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I like the U.S. Army Ranger unofficial motto: "Travel light, freeze at night."

That about says it all for the UUL sub 10 lb. lunatic fringe.

Of course the Rangers aren't REALLY traveling light, what with rifles, ammo, grenades, Claymore mines, flares, etc., etc. They sleep in ponchos with quilted liners. (Aarrrggghh!) huddled in groups for more warmth.


A ranger friend of mine said they usually only brought a gortex bivy and a poncho liner to sleep in, plus some rain gear. Add a few MREs and a little snivel gear, and that is it for personal stuff. In the end, their pack weighs around 100lbs. That is without the 30lb flack Jacket and ammo vest.

Sometimes I am glad I didn't do it. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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