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

[elisenme2 at gmail.com (Carl & Judy Rush)]

At the gear contest at the kickoff party they don't count food ,fuel, water 
and whatever you normally wear or carry in your pockets. When I won it 04 I 
had 9 lb 4 oz this year Monty was under 6 lb and I see that Glen Van Peski 
from Gossamer gear has a weight of under 4 lb. I'm waiting for the under 1 
lb setup.
  Carl Rush

 On 8/31/05, dsaufley@sprynet.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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