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[pct-l] Multiuse Gear



I finally got around to checking our weights.
Ken carries 6 pounds 9 ounces (Western Mountaineering Apache DL sleeping
bag, short Z-Rest, GVP G-4 backpack, and Bibler Lighthouse)
Marcia carries 3 pounds 10 ounces (Western Mountaineering Apache DL sleeping
bag, short Z-Rest, GVP G-4 backpack)
I included the sleeping pad because it is really part of the backpack
support. The total is 10 pounds 3 ounces.

We always have shot for 10 pounds total for the 2 of us. We're close.
Actually we got under the magic 10  pounds, but decided we liked the bigger
Bibler Lighthouse than the Firstlight. Maybe I will trim 3 ounces off the
Z-Rests :)

Ken
www.gottawalk.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Olson" <jjolson@uwyo.edu>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 10:05 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Multiuse Gear


> The below can be seen to be too complicatedl.   The base pack involves
four
> items; the pack, the sleeping quilt, the tent, and the sleeping pad...
>
> This is the foundation of all that is technologically possible. Six pounds
> for these four items is the current state of the art.  Sure there are the
> freaques who can get it down to four pounds.  But they define the
> self-flagellating end of the continuum.
>
> The comfort end involves a fully self-enclosed tent, a pad, and a sleeping
> quilt  that in the tent, on the sleeping pad, is way too warm...
>
> The self-sufficient solo hiker keeps his/her feet outside.  That's the
> bottom line for long distance competence.  If you haven't already
discovered
> you not only like, but truly love, sleeping with your feet outside the
> sleeping quilt, you need to continue to work out... :0)
>
> long distance hiking is individual - yes...  However, the basic six pounds
> each of us, you and "I" decide are  necessary, is a common frame for
> discussion....  What do you think????
>
> Six pounds.  That's the base.  No more, no less...
>
> Jeffrey, waiting for the onslaught....:0)
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ron Moak" <rmoak@sixmoondesigns.com>
> To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 8:48 AM
> Subject: [pct-l] Multiuse Gear
>
>
> > Someone wants to know about the concept of multiple-use gear. So I
thought
> > I'd toss out a few potential items and look at how they can be used for
> > multiple purposes. They may or may not be what you carry, but you can
> extend
> > the analogy to your own gear. Simply start looking at each item of gear
> and
> > ask yourself how can I use it in multiple ways. If you begin to discover
> > duplications you can find ways to reduce your gear. You may also
discover
> > you need to change your gear over time in order take advantage of
> > multiple-use. For example if your tent doesn't work with a hiking pole,
> you
> > may want to upgrade to one that does.
> >
> >
> > Item -  Uses / Day Use / Night Use / Camp Use / Rest stop. / Town Use
>
> ----------- --------------------------------------------------------------
> -
> > Hiking Pole - 4 / Obvious / Tent or tarp pole / Digging Cat holes to
> > eliminate trowel. / Hold up pack to use as chair /
> > Sleeping Pad - 4 / Use as primary suspension of pack / Sleep on / Sit
Pad
> /
> > Layout and rest on /
> > Hiking Shoes (lightweight Breathable) - / Hiking & stream crossing /
> > Foundation for pillow if set correctly / camp shoes /
> > Food bag with food - 2 / NA / Use as pillow / NA / NA / NA
> > Poncho - 4 / Rain Gear / Ground cloth or tarp / NA / NA / NA
> > Rain Gear - 3 / Rain or wind protection / Partial VB liner for cold
nights
> /
> > Rain-wind / Rain-wind / worn while doing laundry
> > Sleeping Bag - 3 / NA / Sleeping / Pot Cozy or extra insulation layer /
NA
> /
> > NA
> > Backpack - 4 / Carry your gear / Extra padding and insulation when using
> > short pads / Chair / Chair / Day pack
> >
> > These are just a few brainteasers that will hopefully stimulate your
> > thoughts on how to make your gear more productive. You can have lots of
> fun
> > endlessly parsing your gear list to maximize your packs efficiency.
> >
> > Have fun,
> >
> > -- Fallingwater
> >
> >
> >
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