal frame are overwhelmingly in favor of external pack frames. The absolute best backpacking pack I've ever seen, by a wide margin, is my old 1980 vintage Kelty Tioga II. The only things that could be done to improve it is add an internal sleeve for a hydration bladder and better attachment points for external gear like fishing rods held vertically instead of horizontally. Mine is about 4600 cubic inches. If they'd offer the same features in a 3500 and a 4000 cu in pack, they'd have real winners. Other things? Buck should bring back the model 110 with a titanium handle. A slightly smaller collapsible bucket that would go clear inside a pack. More fishing tackle makers should make pack rods with slightly shorter segments, say 14-15 inches, that actually fit inside packs rather than having to be attached crosswise to the outside. Hammocks with slightly insulated bottoms that don't require a separate pad or quilt for medium temperatures. Finally, a freeze dried axe. I love a good axe but they're heavy. I think freeze dried axe, just add water, would be cool. Tom Anyone who thinks there's two sides to everything hasn't met a M�bius strip. Here be dragons ...

Re: What would you love to see? snubbie #6099894 01/27/12
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,391 No place special wildone Campfire Tracker
wildone Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,391 No place special	Originally Posted by snubbie I would like to see a lightweight backpacking stool or chair. Something like a tripod type design that will get you up off the ground. Something you could kick back in, maybe semi recline with lower back support would be nice. It would need to fold up compact and be under 1 pound. Crazy Creeks are fine but I want to sit off the ground,not just have something between your butt and the ground. I've been running this around in my head...may have to try and build one myself. I know I can get there with wood but that will end up too heavy. Probably would have to have some type carbon fiber frame to meet strength vs. weight criteria. close but a pound and a half over your required weight. http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___41193 I Kill Things......deal with it..

Re: What would you love to see? T_O_M #6099912 01/27/12
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,391 No place special wildone Campfire Tracker
wildone Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,391 No place special	Tom here's your bucket http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...&subdeptNum=50752&classNum=50753 Originally Posted by snubbie I would like to see a lightweight backpacking stool or chair. Something like a tripod type design that will get you up off the ground. Something you could kick back in, maybe semi recline with lower back support would be nice. It would need to fold up compact and be under 1 pound. Crazy Creeks are fine but I want to sit off the ground,not just have something between your butt and the ground. I've been running this around in my head...may have to try and build one myself. I know I can get there with wood but that will end up too heavy. Probably would have to have some type carbon fiber frame to meet strength vs. weight criteria. close but a pound and a half over your required weight. http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___41193 Originally Posted by T_O_M Most of what I want is not new, it's old stuff that's no longer available. They had a right idea, then changed their mind. I know they're not fashionable anymore, but what I'd like to see is at least a partial return to external frame packs. I see the value of internal frame for technical climbing but for trail use, even 99% of off-trail use, the pros and cons of external vs internal frame are overwhelmingly in favor of external pack frames. The absolute best backpacking pack I've ever seen, by a wide margin, is my old 1980 vintage Kelty Tioga II. The only things that could be done to improve it is add an internal sleeve for a hydration bladder and better attachment points for external gear like fishing rods held vertically instead of horizontally. Mine is about 4600 cubic inches. If they'd offer the same features in a 3500 and a 4000 cu in pack, they'd have real winners. Other things? Buck should bring back the model 110 with a titanium handle. A slightly smaller collapsible bucket that would go clear inside a pack. More fishing tackle makers should make pack rods with slightly shorter segments, say 14-15 inches, that actually fit inside packs rather than having to be attached crosswise to the outside. Hammocks with slightly insulated bottoms that don't require a separate pad or quilt for medium temperatures. Finally, a freeze dried axe. I love a good axe but they're heavy. I think freeze dried axe, just add water, would be cool. Tom I Kill Things......deal with it..

