RE: [at-l] Guest Post Fwd by Milt

["L. Clayton Parker" <lparker@cacaphony.net>]

Vicki,

In the spirit of a true ounce wienie, we are going to have to help you
lighten that load.

First of all the pack, way to heavy, try removing the engine save 500 lbs.,
Sleeping pad, remove the lay down seats, sleep on the carpet, for that
matter; remove the carpet too, sleep on the pad save 200 lbs.;
Tent, much too heavy, remove the optional wheels save 300 lbs.;
Poncho, the deluxe model with built-in washers and wipers? Ditch-em, save 50
lbs.

There, total weight savings about 1050 lbs. If you need any more help let us
know!

Lee I Joe

> Here is my
> gear list so far and will need to be adjusted since up until now has been
> used for 'kayak camping' my pack......subaru impreza (green) sleep
> pad....subaru impreza with the seat folded
>               down.
> car phone....I will use only to order pizza.
>               Honest!!!!!
> foot wear....Teva sandals with socks.
>              (need only one pair since they air
>               out... right???
> food.........see above pizza order
> knife........slightly used to puncture raft that
>              got in the way on the river.
> stove........don't need one since Im ordering
>              pizza.
> tent.........subaru impreza
>              (thats three uses for one item...
>               thats got to count for
>               something)
> utencils......dont need since I eat pizza with
>               my hands.
> poncho........subaru impreza. ha!  thats 4 uses
>               and I don't even hafta fold the
>               seat down.
> I guess this list will need a little modification.
> Please help me out here.
>
> daysleeper
>
>

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