[pct-l] ultralight backpacking

[Tortoise73 at charter.net (Tortoise)]

Just to keep things in perspective --

About 1991 I was hiking in the Trinity Alps for a 3 day trip (in, 
layover,out) and halfway in, the fancy attachment of my homemade belt on 
my A16 pack failed -- lost a nut. Fortunately, I travelled rather heavy 
-- I carried spare parts for just such an event.

Another time I was hiking down Woods Creek after a week on the JMT when 
I met a small group heading up. They had lost the burner plate to their 
Svea 123. My "heavyweight" packing came to their rescue -- I was 
carrying a spare burner plate for just such an eventually. Soved their 
problem.

So there are always trade-offs between reducing weight and preparedness.

Tortoise



carol bruno wrote:
> I know exactly what you mean.  I have tried to go ultralight myself and have paid the price.  My tent began to tear the first season, and this summer I had to literally carry my backpack four miles up the John Muir Pass before my buddies caught up with a sewing kit and heavy duty safety pins.  (Guess I should have been prepared for that possibility anyway, but the pack had only been used once before.)
>  
> I figured there are two things you just can't scrimp on:  shelter and pack.  I now use a 3# single hubba tent.  It is extremely sturdy and all the space I need.  I am still working the pack question but am looking at a Gregory Z (3#).  I think for the most part it is a matter of finding what is right for you and just how much you are willing to carry.  Good Luck!  Can'tquit
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