[pct-l] Base weight criteria, AND...

[Timothy Nye]

As a Wolverine I'd be glad to do so.  My observation is that the vast majority, by the time they have purchased their gear, form an emotional attachment to both their reasoning and the gear itself.  The hike from Campo to ADZPCTKO serves as a warning, but still suggestions and recommendations at that stage are best made in thoughtful way.

Many have financial constraints as well. Really what you carry will reflect to an extent what you value. The biggest areas here, again in my experience, are sleeping pads and tents. 

My personal gear at the moment has a Z-Packs twin tent (volume allowing reduction in condensation although it departs from the wind shedding capability of a more conical design) 13 oz.
The original question was posed at the most opportune time in the overall process.
I have three begs, a Western Mountaineering 30* and a Marmot Helium. However, I have a Z-Packs 20* that I have taken on a shakedown and I like it a lot and it compares favorably with WM for weight. 18-20oz.

Pack, I can't let go of my MLD Exodus. 15 oz. They don't make it anymore. I also use a GG 1/8 inch pad under a neoair and also as a sit pad. When it gets cold you'll want a full length Neoair, otherwise a short version. 10-14 oz. I use Esbits, with a 1/2 oz titanium pot stand and add a windscreen. One tablet is good for a two half liter boils. Get a titanium kettle that is close to a liter. It helps if you wind up boiling water to fill a water bottle for your bag if you hit real cold. The heat will last practically till morning.
 The weights are according to my memory

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On Nov 8, 2013, at 1:57 PM, marmot marmot <marmotwestvanc at hotmail.com> wrote:

> I am not a lite -weight hiker. Carry tent,synthetic bag camera etc.and my base weight is #16's. Can't imagine what you would be carrying to have that much on your back. If you live near a Wolverine have them go through your pack.  Marmot
> 
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>> On Nov 8, 2013, at 1:39 PM, "Paint Your Wagon" <n801yz at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> What’s the general consensus (items to be included) for defining one’s base weight, 
>> AND... 
>> what is a reasonable target weight for a US Mexico to US Canada border hike,
>> with somewhat lightweight gear expectations? 
>> 
>> In the past two attempts, I carried anywhere from 40 lbs. to 80 lbs.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Paint.
>> 
>> PS: 
>> FWIW: 
>> Regarding the big three:
>> 
>> In 2012, I used:
>> 
>> PACK- Kelty 110 liter Red Cloud backpack, weighing 5 lbs. 13 ozs. 
>> then switched to a Go Lite Odyssey 72 liter backpack, weighing 3 lbs. 10 ozs.
>> 
>> BAG- Lafuma down 30 degree sleeping bag, weighing 1 lb 13 ozs.
>> then switched to a Kelty Cosmic down 20 degree sleeping bag, weighing 2 lbs. 11 ozs.
>> 
>> TENT- Scheel’s Kelty Classic 2 two person tent, weighing 4 lbs. 7 ozs.
>> 
>> TOTAL weight: 12 lbs. 15 ozs.
>> 
>> In 2013, I used:
>> 
>> PACK- Go Lite Odyssey 72 liter backpack, weighing 3 lbs. 10 ozs.
>> then switched to a Mountainsmith Apex 80 liter backpack, weighing 4 lbs. 13 ozs.
>> then switched to a Kelty Red Cloud 90 liter backpack, weighing 5 lbs. 9 ozs.
>> 
>> BAG- Mountain Hardware Pinole synthetic 20 degree sleeping bag, weighing 3 lbs. 10 ozs.
>> 
>> TENT- Scheel’s Kelty Classic 2 two person tent, weighing 4 lbs. 7 ozs.
>> 
>> TOTAL weight: 13 lbs. 10 ozs.
>> 
>> In 2014: proposed:
>> 
>> PACK: Granite Gear Crown VC 60 liter backpack, weighing 2 lbs. 2 ozs.
>> 
>> BAG: Big Agnes Mystic SL down 15 degree sleeping bag, weighing 2lbs. 4 ozs. 
>> 
>> TENT: Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 2 two person tent, weighing 2 lbs. 2 ozs.
>> 
>> TOTAL weight: 6 lbs. 8 ozs.
>> 
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