[pct-l] ultralight backpacking

[metam01 at earthlink.net (Monty Tam)]

Warm, safe, fed and dry are my parameters.  Then I tend toward the edge
considering the hike.
All that is in that 5 lbs (Can vary 4 to 7 1/2  (depending on freezing or
rainy conditions)).

I always carry a sewing kit with patch materials.

Warner Springs Monty


> [Original Message]
> From: Tortoise <Tortoise73@charter.net>
> To: carol bruno <carolwbruno@yahoo.com>
> Cc: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Date: 9/20/2005 6:25:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] ultralight backpacking
>
> 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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