[pct-l] Tents vrs Tarps - Bivies?

[Yoshihiro Murakami]

Dear Shroomer

I did not mention that the heavier was better. I think the lighter is
better. I had indicated the empirical researches, and I think the
obsession of ultra light was sometimes harmful.

I cannot thru hike due to my social and local settings. But I think it
is more important to pay attention to the footwear ( best fitted shoes
or boots ) , trekking poles( which will reduce the joint troubles),
water ( good filtration device is a must, and foods---I personally
think).




2011/2/6 Scott Williams <baidarker at gmail.com>:
> Amen to all of you.  With a pack any heavier than I had, I wouldn't have
> made it last year.  Over the hike I continued to lessen the load, and every
> pound was a revelation in ease.  When you live with the weight of your pack
> for months, any lessening is noticed through increased speed, length of
> hours hiked in a day and sheer pleasure.  I'm not under 10 lbs yet, but
> would love to be in future.
>
> Shroomer
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Sincerely
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Hiro    ( Yoshihiro Murakami )
Blogs http://completewalker.blogspot.com/
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Backpacking since about 1980 in Japan
2009 JMT, the first America.
2010 JMT, the second America.
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