kurtq
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For the most part I'm a day-hiker, but a friend and I are planning to back pack into Lake Colden in mid-July for a few days and setup base camp, then do some day hikes to some surrounding peaks, like Colden, Algonquin and Wright, etc.
We'll be lugging in large back packs with a tent, sleeping bag, equipment and provisions for a few days. We certainly don't want to carry this pack for our day-excursions to the peaks, so my quandry is what to do about a day pack? My typical day pack setup is good sized, allowing me to comfortably carry adequate water, food, clothing/rain gear... you know, the usual stuff. But my day pack is heavy and would be bulky to pack. My large backpack has a removable top lid which can be used as a waist pack, but this just doesn't seem up to the task.
What are some strategies other folks use for day hikes while base camping? Do you stuff a day-pack into your backpack? Do you suffer with the skimpy waist pack? Do you forego your usual day hike gear?
Kurt
We'll be lugging in large back packs with a tent, sleeping bag, equipment and provisions for a few days. We certainly don't want to carry this pack for our day-excursions to the peaks, so my quandry is what to do about a day pack? My typical day pack setup is good sized, allowing me to comfortably carry adequate water, food, clothing/rain gear... you know, the usual stuff. But my day pack is heavy and would be bulky to pack. My large backpack has a removable top lid which can be used as a waist pack, but this just doesn't seem up to the task.
What are some strategies other folks use for day hikes while base camping? Do you stuff a day-pack into your backpack? Do you suffer with the skimpy waist pack? Do you forego your usual day hike gear?
Kurt