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    mark crane
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    @ukridgewalker

    Locale: chorley

    hi all, new to the site
    im from the uk and planning going backpacking/camping around the lake district in cumbria. just worried about weight. when i go to the lakes for a days hike i take my osprey kestrel 38 pack with an olympus e400 camera, bit of food and water and thats quite heavy. whats it going to be like when i get a tent strapped on it as well.. any ideas

    #1436072
    Jay Wilkerson
    BPL Member

    @creachen

    Locale: East Bay

    Hey Marc, I lived in Wales for two years-playing rugby now I Backpack alot!!!!! You are looking at baseweight for a new hiker between 15 and 18 pounds-I am not sure how many Stones that is? Don't include water and food weight[consumeables] Look at you biggest items first to save weight=Backpack, shelter, sleeping bag & pad. Where do you live? Cheers

    #1436085
    George Matthews
    BPL Member

    @gmatthews

    Recommendation…

    The BPL Bible

    #1436100
    Michael Gardner
    Member

    @ekim765

    Locale: Southeast

    The "BPL Bible" is an excellent source of information to the lightweight, and those looking to become lightweight backpacker. The text is very in depth and may be a bit intimadating for new comers (But that's just my opinion, I grew up reading MAD magazine). Which is why I also recommend:

    "Lighten Up! A complete handbook for light and ultralight backpacking"

    http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/lighten_up_book.html

    This book is short, humorous and provides an excellent base knowlege for going light. This is the first book I picked up when I first thought about going light.

    Get both books, and get yourself a digital kitchen scale for weighing items in your pack. It's an eye opener. If you have an item that maxes out the 5 lb (2.2 kg) scale weight limit, you probally want to leave it at home or find something lighter.

    Welcome to the site, Mark. I've found it to be a gold mine of knowlege and advise from a community of people who share a common love.

    #1436104
    Jay Wilkerson
    BPL Member

    @creachen

    Locale: East Bay

    Also recomended reading: First Backpacking Bible!: Beyond Backpacking-Guide to Lightweight Hiking. By Ray Jardine-
    Mr. Jardine started the whole UL movement. But BPL is definetly more detailed & current." All-RIGHT BOY"-UK saying.

    #1436150
    George Matthews
    BPL Member

    @gmatthews

    jw: lived in Wales for two years-playing rugby

    How did that happen?

    #1436160
    Jay Wilkerson
    BPL Member

    @creachen

    Locale: East Bay

    Hey George, I was on the US National for quite some time. I was on tour w/ the team and managed to get a contract w/a club in Cardiff. 96-98 I did a lot of day hiking in Western Wales- beautiful contry-like Ireland.I got back in early 99 and have been obsessed w/ backpacking ever since. Thats my story!

    #1436222
    mark crane
    Member

    @ukridgewalker

    Locale: chorley

    hi jay,
    i live in chorley, lancashire
    it`s just between bolton and preston
    only an hour north of wales

    #1436225
    Jay Wilkerson
    BPL Member

    @creachen

    Locale: East Bay

    Nice- Backpacking is great!!- goodluck with your gear selection.

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