Cotswolds Outdoor email about lightweight kit.

[lostplanet]

Got an email today regarding lightweight camping kit, quite interesting.



http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/index...tfCjC4zbEGFzTw

[JAG009]

If you want lightweight kit look at these companies ,lighter kit and cheaper to

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct...AhyhJWL6XV2EiQ
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct...hXGH5AKBCC_sBg

Jason

[Thetillerman71]

I like Cotswold, sometimes visit their flagship store just outside cirencester - although often full of the best kit around I often find stuff I want there but able to source it cheaper elsewhere. For me a shop for browsing rather than spending

[rg598]

It's a good set up. Of course, the actual base weight will end up being higher. Most people will add water bottles, first aid kit, clothing, knife, flashlight, etc. Still, a very good starting spot.

[PDA1]

Very good selection of gear from good suppliers. Expensive though. It doesn't have to be. Here is a guide to a base weight of 5 1/2 lbs for overnighting in reasonable weather (that's wo and a bit kilos for the imperially challenged ). Just add food and water! Some very good ideas. Note that the total cost of the main items of this set - shelter, sleep system, cook kit, and carry bag, come to less than $20. There are 4 parts to this guide, I recommend any bushcrafter, hiker look at them, because the ideas presented are, as Mastercard tell us - "priceless" (as is most of the recycled kit).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiBRIuP73Ew&feature=plcp

[markie*mark0]

It's a good set up. Of course, the actual base weight will end up being higher. Most people will add water bottles, first aid kit, clothing, knife, flashlight, etc. Still, a very good starting spot.

exactly, even if its more based on a summer setup, its still a good place to start

[JAG009]

Nearly a grand for all this stuff and its not that light ,you would have to be crazy to buy this stuff ,there is far better and lighter kit out there


Jason

[Shewie]

I think they've forgotten to pack half their kit like Ross said.

Some decent gear in there though, the Laser is a great wee tent but you need to swap the pegs out which takes it back over the magical 1kg mark.