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    Default Anyone scrutinizing thier gear list...

    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....

    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/Pagansda.../5/h6TOpuP16M4

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

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    I saw your tip on winding 550 cord, pretty useful.

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    For longer or slightly bigger cord...http://www.youtube.com/user/Pagansda.../0/HGxvT7-HS1g

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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tuney View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Runsalone View Post
    So your base weight is around 20--21 lbs then? Thats very manageable.
    The big 4 is actually down around 15 -17.
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    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!!

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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tuney View Post
    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!

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    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!
    "Going to the woods is going home" - John Muir

    "Only by going alone in silence, without baggage, can one truely get into the heart of the wilderness" - John Muir

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