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[pct-l] My money dump at REI



Hello all;

I just thought I'd share with everyone what I've come up with for my
2005 PCT hike. I bought a bunch of stuff at REI to replace some of my
more tired equipment, and in some cases just to get something lighter
and more suitable for this trip. My 9lb Kelty Typhoon just seems
overkill; call me crazy. :-)

http://www.radpin.com/journal.aspx?storyid=19

On the scale, minus last minute stuff and water (but sub'ing a 5lb
dumbbell for the missing 3lb tent and 2lbs worth of "stuff" like ice
axes and crampons which I didn't have at the time I did this, or
perhaps my little fishing kit, which I want through the Sierras), my
pack is just a hair under 30 pounds, which is by far the lightest I've
ever carried. Also, I've carried incredible amounts with this pack
before, and it handles a load like a champ.

Every item fits perfectly into my pack with room to spare (it should..
it's 5700 cubic inches).

I'd love to hear all the comments suggestions, but please remember
that I'm not some goober who fell off the the turnip truck last week.
I've used a lot of this equipment (or its cousin) on several trips,
some spanning multiple weeks, and most in much more brutal conditions
than what I expect on the PCT (although the repeating abuse will
probably take an equal if not greater toll.. that's where the 100%
satisfaction return / replace policy at REI comes in). Also, I'm not
totally on the "ultralight bandwagon". I see the merits of shaving
weight where I don't need it, but I'm 26, in decent shape, and weigh
over 200 pounds. Hauling 30-40 pounds of stuff around isn't the end of
the world for me.

Eric

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