Re: Pack weight poll/query
I have some experience with this since my weight has fluctuated between 245 and 210 pounds (right now I'm at 220). It makes a big difference, but I don't...
Bob Bordasch 2010-02-16 12:55:05 #59980

Re: Pack weight poll/query
As someone who struggles with her weight, absolutely! The less weight I carry as fat, the happier and more "ultralight" I am on the trail. When I am at...
Marsha Kesselring 2010-02-16 12:31:55 #59979

Re: Pack weight poll/query
For weighing larger items and for weighing your loaded backpack I use my digital bathroom scale... weight with/without pack. My small scale (link above)...
sumiwada 2010-02-16 12:19:22 #59978

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 --- In...
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

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