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[at-l] My HUGE pack...long
- Subject: [at-l] My HUGE pack...long
- From: kahlena <kahley7@ptd.net>
- Date: Sat, 03 May 1997 23:12:31 -0400
- Cc: kahley7@ptd.net
- Organization: not really
Hiyalll....
Ok you guys......I've had about enough!!!!!!!!!
I've taken all the back channel teasing I intend to...<<<VVVBG>>>
I've already admitted to hiking with dogs and ropes
and beans, but these rumors about what's in my
HUGE pack are getting out of hand.
My pack may look HUGE, but it's not that heavy.
The pack is an exframe, MCKinley around 3800 cu. if I remember.
So alot of my stuff stays outside.......................4lb10oz
Below the Pack is my bag, protected by my 3/4 ultralite
Thermarest, which is protected by the skinniest (< 1/2 in)
lightest, closed cell, full length pad I could find,
protected by a stuff sack.
Bag 2lb10 oz...Thermarest 14oz...c.c.pad 4oz......... 3lb 12oz.
Since the bag is down and not really cheap-gear-cheap-gear, I intend
to make it last as long as possible, so I don't compress it. I don't
even squeeze it much. Sooooo, the sleeping package is a rather large
tube...about 12 in across. Pretty bulky, but it's super comfy to
lean against or sit on at lunch. And it allows the pack to sit up
by itself!. Usually<<<G>>>
On the top bar, I have my dog's sleep pad,
rolled, into which I stuff my hooded jacket
when not in use........................................ 1lb 11oz
My jacket_is_heavy cause it has a hood and is super big
to wear over anything...even my down jacket. But I love it.
I've left instuctions that I be buried in it!!!!!!!!
Malden mills makes great fleece.
I keep the top bar extended to the max which also contributes
to the HUGE appearance. This alows for easy access to the bottle
holster, lets me look up unhindered plus lets me do trail
maintenance on the go! You know all those pesky dead low branches...
I just close my eyes, grit my teeth and plow through!!<<G>>>
I must admit, that since I'm maybe 5'6'in my boots, that top bar
sticking way up there probably does look silly, but it works for me.
Since I've gone this far, I might as well dump the whole pack out for
you all to see...
Anyone bored with gear lists, skip to the bottom for the punch line.
Bottom compartement:
ZZip stove, pot with pan/lid and extra
aluminum lid ....................................2lb. 1oz
Doublewall insulated plastic 16oz mug loaded with
six packs of instant coffee and sugar ............... 6oz
Empty plastic Kraft Parmesan cheese container full
of grits............................................. 8oz
Plastic box containing tea, spices, maple syrup,
spoon and fork, (I haven't the patience required
to eat ramen with a spoon. Twirling those
noodles is fun!) condiments, P-38 or two and
a 3 in sq of camp towel...........................1lb.8oz
One gallon plastic food jar (made of milk jug stuff)
containing
4pks ramen, 2c.instant rice
mini can of tuna, can of smoked oysters,
two packs cup o soup, can of chicken.
(I thought I still had some dried chicken
in the freezer but at the last minute
..ooops...had to go with the can.)
Pack of dehyd potates and mushrooms
Packet of dried milk........................... 3lbs 1oz
Top compartement
3 super nifty 4X10 stuff sacks made of very
fine mesh (looks like pantyhose material but
much tougher) with my clothes. BTW...I used to
use the legs from panty hose until I found these.
1. Nylon wind pants and
very lightly coated anorak..................1lb 1oz
2. Bed socks, t-shirt and panties,
lt.poly tops andbottoms..................... 1lb 5oz
3. 2 bras,3 panties, skirt and T-shirt, socks
+2 gallon ziplock bag (forget it Tuck..I'm an
undie swapper..that's like a sock swapper
only it involves brief partial nudity.
And I switched to stretch lace panties since
they are very light!).........................1lb 5oz
Cut down plastic soda bottle (pee cup) which
protects my petzl micro and several sheets of
wax paper. .......................................7oz
1 litre Platy bag full ...........................2lb 2oz
2 litre Platy bag empty for untreated water.......... 2oz
Tent poles, ground sheet and fly..................3lb 4oz
Tennis ball container full of corn pops...............4oz
Crystal light container full of Ritz,..... .......... 4oz
Another full of grapes................................6oz
Plastic box (refrigerator<G>) with 5oz. beef stick,
4oz of cheese 6oz. of cream.....................1lb.1oz
Note...if you, like Sandy are wondering about all these containers,
this is the main 'short mile' habit I need to deal with. The total
weight of all my containers is 7oz. Doing without them, for me,
would be like removing all the cupboards from my kitchen and just
dumping everthing in one big box. The convenience/protection
they provide are _very_ hard for me to give up.
