[pct-l] backpack question

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

I use the internal frame ULA P1 with an extra top pocket and hip belt 
pockets. I don't use all of the volume. Side mesh pockets have the water 
bottles; hip pockets some day snacks and camera; top pocket extras - 
probably only use 1/4 of the volume with day supplies that normally would be 
in the main pack. Front mesh pockets are full - tent, rain gear, TP, etc. 
Main compartment is 3350 cu if maxed out (never done that); front mesh is 
450. I figure I probably use about 3000-3200 cu in.

You need some way to carry a bear canister for part of the trip; but I 
wouldn't size for that.

Packs ride differently as the weight changes. You need a way to compress the 
pack as it empties.

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shawn Loga" <smashnationalism@yahoo.com>
To: "pct-l" <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 12:49 PM
Subject: [pct-l] backpack question


> Backpackers all!  A question for you:
>
> I am going to be getting a hiking pack soon- I was wondering, what is an 
> approriate size for extended hikes?  I want to be able to hold any gear I 
> will need.  What is the average cubic inches of the packs of PCT 
> thru-hikers?  External or internal frame?
>
> Any and all opinions and recommendations are welcome.
>
> Shawn
>
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