[pct-l] water carrying capacity / frameless backpacks

[Jonathan Blees]

Hello Lenny,

I've sectioned-hiked from Anza to near Mather Pass with a frameless Golite (I forget the name of the model) that weighs about one pound.  I've carried 40+ pounds in the desert, including eight liters of water in a couple of stretches (four two-liter soda bottles), with no problem.  (In retospect, I could have got by with six liters; if you hike faster than my 12-15 miles per day, you might need even less, but IMO it's always best to carry a little more than you think you'll need.)  Also, a medium-sized bear cannister fits perfectly (horizontally) in the bottom.  In sum, I reommend it without hesitation. 

Wildheart
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Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:52:18 -0800 (PST)
From: Lenny Leum <littleleum at yahoo.com>
Subject: [pct-l] water carrying capacity / frameless backpacks

Hello,
I was wondering about water in Southern California, and specifically how much carrying capacity is recommended.? 
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How did it feel after a resupply, carrying close to 30 lbs with the little Golite Breeze??  <snip>
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