[pct-l] How to Measure Pack Base Weight?

[dsaufley at sprynet.com (dsaufley@sprynet.com)]

I was leaning that direction; it seems fair.  I didn't know if there was any kind of rule of thumb as a baseline.  

We're just so excited at how much we've been able to lighten our loads -- thanks to our many great teachers!  

L-Rod

-----Original Message-----
From: yogi <yogihikes@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Aug 31, 2005 11:16 AM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] How to Measure Pack Base Weight?

I'm sure you'll get many responses to this, and I probably shouldn't even respond, because I've never weighed my pack!!!
 
My understanding is that base weight is EVERYTHING except food and water.  Some people exclude the clothing they're actually wearing.  Some people exclude their camera or other luxury items.  I remember when Freefall won the lightweight gear contest at the Kickoff in 2003, he omitted his HUGE camera from his base weight.  Yet he carried the camera in his pack on his hike!  In my opinion, if you're carrying it or wearing it, then it counts as weight!
 
I would include everything you listed as part of your base weight.  But that's just me!
 
yogi
www.pcthandbook.com
 
 


dsaufley@sprynet.com wrote:I'm hoping that someone can advise me on the proper way to measure your pack base weight. I know it's supposed to be without food & water, but what about:

- fuel 
- fuel container
- water containers
- food bag
- clothing
- bear cannister

The clothing is particularly tricky; how much do you wear when weighing your base? You could technically wear everything, and not count any of the clothing in the base. 

Anyways, thanks for your help in advance. 

L-Rod


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