[pct-l] 12 pounder challenge

[CMountainDave at aol.com (CMountainDave@aol.com)]

This is my basic pack for just about anything except climbing Rainier. It 
takes into account several potential soggy days in a row while hiking in the 
Olympics. It is also meant for a nine day alpine climbing trip in a non desert 
environment with temps down to the mid twenties. Note the absence of a bear can, 
water filter, and hiking poles. Note the addition of a bivvy sack for camping 
options, ice ax for snow climbing and items for more than just rehydrated 
meals. I shoot for 35 pounds total weight for a 9 day trip. I rather doubt that I 
will ever get my base down to 12 pounds for a nine day alpine climbing trip 
unless I am willing to just crawl into my 40 degree sleeping bag (fully clothed) 
after 16 hours of hiking and a rip and stir "meal". Even going tentless would 
only lower the base by about a pound and a half. If I went alcoholic, my fuel 
for a nine day trip would start at around 1.5 pounds
  So tell me 12 pounders, what would YOU toss on a 9 day alpine trip, and 
why. I'd like to see your lists for a 9 day alpine trip for comparison.  I can 
see 12 pounds for a 4-5 day Grand Canyon trip ( I'm shooting for 15 pounds) or 
the Mojave PCT hike, but the rainy Cascades are another fish to fry               
                                                                                
                                        
PACK        67 (with 4 removable pockets)                                       
SLEEPING BAG        28                                                          
    
PAD 11                                                                          
TENT    48 (with stakes)                                                        
    
BIVY SACK       17                                                              
        
2 COMPACTOR TRASH BAGS 3    (pack fly and clothing/sleeping bag bags)           
KNIT HAT        2                                                           
POLARTEC 100 SHIRT      8                                               
POLARTEC 200 JACKET     13                                              
PARKA       12                                                              
POLARTEC 100 PANTS      8                                                   
EXTRA SOCKS     5                                                           
EXTRA LINER SOCKS       2                                               
GLOVES      3                                                                   
    
2 WASH RAGS, 1 TOWEL    2   (one for dishes)                                
SIERRA  ZIP WOOD STOVE      17                                                  
    
2 POTS AND LID      (including grip handle) 9                                   
    
FORK, SPOON, 2 CUPS     4                                                   
WATER CONTAINERS        5   ( I like dromedary bags)                            
    
CAN OPENER  1/4 oz                                                          
TOILET PAPER    6 oz (enough for a 9 day trip)
TOILETRIES  4 ( comb, toothpaste & brush, floss, soap)                          
FIRST AID   6 (various and sundry pills, bandaids, compress, whistle, elastic 
bandage, chap stick)                                                            
        
INSECT REPELLENT    2 (very little needed if you wear pants and a long 
sleeved shirt.)
KNIFE TOOL  3                                                                   
        
2 CIGARETTE LIGHTERS        1                                                   
    
MAP AND COMPASS     2  (use back of map for diary)                      
REPAIR KIT  2 (tape, needle, thread)                                            
STRING      3 (hang laundry and food)                                           
        
2 Mini LED lights    1                                                          
        
4 EXTRA AA BATTERIES (for stove and camera)     3                   
ALTIMETER WATCH      wear - do not count                                    
PENCIL      1/4 oz                                                          
SUNCREAM        2   (for snow  travel only. A tan, pants and a long sleeved 
shirt otherwise)                                                                  
SUNGLASSES      1  (only used for snow travel)                              
DIGITAL CAMERA 5                                                            
ICE AX      13 (long, not short)                                                
TOTAL           318.5= 19lbs 14.5 0zs
  I double checked the weight by putting together the entire pack and it 
actually weighed slightly less at 19 lbs 12 oz. 
   David C