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[pct-l] gear
Man, I pity any poor sucker who is a Southbound PCTer this year. June has
been monsoon so far in the Northwest. Been checking out all the online
catalogs, since it's been raining all day without letup. Decided to go with
the Walrus Microswift (2lbs 12oz) as my tent this season. The Kelty Cloud
looks like a mighty fine pack but I can't justify $550 to save 1lb 2oz over
what I use now. Maybe if the price drops to $300. (Not interested in the
Golite- too many negative reports. However, anyone out there who uses one
and likes it is welcome to try and change my mind.) Guess I'll keep the old
REI Eveningstar. Besides, it fits pretty good and still has lots of wear left
in it. (And free repairs forever and ever). Getting close to a 20lbs base
weight for N.W. backpacking. If I ever buy the Cloud, I'll be down to 19 and
10. Well it's time to start packing for a week long trail maintenance trip in
the Olympics beginning Friday. Later.
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