[pct-l] The 10 Ounce Backpack and 30 Pound Load

[arm chair]

Hmmm.... Let's see, if I splurge on weight and get a TWELVE ounce pack with
a 35 to 40 pound limit AND use the magic Switchback bionic hydro
system...... my 2 year child could go on my hikes with me! Including her
toys!

such a modern miracle world we live in,
- armchair


On 3/14/07, Hiker97 at aol.com <Hiker97 at aol.com> wrote:
>
>  armchairhiker at gmail.com writes:
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> I have a 10 ounce GG pack that should carry 25-30 lbs.  - armchair
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> I like my GoLite Breeze (Ray Jardine) pack at 18 ounces.  It is only rated
> at 20 pounds maximum load.  I like the 20-pound restriction to keep my
> honest.  It makes me stay under that limit.  This is good.  That is why I
> have to have water carrying system other than a backpack.  Everything works
> out fine for me.
>
> If I had a 30-pound limit, I would carry 28 pounds in the backpack.  I
> guess I am just weak when it comes to throwing in some extra stuff if I
> can.  :-)
>
> I could get a pack that is rated at 20-pounds and the pack weighs 6
> ounces.  May be I will do that someday and save over 3/4 pound in gear
> weight.  That is huge.  See www.mountainlaureldesigns.com Prophet pack.  I
> should get one for the upcoming April Kickoff.  Then I could bust everyone's
> chops about how light my pack is and how much I can carry.
>
> Cheers, Switchback
>
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