Re: Pack weight poll/query
A lot of people talk about "base weight" and it seems like they're only talking about pack, shelter, sleeping pad and bag. If you're carrying an old backpack...
sumiwada 2010-02-15 08:34:59 #59955

Re: Rock Cairns and survey tape--they are nothing more than litter!
Hi Dennis, it's amazing how hard it is to navigate in the GC backcountry in the dark. You're entire orientation is driven by landmarks that you can no longer...
rich_rudow 2010-02-15 08:33:49 #59954

Re: Pack weight poll/query
Reid, My base pack weight for January of this year on a Clear Creek hike of seven days was 15 pounds. My normal April/October base weight is 13.5 pounds....
bobhostetler 2010-02-15 08:25:37 #59953

Re: Poncho
TYVEK is also very good shade. It gets very hot under silnylon tarps and ponchos. Not long enough to cover a pack,...
Dick Matthews 2010-02-15 07:04:51 #59952

Re: Hikes to do from the river
Marsha - I certainly don't mind at all. Time flies in the Grand Canyon, it is easy to waste it. Especially sleeping through, rather than watching,...
driftersmith 2010-02-15 06:21:10 #59951

Re: Pack weight poll/query
Its a cliche but pounds are made of ounces. To reduce pack weight the first thing to do is purchase a set of luggage scales (accurate to a couple of ounces)....
todd obrien 2010-02-15 06:11:17 #59950

Re: Poncho
You might check with your local contractor or as you pass a construction site as they may just give you their scrap pieces... Mike ----- Original Message...
Mike Mosack 2010-02-15 01:20:08 #59949

Re: Rock Cairns and survey tape--they are nothing more than litter!
Hi Rich. Great stories! I was reminded of a hike where I really could have used some cairns. A buddy and I were doing a hike from Shiva Expedition Road...
DennisF 2010-02-15 01:08:05 #59948

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