[pct-l] Bag size

[Mike Saenz]

Wow.

Is that 2 cubic feet + 2400 cubic inches? A total of 5856 cubic inches?

Check out the latest Gear Guide from BP Mag. It has several UL packs you
might want to consider.

The "Thru Hiker" pack of the year is Brian's "Catalyst" (4,600 cubic
inches). I considered this when I bought a new pack last year but
decided on its "little brother", the "Circuit" (3,700 cubic inches).
Since I've had it, I've been able to pack everything I "need" for
extended trips in it. I say "need", because the smaller volume forced me
to make the tough decisions on what to pack and what to leave behind. I
strap a BV300 on top when I need a can.

With everything I need packed, my base weight comes in at just under 10
pounds. Of course, that's BEFORE the oilcan...

Michael  Saenz
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-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Craig Stanton
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 3:07 AM
To: PCT MailingList
Subject: [pct-l] Bag size

Hello All,
	I'm new to this long distance hiking game so I haven't yet had
to  
pack for 9 days in the hills. I've spoken to a local guy who as done  
the AT and Te Araroa with the MacPac Pursuit bag which is 55l (almost  
2 cubic feet, 2400 cubic inches). At first glance that size doesn't  
look like a lot to me, which trying to fit in a down sleeping bag and  
a bear canister I'm worried that I won't get everything to fit in the  
MacPac Nikau which is also 55l but has a zipped sleeping bag  
compartment across the bottom.
	Am I over estimating the volume of stuff I really need to have
with  
me, what sort of volume do people's stuff come to. I know there are  
uber-mega-ultralighters here (Switchback I'm looking at you) that  
could probably get by with half a toothbrush and stick of jerky, but  
for the average person, who is not particularly good at packing, does  
55l seem like enough? Bigger than that and the packs leap in weight  
too. Bare in mind I'll have my z-rest strapped to the top and maybe a  
water bottle on each shoulder strap.


Cheers,
	Craig
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