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Jul 7, 2011 at 8:58 am #1276407

Mike Clelland
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@mikeclelland
Locale: The Tetons (via Idaho)

Wow, this site is really cool!

http://www.geargrams.com/

Check it out, I'm super impressed!

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I just added my sumer list (which I'll be tweaking and revising).

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LINK to LIST:
http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=3461
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This is a 3-season list for the Northern Rockies, prepared for rain, cooking warm food, sleeping warm and comfortable.

There is no set of consumables listed (yet).

Jul 7, 2011 at 9:23 am #1756804

Larry Dyer
Member

@veriest1
Locale: Texas

Neat site but it doesn't seem to be working on small screens or maybe just Linux platforms.

I can't get to the "plus sign" mentioned in the tutorial to add gear on my netbook running Linux Mint.

Jul 7, 2011 at 9:42 am #1756811

Brian Raap
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@braap
Locale: Bay Area

Mike,

A few items you have listed as grams instead of ounces. For example, 9.6 g sleeping pad (wouldn't that be nice!), 1 g maps, 2.6 g FAK.

I really enjoy using geargrams as well!

Jul 7, 2011 at 10:23 am #1756826

Jace Mullen
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@climberslacker
Locale: Your guess is as good as mine.

I too really enjoy that site. In my opinion it is much easier to read (and thus get more helpful critiques) compared to an exel doc. I also feel like I can play with various setups much easier then in excel. I also like the feature of being able (on other people's gear lists especially) to change from viewing weight in oz, lbs, grams and kg. It seems to me like its a very well though out site and pretty fun to use. Lets hope it stays free!

Jul 7, 2011 at 5:28 pm #1756979

Bryce
BPL Member

@antigroundhogday
Locale: Stamford, CT

I like it too. Here is my summer breaking into shoulder seasons list in the NE:
http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=3373

Mike – what 1l water bottle are you using? I can't find anything local that is less than 1oz. :(

Jul 7, 2011 at 6:34 pm #1757017

Jason McSpadden
BPL Member

@jbmcsr1
Locale: Rocky Mountains

Mike,

Tell me about your modified Golite Breeze that you are using in this list.

Jason

Jul 7, 2011 at 7:08 pm #1757032

Mike Clelland
Member

@mikeclelland
Locale: The Tetons (via Idaho)

1- The 0.8 ounce water bottle is just a normal 'spring-water' bottle from the grocery store (or, more correctly for me, from my neighbors recycle bin). It has a slightly thinner plastic vs a standard soda bottle.

2 – The GoLite Breeze was a pack that was designed by Ray Jardine. It's no longer available. I replaced the shoulder straps with seat-belt material (and it works PERFECT!). I sniped a few things off, and added a sternum strap and a 1/2 webbing hip belt. 14.6 ounces of beauty!

I have gone out lighter by leaving stuff behind, but this list allows for comfort, warmth and hot food.

Jul 8, 2011 at 7:24 pm #1757358

Bryce
BPL Member

@antigroundhogday
Locale: Stamford, CT

(Sorry for the detour)

It bugged me my 1l water bottle was so "heavy." :p

Went to Stop & Shop and picked a Poland Spring 1L bottle @ 16g/0.56oz after removing wrapping and plastic bit under the cap):

It's definitely thinner and a bit more fragile than my regular soda bottle types, we'll see how it goes. They have a 1.5l bottle as well, but doesn't fit well in my pack.

Jul 8, 2011 at 8:37 pm #1757379

Mike Clelland
Member

@mikeclelland
Locale: The Tetons (via Idaho)

I've been using one of those super light plastic "spring water" bottle for a while, Never had any trouble at all!

Jul 10, 2011 at 4:37 pm #1757853

Bryce
BPL Member

@antigroundhogday
Locale: Stamford, CT

Weighed the 1.5l Poland Springs bottle (http://www.buygourmetfoods.com/w/Spring-Water/Poland-Spring-Natural-Spring-Water-1-5-L-B003UH836I.htm). It weighs in at 24g/0.85oz. It is lighter than my 2l Platy (32g/1.13l).

So 1l Poland Springs (16g) plus 2l Platy (32g) = 48g

Same capacity and weight as….

1.5L Poland Springs (24g) plus 1.5l Poland Springs (24g) = 48g

So my pack will now be balanced from left to right as I carry water and perhaps the Poland Springs bottles are more durable than the Platy? (I've never had a problem with one, but perhaps?)

Jul 10, 2011 at 9:06 pm #1757931

Chris Lucas
Member

@cheme
Locale: SC

I'll have to check out the Poland Springs bottle, I'm curious how they were able to get 3 grams lighter than my Deer Park bottle.

If you want to shave another 0.6 grams off each narrow-mouth bottle use a rotary tool to grind off the useless flange underneath the cap. This is now SOP for me.

Jul 10, 2011 at 9:28 pm #1757936

Jace Mullen
Member

@climberslacker
Locale: Your guess is as good as mine.

fanaticism. I absolutly love it. I now know what I am going to be doing tommorow!

Jul 10, 2011 at 9:32 pm #1757939

Bryce
BPL Member

@antigroundhogday
Locale: Stamford, CT

Good one Chris, I already clipped the bottom part of the cap off, I'll have to take it to the next level haha.

Aug 10, 2012 at 1:47 pm #1901706

James McBryan
Member

@jamesprepatrip
Locale: SF Bay Area

Hey guys,

I've used geargrams.com and love it as well, however kept running into issues. I recently just created a new online outdoor planning tool called Prep.a.Trip (http://www.prepatrip.com) to help weigh/inventory my gear.

Beyond weighing your own gear, you can also browse other peoples lists and also organize group trips with our gear planning / packing tool.

Right now we’re still in beta and have only done a “silent launch”. I'm totally open to any feedback you might have to make it better for all of us. If you do have any questions, I’d be happy to chat with you, just shoot me an email at [email protected]

Cheers!
James
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