[at-l] Re: Getting started with the right gear

[thornel@attglobal.net (W F Thorneloe)]

You are getting some good advice regarding outfitters and how to determine 
the gear that you need. I notice that you are a lightweight lady, and 
should be pretty cautious about your gear choices. I weigh a bit more than 
you, and I would get very upset if I had to carry a 40 pound pack for very 
long. Very often that is considered appropriate as it is "only 30%" of your 
weight.

While choosing luggage may be a reasonable first purchase for a cruise, 
choosing your backpack should be among the last purchases. You will want to 
review your clothing, cooking gear, rain gear, sleeping/shelter gear and 
the like. You will want to start thinking about how you want to carry water 
as well as food choices. You might discover that your ancient backpack is 
actually a pretty good choice, such as ancient Kelty external frame packs 
and others. You will discover how the ounces add up to pounds pretty quickly.

So take some time to shop, leave your credit card at home, and read some 
journals to see what works and doesn't work for others.

OrangeBug

At 12:24 PM 11/12/2001 -0600, Ryan K. Brooks wrote:
> > ... I have a pack, but it is soo outdated that I am
> > looking to purchase another one.  I have searched the
> > internet and am lost as to which one to get.  I would
> > value your oppinion as to which one is more
> > comfortable and or better for this adventure.  I have
> > done some day hiking but never anything this big!
> > I am 5'6 and weigh about 130 if that helps.
> >