Re: Pack weight poll/query
The small digital scales are great for weighing individual small items; I use a postal scale that weighs up to 5 lbs. in increments of lbs:oz.0 (i.e. pounds,...
Chris Forsyth 2010-02-16 11:27:06 #59977
Re: Pack weight poll/query
Weighed out my non-consumables and my BPW is going to be right under 20 pounds Looks to be about 19.7 with everything. With food for 7 days (6 nights) @ 9.5...
JoshC 2010-02-16 08:34:24 #59976
Re: Pack weight poll/query
switched to an MSR kettle (titanium) and also dropped the mug and the bowl
(cook and eat out of the kettle). weight savings are pretty minimal but does
reduce...
todd obrien 2010-02-16 06:13:09 #59975
Re: Poncho
Tracy,
Thanks for the offer.
I think I'll get the MSR E-Wing. I saw one today and it's only 9 oz and packs small.
WayneC
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astro9073444 2010-02-15 22:37:51 #59974
Re: Pack weight poll/query
Reid-
We carried about 35 pounds a piece on our last trip to the canyon this past Dec-Jan. Winter gear for 6 days(of course we had to carry about that much...
russellownby 2010-02-15 22:02:27 #59973
Re: Pack weight poll/query
Like Todd, I adopt the common definition of base pack weight (BPW): backpack weight plus non-consumables. The base pack weight carried on my last hike was...
Bill Ferris 2010-02-15 20:29:36 #59972
Re: Pack weight poll/query
I have this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Digital-Stainless-Steel-Kitchen/dp/B001QS087A/ref=pd_sbs_k_5
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sumiwada 2010-02-15 18:53:22 #59971
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