[pct-l] ultralight backpacking

[carolwbruno at yahoo.com (carol bruno)]

I know exactly what you mean.  I have tried to go ultralight myself and have paid the price.  My tent began to tear the first season, and this summer I had to literally carry my backpack four miles up the John Muir Pass before my buddies caught up with a sewing kit and heavy duty safety pins.  (Guess I should have been prepared for that possibility anyway, but the pack had only been used once before.)
 
I figured there are two things you just can't scrimp on:  shelter and pack.  I now use a 3# single hubba tent.  It is extremely sturdy and all the space I need.  I am still working the pack question but am looking at a Gregory Z (3#).  I think for the most part it is a matter of finding what is right for you and just how much you are willing to carry.  Good Luck!  Can'tquit

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