[pct-l] Pack weight?

[Kevin Cook]

Yikes! Has that become the expectation now?

6 lbs is super ultra lightweight. Sub 15 is, IMHO, ultra lightweight. I've
been slowly reducing my BPW for years. I don't have a few items of gear yet,
so I can't measure yet, but I estimate my BPW will be 18-20 pounds. To me,
this is pretty light compared to the heavy packs I hauled around 20 years
ago.

Only you know what you're comfortable with. Have you hiked long distances
with your gear yet? You said you had to buy it all new. Is that because you
have not backpacked much?

It's good advice to always try to minimize your pack weight. Especially on a
PCT thru hike. I'm not saying you should shouldn't head the other advice
given here. The others are right, your big 3 are pretty heavy. If the pack
carries a load well for YOU, then focus on the other 2. You don't need a 0F
bag. You can get a much lighter shelter.

Just don't get too worried that your goal "should be" 6, 10, or 15 pounds.
Hike with what you have and lets you be comfortable in the backcountry. I
wanted to point out that not all of us will be sporting packs in the weight
range you listed. ;)

On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 5:31 PM, Gerry Zamora <gerry0625 at gmail.com> wrote:

> So basicly minus food and water I should be around 6-12lbs? Maybe 15lbs?
> On Mar 9, 2011 3:38 PM, "John Abela" <pacificcresttrail2011 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Hey Gerry,
> >
> > From what I have been able to gather from folks onlist and offlist and
> > my website is that the vast majority of folks are going to be in the
> > 10-18 pound BPW range. I have had a few people share with me that they
> > are 18-24 pounds BPW range. I have seen (I think) 4 people mention
> > they are in the 6-10 pound PBW range. And two people plus myself have
> > come forward saying they are sub 5 pound BPW.
> >
> > Obviously a lot more folks hiking this year than those numbers
> > indicate, it is just what I remember reading folks mentioning.
> >
> > I think if you are at 17 pounds for your big3 you will probably end up
> > in the heaviest BPW group - but you will not be alone from what I have
> > hear people share.
> >
> >
> > Take your pack, load it up with your big 3 and all of your gear and
> > try to do 50 squats... if you die in the process, well, you know your
> > pack was too heavy :-D
> > (just kidding - giggle)
> >
> > Have a good one Gerry and keep us updated on how you progress through
> things!
> >
> > John
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 3:12 PM, Gerry Zamora <gerry0625 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >> Ok so im looking at gear and it looks like my weight with just my
> pack(6lb),
> >> sleeping bag(6lb),and tent(5lb) puts me at 17lbs.  I still need food
> water
> >> and my gear.  It seems to be adding up to fast.  It seams like 17lbs is
> a
> >> bit much but its all fairly inexpensive equipment but I had to buy
> >> everything new so trying to save gotta love ebay and craigslist.   Just
> >> wondeing what weight other hikers are looking at?  Thanks gerry0625
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