[pct-l] Bag size

[Craig Stanton]

Whoops that was a type, I meant to convert the 'almost 2 cubic feet'  
into cubic inches because I haven't seen bag sizes quoted in cf before

The bag I am considering is 55l which is about 2 cubic feet which is  
about 3400 cubic inches. By my calculations the Catalyst is closer to  
75l, which is a considerable difference, I might have to skip the  
MacPac bag because they weight upwards of 3kg at that size (but are  
rugged as hell). Unfortunately I won't have all my gear until I get  
to the States, things are sooo much cheaper over there I'm going to  
go raid and REI store in San Diego for some more clothes. I'll try to  
work out what I'll buy before hand and load up a bag at home with  
substitute gear.

~Craig



On 26/01/2007, at 6:18 AM, Mike Saenz wrote:

> Wow.
>
> Is that 2 cubic feet + 2400 cubic inches? A total of 5856 cubic  
> inches?
>
> Check out the latest Gear Guide from BP Mag. It has several UL  
> packs you
> might want to consider.
>
> The "Thru Hiker" pack of the year is Brian's "Catalyst" (4,600 cubic
> inches). I considered this when I bought a new pack last year but
> decided on its "little brother", the "Circuit" (3,700 cubic inches).
> Since I've had it, I've been able to pack everything I "need" for
> extended trips in it. I say "need", because the smaller volume  
> forced me
> to make the tough decisions on what to pack and what to leave  
> behind. I
> strap a BV300 on top when I need a can.
>
> With everything I need packed, my base weight comes in at just  
> under 10
> pounds. Of course, that's BEFORE the oilcan...
>
> Michael  Saenz
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>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net
> [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Craig Stanton
> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 3:07 AM
> To: PCT MailingList
> Subject: [pct-l] Bag size
>
> Hello All,
> 	I'm new to this long distance hiking game so I haven't yet had
> to
> pack for 9 days in the hills. I've spoken to a local guy who as done
> the AT and Te Araroa with the MacPac Pursuit bag which is 55l (almost
> 2 cubic feet, 2400 cubic inches). At first glance that size doesn't
> look like a lot to me, which trying to fit in a down sleeping bag and
> a bear canister I'm worried that I won't get everything to fit in the
> MacPac Nikau which is also 55l but has a zipped sleeping bag
> compartment across the bottom.
> 	Am I over estimating the volume of stuff I really need to have
> with
> me, what sort of volume do people's stuff come to. I know there are
> uber-mega-ultralighters here (Switchback I'm looking at you) that
> could probably get by with half a toothbrush and stick of jerky, but
> for the average person, who is not particularly good at packing, does
> 55l seem like enough? Bigger than that and the packs leap in weight
> too. Bare in mind I'll have my z-rest strapped to the top and maybe a
> water bottle on each shoulder strap.
>
>
> Cheers,
> 	Craig
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