[pct-l] Super Secrets of Backpacking

[hiker97 at aol.com (hiker97@aol.com)]

 You are right.  In fact my electronic scales can read metric.  But I am a traditionalists.  I should convert, but at this stage in life, forget it.
 
Your hiking buddy, Switchback
Trail Recruit & Camp Latrine Orderly
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Tortoise <Tortoise73@charter.net>
To: Hiker97@aol.com
Cc: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Sent: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 11:03:22 -0700
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Super Secrets of Backpacking


Why fuss with pounds, ounces, and fractions of ounces. Just go metric. Much simpler though will take a little getting use to. 
I picked up a low cost kitchen scale at Wal*Mart which weighs in 2 gram increments; the scale will also read in fractions of ounces if you are so inclined. 
Only caveat is to disconnect the battery when not being used, otherwise the battery runs down quickly. 
 
Hiker97@aol.com wrote: 
> REFLECTIVE TAPE: I have been recommending reflective tape (orange color - > WalMart auto section) for safety and convenience on your gear. PCT hikers have > been killed roadwalking and may be more visibility would have helped. Also, > finding your gear at night is a lot easier with a little reflective tape on > it. In some applications (nylon straps, high use areas, etc.) it is better > to put a protective layer over the sometimes brittle tape. I am now using > Duck brand High Performance Crystal Clear tape for this purpose. Any large > hardware store should have a small roll. The added weight of reflective tape to > your gear is in the grams or may be 1/16 of an ounce. 
> > MARKING YOUR WEIGHTS: Take a felt tip marker and put the weight of your gear > on it. This is very convenient when you are out on the trail and evaluating > your gear, which everyone does. Or someone asks you about a particular > piece of gear and you can also give them the weight. Of course, you will > probable need a small electronic scale to weigh things to within 1/4 ounce. Fry's > electronic stores or an office equipment store probably have these inexpensive > scales. They usually will weigh up to 5 pounds. Other larger scales are > available too. 
> > Your hiking buddy, Switchback 
> Ursus Horribilis Hiker & Camp Food Opportunist 
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