Originally Posted by
Miles 2 Go
StumbleJumper, answers to your questions
1) No it does not
2) Yes
3) The Arc Blast pack is made from Cuben and is pretty much water proof. I have hiked in some good down pours and all day rains with my stuff inside staying dry. That being said I know it can get a hole and let some water in, hence sleeping bag in Cuben dry bag on the bottom of pack were water could gather. I then use Cuben stuff sacks for the rest of my clothing on top of the sleeping bag, then tent (if dry) on top of the cloths then food bag on top of tent. I'm not a fan of pack covers but YMMV.
4) Frogg Togg bucket hat is a wide brim hat, plus I'll be carrying sun screen as well.
5) I can do that, thanks for the heads up.
CarlZ993,
I may ditch the 500ml pot but at 2.6oz it's not much weight and I like drinking coffee with my dinner sometimes. The 30' of bear cord and the 20' of throw line is the same stuff. I actually had the bear line at 50' but found most times it was more than needed and tangled up a lot, so I cut it down. If I need 50' I could tie it back together. That being said I've only hiked in PA so I don't know if food bag hangs would/should need 50' in Colorado. How often have you need all 50' along the CT? I also mostly hike solo and used my tripod when I want to be in a picture. I use my cell phone for my camera so it doesn't stand up on its own. How do you get yourself in a picture if you don't use a tripod?
Thank you both for taking the time to look over my list and your advice.