[pct-l] What pack weight?

[m.karon at comcast.net (Marshall Karon)]

What is to be included in the "base pack" weight? I have always wondered
what the standard definition was.

Are you counting the clothes you wear? shoes? Trekking poles? Ice axe? I
wouldn't count these even though you will be carrying them on your body or
hands - but not on your back. The ice axe will add weight only in the
section you carry it, so I count that as an extra, like food and extra water
jugs. At other times you may need to add more clothing.

Your list looks really good. You probably would like if it you could drop a
few pounds. But maybe if you exclude the above, you would be counting less.
The pack is 3 pounds. How heavy is the Marmot gear? You might substitute
light weight plastic water bottles for the nalegene and save a couple of
ounces. Drop the trowel and use a stick you find on the trail.

You omitted maps, papers, etc. Also camera gear.

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joseph Niemiec" <whitethunder10@hotmail.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 9:57 PM
Subject: [pct-l] What pack weight?


> Alright
> I have another one.  what pack weight did most of yall have?  It looks
like
> my base pack weight is coming to about 20-21lbs...
>
> here is my gear list... suggest any changes you can think of---  and if I
> need more than one set of something please let me know (other than shoes)
>
> Wear:
> patagonia shorts
> silkweight T
> some type of rain/sun hat
> smartwooll socks
> NB 801's
> go lite wisp wind shirt?? pants- can't find them for sale?
>
> closet:
> another patagonia T
> patagonia long sleeve
> no other pants
> Marmot Precip anorak
> Marmot prceip pants???--( better or lighter rian pants?)
> rain over-mitts
> fleece gloves
>
> kitchen:
> no idea yet
>
> toiletres:
> clever toothbrush some floss not sure what else
> trowel - any light weight options????
>
> first aid/footcare:
> no idea yet
>
> gear:
> mosquito headnet
> ula pack 49oz
> tarptent 28oz
> sleeping bag 34oz
> stuff sacks - total 8oz
> trekking poles- 11 0z
> esbit stove/tablets
> titanium kettle 4 oz
> headlamp 4.1oz
> key chain led light 1oz
> nalegene "canteen's" 4.5oz
> ice axe??? 13oz or blackdiamond whippet 10oz
> water filter or aqua mira drops??????
>
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