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

I go by the Gossamer Gear methods.  They have info and gear lists on their site gossamergear.com.
Also Ryan Jordan's lists on backpackinglight.com seem to follow the same philosophy.

I just finished the PCT this week with a pack under five for my last 300 miles, but Glen Van Peski under four??????
Just saw it in their latest newsletter.  New ideas to steal!!!

Warner Springs Monty


-----Original Message-----
From: Carl & Judy Rush <elisenme2@gmail.com>
Sent: Aug 31, 2005 1:46 PM
To: dsaufley@sprynet.com
Cc: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] How to Measure Pack Base Weight?

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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