Re: Pack weight poll/query
Exactly. My buddy wanted to bring his father-in-law on our Phantom Creek trip last May. Filly had NO backpacking experience. I agreed, but said that...
Dick Matthews 2010-02-15 09:33:08 #59960

Re: Staking tents at IG and BA?
I don't think you'll have any problem with stakes at either campground. Personally, I would just have the *capasity* to carry 3 liters a person. If you're...
sumiwada 2010-02-15 09:15:04 #59959

Re: Pack weight poll/query
In most of my past trips I would load up my Arcteryx Bora 80 to the max. Food, water, gear, etc. I swear my pack was in the 55-60 pound range. Probably more...
JoshC 2010-02-15 09:04:48 #59958

Re: Pack weight poll/query
Without sacrificing anything, a base weight of 15-16 pounds is quite comfortable. My experience is similar to Bob H and sumiwada. A cat food can alcohol...
dadphx 2010-02-15 09:03:57 #59957

Hikes to do from the river
Drifter, How does one get on one of your trips? Norm/Michigan > > One thing to consider: hikes are in the canyon...although they may also be in the...
Normhikes 2010-02-15 08:52:10 #59956

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

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