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Re: [at-l] BACKPACKING GEAR CHECK LIST
Not everything on the list is carried at anyone time. It is only a list of,
what may or may not be taken, on a backpacking trip. I pick for the time of
year, location of hike and distance.
My pack has been as little as 5 to 6 lbs. As much as 90 lbs. Most of the time,
I hike solo.
I have done a GA to ME thru-hike, and a GA to ME to GA yo-yo hike with a
aveage pack weight about 50 lbs. I say about 50 lbs, because I never weigh my
pack.
I know all about, light weight backpackers. Like the thru-hike, in the
Moreland Gap Shelter, (South of Hampton, TN). Who was showing the early
symptoms of hypothermia. He was wanting to get his pack weight down. He had a
space blanket, jacket. His food was cheese and CORP. If it wasn't for the
other thru-hikers and myself, giving him hot food and drinks, letting him use
the fleece jacket and pants. If he had been along, he would had died that
night.
I will hike with my pack and you can hike with yours. If I come across you
needing help, I will help you.
Have fun on your hikes. I know, I will no matter what my pack weighs.
Wildbill
GA to ME 1989
GA to ME to GA 1992-3
In a message dated 98-02-20 20:06:21 EST,
Mt. Bear writes:
> What is your total pack weight ? How far are you planning to hike ? More
> weight you carry the less miles on the Trail. My pack weight is in the
> range of 22(summer) to 27(spring and fall) pounds for a five day trip.
> This three season backpacking.
>
> To hike with light weight gear you have to know how use what you carry.
> You do not need to carry 40 to 60 pound of gear to have a good time out
> on the Trail. They are some great book out there on light weight
> backpacking.
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