[pct-l] Pack weight?

[Paul Robison]

the standard definition is ultralight starts at ten pounds and under ... under 
20 is considered 'lightweight'  SUL / XUL are less rigidly defined.


but the point kevin makes is a good one,  be comfortable with your pack,  not 
everyone has to go ultralight...you don't even have to go light (but your joints 
will thank you).  know your own comfort zone, and if you want to attempt 
ultralight hiking, or anything close to it,  put a LOT of miles on with your 
gear.  in crappy weather too.  


ultimately what's the difference between 25 lbs and 10 lbs ?  huge !  ... but if 
you say "i must be ten pounds" and then freak when you end up at 12 lbs,  you'd 
be missing the point... it is just a number on a screen...  do what you can, and 
get the pack  weight comfortable for you and you'll be fine.

Just make sure you stay flexible on the trail, and budget for some gear 
adjustments for some things that don't work out.
get you're big 4 under control, and you can be really flexible from there about 
the extras you want to carry...

my humble opine,
~Paul





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From: Kevin Cook <hikelite at gmail.com>
To: Gerry Zamora <gerry0625 at gmail.com>
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Thu, March 10, 2011 12:23:51 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Pack  weight?

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.
t-l/