[pct-l] PCT Sleeping system

[Spring]

Rucksack?  Too small?  think light..  Get the goods you REALLY need to carry, then get the bag to carry them in.  Keep the old 'rucksack' til the last, then replace with a lighter one.


Spring

>From: patrick griffith <patrickjgriffith at hotmail.com>
>Subject: [pct-l] PCT sleeping system
>
>Hi All,
>My planning for 2013 is coming along nicely, next up : equipment.
>My
 main decision to make is what sort of sleeping system should i go for? 
If possible i'd like to avoid a tent, on weight and cost grounds. I 
think a bivy bag and poncho >combination will be sufficient for me, but 
i'd like   to know what you all think.
>The other question i have is :
 what rucksack to go for?, my own rucksack has served me well over the 
years but it is very old and worn out, and probably isn't big enough and
 so a >new purchase is on the cards, so your thoughts on options would be
 most appreciated. I've heard a lot about Osprey, ULA and Golite, but 
want as much information as possible >before buying one!
>Thanks in advance for all the help!
>Patrick