[pct-l] You still haven't accepted methowskye at gmail.com's friend

[marmot marmot]

I know some who did the AT carrying a saxophone . But it depends on how much you really need what you are thinking of leaving behind. Lots of stuff I thought I needed, I wouldn't even think of putting in my pack now. Remember you can always send it home and replace it with a smaller camera if it starts to feel silly. 6 #'s is a wicked heavy camera.
Just a thought. Remember it's just a series of 5 to 7 day backpacking trips strung together. If you've done the Wonderland Trail you can do this. 
Marmot
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> On Jan 12, 2014, at 12:43 PM, "Angelina Kovtun" <angelkov2002 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi!
> I have never been in a open email thread like this before so I don't know how to "accept" things. So I'm just replying to the email I got to "accept". 
> 
> My best friend and I never thru-hiked before and are doing the whole PCT this year. We decided to do it just a month and a half ago and it's a bit stressful to plan. We backpack a lot, but it's never anything crazy. The longest hike I've done is Wonderland Trail over 11 days.... 
> 
> I guess right now my most burning question is: what cameras do people use? I cannot imagine leaving my house without my semi-pro Nikon D300s. It's 6lb.... But I really want to see the pictures from this hike later and actually enjoy them. I wonder if any PCT-ers ever use such big cameras or if everyone is going super lightweight there too.
> 
> Thanks! 
> -Angelina
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> On Thursday, January 9, 2014 8:11 PM, Paint Your Wagon <n801yz at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Folks around these parts are a pretty particular bunch... and may not want to dance on Facebook. 
> 
> Just ask a question, or state your business right here on the list serve, and let the chips fall where they may. 
> 
> Stick to hiking topics and all things PCT, and you will be amazed, no, astounded, by both the know nothings, 
> 
> AND- the know it alls, because, we are after all, pretty much just like you. Well, maybe, we are just like you? 
> 
> Guessing: folks aren’t hankering to friend someone that they don’t even know. What would you like to know about hiking? 
> 
> Ask, and you shall receive. They call me Paint; Paint Your Wagon. How may I be of service? 
> 
> By the way-  I’ll be a junior in hiking school this year. You?
> 
> Gotta’ dream boy, gotta song, paint your wagon and come along.  
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