[pct-l] Backpacks

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

On Oct 29, 2010, at 12:51 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
> It will come down to fit, being on the larger size (I'm a Med  
> Torso, but XL
> belt...boo) most everything I carry winds up being bulker and  
> heavier by
> default ;(.

If you are carrying a lot of bulky clothing, this will be true.  
Easily corrected by not carrying any change of clothing. Just a few  
extra socks and some insulative/rain layers. Nobody on the PCT will  
care if your clothes are dirty. Actually, they might rag on you if  
your clothes are clean. Happened to me.

If you are interested in going lighter, you might pop over to the  
backpackinglight.com site. People push the envelope there but a lot  
of that is testing the limits and you can take what you want and  
leave the rest. Reading gear lists is useful.