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Jan 28, 2018 at 2:55 pm #3514931
Hey all, I thought I would introduce myself here as I could not find a place to do so!! I have been referring to this site for about a year now and coming into a new season I thought I would join and support it.
I live in the Columbia Falls area. Try and spend 3-4 months on the trail every year.
I started with a pack weight of 55 lbs (10 day pack) and had that weight for years…then I turned 40:). I decided to lighten the load so I could enjoy myself more getting to where I was going. I normally just hiked into a place and stayed there. After getting the pack down to 23 lbs I discovered that I really liked covering longer distances and seeing more and more. I have been getting the weight down even more over the winter and am doing a check and weigh today. I’m think (hoping more like it) that I should be around 15-17 lbs not including food or water. I will give a list in another post later.
Zac
Jan 28, 2018 at 3:12 pm #3514934Welcome.
I don’t do winter, but 15-17 sounds reasonable. For the other three seasons, think 10-13.
For some lighter, longer and further is the name of the game. For others light and slow is sublime.
It’s easy to do.
Enjoy the journey.
Jan 28, 2018 at 4:08 pm #3514946Welcome Zach!
Have you read Mike Cleland’s books? I like his approach to simplifying gear and hiking. He advocates for a relaxed approach to walking all day through beautiful areas that resonates strongly for me. He’s got some helpful videos on YouTube as well.
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