[pct-l] Too much clothing!?

[Gary Schenk]

Seems reasonable to me.

Gary

On 11/22/2010 10:46 AM, Lisa Freathy wrote:
> I keep going over every ounce of my gear during my planning for 2011 thru hike
> and just can't seem to let go of some things on paper. I hope that I realize
> once on trail that I can let go of some items but would love any suggestions to
> help me start off lighter. It seems that I have too much (way too much?)
> clothing on my list, but still being somewhat of a newbie, especially to
> lightening my load I just can't figure out what I should forget about. I would
> love feedback on my clothing list; please be gentle, I know my list may seem
> ridiculous to many experience UL hikers! :-) I get VERY warm when hiking and
> VERY cold when at camp....
>
> Worn while hiking
> Merrell Moab Ventilator w/super feet insoles~ 32.3oz
> Socks~ Injinji Short~ 1.6oz
> Tank Top~ 3.7oz
> Lightweight Long Sleeve Shirt~ 6.4oz
> Hiking Skort~ 8.8oz
> Sports Bra~ 4.1oz
> Panties~ 1.1oz
> Bandana (sweat)~ .9oz
> "Tilley" Brimmed Hat~ 6.3 oz (this is heavier than some other options I have but
> not negotiable for deep sentimental reasons)
> Sunglasses~ 1.1oz
> Watch~? (don't have one yet, suggestions??)
> Short Gaiters?
>
> Total weight~ 66.2oz
>
> Clothing in pack
> Mid-weight wool base layer top~ 7.8oz
> Capilene 2 base layer bottoms~ 6.1oz (thinking about switching to wool?)
> Fleece~ 11.9oz (thinking this is overkill w/other base layers&  down jacket in
> camp, any thoughts?)
> Pre-Cip Rain Jacket~ 12.5oz
> Wool Beanie~ 4.1oz
> Thin wool gloves~ .9oz
> 2nd set of hiking socks (injinji short)~ 1.6oz
> 2nd pair panties~ 1.1oz
> Sleep/camp pants~ 6.5oz
> Sleep/warm socks (tall smart wool)~ 2oz
> Down Jacket~ 6.3oz
> Flip flops~ 4.5 oz (if I can keep one luxury piece these are it... can't stand
> shoes and don't want to have to wear them in camp/breaks)
>
> Total weight~65.3oz
>
> Yes folks, that's 8.2 lbs of total weight in clothing (worn&  pack)...
> suggestions??
>
> Thanks!
>   Lisa
>
>
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> a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean."
> ~ John Muir
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