[pct-l] Pack weight?

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

That seems awfully heavy if you ask me. My gear weighs approximately  
thus:
Pack: Just over 1lb
Bag: 1lb
Tent: Just over 1lb

Some light $$ alternatives.
- The bargain bin at the ULA booth Kickoff. I got a pack there for  
only $40.
- Equinox makes good, cheap gear. You could use a nice 8x10 tarp. Add  
a mosquito net.
- Sometimes you can find military-style net tents pretty cheap. The  
A-16 bug bivy thingie works pretty well and is reasonably priced.
- Sleeping bag: The Campmor 20 degree down bag is considered a  
reliable good bargain. Otherwise, I think you are better off spending  
the most money on the sleeping bag and getting a light one.


On Mar 9, 2011, at 4:55 PM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

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> Ok so im looking at gear and it looks like my weight with just my  
> pack(6lb),
> sleeping bag(6lb),and tent(5lb) puts me at 17lbs.  I still need  
> food water
> and my gear.  It seems to be adding up to fast.  It seams like  
> 17lbs is a
> bit much but its all fairly inexpensive equipment but I had to buy
> everything new so trying to save gotta love ebay and craigslist.    
> Just
> wondeing what weight other hikers are looking at?  Thanks gerry0625