[pct-l] The 10 Ounce Backpack and 30 Pound Load

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Next step is gram weenie.

It can be done.
Last weekend I carried 7 liters of water, all my gear and two days food 
(about 25 lbs.) in one of my packs.
Padded straps and waist belt, water bottle pocket, trekking pole racks, 1800 
cubic inches.
4.6 ounces after seam sealing.  Almost waterproof.  My 4.3 will do the same.
(Water is the worst thing I know of for good weight dispersion.)

Warner Springs Monty



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Hiker97 at aol.com>
To: <amandartyson at gmail.com>; <gottawalk at pacbell.net>
Cc: <pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 10:04 AM
Subject: [pct-l] The 10 Ounce Backpack and 30 Pound Load


> _gottawalk at pacbell.net_ (mailto:gottawalk at pacbell.net)   writes:
>
> I am an  ounce weenie (obviously) and like my pack to weigh in at a pound. 
> I
> have  carried Gossamer Gear Mariposas and G-4's. Scout and Sandy Mann
> _http://trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=168282_
> (http://trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=168282)   got their pack weight 
> pared down to 8 oz!  But I don't know what
> modifications they made.
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> I noticed at MountainLaurelDesigns.com that the ZIP pack is rated at 30+
> pounds and weighs 9.8 ounces.  I have not idea how the carry is with a 
> load, but
> it is interesting.
>
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