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		<title>The Full-size NeoAir Therm-a-Rest Sleeping Pad Weighs Just 14 Ounces</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2011/04/24/the-full-size-neonair-therm-a-rest-sleeping-pad-weighs-just-14-ounces/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:57:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I own three Therma-a-Rest pads (2.5 pounds, my original; 1 pound, four ounces (full size) and a 3/4 body version at 15 ounces) and a Downmat 7 (filled with down and really warm) that comes in at a little over &#8230; <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2011/04/24/the-full-size-neonair-therm-a-rest-sleeping-pad-weighs-just-14-ounces/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Backpacker Magazine 2008 Gear Guide Lists A Whopping 480 Bags</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2008/02/09/backpacker-magazine-2008-gear-guide-lists-a-whopping-480-bags/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2008 01:55:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[That number &#8212; 480 &#8212; is a bit overwhelming at first glance. But if you apply my 1-15 rule (your bag should not be over 1 pound, 15 ounces), you trim the choices to 129 sleeping bags. To help pair &#8230; <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2008/02/09/backpacker-magazine-2008-gear-guide-lists-a-whopping-480-bags/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>40 Degree Sleeping Bag &#8211; 20 Degree Nights</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2007/06/09/40-degree-sleeping-bag-20-degree-nights/</link>
		<comments>http://lightbackpacking.com/2007/06/09/40-degree-sleeping-bag-20-degree-nights/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:34:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve written about how you can stay warm in a thin, light sleeping bag, even when the temperature is 20 degrees below the bag rating. I have to admit that when I checked the weather report for our upcoming trip &#8230; <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2007/06/09/40-degree-sleeping-bag-20-degree-nights/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Mike Kretzler&#8217;s Lightweight Backpacking Base</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/12/07/mike-kretzlers-lightweight-backpacking-base/</link>
		<comments>http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/12/07/mike-kretzlers-lightweight-backpacking-base/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2006 11:32:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Backpacking Gear List Series, focusing on ways to achieve the lightest possible pack.
 <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/12/07/mike-kretzlers-lightweight-backpacking-base/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Going Lightweight Begins With the Base</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/11/28/going-lightweight-begins-with-the-base-1/</link>
		<comments>http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/11/28/going-lightweight-begins-with-the-base-1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Going Lightweight Begins With the Base Gear - backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent
 <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/11/28/going-lightweight-begins-with-the-base-1/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Gossamer Gear ThinLight Sleeping Pad</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/09/27/gossamer-gear-thinlight-sleeping-pad/</link>
		<comments>http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/09/27/gossamer-gear-thinlight-sleeping-pad/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2006 09:39:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Backpacker Magazine in its August 2006 ultralight gear guide calls the Gossamer Gear Thinlight pad, &#8220;fanatically light&#8221;, a 1/8-inch thick pad of closed cell foam that tips the scale at a mere 2 ounces. About the only thing you could &#8230; <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/09/27/gossamer-gear-thinlight-sleeping-pad/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Western Mountaineering SummerLite Sleeping Bag</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/09/07/western-mountaineering-summerlite-sleeping-bag/</link>
		<comments>http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/09/07/western-mountaineering-summerlite-sleeping-bag/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2006 09:53:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I own the Western Mountaineering HighLite sleeping bag, a 16-ounce goose down bag rated for 38 degrees. One way Western got the Highlite so light is that it has a half zipper. I love this bag dearly, but sometimes find &#8230; <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/09/07/western-mountaineering-summerlite-sleeping-bag/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Secrets for Cleaning Goose Down Sleeping Bags</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/08/25/secrets-for-cleaning-goose-down-sleeping-bags/</link>
		<comments>http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/08/25/secrets-for-cleaning-goose-down-sleeping-bags/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2006 09:47:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve all heard the warnings about the sensitive nature of our down-filled sleeping bags and how easy it is to damage them with the wrong cleaning techniques. Well, actually they are as easy to clean as one, two, three. Place &#8230; <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/08/25/secrets-for-cleaning-goose-down-sleeping-bags/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Western Mountaineering Highlite Sleeping Bag Review</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/08/07/western-mountaineering-highlite-sleeping-bag-review/</link>
		<comments>http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/08/07/western-mountaineering-highlite-sleeping-bag-review/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 10:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Dream Sleeping Bag for Lightweight Backpackers The Western Mountaineering HighLite sleeping bag, a mere 16 ounces that is rated for 35 degrees, is my personal choice for a lightweight bag.The HighLite comes with a tiny waterproof stuff sack, making &#8230; <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/08/07/western-mountaineering-highlite-sleeping-bag-review/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Exped Downmat 7 Backpacking Sleeping Pad review</title>
		<link>http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/07/08/exped-downmat-7-sleeping-pad-review/</link>
		<comments>http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/07/08/exped-downmat-7-sleeping-pad-review/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2006 21:41:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I own multiples of every category of backpacking gear â€“ three tents, two backpacks, four stoves, two sleeping bags, three water purification systems. Some people would call me a gearhead, someone addicted to buying gear. Okay, I admit it. I &#8230; <a href="http://lightbackpacking.com/2006/07/08/exped-downmat-7-sleeping-pad-review/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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