Upper left pocket-
1 litre soda bottle of water. 1/2 l.milk........ 3lb0oz
Paper towels ( I use these instead of TP because
I can first use them to dry my dishes then
recycle them for TP duty. Plus they seem to work
better when it's raining...........................2oz
Upper right pocket
1 litre. soda bottle of water in holster.......2lb 2oz
Lower left pocket
Very small box of wetones,......................... 3oz
plastic bag with foot powder, campsoap,
mole sin, and tiny scissors,
sunscreen and dope................................. 6oz
Dry socks.......................................... 2oz
Lower right pocket
Scout water filter, toothbrush for cleaning,
Coffee filters for pre-screening, water bag
A 6 in square of camptowel.,.....................1lb4oz
Another Kraft cheese container with my gorp.........6oz
(This is my best original idea! I always
hated sticking my grubby hands into the gorp.
These containers have a 'thumb flip' lid
which allows easy ' mouth pour'.
Kind of a gorp 'squeeze bottle')
Back pocket
First aid kit in heavy duty plastic bag.
Fairly complete.....................................7oz
Ace-type bangage................................... 2oz
Another bag with anti itch creme, 1 oz.bottle
of lotion to massage my legs when they get
'jumpy' and keep me from sleeping
reused 1/2 oz eye drop bottle of face wash,
1/4 of a wash cloth, tooth paste, a few Q-tips,
an emory board and hair pins........................7oz
Repair kit,(the usual stuff) with 2 extra
batteries, signal mirror............................6oz
Front pocket
This is where I stuff odd stuff and luxuries.
Permament residents......
String and knot 'shopping bag'..................... 1oz
Plastic bag which holds other plastic bags..........1oz
More paper towels...................................2oz
Flashlight with diffuser............................4oz
Gloves and hat......................................5oz
Last weekend I tested a tiny AM FM radio............3oz
Also for testing 2oz of SkinSoSoft..................2oz
Usual residents of front pocket which stayed home this trip
Sketch pad w/pencils or paint........................8oz
Or paperback........................................ ?
Or embroidery hoop and thread........................3oz
monocular........................................... 7oz
I tuck my trowel into the bungee cords that holds
my bed roll.........................................2oz
Also I tuck a heavy duty space blanket there too.
This is my warm weather butt pad, rainy lunch tarp,
and tent awning......................................10oz
My Aquamocs are clipped to the ice ax loop...................12oz
A bum cup and dog's water bowl hang from zipper pulls.........2oz
As does a thermometer and magnifying glass and whistle........2oz
Also outside-A very large, yet very light stuff sack
(comes in handy for hauling out other's garbage)
containing.....
a super light pair of clippers,
a metal bandaid box (ash can) wrapped with
duct tape, some tinder, a windscreen and some
parachute cord,the kitchen table, (a bakery-style
disposable cake plate) ..............................12oz
The dog's long rope which I forgot last trip............. ....5oz
If I think I'll be camping somewhere that has no
existing fire ring, I also carry a firepan...........10oz
You may have noticed there is no pack cover. I am experimenting
with using my ground sheet, secured by ironing board straps
(tiny little suspender thingees)
I also wear a belly bag which contains
An emergency disposable poncho, and mylar blanket.
Water pills and 2-1Qt ziplocks
Lighter and parachute cord
.5ml drop cloth
1/2 oz eye wash bottle of tooth polish and brush
Papertowel pieces in little plastic bags..for peeing
Chap stick
12% pepper type spray, Buck Lite knife,
Dog straps, Squeeze light, Bandana
The dog carried her own gear plus the tent body until she got
sick. Then I took her weight down from 10lbs to 5lbs.
I was wearing stretch leggings and a 'man shirt' plus undees.
After awhile, I noticed the look of total concern on Sandy's face
when I hoist my pack. If I looked as if I was struggling, it's
because I often forget to loosen my shoulder straps plus the
fact that I'm top heavy by nature, also have to be careful of
my back, (I cracked a couple vertebrae awhile back) then add the
HUGE pack and I guess I kinda teeter as I put it on
from time to time.
But it only looks HUGE..it's not that heavy..I weighed this at my
vet's office........41lb 10oz. Any discrepency is due to my cheap
scale plus the bugee cording (no hooks...just knots).
Take away the food and water, almost 14lbs and it's just under 28lbs
of equipment. And for anything more than an easy weekend cruise,
I could cut more. At least 2 lbs. For the AT, re long miles, 4lbs
must be cut.
Way way too much food and 6 lbs. of water was the heavy stuff.
So there is absolutly no truth in the rumor that my pack has to be
huge because I'm smuggling parapackers or because I need to leave
space for the monkey!
He rides on the dog.... Kahley
Everybody has something to hide 'cept for me an' my monkey......
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