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[pct-l] Super Secrets of Backpacking
Ha, ha, ha. Kdpo funny backpacker. I will admit that I assumed that everyone would know that you weight everything at home before you go hiking and not carry scales on the trail. Ha, ha. Come to think of it, that would be great to see someone weighing folks gear on the trail. And then you could use a marker to write the gear weight on the item. Smart and a nice friendly service for the rest of us.
You hiking buddy, Switchback
Dr. Goof Off & Camp Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Powers <kdpo@gottawalk.com>
To: Hiker97@aol.com; pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Sent: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 10:06:24 -0700
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Super Secrets of Backpacking
Regarding weighing your gear: We just take our gear to the post office. Most
post offices have some sort of scale in the lobby that will weigh packages.
Weigh it once, mark it and you're done.
I thought about commenting on carrying a 5 pound scale, but I decided that
isn't what you meant. :)
----- Original Message -----
From: <Hiker97@aol.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Cc: <laura629@hotmail.com>; <s7495f@lvmpd.com>; <Rattlesnake5648@Yahoo.com>;
<carolwbruno@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 7:01 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Super Secrets of Backpacking
REFLECTIVE TAPE: I have been recommending reflective tape (orange color -
WalMart auto section) for safety and convenience on your gear. PCT hikers
have
been killed roadwalking and may be more visibility would have helped.
Also,
finding your gear at night is a lot easier with a little reflective tape on
it. In some applications (nylon straps, high use areas, etc.) it is better
to put a protective layer over the sometimes brittle tape. I am now using
Duck brand High Performance Crystal Clear tape for this purpose. Any large
hardware store should have a small roll. The added weight of reflective
tape to
your gear is in the grams or may be 1/16 of an ounce.
MARKING YOUR WEIGHTS: Take a felt tip marker and put the weight of your
gear
on it. This is very convenient when you are out on the trail and
evaluating
your gear, which everyone does. Or someone asks you about a particular
piece of gear and you can also give them the weight. Of course, you will
probable need a small electronic scale to weigh things to within 1/4 ounce.
Fry's
electronic stores or an office equipment store probably have these
inexpensive
scales. They usually will weigh up to 5 pounds. Other larger scales are
available too.
Your hiking buddy, Switchback
Ursus Horribilis Hiker & Camp Food Opportunist
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