[pct-l] Reading material & Pack Weight

[dude at fastmail.ca (dude)]

i use a Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight, which kept me dry for 10 
straight days of rain on the JMT in 1998.  It has performed well for 
10+ years and only weighs around 3-4 lbs. (i am not sure how much the 
new ones weigh).

There are also a fair number of smaller ultralight manufacturers like:
Golite:
http://www.golite.com

Henry Shires Tarp/tent:
http://www.tarptent.com/

Six Moon Design:
http://www.sixmoondesigns.com

I've not used any of these, but many people on this list have.

peace,
dude



> Thank you all for your suggestions, I'll definitely go pick those
> books up. Is there a list or forum of names for 2004 "gonnabe's?"
> 
> I was also curious as to public opinion on pack weight. It would
> seem that a large number of thru-hikers are pro lightweight. I'm
> thinking of keeping my weight under 40lbs max (that's loaded with
> water) I do plan on carrying a tent through most portions of the
> trail. Does anyone have any suggestions on lightweight tents that
> actually work well in rainy conditions? I currently use a North
> Face Nebula tent whcih I love for it's functionality and pitching
> options. Unfortunately, this tent weighs about 9lbs which I think
> is a tad heavy for a thru-hike.
> 
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