Just got back....

I think a juice would be quite suitalbe to lightweight backpacking. Dan, I'd also highly recommend some underarmor boxer briefs or something similar. Makes a world of difference in the confort zone.
 
hollowdweller said:
Back when my pack was 40 lbs I figured about 6 miles was good with a pack.

When you do those ups and downs, that's when you really appreciate a lighter pack.:thumbup:

I just got this Golite jam pack and have been trying it out. In it I have my hatchet, most of my personal effects, cup, cooking pots trail pad, my heavy sleeping bag, and my tent and water filter.

The pack itself is 1 lb 9oz and with all that stuff it's 14 lbs. I figure I can keep it under 20 w/ food and water.
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Can you show us your packing list?

Thanks,
Lester
 
Dan,

Having been to Philmont a few times I would suggest slipping a fixed blade in. I had on cargo shorts and stuck it in the big cargo pocket druing inspection the last time. We had a great guide who never said a word about it and even borrowed it a few times. 12 days in the woods without a good fixed blade never did sound right to me. Just my thoughts and experience. I also had a leatherman and a locking blade swiss army knife.
 
If I did take a fixed blade...it would be a bushcraft (my own make) - with all the fixins....:D

CPM 3V
thumb grooves
tapered tang
desert ironwood w/ liners
minimalist leather sheath
handmade leather lanyard w/ ironwood bead


And, of couse, it would be crazy sharp...:D....my "pocket light saber"....:p
 
I believe that is what I would take, sounds good to me ;-) Speaking of Bushcrafts, I cannot wait to get mine.
 
I went to Philmont 6 times the last being 3 years ago, they are still pretty dead set against fixed blades but they didn't bat an eyelash at a hatchet. I carried a Gerber Gator on every trip and it seemed to do everything I needed it to do. This last trip was my second as a leader and I ended up carrying most of the gear for the smallest kid in the troop, we made him eat a box of donuts 2 hours before the weigh in down there. I think my pack was hovering around the 80lb mark for most of the trip. Good times though.
 
I'm the scoutmaster for a local troop and even knowing BSA's feelings about fixed blades, I never go on a backpacking or hiking trip without a good fixed blade knife.

There's just something about being stuck in the outdoors for an extended period of time with just a folder that doesn't seem right to me. You never know when things can go wrong, and you'll need the correct tools for the job. That being said, I also never go on a trip without my Manix clipped in my pocket.

I wish we had more good long mountain trails closer to home. My boys would love to go backpacking more often.
 
My favorite part of this thread...honestly...has got to be the sig-line eagles - way to go guys. :thumbup:



We are fortunate in our area to be very close to the Ozark Mountains...with plenty of hiking opporunities all within a hour's drive.


The backpacking trips are definitely good bonding moments for scouts..and even for leaders. A "quiet" hike is a dull, painful hike. The scouts fill it up with chatter and boy, you sure can learn a lot by just sitting back and listening...:eek: :eek: :foot:
 
mmmotorcycle said:
Six months from now I too WILL have one of those sig line Eagles! :D
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Congrats in advance!

It's an acheivement that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

I included the fact that I'm an eagle in all of my law school apps somehow or another, and from talking to people I know with experience in admissions, being an Eagle scout is a huge plus.
 
Daniel Koster said:
My favorite part of this thread...honestly...has got to be the sig-line eagles - way to go guys. :thumbup:



We are fortunate in our area to be very close to the Ozark Mountains...with plenty of hiking opporunities all within a hour's drive.


The backpacking trips are definitely good bonding moments for scouts..and even for leaders. A "quiet" hike is a dull, painful hike. The scouts fill it up with chatter and boy, you sure can learn a lot by just sitting back and listening...:eek: :eek: :foot:
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Werd, I love that place. We used to go canoeing down the buffalo and would then spend a few days at the ozark folk center. I actually bought a knife from some old dude there. Wonder if he still works there. We would also backpack the Ouchita trail every winter. Very cool and secluded.
 
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