[pct-l] ultralight packs

[leo-spencer at comcast.net (leo-spencer@comcast.net)]

Hi Suge,

What a coincidence, I was just reading Yogi's PCT Handbook (again)  and you are one of the content contributors.   It is good to see that you are still active and willing to share your hiking and gear experiences..

Leo.

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> I have had nothing but great experiences with ULA (see 
> http://www.ula-equipment.com). I used a ULA Zenith (no longer made, but similar 
> to the Fusion) on the PCT and then for 1150 miles on the AT, plus about another 
> 500 miles of weekend hiking. So, that is over 5000 miles of hiking on a pack 
> weighing around a pound. 
> 
> I used a P1-X on the Great Divide Trail this summer and for some weekend hiking 
> here is Washington. It is the best pack, lightweight or otherwise, that I've 
> ever used. That includes Arc'Teryx, by the way. My version has hipbelt pockets 
> and is built with additional capacity into it (another few hundred ci on the 
> inside) and weighs a hair over 2 lbs. If your base weight is less than 20 lbs, 
> it is probably the right pack for you. 
> 
> Suge 
> 
> --------------------------- 
> Christopher Willett 
> cwillett@pierce.ctc.edu 
> Pierce College 
> 9401 Farwest Drive SW. 
> Lakewood, WA. 98498-1999 
> 
> > ---------- 
> > From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net on behalf of susan stark 
> > Sent: Monday, November 1, 2004 11:02 AM 
> > To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net 
> > Subject: [pct-l] ultralight packs 
> > 
> > Wow - I am impressed with the great info thats shared here - Ive learned a 
> > great deal. 
> > OK, its been yrs since Ive purchased gear. Gota start somewhere - packs. 
> > Whats the scoop on ultralight packs? Any opinions out there? 
> > Thanks - 
> > Susan 
> > 
> > 
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From: msaenz at mve-architects.com (Mike Saenz)
Date: Mon Nov  1 15:15:16 2004
Subject: [pct-l] Warner Springs to Highwy 74 - Nov.13th & 14th
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Yeah.
One must do what one must do...
Considered going without this one time (horrors, and the moment passed), but I figured, after 20 miles, the lights of Anza from Combs Peak just wouldn't be bearable without my little slice of civilization. I'll be packing one oilcan in!

ALMOST considered slack packing, but I know my buddy Bill would never let me live that down...

M i c h a e l   S a e n z
McLarand Vasquez Emsiek & Partners, Inc.
A r c h i t e c t u r e    P l a n n i n g    I n t e r i o r s
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-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Courtway [mailto:scourtway@bpa-arch.com] 
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 12:36 PM
To: Mike Saenz
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Warner Springs to Highwy 74 - Nov.13th & 14th

2 back to back 20s w/ oilcan on day 1 ???

heh heh,
s.c.


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From: "Mike Saenz" <msaenz@mve-architects.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Cc: <aghenninger@hotmail.com>; <mindreader@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 10:18 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Warner Springs to Highwy 74 - Nov.13th & 14th


> Well, it's back to the PCT after spending my summer in higher elevations!
> Last time I left The Trail, I was in Warner Springs. I'm now facing the 43
miles to the Paradise Caf?.
> I have the weekend of the 13th and 14th open for this and would like to
know if anybody out on The List would care to accompany me.
> Most importantly, it would be great to have someone to help shuttle
vehicles between the two points.
>
> I figure Saturday morning from the Fire Station at Warner Springs and camp
on Combs Peak that evening.
> Sunday it's into The Borrego and up to the 74, where a burger and a beer
awaits!
>
> Any takers?
>
> M i c h a e l   S a e n z
> McLarand Vasquez Emsiek & Partners, Inc.
> A r c h i t e c t u r e    P l a n n i n g    I n t e r i o r s
> w  w  w  .  m  v  e  -  a  r  c  h  i  t  e  c  t  s  .  c  o  m
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