[pct-l] Pack base weight

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Sorry to pop in and be nosey but I'm really curious...if your base weight is 20lbs plus than with 4 liters of water minimum, average 5 days of food and fuel isn't that pushing 35pounds plus???  Which seems like trail torture guys!  I'm 6'2 and thru hiking the pct and I'd wouldn't consider hiking it at that weight and this is my first attempt.  Your trail names must be mountain yaks ;)
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On Jan 26, 2013, at 2:04 PM, <chiefcowboy at verizon.net> wrote:

> I'm 5'10" and try to go lightweight as possible but am not a fanatic over 
> it.  My base weight was 18.5 - no problem.
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Luke Kantola
> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2013 12:48 PM
> To: Pct-L at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Pack base weight
> 
> I am a 6'4" hiker also, so I know how hard it can be to find the right gear
> at a light weight and price.
> 
> Plenty of hikers have thru-hiked with base weights of over 20 lbs.
> 
> See this video of tequila jack's pack. I think his base weight was
> something like 20 lbs. He doesn't necessarily use the cheapest gear or even
> have a light weight mentality, but he did complete the trail so it shows it
> is possible:
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsiUniLgVWk
> 
> Your big three are the best items to cut weight on (pack, sleeping bag,
> tent), and a light weight version can be acheived for about 200-250 dollars
> for each item.
> 
> Here are some recommendations for cheap(er) light weight gear:
> 
> Enlightened Equipment offers quilts made from material seconds that aren't
> visually up to spec for some manufacturers. A long wide 20 degree quilt is
> $230 and only weighs 26 oz.
> http://www.enlightenedequipment.com/product/revelationx-20/
> 
> The ULA circuit is a solid pack that can carry heavier weights if need be,
> and it weighs only 38 oz with everything included. 225$
> 
> The Tarp Tent Contrail works well even for taller hikers (I've personally
> tested it) and it weighs about 27 oz seam sealed with the included stakes
> and guy lines. 225$
> 
> For a sleeping pad, nothing will beat a ridge rest for weight and cost. The
> small is 20"x48" and only weighs 9 oz and is only 20$!! But you are a
> bigger hiker so you may prefer to do what I did and cut down a large Ridge
> Rest from 25"x78" to 25"x50". This pad costs about 60$ I think, and weighs
> 11.3 oz. on my scale.
> 
> Those 4 items cost 740$ all together, which sounds steep, but you can pick
> and choose, and realize that these 4 items would together weigh 6.3 lbs.
> which gives you plenty of room for heavier cheaper gear for your other
> choices.
> 
> Maybe your research has already made you rule out these gear choices. If
> so, that's okay. A heavy pack won't end your trip as long as you are
> dedicated to the trip. You'll be fine at a higher weight.
> 
> Good Luck! Take Care!
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