teejay
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I'm packing for a two night overnight with Tom Rankin at the Peggy O'Brien cabin in the ADK's. What is the considered opinion of the sages on this board regarding a target pack weight with all the requirements including food, clothing, sleeping bag, etc.? I don't need to know what equipment is required as I think I'm okay in this regard. I'm just wondering what you think is reasonable.
I figure my clothing is the heaviest single contributor, other than my pack, followed by food and cooking stuff (no stove) then all the other stuff like snowshoes, crampons, etc., etc. Actually when I started packing, I realized early on that the cast iron Dutch oven would have to stay home this time. I've managed to keep the total weight to just about 40 lbs., but that's if I only bring a six-pack (aluminum cans, of course). Does this sound reasonable?
While I could probably save another five lbs. by trekking over to EMS to invest in all the latest and greatest lightweight gear, especially a lighter pack, right now that's not in the cards.
teejay
I figure my clothing is the heaviest single contributor, other than my pack, followed by food and cooking stuff (no stove) then all the other stuff like snowshoes, crampons, etc., etc. Actually when I started packing, I realized early on that the cast iron Dutch oven would have to stay home this time. I've managed to keep the total weight to just about 40 lbs., but that's if I only bring a six-pack (aluminum cans, of course). Does this sound reasonable?
While I could probably save another five lbs. by trekking over to EMS to invest in all the latest and greatest lightweight gear, especially a lighter pack, right now that's not in the cards.
teejay