[pct-l] Shakedown trip

[Paul Robison]

Thanks for the replies...

Sure I can take my marmot tent my exped mat...wear capilene 4.... And bring a zero degree bag...

... But it almost feels worthless testing out my stuff... What I really want out of it isn't the hiking ( I hike here at home).  What I wanted was to live off my 11 lb baseweight before I committed to it.

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On 2011-03-26, at 4:49 AM, Kevin Cook <hikelite at gmail.com> wrote:

> Paul, can you take extra clothes or a slightly warmer quilt/bag? I realize it's not as accurate a simulation, but as long as you realize the differences, it should still be beneficial.
> 
> I'm trying to figure out where we can squeeze in a shakedown hike. I have several pieces of new gear. I'm sure they will all be fine. I'd still like to do just an overnight to try them all out. Sure... that's it... I'm "testing" my new gear.
> 
> I just want to hike! LOL
> 
> On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 8:37 PM, <dnielsen at djmurphycompany.com> wrote:
> Not to make you feel bad Paul but I did a nice hike today in shorts and a
> t-shirt.  Saw my second rattle snake of the season, right next to the trail
> of course, pounded my walking stick for the next 2 miles. Cactus flowers are
> blooming. I have been getting some good gear tests on overnighters but I
> also would like to get in a multi day shortly. Need to go north to test my
> bag and Contrail again as those are on the bubble.  If I don't leave soon
> the double wall Hubba and a new WM Versalite 15 degree bag could end up in
> my pack. I am no Canadian and likely to freeze in the snow. And I really
> hate that in rains inside my single wall tent. The recent CA rain/snow
> videos are concerning.
> 
> Your just going to have to take some warmer gear with you I think for your
> test and do some side by side. I have done that previously and did less
> mileage with more weight.
> 
> Good luck, be safe.
> 
> 
> 
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