Heyo,
I am preparing for my thru-hike and having a lot of issues with getting my pack weight down. I just weighed my pack with an estimated 4 days worth of food and two full water containers minus maps, medicine, and a warm coat...and my pack is weighing in around just over 150 pounds...I weigh in just over 115 pounds.
I haven't been able to buy the lightest gear since a lot of it was given to me by my brother to use from his previous hiking (his were mostly just a few week trips at a time). I can barely afford this hike without the additional purchase of lighter gear...
I have been trying to "bulk up" to help combat the weight of my pack...but I am wondering if this just means that I will need to lessen my days between towns which frustrates me since the less I have to stop in town the less time and money I waste...
Also trying to debate in this last month before I leave whether to fork out the 300 + for a few pounds lighter tent...(not planning on doing the staying in shelters thing...)
The problem is also that I am allergic to down which means a heavier bag and jacket.
I don't think that I am packing anything unnecessary but any ideas or help would be great!