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Re: [at-l] GSMNP Proposed Itenerary redux
- Subject: Re: [at-l] GSMNP Proposed Itenerary redux
- From: Tim Hewitt <thewitt@fairchildsemi.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 19:20:18 -0400
"Denise Hluhan" <DHLUHAN@mbakercorp.com> wrote:
>
> OK - I have a question. What's wrong with carrying all the gear if you're
> willing to carry the weight (this is a serious question)? I'm preparing for
> my first trek on the AT next weekend. This will be my first trip that longer
> than a long weekend - we're looking at 5-10 days. I've been going through my
> pack trying to figure out how I can get the weight down (my pack usually
> weighs about 40 lb - that's a guess, I don't have any scales), but every time
> I try to do it, I don't get very far. I thought about posting the contents to
> the list, but I don't have any scales so I can't give weights, and it seems
> like everyone here wants you to carry as little as possible - which is fine if
> you want to be an ultra lightweight packer - but I also kind of like the
> exercise associated with carrying the extra weight.
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Nothing wrong with it at all. Hike your own hike, carry what you want.
When we tear into someone's gear list, it's by permission. The goal - to see
what other people would eliminate so that you might make a different
decision and help you lighten your load.
If you have no interest in lightening your load, don't.
No harm, no foul.
One of the 5-timers back on the trail this year carries more weight than any
two of us would even consider carrying together. He does just fine - except
his knees are shot...
Me? I'm not going with more than 25 pounds, including food and water, ever
again on a solo hike. My choice, no one elses.
-p
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