[pct-l] Ultralight as a must?

[Thomas Jamrog]

You will do fine. If you want, you can replace gear as you go. No need to channel fears in this direction. 

Uncle Tom
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On Sep 29, 2012, at 5:48 AM, Stefan Rinnert <stefanrinnert at googlemail.com> wrote:

> Dear all,
> 
> somehow we are a bit confused about the gear we are planning to take with
> me for the pct-hike. we thought we had found the "right way" for us, but
> this UL-thing keeps coming back into our minds. we'll hike as a couple and
> therefore are able to share some weight/gear. beside our packs (osprey
> aether 70 and ariel 65, each 4 - 4,5 lbs; both packs that fit our expected
> needs, and our tent which weighs little less than 4 lbs) we try to keep the
> total gear weight very low and aim to reach a total of round about 14-18
> lbs excluding pack (empty), food and water. since the PCT-community in
> germany is from non existing to not so big, we feel somehow helpless and
> intimidated by this "ultralite monstrum". Beyond, we cannot assess the
> impact of weight+ total distance.
> alltogether, the chosen gear might be a result of cautiuosness: tent as
> protection against insects, snakes and the "heavy" backpack due to health
> considerations even though we`re 24&26 and fit :)
> 
> we're thankful for suggestions, comments and experiences!
> 
> regards,
> 
> stefan
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