[pct-l] Brooks Cascadias

[Sir Mixalot]

I've carried well over 50 pounds.  I don't know the weight because I rarely
weigh my pack, but it was significantly heavier than the time I
accidentally carried two weeks of food.  I'd guess that the weight exceeded
75 pounds.  I could have carried more.

On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 2:38 PM, Steven M. Ratner <smr at calelderfirm.com>wrote:

> How much weight can you carry with lightweight shoes/sneakers on?
>
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> On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 2:31 PM, Sir Mixalot <atetuna at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Shoes are appropriate on the PCT throughout the thru hiking season.
> >
> > Chuck said it pretty well.  I'll just add that I have many high end
> hiking
> > boots.  I won't wear them on the PCT though.  My feet are much more
> > comfortable in trail running sneakers.  I go a lot faster and further
> with
> > them too.  The last time I wore boots in the mountains was a couple
> winters
> > ago when I took the tram up Mt San Jacinto with my family.  Since I
> > wouldn't be walking enough to keep my feet warm or get them sweaty, boots
> > were the appropriate footwear.
> >
> > On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 4:57 PM, Catherine Ford <
> > ceford.nhighlands at gmail.com
> > > wrote:
> >
> > > Greetings Everyone!
> > >
> > > I'm a newbie hiker and am working my way up to being a backpacker.
> When I
> > > realized that Mango's question about Brooks Cascadias was regarding a
> > shoe
> > > rather than a boot I was a bit confused. For hiking, don't you "need"
> > > hiking boots? When are shoes appropriate? I appreciate any
> clarification
> > > you can provide.
> > >
> > > Have a Great Day!
> > >
> > > Cathy!
> > >
> > > Catherine Ford
> > > Something to think about: "Millions saw an apple fall. Only Newton
> asked
> > > why."
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