[pct-l] Hammocks

[Ed Jarrett]

Sorry, my fault.  I guess I should have realized that the weight of my pack would effect the number of trees between Mexico and Canada.

Ed Jarrett

> From: abela at johnabela.com
> Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2011 20:46:41 -0700
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Hammocks
> To: edjarrett at msn.com
> CC: pct-l at backcountry.net
> 
> > Thanks for the clarification.  It would be less confusing if you mentioned
> > up front that you are an SUL type of guy. :)
> 
> Yes, it would be nice if people indicated their BPW when they post a
> message seeking insight and help, wouldn't it. As the one seeking the
> initial information, it defaults to *you* to indicate your BPW to the
> rest of us.
> 
> You did not indicate "my base is 17-18 pounds" until your follow-up
> post, after a response that dealt with weight limits below what you
> indicated you are at. Please do not fault me for such.
> 
> Many of the active people (most?) on the pct-l are a few pounds
> lighter than what you are at, and a few people are sub-10 pounds, and
> a few are in the 5 pound range, and very few active people are sub-5
> pounds. Unless you initial state what your BPW is, the vast majority
> of us here on the pct-l are going to approach your questions from the
> perspective of having a BPW of under 15 pounds.
> 
> John