Ok, so the other day I bought a scale to help me analysis my gear weight. Most of this gear I took on the AT in 2002. I'm planning on hiking the Colorado Trail this year and I want to trim down pack weight. (no i'm no where close to being ultralight, at least yet) My pack, sleeping bag and sleeping pad are obviously candidates. So, where can I get the most bang for my buck?
Oz.
Essentials
Moonstone (20deg. Once upon a time) 3#6oz
Them-a-rest (Old School) 2#6oz
North Face Backpack (5lb 1oz w/ top) 4#8oz
Silnylon Tarp 20
Tarp Steaks 6
Cook/Kitchen
Super Cat Alcohol Stove 0.3
Plastic Fuel Bottle 0.5
MSR Aluminum Pot w/ Lid 9
Clothes Packed
Precip Jacket 12.5
Red Ledge Rain Pants 11
Microweight Fleece 7
REI mid-weight poly top 5.25
OR Windstopper Hat 1.5
Bandanna 1
Smartwool Socks (2) 4
Miscellaneous
Camera 6.5
Cell Phone (maybe) 4
MSR Dromedary 4
Camelback 1.5L 4
Gatorade Bottle 1.5
Aqua Mira 3
Pack Cover 5
Petzl 2.5
Toiletry Kit (TP, Hand San., Sunscreen, Tooth paste/brush, floss, vasoline, bug wipes, mini knife, trash bag) 8
Sunglasses/Hat TBD
Guide Book/Map TBD
Total Base Weight (Oz.) 280.6
Total Base Weight (Lb.) 17.5
Worn/Carried
Shorts 6
MH Shirt 4.25
Gaitors 4
Smart wool Socks 2
Leki Super Makalu 22
Chacos (possibly) 35.5
Total Worn/Carried Oz 73.8
Total Worn/Carried Lb 4.6
