Discussions about lightweight backpacking

Richard Levenberg | 1 Aug 2005 03:15

Re: Re: Toothbrush

*.4 ounces = 11.3398093 grams

The "toothbrush" I took was about 4 grams

r**
*
David H wrote:

>I don't recall the brand name or anything, but my regular toothbrush
>weighs a mere .4oz. Trying to lighten up beyond that is a bit of
>wasted effort isn't it?
>
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dwambaugh | 1 Aug 2005 04:29

Re: Toothbrush

That's nothin'. For overnight trips, I take a toothpick and split it 
down the middle and take the just the smaller half -- now THAT is 
LIGHT ;)

--- In BackpackingLight@..., Richard Levenberg 
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> *.4 ounces = 11.3398093 grams
> 
> The "toothbrush" I took was about 4 grams
> 
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Ralph Oborn | 1 Aug 2005 04:44

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Re: Re: Toothbrush

On 7/31/05, dwambaugh <dwambaugh@...> wrote:
> That's nothin'. For overnight trips, I take a toothpick and split it 
> down the middle and take the just the smaller half -- now THAT is 
> LIGHT ;)

Do you really need both ends?

Ralph   (wondering)

 
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Andrew Priest | 1 Aug 2005 12:44

UPDATE:> Gear Tests Completed at BackpackGearTest.org in June and July 2005

Hi

For those interested, BackpackGearTest.org has completed the following 
product tests during June and July, 2005. These tests are undertaken for no 
monetary gain by BackpackGearTest.org and are undertaken in the field by 
backpackers (hikers, trampers, bushwalkers) normally over a six month 
period . The tester, upon completing the reporting requirements gets to 
keep the gear at the end of the test.

Just click on the link to be taken to the test reports.

Dahlgren DriStride Alpaca Light Hiker Socks
	http://www.backpackgeartest.org/dahlgrenfootwear/

Delorme Atlas & Gazetteer Series
	http://www.backpackgeartest.org/delorme/
	
Grabber Performance Group Warmers
	http://www.BackpackGearTest.org/warmers/

Granite Gear Stratus Access FZ pack
	http://www.backpackgeartest.org/granitegear/

Gregory Mountain Products Keeler
Gregory Mountain Products Tega
	http://www.backpackgeartest.org/gregorypacks/

Gossamer Gear Mariposa Pack
Gossamer Gear Spinnshelter
	http://www.backpackgeartest.org/gossamergear/

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do | 1 Aug 2005 18:21

Re: Toothbrush

"dwambaugh" <dwambaugh@...>
Subject: Re: Toothbrush 

That's nothin'. For overnight trips, I take a toothpick and split it
down the middle and take the just the smaller half -- now THAT is
LIGHT ;) 

Come on, you know your supposed to drill some holes in that half a brush to
save more weight!

 
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dspellman2002 | 1 Aug 2005 18:24

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Re: Toothbrush

--- In BackpackingLight@..., "David H" <dbhost <at> m...> wrote:
> I don't recall the brand name or anything, but my regular toothbrush
> weighs a mere .4oz. Trying to lighten up beyond that is a bit of
> wasted effort isn't it?

There's this:
http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/gossamergear/finger_tip_tooth_brush.html

david

 
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zippydooda | 1 Aug 2005 16:43

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Re: 3 litre pot

If I wanted something that big and was really watching weight, I think 
I would find an aluminum bowl and use foil for a lid.  A supercheap 
bowl will be reeealllllly light, and should be sturdy enough to last 
for at least one trip.  You have mittens - no need for a handle...  The 
curved sides should help get more flame contact.  Shoot a thin layer of 
bbq black paint on the bottom if you wanna be high tech.  Anyway, just 
an idea.

Bill in Houston

--- In BackpackingLight@..., "Stu Bilby" <stu <at> b...> wrote:
> John
> The trip is a long Himalayan trek. Lots more than just boiling water.
> Only rarely cooking over a fire - would be OK without a bail. Every
> gram will hurt, so lightweight is definitely a bonus. The budget might
> stretch to titanium if there was a good weight saving.
> 
> The MSR Blacklite pots look great. Does anyone know what they weigh
> individually?
> 
> Thanks
> Stu B
> 
> >You might want to give folks a bit more info

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Joe O'Leary | 1 Aug 2005 18:45

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RE: Re: Toothbrush

I bought these.  Very stiff bristles.  They really work over your gums and
not in a good way.  Didn't like them at all.  I'll stick with a regular
toothbrush and break the handle in half if need be.

-----Original Message----

There's this:
http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/gossamergear/finger_tip_tooth_brush.html

david

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Don Ladigin | 1 Aug 2005 19:18

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Re: Toothbrushes

I think we're all aware that conventional backpackers enjoy mocking 
light and ultralight backpackers as fanatics who alter their toothbrush 
handles. On this list we have hikers in all stages of lightening their 
weight. So, I'd like to point out that the _first_ items a backpakcer 
should consider lightening are the backpack itself, the sleeping 
system, and shelter system. By lightening those items a backpacker can 
often save pounds of weight. 

Altering something like a toothbrush can perhaps save a few grams, and 
isn't worth considering until you're trying to get your base burden 
below 5 pounds.  Don L.  

 
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tim garner | 2 Aug 2005 13:25

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Re: Re: toothbrush

mine just needs to be put back into the charger every month or so, but i DO take it car camping!    ...slowhike 

Marie-Noëlle Augendre <mnaugendre@...> wrote:Mine works on
batteries ... but is stays in my bathroom.
Marie-Noelle

2005/8/2, Don Ladigin <dladigin@...>: 
> 
> And what about that loooooong extension cord? :^) Don L.
> 
> "slowhike" <slowhike <at> y...> wrote:
> > man... yall are makin me feel bad about taking my electric
> > toothbrush (8 & 1/2 ozs).....
> 
> 
> 

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