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Originally Posted by Tom Murphy

I have posted this before but here goes

Lightweight Backpacking
The concept of Lightweight Backpacking is based on the idea that a lower pack weight will make the time spent hiking on the trails much more enjoyable. The trade-off is a reduction in the camp comforts.
· Weigh all gear and record so that accurate comparisons can be made
· List what gear are you bringing and why you are bringing it
o Don't pack anything you don't plan on using

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Originally Posted by map man

Your question intrigued me enough that I decided to spend some time going over the data I gleaned from studying 240 completing NOBO thru-hikers in the classes 2001 to 2010 who kept thorough journals at trailjournals.com for my article here at WB on hiking rates. I divided them into five groups and here's how many hikers I have for each time period for hikers leaving Springer:

Jan. 1 -- Feb. 24 (22 hikers)
Feb. 25 -- March 10 (51 hikers)
March 11 -- March 24 (78 hikers)

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Originally Posted by Wise Old Owl

Ok this is what I was talking about add to this......



Quick Energy-packed
Brick Chocolate
Fudge Bar or Nuttella
Mint Cake
Gorp bars -
Snickers
In late summer use Hershey Kisses – less chance of melt
Hard ball Candy
Cliff energy bars.
Frito's (can start a fire)



Quick Foods
walnuts, cashews Seeds/nuts
Peanut butter
Block Cheese & String Cheese ind wrapped

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