Re: What would you love to see? alaska_lanche #6099986 01/27/12
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,222 Likes: 23 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle
ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,222 Likes: 23 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn...	Originally Posted by alaska_lanche I would really like a Kayak paddle that can be broken down in two pieces and 4 pieces. Two of the 4 pieces can telescope 12" up and down the other two are fixed. The two piece sections can be used as trekking poles, the 4 piece sections broken down fit well in the pack for heavy brush. The single section without the paddles on it would telescope well enough to be a center pole for my tipi shelters. Oh and it weigh in at less than 3 lbs for the complete paddle.....dream on ...and the paddle blade be usable as an axe. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

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Re: What would you love to see? ironbender #6100353 01/27/12
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,604 Western Colorado K Kevin_T Campfire Regular
Kevin_T Campfire Regular K Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,604 Western Colorado	I thought perhaps the paddle blade could be opened up and used for what Dan would like to see , Perhaps you could use a rollup wood stove as the frame platform Lightweight Tipi Tents and Hunting Tents https://seekoutside.com/tipis-and-hot-tents/ Backpacks for backpack hunting https://seekoutside.com/hunting-backpacks/ Hot Tent Systemshttps://seekoutside.com/hot-tent-combos/

Re: What would you love to see? Kevin_T #6100462 01/27/12
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 182 Deception Pass, USA Bitt Campfire Member
Bitt Campfire Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 182 Deception Pass, USA	I have built 4 piece paddles for folks before. I worked for a manufacturer. I would use a longer ferrule in the center that would let you adjust the length and feather angle. Using standard ferules near the blades so those can be taken off. But as far as performance.... any break down paddle is going to be heavier and have some slop in it compared to the same design with a one piece shaft. You can probably get the ferrules if you contact the company and do it yourself - it isn't that tough...hacksaw, epoxy, a drill...a shot or two of Jack Daniel's... Last edited by Bitt; 01/27/12.

Re: What would you love to see? trevore #6100472 01/27/12
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,984 AK kenaiking Campfire Tracker
kenaiking Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,984 AK	I want to see a blaze orange soft shell vest. Something like a kuiu guide With a nice fit. I'm not shooting skeet and I'm tired of picking burrs out of my fleece "It's my main love for all things Ackley. Plus the dude was cool before cool was cool." SH08

Re: What would you love to see? Kevin_T #6101875 01/28/12
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,222 Likes: 23 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle
ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,222 Likes: 23 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn...	Originally Posted by Kevin_T I thought perhaps the paddle blade could be opened up and used for what Dan would like to see , Perhaps you could use a rollup wood stove as the frame platform Paddling might clean it. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: What would you love to see? Kevin_T #6101898 01/28/12
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 7,191 NW Montucky DanAdair Campfire Tracker
DanAdair Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 7,191 NW Montucky	Originally Posted by Kevin_T I'm on it Dan JK You could get it pretty lightweight though. Kevin My buddy Ed's old lady even told us the only way she's going on a trip with us is if there's a proper place to drop a duece... No kidding. It's seriously a product that needs to be manufactured I'm Irish... Of course I know how to patch drywall

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Re: What would you love to see? DanAdair #6102145 01/28/12
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,228 Helena, MT E Ed_T Campfire Tracker
Ed_T Campfire Tracker E Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,228 Helena, MT	Originally Posted by DanAdair Originally Posted by Kevin_T I'm on it Dan JK You could get it pretty lightweight though. Kevin My buddy Ed's old lady even told us the only way she's going on a trip with us is if there's a proper place to drop a duece... No kidding. It's seriously a product that needs to be manufactured And that would be Dan's other brother Ed, not me Ed T

Re: What would you love to see? Brad #6102241 01/28/12
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 13,860 T Take_a_knee Campfire Outfitter
Take_a_knee Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 13,860	Originally Posted by Brad The world is chock-a-block with great gear... the only area I see going backwards is packs. Packs are getting lighter yet with less comfortable suspensions. My "ideal" pack would be 5,000 ci's, a simple sack with double daisy chains, top lid, and nothing else besides compression straps and a couple of water bottle pockets... no zippers except on the top lid. Suspension would be of the old Dana Design, Arcteryx Bora, Osprey Crescent variety... in other words, a Bloody Great Sack hung on a real suspension. A Dyneema body with 500 Denier Cordura bottom would be perfect. It's called a Gregory Makalu Pro, wanna buy one?

