[pct-l] JMT bagagge & cameras

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

Regarding the packs - If it were paranoid me, I would some how carry my pack
on and not check it. In it I would have those items of greatest value and
difficulty to get, like my tent, Frogg Toggs, Giga Power stove (without
fuel), light weight clothes, etc. Everything else I would put in a throw
away cardboard box. Worst case, I need to buy a new pad and food. And, I
don't need to worry about any luggage or bag.

Regarding the camera: were I doing the PCT, I would go super light; but, you
are doing the JMT which isn't as long. So, if you want to take really good
pictures and can bear the weight, take your Nikon F3 - or find a lighter
camera like it.

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David" <david@dalbey.org>
To: "'pct mailing list'" <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2004 11:09 PM
Subject: [pct-l] JMT bagagge & cameras


>
>  A couple questions for you fine folk...
>
> Karen & I will be flying from the Portland area to Reno via Oakland &
> catching the CREST from Reno to Mammoth & then to Yosemite to start our
JMT
> hike in July.  What do people usually do with their packs on the airlines?
> I've heard that it's not a good idea to just check a pack but rather put
it
> in a duffle or something like that.  Another idea was to unload our packs
> enough to get them as carry-ons and combine the rest in one bag we check
> through.  On the on other end, what do we do with the bag we put the packs
> into?  Are we thinking this through too much & should we just send our
pack
> through???
>
> 2nd question, Regarding cameras.  I know there's probably a million
opinions
> out there, but here's my options & dilemma.  I have the following camera's
> at my disposal...  Nikon F3, totally manual & heavy with 24 mm, 50mm & 105
> mm lenses.   I have a Rollei 35 35mm rangefinder w/ fixed lense and a
Nikon
> 950 3.2 mp digital.  I like the Nikon F3 for quality, the Rollei 35 for
> weight and the Nikon 950 as a compromise between the two except for the
> battery issue.  Does anyone have any strong opinions or other suggestions?
> I'm a little cash-strapped but would look at other options.  I plan on
> shooting slides if I'm shooting film.
>
> Thanks,
>
> David
> david@dalbey.org
>
>
>
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