[pct-l] One story of the decision to go hiking...

[Scott Bryce]

On 4/22/2014 8:11 AM, Gail Van Velzer wrote:
> Back in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, we weighed the total weight of our
> packs. Today everyone is referring to base weights, so is that
> including water and food?  What is the true weight of packs today?
> Some of the huge differences in weight is accounted for just in food
> and water...which weighs the same as it did back then!

Perhaps, but it is also consumable. On my Thru attempt I left Campo with
35 pounds, and arrived in Lake Marena that afternoon with 20 pounds. The
15 pound difference was food and water. So, how much did my pack weigh?
It depends on when you asked.