Re: What would you love to see? Take_a_knee #6102300 01/28/12
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,281 Brad Campfire 'Bwana
Brad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,281	Originally Posted by Take_a_knee Originally Posted by Brad The world is chock-a-block with great gear... the only area I see going backwards is packs. Packs are getting lighter yet with less comfortable suspensions. My "ideal" pack would be 5,000 ci's, a simple sack with double daisy chains, top lid, and nothing else besides compression straps and a couple of water bottle pockets... no zippers except on the top lid. Suspension would be of the old Dana Design, Arcteryx Bora, Osprey Crescent variety... in other words, a Bloody Great Sack hung on a real suspension. A Dyneema body with 500 Denier Cordura bottom would be perfect. It's called a Gregory Makalu Pro, wanna buy one? Had one. Not even close to what I described... crappy, light suspension and stays are not removable to be individually customized. Just one in a long line of brain farts for the post 1980's Greogoy Pack Co. “Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Re: What would you love to see? trevore #6102337 01/28/12
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,973 Alaska Maverick940 Campfire Regular
Maverick940 Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,973 Alaska	When it comes to load-bearing harness systems and the packframes they support, Frontier Gear of Alaska is by far and away the best there is when it comes to durability and comfort when under extreme load (100-200 lbs).

Re: What would you love to see? Ed_T #6103582 01/28/12
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 7,191 NW Montucky DanAdair Campfire Tracker
DanAdair Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 7,191 NW Montucky	Originally Posted by Ed_T Originally Posted by DanAdair Originally Posted by Kevin_T I'm on it Dan JK You could get it pretty lightweight though. Kevin My buddy Ed's old lady even told us the only way she's going on a trip with us is if there's a proper place to drop a duece... No kidding. It's seriously a product that needs to be manufactured And that would be Dan's other brother Ed, not me Correct I'd hate for a reputable member of this forum to be guilty by association. From now on, Brother Ed will be referred too as my "Sugar Daddy" I'm Irish... Of course I know how to patch drywall

Re: What would you love to see? Brad #6103678 01/28/12
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 9 A anw0625 New Member
anw0625 New Member A Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 9	Originally Posted by Brad The world is chock-a-block with great gear... the only area I see going backwards is packs. Packs are getting lighter yet with less comfortable suspensions. My "ideal" pack would be 5,000 ci's, a simple sack with double daisy chains, top lid, and nothing else besides compression straps and a couple of water bottle pockets... no zippers except on the top lid. Suspension would be of the old Dana Design, Arcteryx Bora, Osprey Crescent variety... in other words, a Bloody Great Sack hung on a real suspension. A Dyneema body with 500 Denier Cordura bottom would be perfect. I know what you mean I have a old Bora 40 and love it! Have you tried the deuter packs? Thel look to have a nice suspension system.

Re: What would you love to see? DanAdair #6103697 01/28/12
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 7,191 NW Montucky DanAdair Campfire Tracker
DanAdair Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 7,191 NW Montucky	EdT EdC My ex wife was around camp too I'm Irish... Of course I know how to patch drywall

Re: What would you love to see? DanAdair #6103719 01/28/12
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,464 Kentucky Biathlonman OP Campfire Tracker
OP Biathlonman Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,464 Kentucky	That Guy in the back on that first picture is dead sexy! Lord he's getting bald fast though!

Re: What would you love to see? DanAdair #6103761 01/28/12
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 792 Washington Big_W Campfire Regular
Big_W Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 792 Washington	Originally Posted by DanAdair My ex wife was around camp too Haha!

Re: What would you love to see? Biathlonman #6103857 01/28/12
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 7,191 NW Montucky DanAdair Campfire Tracker
DanAdair Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 7,191 NW Montucky	Originally Posted by Biathlonman That Guy in the back on that first picture is dead sexy! Lord he's getting bald fast though! Brad, no way in hell am I going to tell Patrick Smith what you said I'm losing it in the front fast, goes with being Irish I prefer to think of it as "Thigh Burn" I'm Irish... Of course I know how to patch drywall

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