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    Talking Video: Fronkey's sub 10Ib Hammock pack base weight.

    Hey everyone, lazy Fronkey here and I finally whipped up the "What's in my pack" video showing what I carried on my thru-hike last month. After my huge nightmare I explain what and why I carry the things I do while I'm out on the trail. Tala shows off what she carries on the trail too.

    Base weight is at sub 9Ib and my Skin out weight is sub 13. Thanks for watching.




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    Good info and fantastic opening pal! thanks for sharing!

    WARNING: Will discuss Rhurbarb Strawberry Pie and Livermush at random.


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    Hopefully you have some info on that modded Jam you're rocking there (I believe you mentioned some time ago modding the straps as well!). Looking forward to seeing this!
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    Great job man. Thanks for all the work.
    I to prefer wetones over dryone.
    I hope you found everything in all those leaves.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hawk-eye View Post
    Good info and fantastic opening pal! thanks for sharing!
    Losing my gear for shoes is my worst nightmare. Thanks for watching.

    Quote Originally Posted by dragon360 View Post
    Hopefully you have some info on that modded Jam you're rocking there (I believe you mentioned some time ago modding the straps as well!). Looking forward to seeing this!
    The pack in the video is a different Jam than the one you are thinking about. However, I will explain it tonight on this thread explaining exactly what I did.

    Quote Originally Posted by OutandBack View Post
    Great job man. Thanks for all the work.
    I to prefer wetones over dryone.
    I hope you found everything in all those leaves.
    THanks man. I actually did lose my knife and that's why the cropping is different in the video because it took me awhile to find it. Lol

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    Good stuff Fronkey.

    Seeing what others use is always good. It helps me learn more and the video was both fun and informative and I love your hiking buddies.

    During your opening, I shared your panic. What a nightmare!
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    no pink this time?

    Great work as usual. Thanks for sharing, Fronkey!!
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    Great video Fronkey! Love to see the breakdown of what fellow hikers are rocking! Very nice set up you have.
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    are those shoe gaiters, dirty girls by chance.
    Last edited by Traverson; 11-01-2012 at 12:40. Reason: spelling

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