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Runsalone
03-04-2010, 17:28
I have my A.T. gear list vids up finally for anyone who would like to compare and contrast. Might help some shake out thier own personal set that will work best for them. This stuff was minimalist but not insanly so.

Winter base weight goes a little over 15 pounds, summer a little over 9. Of course this spring i get to test out my new conduit and itll dip a bit lower....:banana

Good luck to all the 2K10'ers!!!! I only wish this was my year.

The first vid in the series can be found here...
http://www.youtube.com/user/Pagansdad?feature=mhw4#p/u/5/h6TOpuP16M4

Or just go to youtube and lookup 'Pagansdad' that me. looking forward to the discussion here from the "real" hiking community.

Trailbender
03-04-2010, 17:36
I saw your tip on winding 550 cord, pretty useful.

Runsalone
03-05-2010, 08:12
For longer or slightly bigger cord...http://www.youtube.com/user/Pagansdad?feature=mhw4#p/u/0/HGxvT7-HS1g

Tuney
03-05-2010, 09:36
After doing everything I could to lighten up, and then spending a couple of hours with Cool AT Breeze shaking it down again at Mountain Crossings, I'm sitting at 29 LBS with 48 OZ of water and 3 days of food on board. I'll be reviewing the inventory, and updating my gear list at Trail Journals in the next few days. http://trailjournals.com/tuney

Runsalone
03-05-2010, 14:00
After doing everything I could to lighten up, and then spending a couple of hours with Cool AT Breeze shaking it down again at Mountain Crossings, I'm sitting at 29 LBS with 48 OZ of water and 3 days of food on board. I'll be reviewing the inventory, and updating my gear list at Trail Journals in the next few days. http://trailjournals.com/tuney


So your base weight is around 20--21 lbs then? Thats very manageable.

Tuney
03-05-2010, 16:41
So your base weight is around 20--21 lbs then? Thats very manageable.

The big 4 is actually down around 15 -17.

Runsalone
03-05-2010, 21:26
So how much are you looking at total minus food and water? This is your true base weight. Sounds like you have everything really well shaved up!!

Tuney
03-05-2010, 22:27
Looks like 21 - 23 from here, but I keep tinkering. Actually today for the first time. I feel like I'm ready to hit the trail. I'm feeling good about my fitness for hiking, and I could keep tinkering with the pack forever. All I need now is 4 days to a week of fair weather in the forecast, and I can hit the trail.

Runsalone
03-07-2010, 14:54
Looks like 21 - 23 from here, but I keep tinkering. Actually today for the first time. I feel like I'm ready to hit the trail. I'm feeling good about my fitness for hiking, and I could keep tinkering with the pack forever. All I need now is 4 days to a week of fair weather in the forecast, and I can hit the trail.


Feeling fit and confident in yourself and your gear is a great way to start any hike. Good luck on your trip!

Ramble~On
03-07-2010, 20:27
Almost everyone ends up starting the trail with a packweight that will be adjusted and refined constantly. The tips, tricks and ideas that will be shared around the shelters, campsites and the never ending conversation about gear and packweight will cause many changes to your gearlist...and your menu! one of the great things about hiking and hanging out with fellow hikers!